MATAPU FLOWER SHOW

Taranaki Daily News, 15 February 1930, Page 5

MATAPU FLOWER SHOW

MISS WILLIS WINS ROSE BOWL I LARGE NUMBER OF ENTRIES. TIE FOR WILKINSON CUP. The fourth annual district flower show was held at Matapu yesterday. Over 900 entries were received, all classes being strongly, represented/. The display of flowers was excellent, and many individual blooms attained a high standard. The exhibit of lilium auratum formed a striking feature, many of the specimens being extremely large and well formed, .. The decorative work was 1 tastefully executed, and made a bright section of the show. The vegetable classes showed good quality and formed an interesting exhibit, the products being indicative of the quality of Matapu land. Many splendid potatoes were arranged on the tables; The. show was officially opened by Mr. C. A. Wilkinson, M.P., who congratulated the exhibitors on the excellent show of flowers and vegetables. . Last .year the show was a good one, but this was a 1 better one, he said. He referred to the large attendance of children, who would learn much from the display. People should cultivate the spirit of making fine gardens around their homes. Special trophies were :■ — Silver rose bowl, presented by Bennett and Sutton, for most points in cut blooms: Miss D. Willis (last year’s winner, Miss D. Willis). Silver cup, presented by Mr. C. A. Wilkinson, M.P., for most points in home industries: Mrs. J. D. Bashford and Miss F. Seed, equal. ' (Last year’s winner, Mrs.-A. Thomas.) . Silver cup, presented , by Mrs. H. T. Loveil, for most points in garden produce: W. H. Phipps. . The prize awards were: — ' ROSES AND SWEET PEAS. ’■ Judges: Mr. C. Goodson; stewards, Mr. and Mrs. H. Sharpe. Points prizes, Mrs. H. Calder, 1; N. Brisco, 2. Rose, white or cream: Mrs. H. Sharpe, 1; Miss Guy, 2. Rose, crimson: N. Brisco, 1; Mrs. H. Sharpe, 2. Rose, pink: N. Brisco, 1; Miss Guy, 2. ‘Roses, collection of six: N. Brisco, 1. Roses, collection of three: Mrs. H. Calder, 1; Mrs. H. Sharpe, 2. Roses, collection of climbers: Mrs. H. Calder, 1. Sweet Peas, white or cream: Mrs. H. Calder, 1; Mrs. A: Spratt, 2. Sweet Peas, pink or rose: Mrs. H. Calder, 1. 1 Sweet Peas, crimson or scarlet: Mrs. H. Calder, 1. Sweet Peas, lavender or blue: Mrs. H. Calder, l;_Mrs. A. Spratt, 2. Sweet Peas, orange or salmon: Mrs. H. Calder, 1. Sweet Peas, three varieties: Mrsi H. Calder, 1; Miss E. Martin, 2. Sweet Peas, six varieties: Mrs. H. Calder, 1. Sweet Peas, 12 varieties: Mrs. H. Calder, 1. „ POT PLANTS. Judge: Mr. C. Goodson; stewards, Mrs. C. Willis and Miss B. Seed. Points prize: Mrs. C. Willis. Asparagus Sprengerii: Mrs. C. Willis; I. Asparagus, any other varietv: Mrs. C. Willis, 1. Maidenhair Fern, fine: Mrs. C. Willis. Begonia, foliage: Mrs. C. Willis, 1 and 2. Begonia, flowering: Mrs. C. Willis, 1. Begonia, collection of flowering: Mrs. C. Willis, 1. ~ . Fuchsia: Mrs. C. Willis, 1. Coleus: Mrs. C. Willis, I. Fern, native: Mrs. W. T. Seed, 1 and 2. Plant in bloom: Mrs. C. Willis, I. Foliage plant: Mrs. W. T. Seed, 1; Mrs. C. Willis, 2. Aspidistra: Mrs. C. Willis, 1; Mrs. W. T. Seed, 2. Foliage plants, collection: Mrs. C. Willis, 1. Hanging basket: Mrs. 0. Willie, 1 and 2. Window-grown pot plants: Mrs. C. Willis, 1 and special mention. DECORATIVE. Judge: Mrs. H. T. Lovell; stewards, Mrs. H. Calder and Miss M. Guy. Points prize: Miss G. Lees. Victorian posy: Miss H. Wilson, 1; Miss G. Lees, 2. Gentleman’s buttonhole: Jean Thomas, 1; Miss G. Lees, 2 and 3. Lady’s spray: Miss G. Lees, 1; Miss H. Wilson, 2; Jean Thomas, 3. Bowl of flowers: Miss H. Wilson, 1; Miss G. Lees, 2. Bowl of flowers (novices) : Miss M. Goodwin, 1; Mrs. P. Henry, 2. Vase of flowers: Miss H. Wilson, 1; Miss G. Lees, 2.' Vase for mantelpiece: Miss H. Wilson and Miss G. Lees,'equal, 1. Bowl of dahlias: Miss G. Lees, 1. Vase of sweet peas: Miss M. Goodwin, I. CHILDREN’S CLASSES. Points prize: Evelyn Calder. Bowl of flowers: Evelyn Calder, 1. Vase of flowers: Evelyn Calder, 1; Peggy Prestidge, 2; Gordon Cole, 3. Bowl of sweet peas: Evelyn Calder, 1; Renee Startup, 2. Vase of sweet peas: Evelyn Calder, 1; May Edlin, 2; Jack Hurley, 3; Ivan Brisco, h.c., Leo Hurley, h.c. Basket of flowers: Evelyn Calder, 1. Victorian posy (under 10 years): Evelyn Calder, 1; Joyce Thomas, 2. Decorated saucer (under 8 years) : Harry Wetton, 1; Isobel Alexander, 2; Evelyn Calder, h.c. Decorated saucer (8 to 11 years): Peggy Prestige, 1; B. Alexander, 2; M. Hogan, 3; Joyce Thomas, h.c.; L. Hurley, h.c.; G. Cole, h.c. Decorated saucer (11 years and over): Elsie Robertson, 1; Hilda Giddy, 2; Jack Hurley, 3; Ruth Beetham, h.c.; Ken Prestidge, h.c. Gentleman’s buttonhole (10 years and under): Joyce Thomas, 1 and 2; Evelyn Calder, 3; Ivan Brisco, h.c.; L. Hurley, h.c. Gentleman’s buttonhole: Rita Seed, 1; Elsie Robertson, 2. CUT BLOOMS. Judge: Mr. C. Goodson; stewards, Mr. and Mrs. H. Sharpe. Points prize, Bennett and Sutton’s silver rose bowl: Miss D. Willis. Asters, three blooms: Mrs. F. Hoskin, 2.- ■ Asters, six blooms: Mrs. N. Brisco, 1. Antirrhinums, three varieties: Mrs. A. Spratt, 1.

