WAITARA SPRING SHOW

Taranaki Daily News, 8 September 1934, Page 16 (Supplement)

WAITARA SPRING SHOW

MRS. ANTUNOVIC CHAMPION HIGH STANDARD OF BLOOMS. “EQUAL TO ANY IN DOMINION.” Delicately arranged tier upon tier, tire blooms exhibited at the Waitara Methodist Church’s 13th annual spring show provided a glorious sight yesterday. Considering the severe winter and the unsuitable climatic conditions during recent months the exhibits in all sections were of a very high standard. Mrs. B. Antunovic, Waitara, won the champion of champions award with an exceedingly beautiful specimen of Wellingtonia. A slight decrease in entries was attributed to illness among the children, as in all sections but those for children, the entries were on a par with last year’s. A greater number of outside exhibitors was present, particularly from Normanby and Eltham, the former town providing an additional 44 entries. A special exhibition of daffodils by Mr. Allan Gibson, Marton, created a great deal of interest amongst growers. The home industries’ section showed a considerable increase and the sponges were of particular merit. The show was officially declared open by the Mayor, Mr. J. Hine, who was introduced by the Rev. W. B. Cuming. Mr. Hine congratulated the committee and all who had brought the show to fruition and Mrs. Antunovic, winner of the champion of champions. He hoped that at the conclusion the results would be satisfactory and that the church funds would benefit. In these difficult times one was apt to dwell too much on the trials of life, said Mr. Hine. Interest in a garden, whether flowers or vegetable, provided the relaxation that was required. “The love of flowers and beautiful things provides a counterpoise to the materialistic side of our nature and tends to preserve that calmness of mind that is so essential for our well-being,” Concluded Mr. Hine. ONE OF BEST EARLY SHOWS. “I have during the last ten. years judged at the principal shows in the North Island and I always look upon Waitara as one of the best of the early New Zealand shows,” said Mr. J. C. Weightman (Feilding), judge of the daffodil sections. The general layout of the show left nothing to be desired, he said. He commended growers for the care and excellent condition blooms had been exhibited in. The champion of champions, a Wellingtonia specimen, was exhibited by Mrs. Antunovic in superb condition and was a yellow perranthed incomparabilis. It possessed a glorious circular cap and was an ideal show flower. It had originally been raised by Mr. C. Goodson, Hawera. He noticed an improvement in the exhibits since his last visit to Waitara four years ago, said Mr. Weightman. The standard of blooms displayed was equal to anything in New Zealand and’could not be improved. The stocks, violets, freesias and particularly the hyacinths were of good type, said Mr. Duncan, judge of the cut flower section. Growers had been troubled by adverse weather, but despite this he thought the display up to last year’s standard.

