OKAIAWA NEWS.

Taranaki Daily News, 3 December 1925, Page 13

OKAIAWA NEWS.

SUMMER FLOWER SHOW. BEAUTIFUL DISPLAY OF BLOOMS. PRESBYTERIAN FUNCTION. (From Our Ow’n Reporter.) Okaiawa, Dec. 2. The annual Presbyterian summer flower show was held in the Okaiawa Public Hall to-day, and from all points of view the function was very successful. For so small a place the entries were most creditable, and the beauty of the blooms and the splendid arrangement of the bouquets and exhibits in the decorative section are worthy of special mention. The vegetable and. home industries sections were also well patronised, and the quality of the exhibits was very good. Although the weather was showery thei ; e was a good attendance and the beautiful and varied exhibits proved a source of delight to all. At one end of the hall a prettily decorated stall laden with sweets was well patronised, the produce stall also did good business, so the church funds should be appreciably increased thereby. The sweets stall was controlled by Mesdames Good and Innes and Mrs. Penny had charge of the produce stall. The afternoon tea arrangements were capably managed by Mrs. Oughton, assisted by local ladies, and refreshments were served in a large marquee at the rear of the ha!!. The function was undoubtedly a great success and the secretaries (Miss G, Lees and Mr. T. Innes) and tlie energetic band of helpers are to be congratulated on the splendid management of the show, the popularity of which was adequately reflected in the very good attendance and the wide range of the exhibits. The points prize, a handsome silver teapot, presented by Messrs Blair and Sellar, was awarded to Mrs. Fever for scoring the most prizes over all the classes. The show was open during the evening and was well patronised. The details of the awards are: — BOSES. Judge: Mr. Rogers (Hawera). Points prize, cup valued £3 3s, presented by Messrs Bennett-and Sutton. To be won rwice before becoming the property of the exhibitor.—Miss Ruth Mills. Champion bloom, Mr. J. E. Meuli’s special, £ I.—Mrs. E. J. Betts. One bloom, white, cream or yellow Edna Washer 1, Mrs. W. D. Poreman 2, Okaiawa School 3. One bloom, red or pink.—Okaiawa School 1, Miss G. Lees 2, Miss Ruth Mills 3. One bloom, single.—Miss McAllum 1, Miss Ruth. Mills 2, Miss A. Betts 3-. Climbing, three varieties, one of each.— Miss McAllum 1, Miss Ruth Mills 2, Mrs. J. E. Meuli 3. Collection of ramblers. —Mrs. Washer 1, Mrs. Fever 2. Miss Ruth Mills 3. Three varieties. Mr. J. Shearer's special (4s 6d) .—Okaiawa School 1, Mrs. W. D. Foreman 2, Miss McAllum 3. Six varieties. Mr. J. McAllum's special (ss).—Mrs. Foreman 1, Okaiawa School 2, Mrs. Franhis 3. Three varieties, named. Mr. J. Shearer’s special (4s Gel).—Mrs. Washer 1, Miss Ruth Mills 2, Miss McAllum 3. Six varieties, named. Mr. J. B. Murdoch’s specials.—Miss Ruth Mills -1, Mrs. W. D. Foreman 2. Three varieties, red.