Antirrhinums, six varieties: Mrs. A. Spratt, 2. Balsams: Mrs. H. Sharpe, 1; Miss D. Willis, 2.

Candytuft: Mrs. H. Sharpe, 1 and 2. Cornflowers: Mrs. H. Sharpe, 1; Miss E. Martin, 2; Miss D. Willis, 3. Caliopsis or Coreopsis: Miss D. Willis, I; Mrs. H. Sharpe, 2. Cosmos: Mrs. H. Sharpe, I. Chrysanthemum: Mrs. H. Sharpe, 1; Miss D. Willis, 2; Mrs. H. Sharpe, 3. Carnations or picotees, three varieties: Miss G. Lees, 1; Miss D. Willis, 2. Carnations or picotees, six varieties: Mrs. A. Spratt, 1. Cactus dahlia: C. E. Rowe, 1; Miss D. Willis, 2. Cactus dahlias, three varieties: Mrs. F. Hoskin, 1. Single dahlias, three varieties': Miss D. Willis, 1 and 2; 'Mrs. F. Hoskin, 3.

Collarette dahlias, three varieties: Miss D. Willis, 1 and'2; Mrs. J. D. Bashford,

Decorative dahlia: C. E. Rowe, 1 and champion; Mrs. F. Hoskin, 2; Miss D. Willis, 3. Decorative dahlias, three varieties: Miss G. Lees, 1; Mrs. F. Hoskin, 2. Pompom dahlias, three varieties: Miss' D. Willis; 1; Mrs. F. Hoskin, 2.

