FLOWERS AT URENUI

Taranaki Daily News, 18 February 1933, Page 9 (Supplement)

FLOWERS AT URENUI

SECOND AUTUMN SHOW equal to town standard. GOOD WORK BY LADIES’ GUILD. “When Urenui does anything you can rely on them to do it well,” said the Rev. A. L. Dixon in opening the second annual autumn flower show at the Urenui Town Hall yesterday afternoon. The show eclipsed last year’s initial effort and was equal to any town organisation. Dahlias formed the largest section but there were decorated bowls and vases, exhibits of flowering shrubs, tables of excellent vegetables and home cooking and a display of fancy work. The show was a triumph for the Urenui Presbyterian Ladies’ Guild. The show, under the auspices of the Urenui Presbyterian Church, was commenced last year with stalls borrowed from the Waitara rose show committee. In the past 12 months the guild has been raising money steadily and was able to purchase the timber necessary for the extensive stands required. In addition to that a bran tub was in operation yesterday, all the articles hidden in which were made by guild members, and the afternoon tea service was organised without any lost by the same ladies of the guild, Mesdames Guthrie (president), W. Scott (secretary), A. Gibson, R. Wiley and D. Hopkins and Miss E. Raven. Mr. Dixon, Presbyterian minister of the Waitara charge, who opened the show in the absence of Mr. C. A. Wilkinson, M.P., made reference to the work of the guild and congratulated the committee on the excellent quality of the exhibits.

The judge of the cut flowers section, Mr. V. C. Davies, said the exhibits showed an improvement in quality and with the exception of a few all the specimens were worthy of any town show. All the other sections were of equally high standard. Innovations this year were the rearrangement of the stands for the flower sections along the well instead of in the middle, last year the sprung floor having jarred the display, and the introduction of a noVice class in the fancy work section.

The champion bloom of the show, a magnificent zinnia, was exhibited by Mr. W. Scott, who also secured the award for the most meritorious display, a cluster of six giant decorative dahlias.

Points .and special prizes were won as follows: Cut flowers, W. Scott; decorative, Mrs. Lankshear; fruit, R. G. Topless; vegetables, J. Guthrie; fancy work, Miss O. Dring (open), Mrs. J. Giles (local), Miss Wilton (novice); cooking, Mrs. L. Herbert; home industries, Mrs. W. Scott; children’s section, Faith Sulzberger; collection of annuals, Mrs. Sheard; collection of dahlias, W. Scott; collection of zinnias, W. Scott; collection of flowering shrubs, Mrs. T. French; most meritorious entry in cut flower section, W. Scott; special cut flower points prize, • Roy McKenzie; children’s wild flower collection, Master Rogers (10 and under) and Ruby Allen (10 and under 15).

Officials connected with the show Were: Patron, Mr. C. A. Wilkinson, M.P.; president, Mr. S. Topless; vice-presidents, Messrs. J. Guthrie and G. Loveridge; joint secretaries, Mr. and Mrs. W. Scott; treasurer, Mr. R. G. Topless; auditor, Miss E. Mooney; committee, Messrs. A. Gibson, W. Sheard, D. McKenzie and J. Mooney, Mesdames J. Guthrie, A. Gibson, G. Loveridge, G.. Carr, A. Strachan, G. Woods and G. M. White, Misses E. Gibson, I. Raven, D., Mattock, D. Mooney, E. Mooney and M. Mooney. The stallholders were: Soft drinks and sweets, Mrs. Guthrie, Miss Carr; afternoon tea, Mesdames Sheard, Hopkins, Wiley and White, and Miss M. Mooney. CUT FLOWERS. . Judge, Mr. V. C. Davies; stewards, Mesdames G. Loveridge, S. Topless and G. Carr, and Mr. T. M. White. Annuals, not more than six varieties: Mrs. Sheard 1, W. Scott 2, Mrs. H. Cole h.c., Mrs. G. W. Rogers c. Annuals, not more than three varieties: Mrs. Cole 1, W. Scott 2. Antirrhinum, one: W. Scott 2, Mrs. A. Gibson h.c. Antirrhinum, three: W. Scott 1, Mr?. Gibson 2. . • ' Aster, one bloom: Mrs. Cole 1 and c., Roy McKenzie 2, Mrs. S. Topless h.c. Asters, three, assorted colours: R. McKenzie 1, Mrs. Cole 2 and h,c.» Mrs. Topless c. Asters, six assorted colours: Mrs. Cole 1 and cr, G. Loveridge 2, R. McKenzie h-c. Asters, 12: R. McKenzie 1 and special mention, Mrs. Topless 2, G. Loveridge h.c., Mrs. Cole c. Carinas, one bloom: W. Scott 1. Cannas, three: W. Scott 1. Carnation, one: Mrs. G. W. Rogers 1, W. Scott 2.

