SPRING BLOSSOMS

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 72, Issue 233, 1 October 1929, Page 5

SPRING BLOSSOMS

MANGAWEKA BULB SHOW RECORD IN TAKINGS. The Mangaweka Buib Show and Bazaar was held in Oddfellows Hall and was a huge success. The takings were a record and much thanks are due to the stewards, stall-holders and all others who carried out their duties so capably. The show was officially opened by Mr Gordon Elliott, ex-M.P. The judges for the various sections were Mr A. Gibson (flowers), Mrs Haythorne (decorative), Mrs Kitcat (sewing). Mesdames W. F. Stevens and A. G. Johnston (home industries). The stewards were as follows:—•. Flowers: Mrs J. Guthrie and Mr L. Weston; sewing: Mesdames J. Graham and D. Watkins; home industries: Mesdames M. Graham and R. H. Guthrie; decorative: Mrs Pairman. The following were the stall-holders: —Fancy: Mesdames H. Laye and R. Gardner; sewing: Mesdames S. Dickinson and J. Dickinson; sweets: Misses Weston, B. Bailey and Langston; produce: Mesdames Rowley, O’Callaghan and A. Bailey; Sunday school: Mesdames Graham and Mahoney; bran tub: Mesdames Dalrymple and Langston; tea: Miss Zohs. The awards were as follows: Magni Coronati. Six varieties. —Mrs Henderson 1, L. Weston 2. Three varieties.—Mrs Henderson 1 W. S. Coupcr 2. Three varieties yellow.—L. Weston 1, Mrs Henderson 2. Three varieties, white.—Mrs Kingdon 1. Three articles, bi-colour. —C. Dalgety 1. Specimen bloom.—Mrs Henderson 1, L. Weston 2 and 3. Incomp ar abilis. Six varieties.—Mrs Henderson •»!. Three varieties.—Mrs Henderson 1, Mrs Pairman 2. Three varieties, yellow.—Miss Hamilton 1. Three varieties, bi-colour.—Mrs Henderson 1. Three Sir Watkins.—Mrs Kingdon 1, Miss Hamilton 2. Specimen bloom.—Mrs Pairman 1 and 2, Mrs Kingdon 3. Barrii. Six varieties.—Mrs Henderson 1. Specimen bloom. —Mrs Bramley 1. Mrs Pairman 2 and 3 e Leedsii. Six varieties.—Mrs Henderson 1. Three varieties.—Mrs Henderson 1, C. Dalgety 2. Specimen bloom.—Mrs Henderson 1 and 2, Mrs Bramley 3. Miscellaneous. Six varieties polyanthus.—Mrs Henderson 1. Three varieties polyanthus.—Mrs Henderson 1. Special bloom.—Mrs Henderson 1, Mrs Kingdon 2, Mrs McMillan 3. Three varieties doble.—Mrs Henderson 1, Mrs Pairman 2, Mrs McMillan 3. Specimen bloom.—Mrs Henderson 1, Mrs McMillan 2. Three varieties poetaz. —Mrs Henderson 1, L. Weston 2, Mrs Pairman 3. Specimen bloom.—Mrs Henderson 1 and 2. Collection narcissi.—Mrs Henderson 1, Mrs Pairman 2, Miss Hamilton 3. Champion bloom.—Mrs Henderson. The points prize was won by Mrs Henderson. Children Under 14. Six distinct varieties. —W. McNeill 1, H. Bunker 2, L. Bunker 3. Class H. Three varieties hyacinths. Mrs Kingdon 1, Collection hyacinths.—Mrs Fulton 1, Mrs T. Stewart 2. Six varieties primroses.—Mrs Kingston 1, Mrs Henderson 2. Three varieties primroses.—Mrs Oulsnam 1, Mrs Henderson 2. Collection primroses.—Mrs Kingdon I. Six varieties primroses.—Mrs Henderson 1. Polyanthus.—Miss V. Johnston 2, E. Haythorne 3. Six varieties anemonies.—L. McNeill 1. Three varieties anemones. Mrs Stewart 1, Mrs Henderson 2. Collection anemones.—Mrs Henderson 1, L. Bunker 2. Three varieties pansies.—Mrs Henderson 1. Collection pansies.—Mrs Henderson 1, Mrs Kingdon 2. Three varieties violas.—Mrs Henderson 1, Mrs Bramley 2. Claes IV. Three varieties wallflowers.—Mrs Stewart 1, Mrs Bramley 2. Collection violets.—Mrs Henderson 1, Mrs Kingdon 2. Collection stocks. —Mrs Henderson 1. Collection cut flowers.—Mrs Henderson 1. Collection flowering shrubs.—Mrs Lourie 1, Mrs Henderson 2. Native flowers.—Mrs G. A. Bailey 1, Mrs Kingdon 2. The points prize was won by Mrs Henderson. Decorative. Decorated table.—Mrs Pairman 1, Miss E. Deighton 2, Mrs L. E. Weston Decorated mantelpiece.—Mrs Stewart 1, Miss P, Weston 2. Basket flowers.—Mrs P. Robinson 1, Mrs Henderson 2. Bowl flowers.—Mrs Kingdon 1, Mrs J. Graham 2. Vase flowers.—Mrs Pairman 1, Mrs P. Robinson 2. Bowl bulbs.—Mrs Pairman 1, Mrs A. G. Johnston 2. Best posy.—Mrs Henderson 1, O. M. Guthrie 2. Prettiest posy of staticc.—Mrs A. G. Johnston (winner of trophy) 1, Mrs Fulton 2. Lady’s spray. —Mrs Fulton 1, Mrs Stewart 2. Gent’s buttonholes. —Miss G. Shaw 1 and 2/ Gent’s buttonholes (girls under 16). —Miss J. Fulton 2. Best decorated hat.—Rev. Langston 1. Best shoulder spray.—Mrs A. G. Johnston 1, Mrs M. Guthrie 2. The points prize was won by Mrs Pairman. Home Industries. Home-made bread (compressed yeast).—Mrs McNeill 1, Miss Hammond 2, Mrs Jarrett 3. Home-made bread (home made