Peony dahlia: Miss D. Willis, 1. Peony dahlias, three blooms: Mrs. F. Hoskin, 1. Double dahlias, three varieties: Miss D. Willis, 1; Mrs. F., Hoskin, 2. Collection of dahlias, six varieties: Miss D. Willis, 1; Miss G. Lees, 2. Champion dahlia: C. E. Rowe. ■ Delphinium: Miss D. Willis,- 1;’ Mrs. H. Sharpe, 2. . \ ‘ ‘‘ ' Dia'rithus, three varieties: Mrs;'. N. Brisco, 1; Miss D. Willis, 2. Dianthus, six varieties: Mrs. N. Brisco,!;' Miss D. Willis, 2. ' ‘ ■ Daisies, collection: Miss D. Willis, 1; Mrs. H. Sharpe, 2 and 3. Escholtzia:* Mrs. N; Brisco, T; Mrs; H. Sharpe, 2. ' ' Fuchsia, single: Miss D. Willis, 1 and 2....• - Fuchsia, double; Miss’D. Willis, 1 arid

Gaillardia: Mrs. H. Sharpe,-1 and 2; Miss 'D/Willis/ S./'/XC /I’. Gerbera: Mrs. D. Syme, 1. Geranium, single: Mrs. A. Spratt, 1; Miss D. Willis, 2. '’ / -

Geranium, double: Mrs. A. Spratt, 1; Mrs. H. Sharpe, 2; Miss D. Willis, 3. Geranium, single, three varieties: Mrs. H. Sharpe, 1; Miss D. Willis, 2. Geranium, double, three varieties: Mrs. H. Sharpe, 1; Miss D. Willis, 2. Geranium, collection: Miss D. Willis, 1; Mrs. H. Sharpe, 2. . Gladioli: Miss D. Willis, 1; Mrs. A. Spratt, 2. Gladioli, three heads: Miss D. Willis, 1; Mrs. A. Spratt, 2. ■ Gladioli, six heads: C. E. Rowe, 1 and 2; Mrs. 11. Sharpe, 3. Hollyhocks: Mrs. H. Calder, 1; Mrs. F. Hoskin, 2 and 3.

Iceland poppies: : Mrs. P. Henry, 1; Mrs. .A. Spratt, 2. Lilium auratum: Mrs. F. Hoskin, 1; Miss M. Guy, 2.- /' Lilium, collection: Mrs. H. Calder, 1; Miss D. Willis, 2 and 3.

