OHURA FLOWER SHOW

Taranaki Daily News, 27 November 1934, Page 8

OHURA FLOWER SHOW

FINE DISPLAY OF BLOOMS ENTRIES ALMOST DOUBLED. AWARDS MADE BY JUDGES. The second annual Ohura flower show, which was held on Saturday, was an outstanding success. The interest which had been aroused last' year was so well maintained that the entries were almost double those of the previous show,, and the quality of the exhibits drew a full measure of praise from the judges, who at times found a problem in allotting the prizes. The display of roses was remarkable.

In the novelty vases Mrs. H. Cameron’s gerberas were worth special mention. The only reason for their not winning a prize was that other exhibits were deemed greater novelties. Among the rare blooms the prize went to Mrs. F. Julian for a fine specimen of a calico bush, while Mrs. McDougall’s stag horn was also noteworthy. Miss I. MacClurc’s iris, wjhich gained the prize for the champion bloom of the show, was a magnificent exhibit, and Mrs. Gee’s champion rose would be hard to beat anywhere. In the children’s section the collection from the Ohura school garden was a great sight. A special prize was given to Charlie Wong Kee for Sweet William, which was the only entry from a child’s own garden. There were ten entries of children’s collections of flowers, some of which showed great taste in their arrangement. The show was opened by Mr. R. C. Salmond, who congratulated the organiser (Mrs. Hedley Loft) upon her arrangements, and on the manner in which the residents had supported her in the gorgeous display of flowers. Mrs. Loft in reply thanked the secretaries, Mr. and Mrs. K. Thomas, Miss I. MacClure, Mr. Salmond and other workers who had so ably assisted her to make the show a success. The weather was glorious and the whole countryside seemed to be present. The prize list is:— Roses: White, Miss M. Esdaile 1, Mrs. J. McClenaghan 2; cream, Mrs. E. Williams 1, Mrs. H. Cameron 2; pink, Mrs. A. J. Dawson 1, Mrs. E. Williams 2; red, Mrs. F. Gee 1, Miss I. MacClure yellow, Mrs. W. K. Williams 1, Mrs. F. Gee 2. Two blooms: Mrs. E. Williams 1, Mrs. W. Thackray 2; two distinct varieties, pink, Mrs. W. K. Williams 1, Mrs. W. Fulcher 2, Miss E. Turnbull 3; red, Mrs. W. Fulcher 3; yellow, Mrs. M. Williams 1, Mrs. E. Williams 2; climbing, Ohura school 1, Miss E. Turnbull 2. Anchusa: Miss I. MacClure 1.

Antirrhinum: Miss E. Turnbull 1; three heads, Miss E. Turnbull 1, Mrs. Irving 2. Aquiligea: Miss E. Turnbull 1. Cineraria: Miss I.‘MacClure 1. Delphinium: Mrs. Chaytor 1 and 2, Miss A. Dickens 3. *

Geum: Mrs. E. Stuart 1, Mrs. M. Esdaile 2; three blooms, Miss M. Esdaile i; Mrs. E. Stuart 2, Miss I. MacClure 3. Geranium: Mrs. W. Aitchison 1. Gaillardia: Mrs. E. Stuart 1.

Iris: Miss I. MacClure 1, Miss G. Turnbull 2; three distinct varieties, Miss I. MacClure 1.

Calendula: Mrs. F. Julian 1, Miss M. Robinson 2.

Pansy: Mrs. Potter 1, Miss I. MacClure 2; three varieties, Mrs. Potter 1, Miss E. Koorey 2. Viola: Miss I. MacClure 1, Miss A. Dickens 2.

Stock: One head, Miss I. MacClure 1, Mrs. Hannan 2; three varieties 1, Mrs. F. Julian 1.

Sweet peas: Mrs. H. Chapman 1, Miss M. Esdaile 2.

Rare bloom: Mrs. F. Julian 1, Mrs. E. MacDougall 2. Rhododendron: Three heads, Mrs. Chaytor 1, Mrs. R. Rae 2, Mrs. F. Gee 3; one head, Mrs. H. Cameron 1. Collection of flowering shrubs: Mrs. F. Julian 1, Mrs. H. Cameron 2. Collection of 12 blooms, open to an exhibitor who has never been a / prizewinner of cut flowers: Mrs. H. Cameron 1.

Poppies, Oriental, collection of three: Miss E. MacDougall 1, Mrs. Irving 2, Mrs. F. Gee 3.

Iceland poppies, collection of six: Miss E. Turnbull 1, Miss I. MacClure 2. Nemesia, collection of six: Miss I. MacClure 1.

Verbena, three heads: Mrs. Irving 1, Mrs. E. Williams 2, Mrs. Irving 3.

Campanula: Blue, Miss I. MacClure 1; white, Mrs. F. Gee 1, Mrs. Hannan 2, Miss Holm 3.

Campanula, whita double: Mrs. W. Fulcher 1, Miss E. Turnbull 2, Mrs. F. Julian 3.

Collection of flowers: Mrs. F. Julian 1, Mrs. E. Stuart 2.

Novelty vase: Mrs. Chaytor 1, Mrs. H. Cameron 2.

Decorated vase: Mrs. F. Julian 1, Mrs. E. Williams 2.

•Lady’s spray: Mrs. E. Stuart 1, Mrs. F. Julian 2, Mrs. E. Stuart 3. Decorated mantelpiece: Mrs. W. McKay 1. Basket of flowers, girls under 14: Iris Williams 1, Billy Milne 2. Button-hole nosegay, girls under 14: Miss Neta Stuart 1,2 and 3.

• Bouquet without frame: Mrs. W. McKay 1, Mrs. Julian 2, Mrs. Julian 3. Cabbage: Mrs. G. Chapman 1. Lettuce: Miss E. Turnbull 1. Rhubarb: Miss Holm 1, Miss I. MacClure 2, Mrs. G. Chapman 3. Collection of vegetables: Mrs. H. Chapman 1 and 2, Mrs. G. Chapman 3. Gooseberries: Mrs. Irving 1, Miss E. Turnbull 2, Mrs. Irving 3. Children’s collection of ferns: Ernest Aitchison 1.

Weeds: Vera Larkin 1, Thelma Aitchison 2.

Schools’ exhibits: Ohura 1. Points prize winners:— Roses: Champion, Mrs. F. Gee; most points, Mrs. E. Williams. General selection: Champion, Miss I. MacClure; most points, Miss I. MacClure. A sweet stall was managed by Misses Esdaile and Allen, a bran tub by Mrs. R. Rae and afternoon tea by a committee of ladies. ELTHAM TALKIES. COLBERT AND GABLE. Based on the Samuel Hopkins Adams novelette which recently appeared in the American “Cosmopolitan” Magazine, “It Happened One . ’ight” will be shown at the Eltham Talkies to-night. This romantic screen comedy, co-starring Clark Gable and Claudette Colbert on the screen for the first time in their distinguished careers, will please patrons immensely by reason of its great quality. The story is charmingly interesting, the comedy bright and sparkling, the drama timely, and the romance nicely blended with cynicism—the whole, making a perfectly balanced product. The acting of the principals is superb, and they are ably supported by Walter Connolly,, Roscoe Kams and Jameson Thomas, with Allan Hale, Blanche Frederici, Wallis Clarke, George Breakston and a score of other well-known players in small but important roles.