The standard of the entries in the junior and children’s decorative section was equal to anything they had seen during recent years, said the judges, Mrs. V, C. Davis and Miss Reube. The work was of particular merit. In the adults’ section the work was good, but the competition was not as strong as previous years. The judges of the fancy work section, Mesdames A. E. Walker and D. K. Morrison, said it was a pleasure to judge such fine work. The entry was not large but the standard of work was particularly high. Mrs. McCutchen’s crochet work was outstanding. Many of the other entries would, they thought, have gained awards at shows where Miss O. Dring was not an exhibitor. The show was well organised by an executive consisting of Rev. W. B. Cuming. Miss R. Elliott, and Mr. A. W. Wilson and the Misses E. Fraser and L. Bayly (joint secretaries). During the afternoon several wellladen stalls did brisk business and the church funds should benefit considerably. The stall-holders were:—Plain- and sewing, Mesdames L. Hoskin, ■ M. Carrick, Misses B. Bayly and S. Spear; fancy, Mrs. Cuming and Methodist Bible class girls; country stall, Mesdames W. Topless, R. Andrews’and Miss Wright; flower, Mrs. W. Smaill, Misses M. James, J. Cuming and P. Henry; cake, Mesdames L. Newman, A. L. Wilson and Miss E. Wilson; confectionery, Mesdames W. Crow, G. Topless and H. Crow; afternoon tea, Mesdames Walter Topless (convener), I. Elliot, E. Young, Misses T. Cuming, M. Allen and E. Newman; Christmas tree, Mrs. H. Wakeley and Bible class girls. The judges’ awards were:— DAFFODIL SECTION. Judge: Mr. J. G. Weightman (Feilding). Stewards: Mrs. C. Allen, Misses I. Foreman and J. Wakely. Champion bloom (committee’s trophy): Mis. B. Antunovic. Special prize (Messrs. Benefield and Son’s trophy): Mrs. Antunovic. Points prize (Miss Wright’s trophy): Mrs. Antunovic. Special prize (P. J. Alien’s challenge shield): Mr. F. R. Pepperill. Special prize (committee’s sUvermounted oak challenge shield): Miss J. Paulger. . Silver challenge cup with miniature: R. Lewis. Champion vase (Messrs. Duncan and Davies’ trophy): F. R. Pepperill (Golden City). Twenty-four blooms: A. E. Linn (Normanby) 1, Mrs. E. S. Allen 2, Mr. L. Hodson 3. Twenty-one blooms (Allen Shield): Mr. F. R. Pepperill 1, L. Lewis (Eltham) 2. Twelve blooms: Mrs. E. S. Allen 1, L. Hodson 2. Six blooms: L. Hodson 1, Mrs. E. S. Allen 2. Two vases, each three blooms (Rev. Avery competition): Miss J. Paulger 1, Mrs. E. S. Allen 2. Vase of three blooms, any variety: Mrs. B. Antunovic 1, Mrs. E. S. Allen 2. One bloom, yellow trumpet: Mrs. Antunovic 1, Mrs. E. S. Allen 2, A. E. Linn 3. Three blooms, yellow trumpet: Mrs. Antunovic 1, Mrs. E. S. Allen 2, A. E. Linn 3. Six blooms, yellow • trumpet: Miss Paulger 1, Mrs. E. S. Allen 2. One bloom, bicoloured trumpet: Mrs. Antunovic 1, Mrs. E. S. Allen 2. Three blooms, bicoloured trumpets: Mrs. Antunovic 1, Miss Paulger 2. One bloom, white trumpet: Mrs. Antunovic 1. Mrs. Allen 2. Three blooms, white trumpets: Mrs. Antunovic 1, Mrs. Allen 2. Three blooms, yellow bicoloured or white: Miss Paulger 1, Mrs. Antunovic 2. Six blooms, yellow, bicoloured or white trumpets: Miss Paulger 1, Mrs. Antunovic 2. One bloom, incomparabilis! Mrs. Antunovic 1, A. E. Linn 2. Three blooms, yellow incomparabilis: Mrs. Allen 1, A. E. Linn 2, D. McAllister 3. One bloom, bicoloured, incomparabilis: A. E. Linn 1, Mrs. Antunovic 2, Miss Paulger 3. Three blooms, bicoloured, incomparabilis: Miss M. Carrick 1, A. E. Linn 2. Three blooms, yellow or bicoloured, in-