Carnations, three: W. Scott 1, Mrs. Sheard 2.

Calendulas, six: Mrs. A. Gibson 1. Dahlias, 12, not less than four varieties: W. Scott 1, Mrs. Topless 2.

Bahlias, three cactus: W. Scott 1, Mrs. Topless 2. Dahlia, six giant: W. Scott 1 and special mention, Mrs. Topless 2.

Dahlias, three single: Mrs. S. Topless Bahlias, one cactus; Mrs. S. Topless 1 and special mention, W. Scott 2, h.c. and c.

Bahlia, one decorative: W. Scott 1 and .2, Mrs. Lankshear h.c., Mrs. Topless

c. Dahlia, six pom-pom: Mrs. Topless 1, W. Scott 2.

Dahlia, three collarette: Mrs. S. Topless 1.

Delphinium: Miss K. Free th 1 and 2. Flowering shrubs, collection: Mrs. T. French 1 and special, Mrs. S. Topless 2, Mrs. Sheard h.c., Mrs. G. W. Rogers c. Fuchsias: Mrs. Rogers 1, Betty Mattock 2, Mrs. Sheard h.c., Mrs. Topless c. Geraniums: Mrs. A. Gibson 1 and 2. W. Scott h.c.

Gladiolus: D. E. Lee 1, Mrs. Strachan 2, Mrs. A. Smith h.c. Gladioli, - three: F. Fraser 1, Mrs. Smith 2.

Hydrangea, blue: Mrs. S. Topless 1 and 2, Miss Freeth h.c.

Hydrangea, pink: Mrs. Topless 1 and h.c., Miss K. Freeth 2. Hollyhock, one: W. Scott 1. Lilium: Mrs. G. Pigott 1, W. Scott 2. Marigolds, six: W. Scott 1, Mrs. S. Managh 2. Native flowers and berries, collection: A. H. Halcombe 1, Mrs. B. Sharpe 2. Pansy: W. Scott 1, Mrs. Sheard 2, Mrs; Topless h.c., Mrs. A. Gibson c. Pansies, three: Mrs. Sheard 1, Mrs. G. W. Rogers 2, W. Scott h.c. Petunias, three: Mrs. Gibson 1, D. E. Lee 2 and h.c. Phlox Drummondii, collection: Betty Mattock 1, W. Scott 2. Phlox perennial, one: Mrs. Sheard 1, W. Scott 2, Betty Mattock h.c.

Phlox perennial, three: W. Scott. 1, Mrs. Sheard 2.

Rose, one:, Mrs. Rogers 1, Mrs. Topless 2.

Roses, three: Mrs. Topless 1, Mrs.Rogers 2. Sweet Peas, six varieties: Mrs. A. Northcott 1, Bett£ Mattock fax. '*

Sweet William, three: Mrs. T. French. Verbenas, three: Mrs. French 1, W. Scott 2 and h.c. Violas, three: Mrs. Sheard 1. Zinnia, one: W. Scott 1, Mrs. Top--I.6SS 2. Zinnia, collection: W. Scott 1, Mrs. T. M. White 2, Mrs. Topless h.c. Any other flower, six varieties: Mrs. Lankshear 1, Mrs. Topless 2. Perennials, collection: Mrs. Rogers 1, Mrs. Sheard 2, W. Scott 3.