Larkspur: Mrs. H. Sharpe, 1; Miss E. Martin, 2; Mrs. H. Calder, 3. Lupins: Mrs. H. Sharpe, 1; Miss D. Willis, 2. Michaelmas daisies: Mrs. H. Sharpe, 1. African marigolds: Miss D. Willis, 1; Mrs. A. Spratt, 2; Mrs.. IL Sharpe, 3. Marigolds, any other variety: Mrs. A. Spratt, 1; Mrs. H. Sharpe, 2; Mrs. P. Henry, 3. ... _ ■ Nemesia, three varieties: Jean Thomas, 1; Mrs, H. Calder, 2; Miss D. Willis, 3. ,Nasturtium: Mrs. H. Sharpe, 1; Jack 'Hurley, 2; Miss G. Lees, 3. Oriental poppies: Mrs. H. Sharpe. Poppies, any other variety: Mrs. H. Sharpe, 1. Pelargonium: Mrs. H. Sharpe. Penstemous: Mrs. H. Sharpe, 1; Mrs. F. Hoskin, 2. Petunias, three: Mrs. A. Spratt, 1 and 2. Pansies: Mrs. H. Calder, 1; Mrs. N. Bj’isco, 2; Mrs. H. Sharpe, 3. Phlox herbaceous: Mrs. C. Brock, 1; MiSs D. Willis, 2. Phlox Drummondi: Mrs. H. Calder, 1; Miss D. Willis, 2; Mrs. N. Brisco, 3. 1 Schizanthus: Mrs. P. Henry, 1; Miss D. Willis, 2. Scabiosa: Miss D. Willis, 1; Mrs. F. Hoskin, 2. ~~~ Salpiglossis: Miss D. Willis, 1; Mrs. N. Brisco, 2. Sunflower, tall: Mrs. H. Sharpe, 1; Mrs. F. Hoskin, 2. Sunflower, largest: Miss D. Willis, 1. Salvia, collection: Miss D. Willis, 1. Flowering shrubs: Mrs. D. Syme, 1; Mrs. F. Hoskin, 2. Verbenas: Miss E. Martin, 1; Miss D. Willis, 2. Zinnia’s, three blooms: Mrs. N. Brisco, 1; Mrs. A. Spratt, 2. Collection of blue flowers; Mrs. H. Sharpe, 1. Collection of yellow flowers: Mrs. H. Sharpe, 1. Collection of white flowers: Mrs. H. Sharpe, 1. Blooms, not specified: Mrs. H. Sharpe, 1; Mrs. Hoskin, 2. Collection of bulbous varieties: Miss D. Willis, 1; Mrs. F. Hoskin, 2; Mrs. H. Sharpe, 3. r Collection of perennials, etc.: Mrs. F. Hoskin, 1; Mrs. H. Sharpe, 2. GARDEN PRODUCE. Judge: Mr. F. M. Gillanders. Stewards: Messrs. W. T. Seed and F. Hoskin. Points prizes, Mr. W. H. Phipps 1, H. Willis 2. Beet, long, H. Willis 1, H. D. Hughes 2. Beet, round, H. D. Hughes 1, H. Willis 2 and 3. Beet silver, H. Willis 1 and 2, H. H. Giddy 3. Broad beans, H. D. Hughes 1, W. H. Phipps 2, H. Willis 3. . Runner beans, H. Willis 1, W. H. Phipps 2, Mrs. P. Henry 3. French beans, H. Willis 1, S. Keighley 2. Butter beans, Mrs. H, Sharpe 1, S. Keighley 2, H. Willis 3. Collection of beans, H. D. Hughes 1, H. Willis 2. Peas, dwarf, H. Willis 1 and 2, W. H. Phipps 3, Peas, any other variety, H. Willis 1 and 2, W. H. Phipps 3. Cabbage, cooking, Jack Hurley 1, S. Keighley 2, H. Willis 3. Cabbage, heaviest, H. D. Hughes 1, W. H. Phipps 2 and 3. Red cabbage, S- Keighley 1. Cauliflower, H. D. Hughes 1, Mrs. H. Sharpe 2, W. H. Phipps 3. Carrots, H. Willis 1, F. W. Martin 2, H. Willis 3. Turnips, W. H. Phipps 1 and 2, F. W. Martin 3. ' Parsnips, H. D. Hughes 1, Mrs. P. Henry 2, H. Willis 3. Onions, best, J. Prestidge 1 and 2, Mrs. P. Henry 3. Onion, heaviest, W. H. Phipps 1 and 2, Mrs. P. Henry 3. Collection of vegetables, H. Willis 1, W. H. Phipps 2.

Red eschalots, W, H. Phipps 1, Mrs. P. Henry and W. H. Phipps equal 2. Golden eschalots, J. Prestidge and F. W. Martin, equal I, H. H. Giddy 3. Brown eschalots, H. Willis 1, F. W. Martin 2, H. H. Giddy 3. White eschalots, F. W. Martin 1, H. D. Hughes 2. Lettuce (cabbage), S. Keighley 1, H. Willis 2, F. W. Martin 3. Lettuce, any other variety, W. H. Phipps 1, H. Willis 2, Mrs. P. Henry 3.

Radish. Mrs. H. Calder 1, S. Keighley 2, H. Willis 3. Herbs, collection, H. D. Hughes 1, H. Willis 2, W. H. Phipps 3. Rhubarb, W. H. Phipps 1, H. Willis 2, Olive Simpson 3. Rhubarb, winter, W. H, Phipps 1 and 2, F. W. Martin 3. .. .

Marrow, S. Keighley 1, W, H. Phipps 2, H. Willis 3. .

Kumi-kumi, W.’ H. Phipps 1, F. W. Martin 2, W. H. Phipps 3. . .... Pumpkin, table, W. H. Phipps I, H. Willis 2, W. H. Phipps 3. ' ■ Pumpkin, heaviest, W. H. Phipps 1, H. Willis 2.

