THE FLOWER SHOW

Waipa Post, Volume XXIV, Issue 1661, 10 September 1925, Page 5

THE FLOWER SHOW

A WONDERFULLY ATTRACTIVE EXHIBITION.

COMPETITION FROM CAMBRIDGE,

When the members of St. John’s Ladies’ Guild decided to inaugurate a flower show in connection with the activities to assist the funds of their several Church enterprises it is pretty certain that they did not foresee the exhibition growing into an annual show of sufficient importance as to attract competition from other centres, but such has proved to be the case. Two years ago, and again last year, exhibits were forwarded from Te Kuiti and Qtorolianga, and this year these are again in evidence with the added attraction of a very worthy exhibit from Cambridge enthusiasts, this latter no doubt inspired by the energetic executive of the Cambridge Society. Yesterday afternoon the Te Awamutu Flower Show was formally opened by the vicar of the parish, Rev. G. T. Robson, who mentioned the pleasure it gave him to act on such occasions. The executive had achieved wondrous results in inculcating a love of flowers among the people of Te Awamutu and district. They had encouraged several novices to develop the hobby, until now some of the exhibits were well worthy of comparison with the champion ‘blooms at much more pretentious exhibitions. He had been particularly struck with the display last year, and was certain that it was better than any previous exhibition. Other departments of the show had also attracted keen competition, notably the table decorations, and he was not surprised at the many expressions of wonder, for the handicraft displayed by the competitors was indeed creditable. The section for cookery was also a most attractive one, and indicated that the housewives of Te Awamutu and neighbourhood were living up to the reputation they had gained far and wide as wonderful cooks and caterers. He had much pleasure in declaring the show open, and hq hoped the attendance would be large on both days, thus assisting a very worthy object. (Applause.) 'Mr Penn, of Cambridge, also addressed the gathering, saying how very pleased he was with the display, which was probably not excelled at any similar show in Waikato. He complimented the secretary and the stewards on their work, which indicated that the Guild had chosen well for its executive. The competition was keen and the judging excellent, a fact exemplified by the successes of Cambridge exhibits. (Laughter.) Mr Penn said he hoped that the Te Awamutu exhibitors would compete at the Cambridge show next week, and secure a number of the prizes there. Such competition was all for the good of both towns, and interchanges of visits were certain to be beneficial. He concluded by again complimenting the town, the Ladies’ Guild, and the exhibitors on the very fine show. '(lApplause.) Great credit is due to the Ladies’ Guild members, headed by Mrs Robson and Mrs Peate (secretary), for they all worked hard to ensure success. The following acted as stewards in the various sections: —Cut flowers, Mrs H. de L. Peake; narcissi, Mrs R. Dawson and Mrs W. J. North; decorative, Mrs Layne and Mrs W. H. Davis; home industries and preserves, Mrs H. Dunkley and Mrs E. ’T. Crump; industrial, Mrs M. A. Finch and Mrs Cocker; children’s section, Mrs J. T. North and Mr G. Gifford; sweet stall, Mrs Mensforth and Mrs Balle, assisted by members of the Girls’ Club. Last evening the attendance was larger than during the afternoon, and it is hoped that there will again be good patronage to-day. The champion blooms .exhibited by Mr Penn, of Cambridge, were beautiful specimens, and they were much admired. Following is a list of the names of the prize-winners in the various sections: — POT PLANTS. Aspidistra: Mrs Locke 1, Mrs H. Y. Collins 2. Flowering plant: Mrs W. H. Davis 1, Mrs Finlay 2. Palm: Mrs J. O’Sullivan .1, Mrs F. B. Bowden 2. CUT FLOWERS. Anemones, single: Mrs A. S. Wallace 1 and 2. Freesias: Mrs R. Dawson 1, MrS G. McGhie 2. Violets: Mrs R. Dawson 1, Mrs G. O. Jourdain 2. Hyacinths: Mrs W. Finlay 1, Mrs J. T. North 2. Stocks: Mrs R. Dawson 1, Mrs F. B. Bowden 2. Poppies: Mrs R. Dawson 1. Collection of primroses of polyanthi: Mrs A. H. Storey 1, Mr O. Finch 2. Collection, flowering shrubs: Mrs A. S. Wallace 1, Mrs C. Bowden 2. Collection, cut flowers: Mrs A. S. Wallace 1, Mrs C. Bowden 2. Any bloom or spike not otherwise mentioned: Mrs A. H. Storey 1. NARCISSI. Twelve varieties: Mrs F. Penn 1, Mrs. Downard 2. ■Six varieties: Mr E. James 1, Dr F. C. Blundell 2. Three varieties: Mr E. James 1, Mr F. Penn 2. Large trumpets: Mr F. Penn 1, Mr E. James 2. Red or orange cups: Mr F. Penn 1, Dr F. C. Blundell 2.