—Mrs. W. D. Foreman 1, Mrs. Francis 2, Miss Ruth Mills 3. Three varieties, yellow. Messrs Hodder and Tolley’s specials.—Mrs. W. D. Foreman 1, Mrs. Francis 2, Miss Ruth Mills 3. Best collection. Messrs Duncan and Davies’ speciirt (six rose trees) .—Mrs. 'E. Betts 1, Miss A. Betts 2, Miss Mills 3. Collection of six named varieties, for exhibitors who have not previously won a prize in this class. Mr. G. 11. Mills’ special (roses to value of £l)—Mrs. E. Bette 1, Miss Ruth Mills 2, Miss McAllum 3. CUT BLOOM'S. Points prize, Mr. H. Betts’ special (£l). Mrs. Fever. Gladioli, one variety, one stem. —Mrs. Fever 1, Mrs. T. Allan 2. Gladioli, three varieties, one stem of each. —Mrs. Fever 1. Carnations, three varieties, one bloom of each. —-Mrs. H. Washer 1, Mrs. Fever 2. Mrs. T. Allan 3. Aquilegia, four varieties.~Mrs. Fever 1 and 2, Mrs. A. Sutherland 3. Antirrhinums, six varieties. Messrs Hodder and Tolley’s specials.—Mrs. Fever 1, Miss McDonald 2, Mr. Avery 3. Candytuft, three varieties.—Mrs. McDonald 1, Mrs. Fever 2, Mrs. T. Allan 3. Gerbera, three blooms, any colour. —Mrs. E Betts 1. Azaleas, one head.—Mrs. D. Syme 1. Wa'lliflowers, three varieties.—Mrs. Fever 1, Mrs. T. Allan 2. Rhododendrons, one head.—Miss A. Betts 1, Mrs. T. Allan 2 and 3. Geums, three blooms—'Mrs. Mortimer 1, Mrs. McDonald 2, Mrs. Fever 3. Delphiniums, three varieties.—Mrs. Fever 1 and 2, Mrs. T. Allan 3. Delphiniums, one variety.—Miss G. McAllum 1, Mrs. Fever 2, Miss G. Lees 3. Geranium, single, one head.—Mrs. Fever 1, Mrs. A. Betts 2. Mrs. McDonald 3. Geraniums, collection.—Mrs. Fever ], Mrs. MeDona-ld 2 and 3. Pelargoniums, three varieties.—Mrs. Fever 1 and 2, Mrs. McDonald 3. Gallardia, four blooms.—Mrs. Fever 1, Miss Williams* 2, Mrs. T. Allan 3. Lupins, three varieties.—Mrs. Fever 1, Mrs. T, Allan 2. Escholtzia, four blooms.—Mrs. Fever 1, Miss Williams 2, Mrs. Allan 3. Bulbs and tubers, not more than six varieties. —Miss G. McAllum 1, Mrs. Fever 2, Mrs. T. Allan 3. Larkspur, three blooms.—Mr. A. Sutherland 1, Mrs. Fever 2, Mrs. T. Allan 3. Nemesia, six heads —Mr. A. Sutherland 1, Miss Ruth Mills 2, Mrs. Fever 3. Nasturtiums, three best blooms.—Mrs. Donald 1, Mrs. J. E. Meuli 2. Pansies, six varieties.—Mrs. H. Washer J, Mrs. Fever 2 and 3. Poppies, four varieties.—Mrs. T. Allan 1, Mrs. Fever 2. Pojupy, Oriental, one bloom —Mrs. Fever 1, Mr. Avery 2, Mis. T. Allan 3. Schizanthus, three varieties.—Miss A. Betts 1, Mrs. T. Allan 2 and 3. Scabiosa, four varieties. —Mrs. Fever 1. Steaks, three varieties, one stem of ea:eh. Mr. Fraser’s specials.—Mrs. Fever 1, Mrs. Donald 2, Mrs. T. Allan 3. iStocks, one head. —Mrs. Donald 1 and 3, Mrs. Fever 2. Viola, four varieties.—Mrs. Fever 1 and 2, Miss G. Loes 3. Verbena, three varieties.—Mr. A. Sutherland I Mrs. Fever 2 and 3. Marigold, three varieties. —Miss E. Williams 1. Peonies, one bloom.—Mrs. J. E. Meuli 1, Mrs. Fever 2 and 3. Daisies, four varieties.