comparabilis: Mrs. Antunovic 1, Mrs. Allen 2. , , . Six blooms, yellow or bicoloured, mcomparabilis: Mrs. Antunovic 1, Miss Paulger 2, Mrs. Allen 3. . One bloom, yellow barrii: A. E. Linn 1. One bloom, bicoloured barrii: A. b. Three blooms, yellow or bicoloured barrii: Mrs. Antunovic 1, A. E. Linn 2, G. Foreman 3. Six blooms, yellow or bicoloured barrii: Mrs. Allen 1. , , One bloom, medium cup, Icedsn: Mrs. Antunovic 1, Mrs. Allen 2. .. Three blooms, medium cups, leedsn: Mrs. Allen 1, Mrs. Antunovic 2, Miss Paulger 3. . One bloom, short cup, leedsn: Mrs. Allen 1. .. Three blooms, short cups, leedsn: Mrs. Allen 1, A. E. Linn 2. Three blooms, medium or short cups, leedsii: Mrs. Antunovic 1, Miss Paulger 2. Six blooms, medium or short cups, leedsii: Mrs. Antunovic 1, Mrs. Allen 2. One bloom, bunch flowered, tazetta or tazetta hybrid: Mrs. Antunovic 1, Mrs. Allen 2. , Three blooms, bunch flowered, tazetta or tazetta hybrid: Mrs. Allen 1. One bloom, poeticus: A. E. Linn 1. Three blooms, poeticus; M. Carrick 1. One bloom, double: A. E. Linn 1, Mrs. Allen 2. Three blooms, double: Miss Paulger 1, A. E. Linn 1, Mrs. Allen 3. Six blooms, double: M. Carrick 1, Mrs. Allen 2, A. E. Linn 3. Amateur daffodil competition, six vases, each of three blooms: R. Lewis. Novice Classes. Points prize (Mr. A. Gibson’s trophy): G. Foreman. Runner-up points prize (Mrs. P. J. Allen’s trophy): L. Hodson. Special prize (Messrs. Duncan and Davies’ trophy): G. Foreman. Six varieties, one of each: G. Foreman 1, L. Hodson 2. Three varieties, long trumpet, one of each: G. Foreman 1, T. French 2. Three varieties, one of each, incomparabilis: L. Hodson 1, G. Foreman 2. .. Three varieties, one of each, leedsii: L. Hodson 1. One long trumpet: G. Foreman 1 and 3, T. French 2. One incomparabilis: G. Foreman 1, L. Hodson 2. One barrii: A. McGregor 1, L. Hodson 2, G. Foreman 3. One leedsii: G. Foreman 1 and 2, D. Sutherland 3. One double: G. Foreman 1 and 3, D. Sutherland 2. . One tazetta or tazetta hybrid: L. Hodson 1, G. Foreman 2, A. McGregor 3. Best bulb, costing not more than 2s 6d: A. McGregor 1, L. Hodson 2, G. Foreman 3. Children’s Classes. Judge: Mr. J. G. Weightman. Stewards: Misses I. Foreman, J. Wakely, Messrs. Cliff and Allen. Points prize, girls (Mrs. P. J. Allen’s trophy): Leila Knight. Points prize, boys (Mrs. P. J. Allen s trophy): Jack Kettle. Special prizes: Leila Knight 1, Jack Kettle 2. . . Six blooms, one or more varieties: Leila Knight 1, Jack Kettle 2, Ed. Robson 3. . Three blooms, one or more vanetits. Leila Knight 1, Jack Kettle 2. One bloom, any variety: Jack Kettle 1, Leila Knight 2. One bloom, yellow, white or bicoloured trumpet; Leila Knight J, Jack Kettle 2. Three blooms, yellow, white or bicoloured trumpet: Jack Kettle 1, Leila Knight 2. \ . Three blooms, yellow or bicoloured, incomparabilis: Leila Knight 1. One bloom, yellow or bicoloured, barrii: Jack Kettle 1. » One bloom, medium or short cup, leedsii: Rex Appleby 1. Three blooms, medium or short cups, leedsii: Jack Kettle 1, Leila Knight 2. Three blooms, double: Leila Knight 1. CUT FLOWERS. Judge: Mr. A. Duncan (New Plymouth). Stewards: Mesdames J. Furdie and Bullen. Special prize (Messrs. Duncan and Davies’ trophy): Mrs. C. G. Fraser. Special prize (Messrs. A. Yates and Co.’s trophy):. Miss Jane Wakely. Points prize (Messrs. Duncan and Davies’ trophy): Mrs. C. Kettle 1, Mrs. V. Wills '2. Special prizes (Mr. I. Watkins’ trophy): Mrs. V. Wells 1, Mrs.. G. Hicks 2. Alonza, six heads: Miss B. Bayly 1, Barry Fuller 2. Anemone, siiigle, one: Mrs. C. Kettle 1, Mrs. V. Wells 2. Anemone, single, three: Mrs. V. Wells 1, Mrs. C. Kettle 2. Anemone, double, one: Mrs. V. Wells 1, Mrs. C. Kettle 2. Anemone, double, three: Mrs. V. Wells 1, Mrs. C. Kettle 2. Anemone, six, any: Mrs. C. Kettle 1, Mrs. T. French 2, Mrs. V. Wells h.c. Camellias, three heads: Mrs. T. French 1. Freesias, six heads: Mrs. B. Antunovic 1, Miss C. Crow 2, Mrs. G. Hicks h.c. Hyacinth, one head: Mrs. C. Kettle 1, Mrs. P. J. Allen 2, Mrs. C. Kettle h.c. Hyacinth, three heads: Mrs. Antunovic 1, Mrs. C. Kettle 2 and h.c. Daphne, three heads: Mrs. H. Vaughan 1. . „ Iceland poppies, three heads: Miss B. Bayly 1, Amy Crow 2. Lachenalia, three heads: Mrs. S. G. Fraser 1, Mrs. G. Hicks 2, Barry Fuller h.c. Nemesia, three heads: Mrs. S. G. Fraser 1, Mrs. W. Scott 2, Mrs. V. Wells h.c. Polyanthus, one: Mrs. G. Hicks 1. Polyanthus, three heads: Mrs. G. Hicks 1, Mrs. S. G. Fraser 2, Barry Fuller h.c. Pansy, one: Miss B. Bayly 1. Ranunculas, one: Mrs. V. Wells 1. Ranunculas, three heads: Mrs. L. Wilson 1, Mrs. V. Wells 2. Stocks, one head: Miss Mattie Erceg 1, Mrs. J. H. Street 2. Best collection of annuals, one stem, of each: Mrs. V. Wells 1, Mrs. G. Hicks 2. Violas, three heads: Mrs. L. Wilson 1. Violets, blue, best twelve: Miss Jape Wakely 1, Mrs. J. H. Street 2, Mrs. C. Kettle h.c. Violets, best bunch: Miss Jane Wakely 1.