DECORATIVE. Judge, Mrs. Blackley; stewards, Mrs. Rowan and Miss Purchas. Asters, bowl with foliage: Mrs. S. Howell 1. - Bowl of flowers: Mrs. Lankshear 1, Miss K. Freeth 2 and h.c., Mrs. T. White h.c. Buttonhole: A. H. Halcombe 1, Mrs. G. Loveridge 2. Dahlias, bowl: Mrs. G. Loveridge. Decorated table: Mrs. Lankshear 1, Mrs. S. Guthrie 2, Mrs. A. J. Halcombe Floating bowl, large: Mrs. Strachan 1, Mrs. White 2, Mrs. C. Bleakley v.h.c., Mrs. G. Loveridge h.c. Floating bowl, miniature: Mrs. Howell I, Mrs. G. Loveridge 2. Bowl of flowers, miniature: Mrs. Guthrie 1, Mrs. Lankshear 2, Mrs. Rogers v.h.c. , , 4 __ Lady’s spray: Mrs. Lankshear 1, Mrs. G. Loveridge and Mrs. Guthrie equal 2. Vase of flowers: Mrs. L. Rowan 1, Mrs. G. Loveridge 2. Vase of flowers, one variety: Mrs. A. J. Halcombe 1, Mrs. L. Rowan 2. Vase of flowers, miniature: Mrs. Lankshear 1, Mrs. S. Guthrie 2, Mrs. G. W. Rogers 3 and v.h.c. Zinnias, bowl: Mrs. G. Loveridge 2. FRUIT. Judge, Mr. Longstaff; stewards, Messrs. F. Matthews and D. Gibson. _ Collection, not more than six varieties: r. Topless 1, J- Guthrie 2, R. Topless and Mrs. Sheard equal 3. Apples, cooking: J. Guthrie I, R. Topless 2. __ Apples, dessert: J. Guthrie 1, Mrs. Sheard 2, R. Wilson 3. Grapes, black: R. Topless 1 and 2, R. Wilson 3. . Grapes, white: R. Topless 1. Lemons: A. H. Halcombe 1, Mrs. A. Gibson 2. M _ Peaches: J. Guthrie 1, Mrs. Sheard 2, A. Gibson 3. Pears: R. Wilson 1, R. Topless 2. VEGETABLES. Judge, Mr. Longstaff; stewards, Messrs. F. Matthews and D. Gibson. Collection of vegetables (special prize donated by R. G. Topless): J. Guthrie 1, Mrs. T. M. White 2, Mrs. G. W. Rogers 3. • ' • Thyarf beans, 12 pods: Mrs. T. M. White 1 and 2, J. Guthrie 3. Runner beans, 12 pods: G. Loveridge 1, R. Topless 2, Mrs. White 3. Beet, long or intermediate: Mrs. white J, R. Topless 2. . Beet, round: G. Loveridge 1, J. Guthrie 2. Cabbage: W. Henwood 1. Cabbage, heaviest: R. Topless 2. Carrots, three short: G. Wilson 1, A. Gibson 2, G. N. Fuller 3. Cucumber, long: Mrs. White 1, Mrs. Strachan 2 apd 3. Cucumber, apple: J. Guthrie 1 and 2. Eschallots, brown: Miss C. Fulton L A. Hutchins 2 and 3. Eschallots, yellow: Miss Fulton 1, Mrs. A. Northcott 2. Cabbage lettuce: J. Guthrie 1. Marrow, vegetable green: G. Wilson 1 " Marrow, white: Mrs. White 1, R. Topless 2. _ Onions, table: Miss K. Freeth 1 and 2, G. Loveridge 3. ■ Onions, heaviest: G. Wilson 1, Miss Fulton 2, R. G. Allen 3. . . ' 2 Parsnips: J. Guthrie 1, Mrs. White 2, A. Gibson 3. Peas: Mrs. G. W. Rogers 1, J. Guthrie 2, Mrs. White 3. Potatoes, coloured: R. G. Allen 1, G. N.‘Fuller 2, Walter Henwood 3. Potatoes, long: Mrs. White and L. J. Rowan equal 1, R. Topless 3. Potatoes, round: J. Guthrie 1, R. Topless 2 and ?. ' Rhubarb: J. Guthrie 1 and 3, Miss M. Luxton 2. Tomatoes, plain: R. Topless 1, Mrs. E. Hopkins 2, G. Wilson 3. Tomatoes, ribbed: A. Gibson 1, Mrs. White 2. Turnips: R. Topless L Leeks: J. Guthrie 1 and 2. Pumpkin: Master J. Lux ton 1, J. Guthrie 2, Mrs. Harland Taylor 3. Parsley: J. Guthrie 1. Silver beet: Mrs. E. Hopkins 1, G. N. Fuller 2 and 3. Any other variety: J, Guthrie 1, R. Topless 2. FANCY WORK.