Cucumbers, long, W. H, Phipps 1, S. Keighley 2. Cucumbers, short, W. H. Phipps 1 and 2, H. Willis 3. POTATOES. Points prize, W. H. Phipps. Sutton’s Supreme, 1 H. Hoskin 1 and 2, W. H. Phipps 3. '. Red * Rock, Wl H. Phipps 1,2 arid 3. '. ''■_•••• Maori' Chief/. H. J. Kyte I, W. H. Phipps’ 2 and 3. ‘ Northeni Star, H. Willis 1. Early Puritan, D. Simpson 1. Beauty of Hebron, H. Willis 1. Robin Adair, W. H. Phipps 1 and 2, H. Willis 3. . Any other variety, D. Simpson 1,- H. Hoskin 2, W. H. Phipps 3. COOKERY. ’ Judge: Mrs. Lewis. Stewards: Mrs. W. T. Seed and Miss Seed. Points prize and Mr. C. A. Wilkinson’s silver cup; Miss F. Seed and Mrs. J. D. Bashford equal. Hoine-inade white loaf, Mrs. A. Thomas 1. Currant bread, Mrs. A. Thomas 1 and 2. . ' Nut loaf, Mrs. A. Thomas 1, Mrs. J. D. Bashford 2, Mrs. P. Henry 3. Scones,-without butter, Mrs. R. Bocock 1, Miss M. Guy 2, Miss F. Seed 3. Scones, with butter, Miss F. Seed 1, Miss M. Guy 2, Mrs, R. Bocock 3. Currant scones, Miss M. Guy 1, : Miss F. Seed 2, Mrs. A. Thomas 3. Collection of scones, Miss M. Guy 1, Miss F. Seed 2.

Girdle scones, Mrs. J. D. Bashford 1, Miss F. Seed 2, Miss M. Guy 3.

Pikelets, Mrs. J. D. Bashford 1, Mrs. H. Calder 2, Miss F. Seed 3. Sausage rolls, Mrs. J. D. Bashford 1 and 2, Mrs. A. Thomas 3. Jam tarts, Mrs. J. D. Bashford 1 and 2, Miss F. Seed 3. Cheese cakes, Miss F. Seed 1. Rock buns, Miss O. Bocock 1 and 2, Mrs. A, Thomas 3. Dark fruit cake, Mrs. J. D. Bashford I. Miss O. Warner 2, Mrs. A. Thomas 3. Sponge roll, Miss F. Seed 1, Mrs. A. Thomas 2, Miss M. Guy 3. Sponge sandwich, Miss F, Seed 1 and 2, Miss E. Martin 3. Chocolate sponge, Miss F. Seed 1, Miss M. Guy 2, Mrs. A.. Thomas 3. Cream lilie, Miss F. Seed 1. Cream puffs, Mrs. J. D. Bashfqrd 1 and 2, Miss F. Seed 3. Fruit cake, Mrs. A. Thomas 1, Miss J. Joyce 2, Miss F. Seed 3. Shortbread, Mrs. R. Bocock 1, Mrs. J. D. Bashford 2, Miss J. Joyce 3. Seed cake, Mrs. J. D. Bashford. 1, Miss O. Warner 2, Miss F. Seed 3. Marble cake, Mrs. J. D. Bashford 1, Mrs. A. Thomas 2, Miss 0. Bocock 3. Ginger sponge, Miss F. Seed 1, Miss 0. Warner 2, Mrs. J. D. Bashford 3. Plum pudding, Mrs. P. Henry 1, Miss F. Seed 2, Mrs. A. Thomas 3. Sponge sandwich, Miss O. Warner 1, Miss J. Joyce 3, CHILDREN’S. COOKERY. Scones, E. Hurley 1, Laurie Birchall 2, Edna Birchall 3. Currant scones, E. Hurley 1, Laurie Birchall 2, Renee Startup 3. Sponge roll, Hilda Giddy 1, Renee Startup 3,Sponge sandwich, Annie Wetton 1, Laurie Birchall 2, Hilda Giddy 3. Rock buns, Hilda Giddy 1, Renee Startup 2. Shortbread, E. Hurley 1, Renee Startup 2, Ruth Beetham 3. Pikelets, Laurie Birchall 1, Annie Wetton 2, Edna Birchall 3 . Family cake, Renee Startup 1, Hilda Giddy 2. PRESERVES, ETC.

