SUMMER BLOOMS

Timaru Herald, Volume CXL, Issue 20284, 6 December 1935, Page 12

SUMMER BLOOMS

ST. PAUL’S FLOWER SHOW SUCCESSFUL DISPLAY The second flower show by the parishioners of St. Paul’s Presbyterian Church, Highfield, held yesterday, proved equally as successful as the inaugral show staged last year, and the enthusiasm displayed by all concerned left no doubt as to the fixture becoming an annual one. In spite of the difficult season for horticulturists, a wealth of variety and colour was to be seen in the display, which attracted a large gathering of the public. The cookery section was very fine, and proved a very popular department of the show. Although the general entries were not so large as last year, there were sufficient in practically all classes to provide good competition, and in many instances the exhibits were of such a uniformly high standard that the judges had anything but an easy task in awarding the tickets. The judges were Mrs G. E. Knowles (decorative), Mrs J. McLeod, Tycho (cooking), and Messrs G. E. Knowles and D. B. Shand (flowers, fruit and vegetables). They expressed themselves as well pleased with the standard of the exhibits. The show was organised by an enthusiastic committee, the executive officers being Mr A. McKirdy (chairman), Miss A. M. Begg (secretary) and Mr K. Davie (treasurer), all of whom had the wholehearted support of the parishioners. The church funds benefited considerably from sales from stalls and from afternoon tea. Those in charge were: Afternoon tea, Mesdames Freeman, Seatter, Morrison, Blight and Maxwell; cake stall, Mesdames Chapman and Hart; sweets and ice cream, Misses I. Duncan, O. MeFarlane and L. Mayo; work stall, Mrs J. Baird and Miss M. MeFarlane. Official Opening The show was officially opened in the afternoon by the Mayor (Mr T. W. Satterthwaite), who w’as accompanied by the Mayoress. In welcoming Mr and Mrs Satterthwaite, the Rev. James Baird referred to the interest they had taken in the show last year, and thanked them for again attending. The Mayor assured the gathering that it gave Mrs Satterthwaite and him great pleasure in again being associated with the show, which had proved such an outstanding success last year. The display of flowers and cooking was magnificent, and in every department was reflected the enthusiasm of the people of St. Paul’s. The church was fortunate in having such a willing band of workers, and he felt sure that they would be amply repaid by the success of the function. He wished Mr Baird and the church every success, and congratulated all concerned on the splendid display that had been provided. The Mayoress was presented with a bouquet by Helen Baird. On the suggestion of Mr Baird, the gathering showed its appreciation of the interest taken in the show by Mr and Mrs Satterthwaite. Results:— Rose Section Six varieties—F. E. Duncan 1, W. J. Hogg 2. Three varieties—J. Rennie 1, W.’ J. Hogg 2. One bloom, red—F. E. Duncan 1, W. J. Hogg 2. One bloom, white—W. J. Hogg 1, F. E. Duncan 2. One bloom, cream or yellow—G. T. Dawson 1, W. J. Hogg 2. One bloom, pink— A. L. Gee 1, W. J. Hogg 2. One bloom, apricot—J. Rennie 1, F. E. Duncan 2. One bloom, any colour— J. Rennie 1, A. L. Gee 2. One vase, three stems, single variety—W. J. Hogg 1, G. T. Dawson 2. Premier bloom—W. J. Hogg (white). Most points—W. J. Hogg, 9pts, 1; F. E. Duncan and J. Rennie, 6pts, 2. Cut Flowers Three vases flowering shrubs—W. J. Hogg 1, Mrs G. MeFarlane 2. Three vases hardy flowers —R. Milligan 1, W. J. Hogg 2. Three vases annuals —W. J. Hogg 1, Mrs A. M. H. Shirtcliff 2. Antirrhinums—Mrs A. Irvine 1, G. T. Dawson 2 and 3. Aquilegia, three stems—W. J. Hogg 1, Mrs T. Manchester 2. Delphinium—R. Milligan 1. Sweet peas, three varieties —T. Segar 1. Sweet peas, 10 spikes—Mrs Morton 1. Iceland poppies—W. J. Hogg 1, Mrs O. Flamank 2. Iris—G. T. Dawson 1 and 2. Lupins—Mrs T. Manchester 1, Mrs D. Elliot 2. Pansies —Mrs Osborne 1. Violas—Miss M. Arthur 1. Any flowers net in schedule —Mrs J. Currie 1 and 2, Mrs F. Brown 3. Most points—W. J. Hogg, 9pts, 1; R. Milligan and G. T. Dawson, 4pts, 2. Decorative Section Three vases roses—Mrs A. M. H. Shirtcliff 1. Bowl of roses—Miss I. Duncan 1, Mrs A. M. H. Shirtcliff 2. Bowl of flowers —Mrs A. M. H. Shirtcliff 1, Mrs G. MeFarlane 2. Bowl of fl oW ers—Mrs A. M. H. Shirtcliff 1, Mrs G. MeFarlane and Mrs O. Flamank, equal, 2. Vase of flowers—Mrs O. Flamank 1, Miss I. Duncan and Mrs G. MeFarlane, equal, 2. Decorated basket of flowers—Mrs French 1, Miss 1, Duncan and Mrs T. Urquhart, equal, 2. Presentation box of flowers —Miss 1. Duncan 1, Mrs A. M. H. Shirtcliff 2. Jug of flowers —Mrs C. Hpwe I. Miss I. Duncan 2. Floating bowl— Miss H. Arras 1, Miss I. Duncan and Miss A. Begg, equal, 2. Lady’s spray and gentleman’s buttonhole—Miss M. S. Moody 1, Hiss I. Duncan and Mrs A. M. H. Shirtcliff, equal, 2. Most points—Mrs Shirtcliff and Miss I. Duncan, 9pts, equal, 1. Fruit and Vegetables Twelve gooseberries, heaviest —Miss Alyth Begg 1, Mrs Kelman 2. Turnips— H. Daniel 1, Mrs R. Morrison 2. Collection of vegetables—R. B. Hart 1, Mrs R. Morrison 2. White potatoes— R. B. Hart 1, H. Daniel 2. Coloured potatoes—T. Manchester 1. Cabbages— George Wakefield 1, Mrs S. Cunningham 2. Cauliflowers —W. J. Hogg 1, R. B. Hart 2. Lettuces—W. J. Hogg 1, R. B. Hart 2. Rhubarb —R. B. Hart 1. Most points—R. B. Hart, Bpts, 1; W. J. Hogg, 4pts, 2. Cooking Nut loaf—Mrs R. Seatter 1, Mrs Esler 2. Oven scones—Mrs F. Osborne 1, Miss G. Armstrong 2 and 3. Girdle scones—Mrs D. Wilson 1 and 2, Miss G. Hardie and Mrs A. Irvine, equal, 3. Pikelets —Mrs Esler 1, Mrs French 2. Bran biscuits —Mrs Seatter 1, Mrs R. P. Phillips 2. Shortbread—Mrs R. P. Phillips 1, Mrs Morton 2. Small cakes—Miss M. MeFarlane 1, Mrs Esler 2. Dark fruit cake—Miss I. Vucetich I. Mrs Gilliatt 2. Light fruit cake— Mrs Gilliatt 1, Mrs James 2. Seed cake—Mrs Wakefield 1, Mrs Gilliatt 2. Ginger cake—Mrs Wilson 1, Mrs Gilliatt 2. Marble cake—Mrs D. Mcllroy 1. Chocolate cake —Miss A. M. Begg 1, Mrs S. Brown 2. Sponge sandwich— Mrs Wakefield 1, Mrs Clements 2. Best decorate)! cake —Mrs Flamank 1. Sweets—Mrs T. Urquhart 1, Mrs Morton 2. Most points—Small goods, Mrs Seatter and Mrs Esler, equal, 1. Cakes, Mrs Gilliatt 1, Mrs Wakefield 2.