Violets, best collection, three blooms of each: Mrs. C. Kettle h.c. Wallflowers, three heads: Mrs. A. L. Wilson 1, Mrs. H. Vaughan 2. Collection of flowering shrubs, not more than six varieties: Mrs. T. French I, Mrs. G. Hicks 2, Mrs. J. H. Street h.c. Collection of six blooms, distinct varieties not otherwise mentioned: Mrs. J. H. Street 1, Mrs. C. Kettle 2, Barry Fuller h.c, DECORATIVE SECTION. Judges: Mrs. V. C. Davies and Miss Reube. Stewards, Mrs. P. Appleby and Miss R. Elliot. Ppints prizes: Miss M. Allen 1, Miss C. Wilson 2. Champion bowl of flowers in show (Mrs Carrick’s trophy): Miss C. Wilson. Narcissi, own vase, any foliage: Miss M. Allert 1, Miss B. Bayly 2. Camellias, vase, any foliage: Miss M. Allen 1. Bowl of flowers, one variety: Mrs. M. Carrick 1, Mrs. W. J. Hamlin 2, Miss M. Allen 3. Bowl of flowers, collection, any foliage, medium size: Miss E. Wilson 1, Mrs. W. J. .Hamlin 2. Vase of flowers, ojie variety, any foliage: Miss M. Allen 1, Miss R. Elliot 2. JUNIOR CLASSES. Points prizes: Girls 18 and under (Mrs. Beaven’s trophy): Miss Jean Wilson 1, Miss Nancy Tate 2.

Junior championship bowl (Miss R. Elliot’s trophy): Miss Jean Wilson. Bowl of flowers, one variety: Miss Jean Wilson 1, Miss Nancy Wilson 2. Vase of violets: Miss Nancy Tate 1, Miss Thelma Cuming 2, Miss Jean Wilson h.c. Vase of flowers, collection: Miss J. Wilson 1, Miss N. Tate 2. Vase of narcissi, any foliage: Miss J. Wilson 1, Miss N. Tate 2. CHILDREN’S SECTION. Points prizes: Girls 14 and under (Miss Major’s trophy): Lucy Johnson. . Special (Messrs. A. Yates and Co.’s trophy): Cissy Crow. Bowl Of flowers, collection: Cissy Crow 1, Joy Cuming 2, Mary Smaill h.c., Patty Henry h.c. Vase of flowers, one variety: Lucy Johnson 1, M. Blanchard 2, Mary Smaill h.c. Vase of narcissi, any foliage: Joy Cuming 1, Lucy Johnson 2, Mary Smaill h.c. Button-hole: Lucy Johnson 1, Joy Cuming 2, Cissy Crow h.c. Nine Years and Under. Points prize (Miss Major’s trophy): Jan Tate. Vase of flowers: Jan Tate 1, Maurice Crow 2, Barry Fuller h.c., Stan Pryme h.c. Button-hole: Jan Tate 1, Maurice Crow 2, Stan Pryme h.c., Barry Fuller h.c. FANCY WORK SECTION. Judges: Mesdames A. E. Walker and D. K. Morrison. Stewards, Misses V. Mad Sen and C. Kempsill. Points prize (challenge cup): Miss O. Dring, runner-up Mrs. McCutchen. Special prize (Mrs. Cuming’s trophy): Miss O. Dring. Nightdress, silk embroidered: Miss 0. Dring 1 and 2, Miss E. Fraser 3. Guest towel: MisS O. Dring 1 and 2, Miss E. Fraser 3. Richilieu embroidery (white): Miss 0. Dring 1 aiid 2. Richelieu embroidery (coloured): Miss 0. Dring 1. Tea cloth, embroidered (coloured): Miss 0. Dring 1. Tea cloth, crochet border: Mrs. 1. 0. MeCutchen 1, MisS 0. Dring 2 and 3. Tray cloth, embroidered: Miss O. Dring 1,2 and 3. Tray cloth, crOchet border: Mrs. I. 0. McCutchen 1, Miss O. Dring 2, Miss E. Fraser 3. Princess slip: Miss 0. Dring 1 and 2, Miss Madge Lawrence 3. Worked apron: Miss O. Dring 1, Miss E. Fraser 2 and 3. D’oyleys, two, embroidered, to be arranged on card: Miss 0. Dring 1 and 2, Miss E. FraSer 3. D’oyleys, two, crocheted, to be arranged on card: Mrs. I. O. McCutchen 1, Miss O. Dring 2 and 3. Tea cosy cover: Mrs. I. O. McCutchen 1, Miss O. Dring 2, Miss E. Fraser 3.