judge, Mrs. Williams; stewards, Miss E. Gibson and Mrs. Guthrie. Any baby garment:. Mrs. G. W. Rogers 1, Miss O. Bring 2. Any garment,. silk or crepe de chine; Miss Drjng. Apron, embroidered (novice): Miss Wilton I.' Article from waste: Mrs. J- Giles and Mrs. G. W. Rogers equal 1, Mrs. C. Bleakley h.c. Cushion cover: Mrs. A. Northcott 2. D’Oyleys, two crocheted: Miss Bring 1 and 2. _ D’Oyleys, two embroidered: Miss Bring 1, Mrs. K. Gillespie h.c. Guest towel: Miss Bring 1, Mrs. Gillespie 2. Pillow sham: Miss Bring 1, Mrs. S. Howell h.c. Cross stitch: Miss Bring 1.

Willow pattern: Miss Wilton 2. Cotton crochet: Miss Dring 1, Miss Dring and Mrs. Giles equal 2, Mrs. Fenkins c.

' Tea cosy cover: Miss Dring 1. Tea,wagon throwover, organdie: Mrs. Lankshear 1, Miss Dring 2. Tea wagon cover: Miss Dring 1. Table centre, coloured: Miss Dring 1, Eleanor Brash h.c. Table centre, coloured (novice); Miss Wilton 1. Toilet set, three. pieces: Miss Drmg 1 and 2, Mrs. Gillespie h.c. . Tea or supper cloth, embroidered: Miss Dring 1. . •.< ■ ; Tea or supper doth, embroidered, novice: Miss Wilton 1, Mrs. Gillespie 2. ‘ Child’s knitted coat or frock: Mrs. L. Jury 1 and 2. : Knitted jumper or cardigan: Mrs. King L Miss Dring 2. ' ‘ m Knitted sock or stocking: Mrs. G. W. Rogers 2. Any other fancy work: Miss Drmg and Mrs. F. P. Bleakley equal I, 1 Mrs. L. Rowan and Mrs. J. Giles equal 2, Eleanor Brash h.c. COOKING. Judge, Mrs. A. P. Lister; stewards, Mpsdames Francis, Gibson , and Strachan. Biscuits, three: Mrs.. R. Luxton 1, Mrs. Len Herbert 2. Rich fruit eake: ’ Mrs. Luxton 1, Mrs. Herbert 2, Mrs,'J. Phillips 3. , . Madiera cake: Mrs, F, ;U. Francis 1 and 2, Mrs- Herbert 3. Seed cake: Mrs,-L.. Herbert and Mrs. Francis equal 1, Mrs. Francis 3, Mrs. Luxton c. . Sultana cake: Mrs. R. Luxton 1, Mrs. Phillips 2, Mrp. .Len,Herbert 3. .- Cakes, six- small: Mrs, Luxton 1, Mrs. Herbert 2. '■ Cheese straws: Mrs. Herbert 1, Mrs. Luxton 2. Cream puffs: Mrs. Luxton 1. Children’s lunch; Mrs. Herbert L Mrs.

