ALBURY

Timaru Herald, Volume CXLIII, Issue 20852, 7 October 1937, Page 4

ALBURY

SPRING FLOWER SHOW MORE EXHIBITS Favoured with excellent weather, the twentieth Flower Show organised by the Albury Presbyterian Church, was held in the Public Hall on Tuesday. The total number of entries showed a slight Increase, there being a reduction in the flower section, and increases in the needlework and cookery sections. Notwithstanding that the district had experienced a severe winter and a dry spring, the quality of the flowers was exceptional. Tire award for the champion bloom went to Mrs W. A. Little, the exhibit being a new variety of narcissi. Mr w. R. Davison, chairman of the Mackenzie County Council, opened the show, and complimented exhibitors on the fine display. Other speakers were Mr P. Kidd (president of the Flower Andrews. Altogether the show reflected Show Committee), and the Rev. E. thorough organisation, and praise is due to the secretary (Mr Bruce E. Smith) and treasurer (Mr C. T. Norton) and other members of an active committee. The judges were:—Mr and Mrs G. Knowles (Timaru), floral section; Mrs J. Cunningham and Mrs Turnbull (Pleasant Point), needlework; Mrs McLeod (Tycho), cookery. Stallholders were: Cakes, Mrs W. R. Davison, Mrs W. A. Little, Misses R. Wisely and M. Smith; competitions, Miss G. Waters; work stall, Mrs W. Stevenson, Mrs A. Irving, Mrs D. G. Ker. Miss Fairbank; produce, Mrs H. G. Waters, Mrs R. Wisely, Mrs A. Young; novelty, Mrs A. Winter, Miss D. Wisely; sweets, Mrs P. Kidd. Miss Helen Mackenzie, Miss J. Struthers; Christmas tree, Mrs C. Lawrie, Miss 8. Kidd; tea rooms, Mrs C. T- Norton, Mrs T. Simpson, Mrs D. Loomes, Mrs E. J. Major, Mrs T. L. Smith, Mrs W. Struthers, and Misses J. Mackenzie, J. Hogg, F. Groundwater, F. Davidson, M. Chisholm, A. Smith, M. Morrison, P. Simpson, W. Simpson, and Mr A. Wisely. Trophies and special prizes were won as follows: The Misses Burnett's trophy for most points in the Show: Mrs W. A. Little. Mr Triggs’s 10/6 for most points in the Show (previous winners excluded) —Mrs W. R. Davison. Mr P. Kidd's £l/1/- for narcissi—Mrs W. Little. Mr C. Norton's 5/- for most points in narcissi—Mrs W. Little. Mr Besley’s 10/- for most points in miscellaneous flowers—Miss Shona Mackay. Mr A. McKay’s £1 for most points for produce and preserves—Mrs W. R. Davison Is Miss E. Kidd 2 (Mrs Wisely’s 10/6). Mrs P. Kidd’s 5/- for young women’s cookery—Miss S. Kidd. Mrs McMaster's 5/- for most poi--*~ for preserves—Mrs W. Waters. Mr F. J. Davison’s prizes for children's cookery—Ann Smith 1, Margaret and Alan Norton 2. Mrs R. Wisely’s 5/6 for vegetables—l. H. Smith. Mr J. Chisholm’s prizes for needlework—Mrs D. G. Kerr 1, Mrs Waters and Mrs McKerchar 2. Mrs P. Kidd’s 5/- for young women’s needlework—Miss D. Wisely. The prize list is as follows: Narcissi Six varieties—R. Irving 1, Mrs W. Little 2. Three varieties—Mrs W. Little 1. R. Irving 2. Three