Judge: Mrs. Gibson. Stewards: Mrs. Kidner and Mj&s R. Huckstcp. Points prize, Mrs. P. Henry. Eggs, six, Miss R. Seed 1, Mrs. P. Henry 2, Mrs. C. Willis 3. Eggs, brown, six, Mrs. R. Bocock 1, Mrs?°W. T. Seed 2, Miss R. Seed 3. Eggs, duck, six, Mrs. A. Thomas 1 and 2, Miss R. Seed 3. Fancy butter, Mrs. W. A. Guy 1. Home-made jam, Miss E. Martin 1, Mrs. J. Archbold 2, Mrs. P. Henry 3. Home-made jelly, Mrs. J. D. Bashford 1, Mrs. Kellett 2, Mrs. P. Henry 3. Tomato sauce, Mrs. Kellett 1, Mrs. C. Willis 2. Plum sauce, Mrs. Kellett 1, Mrs. C. Willis 2, Mrs. J. Archbold 3. Collection of jam, Mrs. P.,Henry 1. Pickled onions, Mrs. C. Willis 1, Mrs. W. T. Seed 2. Chutney, Mrs. W. A. Guy 1. Mustard pickles, Mrs. W. T. Seed 1, Mrs. W. A. Guy 2, Mrs. C- Willis 3. Bottled fruit, one jar, Mrs. P. Henry 1 and 2, Miss Reid 3. Bottled fruit, three jars, Mrs. P. Henry 1, Miss Reid 2. Lemon cheese, Mrs. J. D. Bashford 1. Soap, Mrs. W. T. Seed 1, Mrs. W. A. Guy 2, Mrs. A. J. Prestidge 3. NEEDLEWORK, ETC. Judo-e: Mrs. J. Archbold. Stewards: Mesdames W. E.. Carter and A. Thomas. : ' Points prize, Mrs. F. Hoskin. Nightdress, coloured, Miss O. Bocock 1, Miss R. Henry 2, Miss O. Bocock 3. Plain sewing, Miss M. Noble 1. Pillow sham, work of exhibitor, Mrs. Eade 1, Miss Reid 2, Mrs. C. Brock 3. Raffiia tray, Miss P. Beech 1. Supper cloth, work of exhibitor, Miss D. Wright 1, Miss R. Henry 2, Mrs. Eade 3, Miss G. Mickleson v.h.c., Mrs. Eade v.h.c. . ■ , a Supper cloth, Mrs. F. Hoskin 1 and 2, Miss B. Seed 3. , Table centre, Mrs. C. Brock 1 and 2, Miss R. Henry 3, Miss F. Seed h.e. Tray cloth, work of exhibitor, Mrs. C. Brock 1, Miss R. Henry 2, Mrs. D. Kidner 3.

Tray cloth, Mrs. Henry 1. Fine crochet, Mrs. D/Kidner 1, Mrs. C. Brock 2, Miss’R. Henry 3. Coarse crochet, Mrs. F., Hoskin 1, Mrs. Eade 2, Miss R. Hehry 3. Apron, Miss J. Joyce 1, Miss R. Henry 2, Miss M. Startup 3, Mrs. Eade h.c., Miss B. Seed c. Cushion cover, needlework, Miss M. Startup 1, Miss O. Warner 2, Miss R. Henry 3, Mrs. D. Brisco h.c. Best dressed doll, in paper, Mrs. H. Calder 1, Edith Prestidge 2. Baby’s knitted jacket, Mrs. F. Hos- " Cliild’s knitted dress, Mrs. F. Hoskin

Duchess set, white, Miss F. Seed 2. Duchess set coloured, Miss G. Mickleson 1, Miss R. Henry 2, Miss L. Hoskin 3 Coloured D’Oyleys, Miss G. Beech 1, Miss L. Hoskin 2, Miss G. Beech 3, Miss M. Startup h.c. Article of needlework, Mrs. F. Hoskin 1, Miss L. Hoskin 2. The coinmitte in charge of the show

arrangements was: Messrs. W. A. Guy (president), H. Sharpe, W. T. Seed, H. Hoskin, T. Guy, W. E. Carter, L. Hoskin, B. Cole (secretary), Mesdames W. A. Guy, A. Thomas, V r .. T. Seed, H. Sharpe, C. Willis, W. E. Carter, H. Calder, Misses M. Noble, M. Guy, F. Seed, R. Huckstep and B. Seed.