OPUNAKE SPRING SHOW

Taranaki Daily News, 22 September 1931, Page 14

OPUNAKE SPRING SHOW

NARCISSI CUP TO MRS MOURIi ATTRACTIVE DECORATIVE WORK. -[JUDGES MAKE THEIR AWARDS. The annual spring flower show of th Opunake Presbyterian Ladies’ Guild wa held yesterday. Under a canopy o' brightly coloured streamers the hall dis played a choice selection of blooms, tin last few days of warmth having brought " (these out in a remarkable manner. The various stalls contained a wealtl fend variety of goods that buyers wen (unable to resist and good business re suited. The decorative work looked spec ially attractive and reflected the tasti of the exhibitors. A special display ol daffodils made by Mr. J. G. Weightman Feilding, for exhibition only was much (admitted for its many choice blooms. Of special interest was an exhibit Comprising 105 articles made by members of the Women’s Division of the Farmers’ Union and sent by Mrs. W. E. Carter and Mrs. Rae. Arranged over the "* «tage these examples of handwork looked most attractive and were the subject of much favourable comment. Entries were well up to those of previous years and good competition resulted. The silver cup as points prize in the narcissi section was won by Mrs. D. Mourie, who also secured honours for champion bloom with “Swanley Perfection.” The officials were: Narcissi and cut blooms, Mr. Morshead, judge; Misses ■Mourie and Shepherd, stewards. Decorative, Mrs. R. J. Morris, judge; Miss E. tusk, steward. Needlework, Dr. Blackley, judge; Mrs. J. G. Wheatley and Miss Muriel Byars, stewards. Cookery and home industries, Mrs. Piper, judge; Alesidames Crocker and Tosland and Miss M. Byars, stewards. Children’s work, Mr. Caigou, judge; Miss R. Johnston, steward. The stall-holders were: Work, Mesidames .Campbell, Ritchie and Fraser; produce, Mesdames Johnston, Lusk and . »A. Allan; sweets and cakes, Mesdames Mann, Lusk, Clouston and Smith; Awatuna Ladies’ Guild stall, Mesdames ; Templeton, Hughes, Coxhead. Field and jPailey. g’he awards were: NARCISSI. Points prize, silver cup: Mrs. D. Mourie. Champion bloom: Mrs. D. Mourie [(Swanley Perfection). Long trumpet: Mrs. D. Mourie 1. Long trumpet, three varieties: Mrs. D. Mourie 1 and 2. Long trumpet, six varieties: Mrs. D. Mourie 1, Mrs. Phillips 2. . Incomparabilis: Mrs. D. Mourie 1 and B. Incomparabilis, three varieties: Mrs. D. Mourie 1. Incomparabilis, six varieties: Mrs. D. Mourie 1. Barrii: Mrs. D. Mourie 1, Mrs. Phillips 2. Barrii, three varieties: Mrs. D. Mourie I, Mrs. Phillips 2. Barrii, six varieties: Mrs. D. Mourie 1, Mrs. Phillips 2, . Leedsii: Mrs. D. Mourie 1 and 2. Leedsii, three varieties: Mrs. D. Mourie U, Mrs. Phillips 2, Leedsii, six varieties: Mrs. D. Mourie J, Mrs. Phillips 2. Double: Mre. D. Mourie 1 and 2. Double, three varieties: Mrs. D. Mourie g and 2. Bunch flowered: Mrs. D. Mourie 1 and ‘ »• Bunch flowered, three varieties: Mrs. S>. Mourie 1, Any other variety: Mrs. D. Mourie 1. CUT BLOOMS. [Points prize: Mrs. R. J. Morris. Anemone, single: Mrs. R. J. Morris 1 fend 2. Anemone, double: Mrs. R. J. Morris 1, Mrs. Christie 2, Mrs. R. J. Morris 8. Anemone, collection: Mrs. R. J. Morris 1 and 2. Anttvrhinum • Mrs. Christie 1. Camellia: B. Layard 1, Mrs. R. J. [Morris-2. Daphne: Mrs. Christie 1. Freesias: Mrs. R. J. Morris 1 and 2, Mrs. Christie 3. Hyacinth: Mrs. J. Ewart 1, Mrs. R. IJ. Morris 2. collection: Mrs. R. J. Morris -1, Mrs. Christie 2, Mrs. R. J. Morris 3. Primroses, collection: Miss Pelham 1, Martha Fischer 2, Mrs. A. H. Moore 3. Pansies: Mrs. Collingwood 1, Mrs. R. J. [Morris 2. Ranunculus: Mrs. R. J. Morris 1 and [special mention and 2. Stock, collection: Mrs. R. J. Morris a. Spararias: Mrs. R. J. Morris 1, Mrs. A.! H. Moore 2. ■ Tulip: Mrs. Christie 1. Marigolds, Mrs. J. Ewart 1, Mrs. K. [Mourie 2. Nemesia: Mrs. Christie 1, Mrs. R. J. (Morris 2. Violets: Mrs. R. J. Morris 1 and 2, Mrs. W. A. Sheat 3. Wallflowers: Mrs. MeFe.tridge 1, [Martha Fischer 2, Mrs. Christie 3. Flowering shrubs: B. Layard 1, Mrs. B. J. Morris 2, Mrs. W. A. Sheat 3. Spring flowers: Mrs. R. J. Morris 1, Mrs. Christie 2. NOVICE CLASS. joints prize: Mrs. K. Mourie. Long trumpet: Mrs. K. Mourie 1, Miss Pelham 2. Daffodil, three varieties: Miss Pelham Martha Fischer 2, Miss Harrop 3. Daffodil, six varieties: Mrs. K. Mourie 1 3, Miss Pelham 2.