Three leedsii: Mr E. James 1, Mrs R. Dawson 2, Mr F. Penn 3. Small or medium cups: Mr E. James 1, Dr F. C. Blundell 2. Three yellow trumpets: Mr F. Penn 1, Mrs S. Cato 2. Three bi-colour trumpets: Mrs S. Cato 1, Mrs R. Dawson 2. Three leedsii, same kind: Mrs R. Dawson 1, Mr E. James 2. Three double daffodils: Miss W. Wallace 1, Mrs R. Dawson 2. Polyanthus daffodils: Mrs Downard 1, Mrs R. Dawson 2. Best red cup daffodil: Mrs Downard 1, Mrs R. Dawson 2. Best double daffodil: Mrs R. Dawson 1, Miss W. Wallace 2. Collection: Mrs R. Dawson 1. Champion cup: Mr F. Penn (Cambridge). Champion trumpet daffodil: Mr F. Penn 1.

DECORATIVE.

Floating bowl: .Mrs J. Oliphant 1, Miss Ethel Davis 2. Bowl of primroses or polyanthi: Mrs F. B. Bowden 1, Miss Ailsa Gifford 2. Bowl of any flowers: Mrs J. Oliphant 1 and 2. 'Bowl of violets: Mrs R. Dawson 1, Miss Ailsa Gifford 2. Tall vase of flowers: Mrs J. Oliphant 1, Mrs P. W. Peate 2. ' * Flower basket of any kind: Mrs G. Bowden 1. Hand bouquet of violets: Mrs R. Dawson 1. Epergne of daffodils: Mrs J. Oliphant 1, Mrs P. 'W. Peate 2. Decorated table: Miss Fiona Thomas 1, Mrs G. Bowden 2. Decorated table (for those who have never won a prize): Mrs J. Oliphant 1, Miss Purdie 2, HOME INDUSTRIES. Butter, separator: Mrs E. A. Blackbourn 2. Butter, dairjr; Mrs 'H. Y. Collins 1, Rev. S. Burrow 2. iDish of fancy butter: Mrs Blackbourn 1. Nut loaf: Miss McDeyitt 1, Mrs G. 0. Jourdain 2. Plain scones: Mrs G. .Spinley 1, Mrs McGliie 2. Pikelets: Mrs Mensforth 2. Sausage rolls: Mrs W. Mensforth 1. Cream puffs: Mrs H. Y. Collins 1. Mrs F. Meyer 2. Jam tarts: Mrs W. Mensforth 1, Miss Balle 2. Puff pastry: Mrs W. Mensforth 1, Mrs Layne 2. Meringues: Mrs R. Dawson 1. Gem scones: Mrs Storey 1, Mrs H. Y. Collins 2. 'Shortbread: Mrs 'W. IH. Davis 1, Miss Gasson 2. Afternoon tea cakes, colleption: Miss McDevitt 1. Cheese straws: Miss Barbara Storey 1 and 2. Fancy sponge sandwich: Miss Spinley 1, Mrs Melville 2. 'Best sponge sandwich: Miss Gasson 1, Mrs G. Bowden 2. Madiera cake: Miss Spinley 1, Mrs Layne 2. Fruit cake: Mrs A. G. Weatherell 1. ' . f • Seed cake: Mrs IA. G. Weatherell 1, Mrs Layne 2. Sponge roll: Mrs E. T. Crump 1. Oriental cake: Mrs A. H. Storey 1. PRESERVES. Collection of jam: Mrs Wm. Kirkham 1. Marmalade: Mrs T. D. Thomas 1, Mrs F. B. Bowden 2, Mrs C. Kirkham 3. Lemon honey: Mrs Layne 1, Mrs Locke 2. INDUSTRIAL. Tray cloth: Miss McCutchan 1, Mis§ Maisie Newson 2. D’oyley: Mrs Finlay 1, Mrs E. T. Crump 2. Table or supper cloth: Miss McCutchan 1, Mrs Finlay 2. Child’s frock: Miss Spinley 1. Baby’s bootees: Miss Willis 1. Hand-knitted socks: Mrs E. T. Crump 1, Mrs Christie 2. 'Baby’s jacket, crotcheted: Mrs H. A. Swarbrick 1. Child’s knitted article: Mrs H. A. Swarbrick 1.