varieties polyanthus—Mrs W. Little 1. Six named varieties of narcissi—Mrs W. Little 1, Rev. J. S. Strang 2. Collection of double narcissi—Mrs W. Little 1, Mrs W. R. Davison 2. Collection of jonquil—Mrs W. Little 1. Trumpet narcissi—Mrs W. Little 1, R. Irving 2. Red-cup narcissi— Mrs W. Little 1. Short-cup narcissi—R. Irving 1, Mrs W. Little 2. Bi-colour narcissi—Mrs W. Little 1. Great Warley narcissi—Mrs W. Little 1. Bernadino narcissi—Mrs W. Little 1, Premier bloom—Mrs W. Little 1. Miscellaneous Flowers Spring flowering shrubs—Mrs W. Little 1, R. Connelly 2. Snowflakes— Mrs J. Struthers 1, Mrs W. R. Davison 2. Spring bulbous flowers (not narcissi)—Miss Shona Mackay 1. Anemones—J. Irving 1 and 2. Primroses— R. Irving 1. Polyanthus—R. Irving 1, Miss S. Mackay 2. Pansies—Mrs S. Irving 1, Miss S. Mackay 2. Hyacinths, four varieties—Miss 8. Mackay 1 and 2. Hyacinths, two varieties—Miss 8. Mackay 1 and 2. Violas —Mrs W. R. Davison 1, Mrs J. Struthers 2. Daisies—Mrs W. R. Davison 1, Miss M. Smith 2. Tulips—Mrs W. R. Davison 1. Wallflowers —Mrs J. Struthers 1, Miss Groundwater 2. Cut flowers —Miss S. Mackay 1, Mrs J. Struthers 2. Collection of Japonica—Miss S. Mackay 1, Mrs Connelly 2. Spray of japonica— Mrs W. Little 1, Miss S. Mackay 2. Auriculas —Mrs J. Struthers 1, Mrs W. R. Davison 2. Decorative Bowl of flowers, arranged—Miss Stuart Mackay 1, Mrs W. Little 2. Vase of flowers, over 12 inches high—Miss Stuart Mackay 1. Vase of flowers, any size—Miss M. Smith 1, Mrs W. Little 2. Floating bowl—Miss Stuart Mackay I. and 2 (equal with Miss E. Kidd. Lady's spray and buttonhole—Miss Stuart Mackay 1, Miss E. Kidd 2. Hat trimmed with real flowers—Miss Doris Wisely 1, Miss M. Smith 2, Victorian posy—Mrs W. Waters 1, Mrs W. R. Davison 2. Posy bowl—Mrs W. Little 1, Mrs J. Struthers 2. Children’s Classes Page of writing, Standard I—Graeme Macaulay 1, Ron Argus 2. Standard II —James Mackenzie 1, Winsome Leslie 2. Standards 111 and IV—Ron Connelly 1, Sylvia Foster 2. Standards V and Vl—Ben Glass 1, Annie Barrett 2. Pastel drawing—Annie Barrett 1, Alister Mackenzie 2. Pastel drawing, under 10—Samuel Irving 1, Winsome Leslie 2. Water colour painting, under 10 —Allen Norton 1, Iris Barrett 2. Water colour painting, 10 to 14—Flora Groundwater 1, Trixie Irving 2. Darning, girls—May Argus 1, Jean McKerchar 2. Darning, boys—Ron Connelly 1. Fancy needlework —Miss A. Smith 1, Miss Jean McKerchar 2. Sponge sandwich—Miss A. Smith 1, Miss M. Norton 2. Gingerbread—Miss A. Smith 1, Miss M. Norton 2. Butter sponge, iced—Miss A. Smith 1. Dark fruit cake—Miss M. Norton 1, Miss A. Smith 2. Heaviest hen eggs, white— Alister Mackenzie 1, Miss A. Smith and Miss F. Groundwater 2. Heaviest hen eggs, brown—Alan Norton 1 and 2. Pikelets—Miss A. Smith 1 and 2. Young Women’s Classes Seed cake—Miss M. Smith 1, Miss Shirley Kidd 2. Shortbread—Miss S. Kidd 1, Miss M. Smith 2. Jam tartlets—Miss S. Kidd 1, Miss R. Wisely 2.

