BEAUTIFUL BLOOMS

Wairarapa Times-Age, 25 November 1938, Page 7

BEAUTIFUL BLOOMS

FLOWER SHOW AT FEATHERSTON.

A SPLENDID EXHIBITION. ("Times-Age” Special.) The Featherston Horticultural and Industrial Society’s' Spring Show was opened by the Mayor (Mr J. W. Card) at 3 o’clock yesterday afternoon. Despite the recent storm there was a record number of entries, the flowers making a beautiful display. In the decorative section there was some very artistic work displayed. Fruit and vegetables of excellent quality were shown. The entries in the cooking classes looked most appetising. In the home work section, the work was well up to the usual standard. Great interest was shown in the children’s section, the new classes proving very popular. The judges were: Decorative —Mrs Bennett, Wellington. Cut flowers—Mr H. L. Esau, Masterton. Fruit and vegetables —Mr J. T. Roberts. Home produce —Mrs Pink, Carterton. Home work —Mrs Wood, Lower Hutt. The entries totalled 800 against 500 last year. The competitions were won as follows: Cake, Miss Scullin. Nightdress, Miss Collier. Dinner, Mrs Donoghue and Mr Robertson. ' Following is a list of the awards: — CUT FLOWERS. One red rose: Mr W. Booth 1, Mrs A. Clark 2, and 3. One yellow rose: MrS Booth 1, Mrs D. H. S. Riddiford 2, Mrs J. C. Bidwell 3. One white rose: Mrs A. Clark 1, and 2. One pink rose: Mrs J. C. Bidwell 2, G. E. Yule 3. Three roses other than above: Mrs Riddiford 1, J. C. Bilwell 2, G. E. Yule 3. Three roses (distinctive): Mrs Clarke 1, Booth 2, Riddiford 3. Three roses, semi-double: Mrs Jule 1. Six roses, distinctive, named: Mrs Clarke 1, Booth 2, 3. 24 roses, distinctive, named (Mrs' Algar Williams special prize): Riddiford. 12 named roses, any variety: Mrs Booth 1, Riddiford 2, A Clark 3. 3 polyanthus roses: J. T. Roberts 1, Mrs Wakely 2, D. H. S. Riddiford 3. 3 single roses, distinct: A. Clark 1, Mrs Scharnweber 2, Riddiford 3. Best scented rose, separate entry: Mrs Riddiford 1, .Mrs A. Clark 2. Champion rose: Mrs W. H. Booth, Champion viola: Mrs C. Matthews. 12 pansies, Mrs Carter 2. 6 pansies, Mrs Scharnweber 3. 6 violas: Mrs C. Matthews 2. Cactus in bloom: Mrs C. Skipage 1, Mrs Baker 2. One fern, Mrs McNab 2. Winner of Buchanan Rose Bowl: Mrs A. Clark. SWEET PEAS. Challenge Cup winner: Miss J. Matthews. Collection of sweet peas, 3 spikes each: Miss J. Matthews 1, Mrs A. Clark 2, Miss Alpe 3. Vase sweet peas, 4 spikes each, bi-colour: Miss Alpe 1, Mrs C. Carter 2. White, Mrs C. Matthews 1, Mrs C. Carter 2. Pink: Mrs A. Clark 1, Miss J. Matthews 2, Mrs C. Matthews 3. Vase sweet peas, 4 spikes, claret: Mrs A. Clark 1, Mrs Carter 2, Miss Alpe 3. Cream:' Mrs G. Yule 1, Miss J. Matthews 2. Lavender: Miss J. Matthews 1, Miss Alpe 2, Mrs C. Mathews 3. Blue: Mrs A. Clarke 1, Miss J. Matthews 2, Miss Alpe 3. Mauve or heliotrope: Miss J. Matthews 1, Mrs C. Matthews 2. Vase sweet peas, 4 spikes, orange: Mrs A. Clark 1, Miss J. Matthews 2, Mrs C. Carter 3. Purple: Mrs A. Clark 1, Mrs G. Yule 2, Miss Alpe 3. Salmon: Mrs C. Matthews 1, Mrs C. Carter 2. Rose: Miss J. Matthews 1, Mrs C. Matthews 2, Mrs C. Carter 3. Crimson: Miss J. Matthews 1, Miss Alpe 2, Mrs A. Clarke 3. Argentine pea, 3 spikes: Mrs Goodrick 1, Mrs C. Carter 2, Miss Alpe 3. Bidwill Cup, Miss J. Matthews. COLLECTIONS. (Professional Class.) Pinks, 1 of each: Mrs D. H. S. Riddiford 1. Verbenas: Mrs D. H. S. Riddiford 1. Carnations, 1 of each: Mrs A. Clark 1. Cineraria, 1 of each: D. H. S. Riddiford 1. Stocks, one of each: Mrs T, Burt 1, D. H. S. Riddiford 2. Sweet William, one of each: Mr Cuff 1, Riddiford 2, Cuff 3. Collection of any flowers, other than specified: Riddiford I. One truss of rhododendron: Cuff 1, Riddiford 2, Cuff 3. Collection of rhododendrons; Riddiford 1, Mr Cuff 2. Collection aquilegia, 1 of each: Mrs D. H. S. Riddiford 1. Lupins: Riddiford 1, Cuff 2. Shirley poppies: Miss Alpe 1, Mrs G. Yule 2, Mr Cuff 3. Collection of poppies: Mrs Riddiford 1, Mrs Cuff 2. Paeonies, 1 of each: Mrs Riddiford 1, Cuff 2, Cuff 3. Iris, 1 of each: D. H. S. Riddiford 1. Collection of delphiniums: Mrs Borthwick 1. Cut flowers, 9 species, 1 of each: Mrs Riddiford 1. Cut flowers, bulbous plants, not more than 6: Mr Cuff 1. Flowering shrubs Or trees, not more than 6 varieties: Yule 1. Cuff 2, Riddiford 3. Points prize winner (Hardie Cup), D. H. S. Riddiford.