Table centre, coloured: Miss O. Dring 1,2 and,3. Small table centre, coloured: Mrs. I. O. McCutchen 1, Miss O. Dring 2 and 3. Tea waggon throw-over: Miss E. Fraser. Cross-stitch, best specimen linen: Miss 0. Dring 1 and 2. Wool work, best specimen on canvas: Mr. L. Johnson 1 and 2. Knitted jumper: Miss Jane Wakely 1. Knitted bed jacket: Mrs. Thomas 1. Knitted cushion made up: Miss L. Bayly 1, Miss O. Dring 2 and 3. . . Knitted beret: Joy Cuming 1, Marjory Blanchard 2. HOME INDUSTRIES. Judge: Mrs. H. Lepper. Stewards, Mesdames Hingley and West. Points prize: Mrs. V. Wells 1, Miss R. Muir 2. Special trophy for scones: Miss R. Muir. Special prize for sponges: Mrs. Muschamp and Mrs. C. Matthews equal. Sponge sandwich, with butter, with or without filling: Miss R. Muir 1, Mrs. G. Hicks 2, Mrs. C. Matthews h.c. Sponge sandwich, without butter, with or without filling: Mrs. R. Muschamp 1, Mrs. G. Hicks 2, Mrs. Matthews h.c. Three-minute sponge: Mrs. W. B. Cuming 1, Miss J. Cuming 2, Mrs; W. R. Fuller h.c. Swiss roll: Mrs. Matthews 1, Mrs. Muschamp 2, Miss Muir h.c. Madeira cake: Mrs. Cuming 1. Pikelets, six: Mrs. Wallace 1, Miss B. Bayly 2, Mrs. Muschamp h.c. Shortbread, six pieces: Mrs. G. P. Fuller 1, Mrs. Barden 2, Mrs. W. R. Fuller h.c. Scones, sultana or date, oven, four: Miss Muir 1, Mrs. C. E. Gaustad 2, Mrs. Matthews h.c. Scones, plain, four: Miss Muir 1, Mr. W. G. Crow 2, Mrs. Matthews v.h.c. Scones, girdle, four: Mr. Crow 1, Mi’s. V. Wells 2, Mrs. Matthews h.c. Scones, butter or' cream: Miss Muir 1, Mrs. Matthews 2, Mrs. Wells h.c. Biscuits, ginger, six: Mrs. Cuming 1, Mrs. G. P. Fuller 2 and h.c. Pastry, jam tarts, six: Mrs. H. Mcßae 1, Mrs. Wells 2.

Seed cake: Mrs. B. C. Laurence 1, Mrs. G. P. Fuller 2. ■ " • -™ Bread, white,, not less than 21b.: .Mrs. Wells 1, Mrs. GaUstad 2, Miss Anderson h.c. '’ ’ One dozen hen eggs, white: Mrs. A. M. Purdie 1, Miss L. Bayly 2. One pound butter, private dairy: Mrs. F. Chapman 1,2 and h.c. Jam, best two varieties: Mrs. Barden 1, Mrs. M. Carrick 2. Marmalade, one glass: Mrs. Hingley 1 and 2, Mrs. Wells h.c. Chutney, one bottle, sweet: Mrs. Wolls 1. Tomato sauce, one bottle: Mrs. Wells 1. Sauce, any other kind,'one bottle: Mrs. Wells 1 and 2.