Light fruit cake—Miss S. Kidd 1. Miss ; M. Smith 2. • Coloured embroidery—Miss M. Smith 1. Miss Jean Lamb 2. Worked handkerchiefs—Miss M. Smith 1, Miss Doris Wisely 2. Knitted article—Miss Doris Wisely 1, Miss Mavis Anderson 2. Princess petticoat—Miss Doris Wisely 1. : i Produce and Cookery Separator butter—Mrs R. Wisely 1, ; Miss F. Groundwater 2. Heaviest duck ■ eggs—Alister Mackenzie 1, Mrs W. R. Davison 2. Heaviest hen eggs—Alister Mackenzie 1, Miss Evelyn Kidd 2. i Home-made bread—Mrs Naughton 1, ■ Miss Shona Mackay 2. Fruit cake, dark and 61b weight—Mrs C. Anderson 1, ■ Miss Helen Mackenzie 2. Fruit cake, dark and 31b weight—Mrs C. T. Norton - 1, Miss Helen Mackenzie 2. Sponge cake • —Miss Evelyn Kidd 1. Sponge roll — • Miss Stuart Mackay 1, Miss Doris Wise- ’ ly 2. Sponge sandwich—Miss Evelyn ! Kidd 1, Mrs W. Waters 2. Marble cake —Mrs I. H. Smith 1, Miss E. Kidd 2. j Gingerbread—Mrs W. Little 1, Mrs C. T. Norton 2. Seed cake—Miss Stuart i Mackay 1, Mrs W. Little 2. Sausage ; rolls—Mrs W. R. Davison 1 and 2. ‘ Shortbread—Mrs J. Groundwater 1, : Miss Evelyn Kidd 3. Jam tartlet*—Mrs W- R- Davison 1 and 2. Oatcake—Miss E. Kidd 1 and 2. Cream puffs—Mts W. R. Davison 1 and 2. Fancy biscuits— Miss Doris Wisely 1, Mrs W. R. Davison 2. Cheese biscuits—Mrs W. R. Davison 1 and 2. Coffee cake, iced—Mrs W. Waters 1 and 2. Coffee sandwich, iced —Miss H. Mackenzie 1, Mrs W. Waters 2. Chocolate cake, iced—Mrs W. Little 1. Mrs W. Waters 2. Chocolate sandwich, iced—Mrs W. Little 1, Mrs W. Waters 2. Butter sponge, iced—Mrs W. Little 1, Mrs W. Waters 2. Collection of sweets—Mrs Glass 1, Mrs E. Andrews 2. Cocoanut ice— Mrs Glass 1 and 2. Turkish delight—Mrs Glass 1, Miss E. Kidd 2. Toffee— Miss E. Kidd 1, Mrs E. Andrews 2. Fudge— Mrs Glass 1, Mrs E. Andrews 2. Dressed poultry—Mrs A. Smail 1 and 2. Stuffed leg of mutton, roasted— Mrs R. Wisely 1, Mrs A. Small 2. Home-made soap—Mrs C. T. Norton 1, Mrs R. Don- • aldson 2. Vegetables Rhubarb—l. H. Smith 1 and 2. Carrots—Mrs J. Struthers 1, Mrs J. Irving 2. Parsnips—l. H. Smith 1. Laurence Norton 2. Leeks—l. H. Smith 1, Mrs W. R. Davison 2. Broccoli—Mrs J. Struthers. Curly kale—Laurence Norton 1. Swedes —Laurence Norton 1, Mrs J. Struthers 2. Parsley—Billy Little 1, Miss H. Smaill 2. Onions—Mrs R. Wisely 1 and 2. White potatoes—Alex. Wisely 1,1. H. Smith 2. Coloured potatoes—Laurence Norton 1. Preserves Home-made jam—Mrs I. H. Smith 1, Mrs F. J. Davison 2. Home-made jelly —Mrs I. H. Smith 1. Marmalade— Mrs I. H. Smith 1, Mrs W. R. Davison 2. Sauce —Mrs F. J. Davison 1 and 2. Preserved fruit—Mrs I. H. Smith 1, Mrs C. T. Norton 2. Fruit pie—Mrs W. R. Davison 1 and 2. Needlework Nightdress or women's sleeping auit— Mrs W. Waters 1. Coloured embroidery —Mrs W. Waters 1, Miss M. Smith 2. Fancy cushion— Miss G. O'Reilly 1, Mrs McMaster sent. 2. Tapestry—Mrs-Law-rie 1, Miss Doris Wisely 2. Papier mache—Miss Doris Wisely 1. Tea cosy —Mrs McMaster senr. 1. Mrs J. McKerchar 2. Sugar bag article—Mrs D, GKer 1 and 2. Stuffe toy—Miss Joy Lawrie 1 and 2. Flour bag apron—Mrs W. R. Davison 1. Working apron—Mrs D. G, Ker 1 and 2. Child’s frock, not knitted—Miss B. Smaill 1, Mrs D. G. Ker 2. Child’s frock, knitted—Mrs W. Waters 1. Child's knitted coat—Mrs D. G. Ker 1. Boy's knitted suit—Mrs J. C. Macaulay. Knitted sox, fine—Mrs Laurenson 1, Mrs D. G. Ker 2. Knitted gloves—Mrs W. R. Davison 1. Women's knitted jumper or cardigan—Mrs C. Lamb 1, Miss Mavis Anderson 2. Garment, plain or fancy knitting—Mrs Major 1. Article trimmed with crochet —Mrs j. McKerchar 1 and 2. Two tea waggon mats in embroidery—Mrs J. McKerchar 1, Miss R. Wisely 2.