—Mrs. Syme 1, Miss G. McAllum 2, Mrs. Fever 3. Iris, three varieties. —Mrs. Fever 1 and 3, Mrs. T. Allan 2. Linaria, four varieties.—Mrs. Fever 1 and 3, Mrs. T. Allan 2. Collection of cut flowers, not more than twelve varieties, one stem or bloom of each. Mr. Moss’ special of nursery stock (value IPs).—Mrs. Fever 1, Miss A. Betts 2, Mrs. T. Allan 3; Collection of cut flowers, six varieties, for exhibitors who have not previously won a prize in this class.—‘Miss Ruth Mills 1, Mi’s. Willis 2, Miss G. McAllum 3. Collection of ffowering shrubs, not more

than six varieties. Mr. G. Oldfield’s specials. —Mrs, Fever 1, Mrs. D. Syme 2. BOUQUETS AND DECORATIVE. Judgei Mrs. Rogers (Hawera). Points prize, Mr. A. Lees’s special (salad bowl).—Mrs. O. Crawford 1. Bowl of roses.—Mrs, E. Betts L Airs. WilIk 2. Vase of roses, Mr. T. Innes’ specials.— Mrs. E. Betts 1. Bowl of sweet peas. Mr. E. J. Betts’ special (ss). —Mrs. Willis 1, Mrs. O, Crawford 2, Mrs. Calder 3. Vase of sweet Deas. Mr. G. Oldfield’s specials.—'Mrs. Calder 1, Mrs. Q. Crawford 2, Mrs. Willis 3. Bowl of flowers. Mr. A. Fraser’s specials. —Mrs. O. Crawford 1, Miss G. Lees 2 and 3. Vase of flowers—Airs. O. Crawford 1 and 2. Bowl of flowers, for exhibitors who have not won a prize in this class previously. —'Mrs. Willis 1. Bowl of arum lilies. Messrs Hodder and Tolley’s special.—Mrs. Willis 1, Mrs. O. Crawford 2, Mrs. F. Hoskin 3. Bowl of Christmas lilies.—Mrs. O. Crawford 1. Three vases of flowers suitable for dinner table. Mrs. E. G. Betts’ special (ss). —Miss A. Betts 1, Miss G. Lees 2, Mrs. O. Crawford 3. Decorated dinner table. Mr. O. Crawford’s special (10s). —-Miss G. Lees 1, Miss A. Betts 2, Mrs. O. Crawford 3. Decorated mantelpiece. Mr. T. Innes’ specials.—Mrs. O. Crawford 1 and 2. Bridesmaid’s basket. Mrs. Lovell’s special (3s 6d).—Mrs. O. Crawford 1, Mrs. Willis 2 and 3. Floral design, letter A. Messrs Newton King’s specials.—Mrs. Willis 1, Grace McAllum 2. Hand bouquet. Mr. Wifi. Johnston’s specials.—Miss G. Lees 1, Mrs. Willis 2 and 3. Ladies’ spray.—-Mrs. D. Syme 1, Miss G. Lees 2 and 3. Gentleman’s buttonhole.—Mrs. 0. Crawford 1. Mrs. Houlahan 2, Miss G. Lees 3. SWEET PEAS. Points prize, Mrs. Lovell’s special (10s). —Mrs. Fever. Cream or white.—Mrs. Calder 1, Mrs. Fever 2, Mrs. Willis 3. Pink or rose.—Mrs. Fever 1. Mrs. Calder 2, Miss Betts 3. Crimson or scarlet.—Mrs. Calder 1, Mrs. Fever 2, Mrs. Willis 3. Orange or salmon.—’Mrs. Fever 1. Lavender.—Mrs. Fever 1, Miss G. Lees 2. Three distinct varieties.—r-Mrs. Calder 1, Mrs. Fever 2. Miss A. Betts 3. Six distinct varieties.—Mrs. Calder 1. Mrs. Fever 2. Twelve distinct varieties. —-Mrs. H. Calder 1, Mrs. Willis 2, Mrs. Allan 3. Maroon or pqrple.—Mrs. Fever I, Mrs. Willis 2. SCHOOL CHILDREN'S CLASSES. Points prize, fountain pen valued at £1 ss; Mr. C. O. Ekdahl’s special.—Ruby Crawford 1. Hand bouquety* primary school pupils, 12 years and over. Mr. H. Cameron’s special (10s).—Gowan Oldfield 1, Eva Cameron 2. Bouquet, Children under 12 years. Mr. H. Cameron’s special (10s).