COLLECTIONS. (Cottage Class).

Miss Viles challenge cup: Won outright by Mrs Scharnweber. Collection of pinks: Mrs Scharnweber 1, Mrs C. Carter 2. Verbenas: Mrs W. Pope 2 Mrs Wakely 3. Three carnations, distinct:' Mr H. Clark 1, Mrs Scharnweber 2.Collection of nemesia: Miss Alpe 1. Mrs R. Matthews 2, Carter 3. Cineraria: Mrs Carter 2 and 3. Geraniums, grown outdoor: Mrs Carter 1. 2 and 3. Stocks: Miss Alpe 1. Mrs T. Burt 2. Mrs Scharnweber 3. Calendulas: Mrs Scharnweber 1, Miss Alpe 2, Mrs Carter 3. Sweet William: Mrs McCallum 1, Mrs Rea 2, Mrs Carter 3. Flowers, other than specified: Mrs Scharnweber 1, Mrs Wakely 2, Mrs Carter 3. Gaillardias: Mrs Bayliss 1 and 2, Mrs J. Roberts 3. One truss of rhododendrons: Mrs N. Matthews 1. Mrs G. Yule 2. Collection of rhododendrons: Mrs N. Matthews 2. Aquilegia: Mrs Wakely 1. Mrs C. Carter 2. Schizanthus: Mrs C. Carter 1, Mrs W. Pope 2. Collection or lupins: Miss Collier 1, Mrs W. Pope 2. Shirley poppies: Miss Alpe 1, Mrs Scharnweber 2, Mrs G. Yule 3. Iceland poppies: Miss Goodrick 1. Mrs C. Matthews 2, Mrs Scharnweber 3. Paeonies: Mrs Bayliss 1, Mrs Scharnweber 2. Iris: Mr J. Buck 1, Mrs Carter 2. Spanish Iris: Mrs Scharnweber 1, Mrs Wakely 2. Antirrhinums: Mrs T. Burt 2, Mrs W. Pope 3. Delphiniums: Miss Collier 1, Mrs H. Ridd 2. Mrs Scharnweber 3. Cut flowers: Mrs Carter 1, Mrs Wakely -2, Mrs Scharnweber 3. Native flowers: Miss Goodrick 1. Cut flowers from bulbous plants: Mrs Scharnweber 1, Mrs Wakely 2. Mr J. Buck 3. Flowering shrubs or trees: Mrs Wakely 1, Mrs Yule 2, Mrs Scharnweber 3. Winner of points prize, Mrs Scharnweber. DECORATIVE. Lady’s posy: J. Tutbury 1, J. Tutbury 2, Mrs Rea 3. Hand bouquet: Mrs J. Tutbury 1. Best decorated bowl of flowers: Mrs Bayliss 1, Mrs Borthwick 2, Miss M. Pearce and Mrs H. Martin 3. Decorated vase, 10 inches and over: Mrs Williams 1, J. Tutbury 2, Miss Collins 3. Decorated vase: Miss Bloxam 1. Miss Bloxam 2, Miss Goodrick 3. Lady’s spray and gentleman’s buttonhole: Miss J. Tutbury 1, Miss

