WHANGAMOMONA SHOW

Taranaki Daily News, 30 September 1933, Page 11

WHANGAMOMONA SHOW

SPRING FLOWER DISPLAY. EFFORT BY WOMEN’S DIVISION. The quality of the blooms at the spring flower show at Whangamomona more than compensated for the small entries. The show was most successful and was well attended. The Women’s Division of the Farmers’ Union was responsible for the show and its efforts were well rewarded. The trophy given by Miss Main for the champion bloom was won by Mrs. W. Rice. Other trophies were given by Mesdames Stockwell, O. Coxhead, Brereton and C. Watters. Competitions were won by Mrs. Perry (nail-driving), Mrs. Catchpole, Mrs. Proffit, Miss M. Anderson (cake weight guessing), Mrs. Buchenham, Miss D. Stockwell (pea guessing). The stall holders and those in charge of competitions were: Mrs. Stockwell (sweets), Mesdames A. Coxhead and L. Robinson (produce) Mesdames Proffit, Aagaard, Long, Ostler, Summerhays and Nurse McCarrol (afternoon tea), Mrs. Proffit (nail-driving). The judges were Messrs. J. and A. Ostler. The results were:— Cut Flowers. Collection of narcissi: Mrs. D. Proffit 1, Mrs. W. Rice 2. Best trumpet in show: Mrs. Rice 1, Miss M. Anderson 2, Miss E. Anderson 3. Best narcissi (other than trumpet): Mrs. P. Coxhead, Mrs. W. Rice 2, Mrs, Summerhays 3. Yellow trumpets (3 varieties): Mrs. Rice. White trumpets (3 varieties): Mrs. Rice. Bi-colour trumpets (3 varieties); Mrs. Rice. Medium cup white (3 varieties): Mrs. Rice 1 and 2. Medium cup bi-colour; Mrs. Rice 1 and 2. Barii: Mrs. Rice 1 and 2, Mrs. Perry 3. Leedsii; Mrs. Rice 1. Double daffodils (3 varieties): Mrs. P. Coxhead 1, Mrs. Perry 2. Section B. Primroses, single: Joyce Partridge. Anemones: Mrs. Geever 1, Mrs. Proffit 2. Violets: Allan Howley 2, Wallflowers: Mrs. Fraser 1, Mrs. Murphy 2. Pansies: Mrs. Rice 1, Allan Howley 2. Freesias: Mrs. P. Coxhead. Flowering shrubs, collection: Mrs. A. Coxhead. Polyanthus, collection: Mrs. A. Coxhead 1, Mrs. Geever 2. Decorative Section. Vase (for effect): Mrs. Perry 1, Mrs. J. Anderson 2. Decorated table: Mrs. J. Anderson 1, Nurse McCarroll .2. Decorated mantelpiece: Mrs. Perry 1, Nurse McCarroll 2, Mrs. Anderson 3. Children’s Classes. Decorated table: Authie Perry. Collection of primroses: Bob Fougcrc 1, Joyce Partridge 2. Polyanthus: Betty Stockwell. ■ Wallflowers: Pixie Stockwell.