Anemones: Nellie McFetridge 1. Freeaias: Mrs. W. A. Sheat 1, Miss Shepherd 2. Cut blooms, collection: Mrs. K. Mourie . 1, Mrs. W. A. Sheat 2. DECORATIVE.. Points prize: Mrs. C. A. Smith and Miss E. C. Vooght, equal. Vase of flowers: Mrs. R. Clements 1, Miss E. C. Vooght 2, Mrs. C. A. Smith h.c. Basket of flowers: Mrs. C. A. Smith 1. Bowl of flowers: Miss E. C. Vooght I, Mrs. R. Clements 2, Mrs. S. Campbell h.c. : Three vases for dinner table: Myrtle i Coxhead 1, Mrs. C. A. Smith 2, Miss E. C. Vooght h.c. NEEDLEWORK. Points prize: Olive Dines. Semeo work: Miss R. Clow ,1, Mrs. A. Davey 2, Olive Dines h.c., Mrs. T. N. Watt h.c. Child’s knitted garment: Mrs, T. N. Waft 1, N. Fennell 2 and h.c. Embroidered nightdress: Olive Dines 1, Mrs. J. Ewart 2, Miss R. Clow h.c. Richelieu embroidery: Olive Dines 1 and 2, Miss R. Clow h.c. Fancywork, in colours: Miss R. Clow 1 and 2,-Mrs. ,A. Davey h.c., Mrs. J. Ewart h.c. Embroidered cushion cover; Miss R. Clow 1, N. Feunell 2. Baby’s dainty dress: Mrs. Campbell 2. Cushion edver, pen painted: Oliva Dines 1. Cotton crochet: Olive Dines 1, Miss R. Clow 2. Article from sugar bag: Mrs. C. Smith 1. Embroidered apron: Miss N.‘ Wells and Miss R. Clow (equal) 1, Mrs. Morris 2. Collection of fancy work: Mrs. J. Ewart 1, Mrs. T. N. Watt 2. D’Oyleys, three, in colours: Olive Dines 1. Embroidered supper cloth: Olive Dines 1, Mrs. J. Ewart 2, Miss B. Johnston h.c. JUVENILE SECTION. Points prize: Vera Hickey, Marjorie Taylor and Winnie Fischer, equal 1. Illustrated nursery rhyme, 13 to 15: Eileen Fraser 1, Josephine Wheatley 2. Illustrated nursery rhyme, 12 and under: E. Clegg 1, Peggy Smith 2. Pencil drawing, leaves or flowers, 13 to 15: Vera Hickey 1, Margaret Allan 2. '■ Pencil drawing of jug, 12 and under: Mavis Hewson 1, Joyce Wan 2. Crayon drawing, 13 to 15: Vera Hickey 1, Pat Brennan 2. Crayon drawing, 12 and under: Marjorie Taylor 1, Norma Des Forges 2. Writing, 13 to 15: Winnie Fischer 1, Isabel Moore 2. Writing, 12 and under: Erlin Carrol 1, Dorothy Riddick 2. Essay, 10 to 12: Marjorie Taylor 1, Lucy Clegg 2. Essay, 12 to 15: Winnie Fischer 1, Josephine Wheatley 2. HOME-MADE CAKES. Points prize: D. Segar. Sponge: Frank Kerr 1, Jean Hughson 2, D. Segar 8. ■Scones: D. Segar 1, D. Machray 2. Family cake: Jean Hughson 2. Gingerbread: D.'Segar 1, D. Machray Plate small cakes: D. Segar 1, Millie McLellan 2. NEEDLEWORK. Points prize: Eileen Fraser. Article from sugar bag, under 10: Eileen Fraser 1, Beth Fraser 2. Embroidered apron, under 1G: Eileen Fraser 1, Millie McLellan 2, Zena Gollop h.c. Embroidered traycloth, under 16: Vera Ellis 1 and 2, Edna Castle 2, Peggy Smith h.c. Plain sewing, 12 and under: Joyce Whiting 1, Marjorie Fraser 2, G. S. John h.c. Raffia work, 12 and under: P. Halin 1, Stanley Davey 2, Peggy Smith v.h.c. Hemmed tea towel, 12 and under: Nancy Wheatley 1, Beth Fraser and G. S. : John (equal) 2. HOME-MADE CAKES. Points prize: Miss B. Lambie. [ Kisses: Mrs. L. Brown 1, Miss B. [ Lambie 2, Miss E. Lusk h.c. ( Scones: Miss B. Lambie 1, Mrs. Har- , rop 2, Mrs. C. Field h.c. , Madeira cake: Miss B. Lambie 1, Mrs. ] L. Brown 2. <