Prettiest princess petticoat: Miss 'H. V. Hutt 1, Miss Nicholson 2. Silk knitted jumper: Mrs T, Grai^t

Dressing jacket: Mrs H. A. Swarbrick 1, Miss Nicholson 2. Table centre: Miss McCutchan 1. Miss Laura Crump 2. Pillow shams: Mrs E T. Crump 1.

Fancy towel: Miss Nicholson 1. Article of underclothing, hand-made: Miss H. V. Hutt 1, Miss McCutchan 2. Article of underclothing, machinemade: Miss Nicholson 1. Prettiest tea cosy: Miss McCutchan 1, Miss Aldridge 2. CHILDREN’S SECTION. Pot of flowers, growing: Honor Mathews 1. Bunch of flowers: Audrey Peate 1. Three buttonholes, under ten years: Leola Thomas 1, Gwenyth Peate 2. Three buttonholes, under 14 years: Audrey Peate 1, Ethel Mensforth 2. Vase of flowers, primers: Tiri Williams 1, Vera Greensides 2. Vase of flowers, under 10 years: Gwenyth Peate 1. Vaee of flowers, under 14 years: Audrey Peate 1, Joyce Davis 2. Plain scones: Zoe Mensforth 1, -Yvonne Thomas 2. Sponge sandwich: Joyce Davis 1, Elsie Melville 2. Pikelets: Joyce Davis 1, Madge Mensforth 2. Most useful article made from sugar bag: Madge Melville 1, Phyllis Chunn 2. Most useful article made from flour bag: Jean Patterson 1. Plain .sewing, under 12: Betty Chunn 1. Best knitted article: Madge Mensforth 1, Leila North 2. STATE SCHOOL SECTION. Penmanship, under 12: lan Selby 1, Tom Radcliffe 2. Penmanship, under 10: Bertha Reynolds 1, Cecil Crook 2, Flora Ryder and Marjorie Eustage (equal) 3; 22 10 entries. Woodwork, second-year boys: Denis Weatherell 1. Drawing, colour: Nancy Walters, 1 Bertha Bowden 2. Drawing, flower study, coloured: Jim Dalziell 1, Willis Dalziell 2. Drawing, illustrating a fairy tale: Reggie Warner 1. Modelling, plasticene or clay, under 10: Ronnie Renton 1, Phyllis Westbury 2, Dolly Ryder 3; 16 entries. Modelling, under 8 years: Barbara Fox 1, Gordon Brown 2, Ken Scott and Charles Teddy (equal) 3; 13 entries. Drawing, in chalk, under 8 years:. Thelma Patterson 1, Phyllis Keam 2;* 10 entriesi

Drawing, in chalk, under 10 years: Jack Lord 1, Rose Eustage 2, Daphne Harford and Ronnie Renton (equal) 3; 21 entries.