KIHIKIHI NEWS

Te Awamutu Courier, Volume 77, Issue 6566, 15 September 1948, Page 5

KIHIKIHI NEWS

SUCCESSFUL FLOWER SHOW ANGLICAN LADIES’ GUILD STAGE ENJOYABLE FUNCTION Glorious weather helped yesterday afternoon to make the Flower Show held at Kihikihi under the auspices of the Anglican Church Guild a complete success. The beautifully kept grouiids of Mrs Mahon on the Arapuni Road, the attractiveness of which were added to by the many flowers and shrubs that were growing, made an ideal spot for such a function. There was a large attendance and among those present was the Rev. J. D. Hogg and the cordiality that exists between the churches of this district was exemplified by the presence of the Rev. K. L. Warren, the Presbyterian Minister at Kihikihi. The Flower Show exhibits, while comparatively small in number, were beautiful in the extreme, and their high quality earned the. commendation. of the judge, Mr J. A. Marx. Added attractiveness was given to the competitive classes by exhibitions of pot plants by Mr Marx and beautiful narcissi by the Rev. Saunders, curate at St. John's Church. From the latterclass was selected the champion bloom of the show. Mr Marx’s exhibit included an Australian dendrobium, an intriguing orchid, and another beautiful orchid, beloporana gatata, and an equally beautiful , primula coniacea. A number of amusing competitions kept the attention of those present happily and busily engaged, while, an excellent afternoon tea, partaken of under the ideal conditions of the beautiful grounds, was one of the highlights of the afternoon. The quality and quantity of the refreshments provided all went to show that for hospitality and excellent cooking the, country folk are hard to beat. Those who were in the main responsible for the Carrying out of the show were: Mrs Maunder, in charge of the sales table; Mrs J. Haines, Mrs Mahon and the Rev. J. D. Hogg, in charge of games; Mrs Helwig, in charge of the Flower Show; Miss Temple, secretarytreasurer; Mr J. A. Marx, judge of the flowers, with Miss Temple as stewaid; and the ladies of .the Guild who put on such a splendid afternoon tea.

Prizes for the show and competitions were donated by the Ladies’ Guild, Mesdames Mahon, A. Wilson, Miss Temple, Mrs Goodison and Mr A. Kay.

An amusing competition in which those who entered were asked to name by smell the contents of 20 small bags which contained materials and condiments used* in the kitchen, was won by Mrs .Sullivan, who guessed 16 of the articles. Another competition calling for a good deal of skill was won by Mrs Haines. Other competition winners weie: Engraving, Ron Bowden? chocolates, Lloyd Jennings; cup, saucer and plate, Mrs North; bed jacket, Mrs Wall; trinket set, Mrs Casey. In addressing those present, Mr Marx congratulated those who exhibited flowers on the very fine quality of the. flowers which he said was higher than those he had judged at similar shows in Kihikihi during the past three or four years. There were some outstanding exhibits that could be put with credit on any show stands around the district. There were excellent blooms in the tent, while Mr Saunders’ display on view in the sitting room was of a particularly high standard. Mr Marx gave some helpful advice to the exhibitors which, if taken heed of, should be of benefit to them in future flower shows.

The Rev. J. D. Hogg said he hoped that they had all enjoyed themselves and ho went on to express his appreciation of the efforts of all who had made the function such a success. The ladies of the Guild, Mrs Mahon (for the use of he.r home and grounds), Mr Haines, Rev. K. L. Warren, and Mr Marx (the latter for judging the flowers) were all thanked. Mr Hogg then presented the prizes. Prize List Three Pansies: Mrs Wallace. Three Anemones: Mrs Cliff. Three Ranunculus: Mrs Croasdale. Vase of Daffodils (any number): Rev. Saunders. Three Polyanthus, Mis K. L. WarThree Freesias: Mrs Dean. Three Arctotis Daisies: Mrs Warren. Three Hyacinths: Mrs Cliff. Twelve Iceland Poppies: Mrs Eyre. Vase any other kind of flower: Mrs N. Allen. Vase any other kinds of flowers: Mrs Helwig. Champion Bloom: “Rea Ribband,” Rev. Saunders.