Booth 2. Presentation box of flowers: J. Tutbury 1, J. Tutbury 2, Mrs H. Kidd 3. Lady’s long shoulder spray: Mrs Bayliss 1, Mrs H. Kidd 2, J. Tutbury 3. Bowl of sweet peas, with any foliage: Mrs C. Pearce 1, Miss J. Matthews 2, Mrs Bayliss 3. Basket of flowers, any foliage and decoration: J. Tutbury 1, Mrs Balfour 2, Mrs M. K. McIntosh 3. Basket of roses: Miss Viles 1. Decorated umbrella: Miss Viles 1. Floating bowl: Miss Riddiford 1, Mrs Balfour 2, Mrs Riddiford 3. Best decorated posy bowl: Mrs Balfour 1, J. Tutbury 2, Mrs Rea 3. Best decorated horseshoe: J. Tutbury 1. Bedside posy, made in saucer, with sand: Mrs McCarty 1, Mrs Rea 2, Miss Bloxam 3. Decorated dinner table (decided by judge): Miss Viles 1, Mrs H. Martin 2. Original dinner table: Miss Esma Card 1, Miss Goodrick 2, Miss J. Tutbury 3. Decorated dinner table, bowl only to be used: Miss J. Tutbury 1, Mrs C. Pearce 2, Mrs H. McCarthy 3. Decorated dinner table by school girl: Janet Lawson 1. Ivy' : Wilton 2, June Card 3. Matthew’s Cup (popular vote), dinner table: Mrs C. J. Carlyon won the cup outright. CHILDREN CLASSES. (Primary School.) Six rock cakes: A. Lowell 1, M. McGill 2, M. Dick 3. Six plain scones: R. Fellingham 1, Muriel Saunders 2, D. Malton 3. Six pikelets: M. Saunders 1, H.' Sutherland 2, M. McGill 3. Sponge sandwich: M. Dick 1, J. Brophy 2, C. Saunders 3. (Secondary School.) Best decorated iced sponge: M. McGill 1, M. Jameson 2. Six sausage rolls: Phyllis Hatton 2. Six plain scones: D. Lowell 1, P. Hatton 2, Janet Lawson 3. Sponge sandwich: Janet Lawson 1, Phyllis Hatton 2. Best Secorated iced sponge: Janet Lawson 1, Phyllis Hatton 2. Mrs Bloxam’s special prize, aggregate points: Phyllis Hatton. 1 HOME WORK. Fancy knitting, one piece in wool: Mrs Higginson 1, Miss Cameron 2, Miss Esma Card 3. Best knitted coat or frock for child (wool): Miss Esma Card 1 and 2, Mrs A. Higginson 3. Best knitted toy: Mrs H. McCarthy 1. B.K. bedjacket: Miss Collier l, Mrs Stringer 2, Miss Esma Card 3. Best knitted cardigan or pullover: Mrs A. Viles 1, Mrs C. Matthews 2, Mrs Higgison 3. Knitted gloves or bed socks: Miss Cameron 1, Mrs H. Clark 2. Best piece of richelieu embroidery: Miss Atack 1. Best handmade garment: Mrs H. Martin 1, Mrs Algar Williams 2, Miss Cameron 3. One throwover (embroidered): Miss Cameron 1, Miss D. Tully 2, Miss Cameron 3. Fancy needlework in silk: Mrs M. Baker 3. Best pair of waggon covers: Mrs J. Johnston 1, Mrs R. Matthews 2,Mrs McCallum 3. Collection d’Oyleys (embroidered): Miss Atack 1 and 2. Best worked duchess set: Mrs J. Stringer 1, Mrs A. Gooding 2, Miss D. Tully 3. Best worked supper cloth in coloured cotton: Mrs McCallum 1, Mrs A. Gooding 2, Mrs R. Charles 3. Piece of work in cotton, other than specified: Mrs A. Higgison 1, Mrs Elder 2, Miss Cameron 3. Best worked apron: Mrs J. Johnston 1, Mrs R. Watson 2, Miss Cameron 3. Best piece tapestry work: Mrs Campbell Pearce 1, Mrs Cameron 2, Mrs Q. Yule 3. Best embroidered picture: Miss Tutbury 1, Miss Tully 2, Mrs H. McCarthy 3. Best handsmocked garment: Mrs Peene 1. Piece tatting: Mrs Keenan 1, Mrs H. Clark 2 and 3. Best piece of brass or pewter ware: Miss June Matthews 1, Mrs F. Wright 2 and 3. Best article made from one or more sugar bags: Miss Goodrick 1.