—Edna Cameron 1, May Fraser 2. H. Willis 3. Bouquet, children under nine years. Mr. Allan's specials.—Bell Innes 1, Mavis Francis 2, Marion Cameron 3. Best vase of flowers. Mr. G. Oldfield’s special (4s). —Eva Cameron 1. May Fraser 2 and 3. x Buttonhole. Mr. Oldfield's special (4s). — Mary Crawford 1, Terry Houlahan 2, Eva Cameron 3. Ladies’ spray.—ißuby Crawford 1, Era Cameron 2, Gowan Oldfield 3. Decorated table. Mr. Wm. Johnston’s special (7s 6d). —Ruby Crawford 1, May Fraser 2, Mary Crawford 3. Decorated mantelpiece. Mr. Wm. Johnston's special (7s 6d).—May Fraser 1. Bridesmaid’s basket.—Ruby Crawford 1. HOME LXDUSTRIES. Judge: Mrs. Hill (Manaia). Points prize, Mr. J. Oughton's special, £1 10s. —Mrs. Allan. Plum pudding, boiled. Mrs. E. J. Meuli’s specials.—Hazel Cameron 1, Mrs. Allan 2, Mrs. J. Oldfield 3. Sweets, collection.—'Mrs. Allan 1. Plum pudding steamed. Mr. A. Fraser’s specials.—Hazel Cameron I, Mrs. Donald 2, Mrs. Allan 3. Pikelets.—Mrs. Allan 1, Miss Ruth Mills 2. (Sieones. Mrs. Penny’s special.—Mrs. J. Oldfield 1, Miss Ruth Mills 2. 'Scones, girdle.—Mrs. Allan 1 and 2, Miss Ruth Mills 3. iSCones, collection of six varieties.—Mrs. J. Oldfield 1, Miss Ruth Mills 2. Sponge roll.—Mrs. Allan 1, Miss Ruth Mills 2. Sponge sandwich. Mrs. Fever’s specials. —Mrs. Allan 1, Mrs. T. Fraser 2. Hazel Cameron 3. Brown sponge sandwich.—-Hazel Cameron 1, Miss Ruth Mills 2, Mrs. Allan 3. Family cake. Mrs. E. Washer’s special (9s). —Mrs. J. Shearer 1, Hazel Cameron 2, Mrs. J. Oldfield 3. Rich cake. Mr. Fever's specials.—Miss Ruth Mills 1, Ivy Hoskin 2, Mrs. Allan 3. Seed cake. Mrs. Innes’ special (7s tld).—Hazel Cameron 1, Mrs. J. Shearer 2, Miss Ruth Mills 3. Jam tarts. —Edna Washer 1, Mrs. J. Oldfield 2, Mrs. Washer 3. Cream puffs.—Miss Ruth Mills 1. Shortbread. Mrs. Penny’s special.—C. Sutherland 1. Gingerbread cake.—Mrs. J. Shearer 1, Mrs. R. Shearer 2, Mrs. Oldfield 3. Hen eggs, six.—Mrs. Willis 1, Mrs. Houlahan 2, Cyril Betts 3. Hcsne-made butter, tyX separated.—Mrs. Innes 1, Mrs. Francis 2, Mrs. Oughton 3. Home-made butter, separated.—Mrs. T. Fraser 1. VEGETABLES. Points prize, Messrs Newton King’s special, two bags of manure.—Mrs. H. Betts 1. Cabbages.—Mr. H. Betts 1. Cauliflower.—Mr. H. Betts 1. Lettuce.—-Willie Fever 1, E. Betts 2, Mr. G. B. Stoddart 3. Radishes.—Mrs. J. Shearer 1. Peas.—Betty Catran 1 and 2, Mr. G. B. Stoddart 3. Potatoes. Mr. J. Shearer’s specials.—Douglas McAllum 1, Edna Washer 2, Marjorie Fraser 3. Rhubarb.—Mr. H. Betts 1, Edna Washer 2, Mr. G. B. Stoddart 3. Collection of vegetables. Mr. J. Shearer’s specials.—Edna Washer 1, Mrs. Penny 2. Broad beans. —Mr. H. Betts 1, Allan Catran 2. Carrots.—Mr. G. B. Stoddart 1, Athol Robertson 2. White Turnips.—Mr. G. B. Stoddart 1. ‘Strawberries. —Bruce Barclay 1, Marion Dundas 2, Mrs. J. E. Meuli 3. Gooseberries.—Eileen Williams 1, Douglas McAllum 2, Athol Robertson 3. Asparagus.—Mr. H. Betts 1.