Luxton 2, Mrs. Lankshear 3. Gems: Mrs. Lux ton 1. Gingerbread: Mrs. Herbert 1, Mrs. Luxton 2, Mrs. Francis 3. Nut loaf: Mrs. Luxton 1, Mrs. Francis 2. Pastry, short: Mrs. Herbert 1. Pastry, flaky: Mrs. Luxton 1, Mrs. Herbert 2. Pikelets: Mrs.-Luxton 1 and 2, Mrs. Strachan 3. Sausage rolls: Mrs. Herbert .1, Mrs. Luxton 2. Sponge sandwich, with butter: Mrs. Francis 1, Mrs. Herbert 2, Mrs. Gibson 3, . Sponge sandwich, without butter: Mrs. Francis 1, Mrs. Herbert 2, Mrs. Luxton 3. Sponge roll: Mrs. Herbert 1, Mrs. Luxton 2. . Scones, butter: Mrs. D. Dunbar 1, Mrs. Herbert 2, Len Heatley 3. Scones, date: Mrs. Herbert 1. Scones, plain: Mrs. Herbert 1, Mrs. D. Dunbar 2. Scones, girdle: Mrs. Gibson 1, Mrs. Herbert 2, Mrs. Strachan 3. Shortbread: Mrs. Francis 1 and 2, Mrs. Phillips 3. White bread: Mrs. Francis 1 and 2, Mrs. Anderson 3. Fruit loaf: Mrs. Francis 1 and 2, Mrs. Downturn 3. Plum pudding: Mrs. Herbert 1. , HOME INDUSTRIES. Judge: Mrs. A.' P. Lister. Stewards: Mesdames Francis, Gibson and Strachan. Fruit in syrup, three varieties: Mrs. W. Scott 1 and 2, Mrs. Lankshear 3.Butter: Mrs. A. Gibson 1.- • • . Jam, three varieties: Mrs. R. Luxton 1, Mrs. F. P. Bleakley 2, Mrs. R. Gillespie 3. Jelly, two varieties: Mrs. Lankshear 1, Mrs. C. Bleakley 2. Marmalade: Mrs. Lankshear 1 and 2, Mrs. Dunbar 3. Tomatoes, one jar: Mrs. Lankshear 1. Tomato sauce: Mrs. F. P. Bleakley 1, Mrs. S. Purdie 2, Mrs. A. Gibson 3. Plum sauce: Mrs. F. P. Bleakley 1, Mrs. T. M. White 2 and 3. Pickled onions: Mrs. R, Luxton 1, Mrs. White 2 and 3. Pickles, three varieties: Mrs. White 1. Eggs, six brown: Alex Strachan 1, Betty Mattock 2, Mrs. A. Gibson 3. Eggs, white: G. Shing L Mrs.- W. Scott 2, A. Strachan 3. Eggs, six duck: Mrs. A. Smith 1, Mrs. W. Scott 2. . ' Lemon honey: Mrs. Luxton L Home-made soap: Mrs. W. Scott 1 and 3, Mrs. R. Luxton 2. ' CHILDREN. Judge: Mrs. Blackley. Stewards: Mrs. Rowan and Miss Purchas. Bowl of flowers, 10 and under: Ferna Phillips 1, Iris Loveridge 2. Bowl of flowers, 10 to 15 years: Lilian Smith 1, Faith Sulzberger 2. Bowl of sweet peas, 15 years and under: Faith Sulzberger 1. Cane or raffia article, boys 15 years and under: lan Loveridge 1, Jock Sulzberger 2, M. Thompson 3. Man’s buttonhole, 10 to 15 years: Faith Sulzberger 1. Buttonhole, under 10 years: Iris Loveridge 1, Joy Loveridge 2, Master Rogers v.h.c. Plain sewing, 10 years and under: Nancy Elliot. Fancy sewing, 10 to 15 years: Buelah Luxton 1, Lily Smith 2, Faith Sulzberger v.h.c. Wild flower collection, 10 years and under: Master Rogers 1, Daryl Sulzberger 2. Wild flower collection, 10 to 15 years: Ruby Allen 1, Harold Marsh 2.