CHILDREN’S SECTION. (Under 15 years.)

Sewing —Best made child’s frock: Phyllis Hatton 1, Josephine Brophy 2. Norma Mahony 3. Best knitted toy or plain knitted article: Joyce Buck 1. June Card 2 and 3. Piece of fancy needlework: Surgent 1, Kathleen Brophy 2, N. Mahony 3. Best embroidered picture: Belinda Williams 2. Daintiest dressed doll (Mrs Rea’s special ss): Phyllis Hatton 1, Reba Fellingham 2, K. Brophy 3. Best article from one or more sugar bags: Margaret McGill 1, Phyllis Hatton 2, Greta Willis 3. Prettiest worked handkerchief: June Card 1 and 2, Phyllis Hatton 3. Best three buttonholes: Kathleen Brophy 1 and 2. Plain sewing by girl over 9 and under 12 years: Nancy Jalone 1, Noreen Hounslow 2, P. Card 3. Best piece of work in cane or raffia: lan Tyer 1, N. Gundersen 2, F. Rasmussen 3. Best article made from old material: Pat Sullivan 1. R. Gordon 2, N. Pope 3. FRUIT AND VEGETABLES. Twelve radishes, long: Mrs Carter 1. Twelve radishes, turnip: Mrs Carter 2. Asparagus, six stalks: Mr Riddiford 1. Twelve pods peas: Mrs J. Hooper 1. Mr G. Yule 2. Six broad beans: Mr Collier 1. Mrs C. Carter 2. Mr G. Yule 3. Six stalks rhubarb: Mr G Yule 2. Keeping apples, not less than six: Mrs D. H. S. Riddiford 1 and 2. Twelve gooseberries, heaviest: Mr G. Yule 1, Miss May McLeod 2. Plate of strawberries: Mr G. Yule 1. Six potatoes, kidney: Mr Collier 1, Mr McLeod 2. Mrs C. Pearce 3. Two cabbages, untrimmed: Mr G. Yule 1. Mr J. Hooper 2. Six turnips: Mr G. Yu’e 1, Mrs C. Carter 2. Six carrots: Mr G. Yule 1. Mrs C. Carter 2. Two cabbage lettuce:: G. Yule 1. Mrs J. Hooper 2. Collection of salading: Mrs B. Cuff 1, Mrs G. Yule 2. Six keeping onions. Mr McLeod .1. Twelve spring onions: Mr G. Yule 1. Twelve onions, autumn grown: Mr G. Yule 1.