Shortbread: Miss B. Lambie 1, Mrs. Wan 2, Mrs. A. Lusk h.c. Sponge sandwich: Miss B. Lambie 1. Nut raisin bread: Mrs. C. Field 2. Sausage .rolls: Miss B. Lambie 1. Cream puffs: Miss B. Lambie 1. Ginger bread: Miss B. Lambie 1, Mrs. Machray 2. Pikelets: Miss B. Lambic 1, Mrs. Harrop 2. Pound cake: Miss B. Lambie 1, Mrs. Machray 2. Gems: Miss B. Lambie 1. Tlirce-minute spongecake: Mrs. Machi ray 1, Mrs. Malcolm 2. Chocolate sponge: Miss B. Lambie 1, Mrs. Machray 2. Arrowroot sponge: Miss B. Lambie 1. CHEESE SPECIALS. Points prize: Mrs. Lambie. Cheese straw: Mrs. Lambie 1, Mrs. Templeton 2. Cheese scones: Mrs. Lambie 1, Mrs. Templeton 2. Cheese savoury: Mrs. Lambie 1, Miss M. Coxhead 2. Collection of cheese recipes: Mrs. Lambie 1, Mrs. A. Lusk 2. HOME INDUSTRIES. Points prize: Mrs. Eustace. Duck eggs: Mrs. A. Lusk and Marjorie Gilflhnan (equal) 1, M. Coxhead. 2. Hens’ eggs: Mrs. Pentelow 1, Mrs. Eustace 2. Soap, home-made: Mrs. C. D. Field 1, M. Coxhead &

Chutney: Mrs. A. Lusk 1, Mrs. Eustace 2. Jelly: Mrs. Eustace 1, Mrs. J. F. Shepherd 2. Jam: Mrs. J. F. Shepherd 1, Mrs. A. Lusk 2. Marmalade: Mrs. Eustace 1, Mrs. J. F. Shepherd 2. Hen eggs, most uniform: Marjorie Gilslmau 1, Mrs. Coxhead 2.