Best collection of vegetables: Mr G. Yule 1, Mr Cuff 2. Best collection of vegetables from a cottage garden' Mrs C. Carter 1, Mrs J. Hooper 2, J. T. Roberts 3. HOME PRODUCE. Ten hen eggs, heaviest: Mrs Watson 1 and 2. Six plain scones without butter or cream: Mrs S. Benton 1, B. Higgison 2, Mrs S. Benton 3. Six wholemeal scones: Mrs L. Smith 1. Plate of pikelets: Mrs H. Lawson 1, Mrs I, Smith 2, L. Smith 3. Bottle of marmalade: Miss E, Card 1, Mrs R. Watson 2, Mrs L. Smith 3. Jar of chutney: Mrs L. Smith 1, Mrs Peene 2. Bottle of tomato sauce: S. Benton 1 and 2, Mrs L. Smith 3. Bottle of mixed pickles: Mrs S. Benton 1 and 2, Mrs Peene 3. Sultana cake: Mrs B. Higginson 1, Mrs F. Malton 2, Mrs S. Benton 3. Caraway seed cake: Mrs B. Higginson 1, Mrs L. Smith 2, Mrs H. Lawson 3. Sponge roll, any filling: S. Benton 1 and 2, Mrs C. Matthews 3. Sponge sandwich (no'.icing or filling): Mrs L. Smith 1, Mrs Mothes 2, H. Lawson 3. Home-made and homebaked loaf of bread: Mrs M. McKenna I, Mrs L. McKenna 2. Shortbread: Miss B. Robbins 1, Mrs Mothes 2, Mrs Robbins 3. Madeira cake: Mrs B. Higginson 1, Mrs L. Smith 2, Mrs S. Benton 3. Ginger bread: Mrs S. Benton 1, Mrs Malton 2, Mrs F. Malton 3. Collection of puff pastry: Mrs S. Benton 1 and 2. Loaf of nut bread: Mrs Mothes 1 and 2, Mrs L. Smith 3. Collection of bottled fruits, 3 varieties: Mrs S. Benton 1. Mrs R. Watson 2 and 3. Collection of jam, 3 varieties: Mrs Watson 1, Mrs Peene 2 and 3. Jellies: Mrs Watson 1. Mrs Peene 2, Mrs B. Higginson 3. Biscuits: Mrs Mothes 1, Mrs F. Malton 2. Fruit cake made from given recipe: Mrs Malton 1, Mrs Mothes 2. Mrs Lawson 3. Wakely Cup: Mrs S. Benton..

DECORATIVE. (School Children.)

Hand bouquet of native flowers: Belinda Williams 1, Lyndsay Wall 2. Hand bouquet of roses: Lyndsay Wall 1, Mildred Rowles 2. June Card 3. Gentleman’s buttonhole and lady’s spray: Phyllis Hatton 1, June Card 2, Betty Murphy 3. Decorated basket: June Card 1, Phyllis Hatton 2. Best decorated vase: Phyllis Hatton 1. June Card 2, Gretta Willis 3. Miniature garden in seedling box: Clive Benton 1, Pauline Bambry 2. Keith Lang 3. Saucer posy in sand: Myrtle Woodley 1, Graeme Sharp 2, Raymond Higginson 3. Collection of leaves and flowers of native trees, named and pressed: lan Tyer 1, Trence Anderson 2, Rae Buck 3. Decorated hat: June Card 1, Belinda Williams 2, Betty Murphy 3. Decorated umbrella: June Card 2. Original design worked in flowers, special saucer posy: Lizzie Hodder 1. Miss E. Card’s prize’ June Card.