yeast).—Mrs Dickson 1, Mrs Rowley 2. Home-made bread (brown). —Mrs Dickson 1. Plate plain scones.—Mrs Oulsnam 1, Mrs Johnston 2, Mrs Rowley 3. Girdle scones.—Mrs G. A. Bailey 1, Mrs McNeill 2. Collection scones.—Mrs G. A. Bailey 1. Madiera cake. —Miss B. Shaw 1, Mrs Oulsnam 2. Fruit cake (rich). —Mrs Rowley 1, Mrs A. N. Zohs 2 and 3. Fruit cake (plain).—Mrs H. Johnston 1, Mrs McNeill 2. Eggless cake.—Mrs McMillan 1. Carraway seed cake. —Mrs Oulsnam 1, Mrs McMillan 2 and 3. Puff pastry.—Mrs Oulsnam 1, Mrs Langston 2. Assortment home-made sweets.—Mrs Langston 1, Mrs Laye 2. Shortbread.—Mr s D. McNeill 1, Mrs G. A. Bailey 2. Gingerbread.—Mrs A. N. Zohs 1, Mrs Mahoney 2. Sponge roll.—Mrs Ferguson 1, Mrs McMillan 2 and 3. Biscuits. —Mrs G. A. Bailey 1. Sausage rolls. —Mrs Oulsman 1, Mrs Langston 2. Plate cream puffs.—Mrs Trower 1, Mrs Deighton 2, Miss H. Dickinson 3. Sponge sandwich.—Mrs E. Williams 1, Miss D. Langston 2, Miss M. Dickinson 3. Fancy cakes.—Mrs McMillan 1 and 2. Butter (separator).—Mrs A. N. Zohs 1 and 2. Pikelets. —Mrs E. Williams 1, Mrs Rowley 2. Jam, 3 varieties.—Mrs A. N. Zohs 1. Yeast buns.—Mrs Freeman 1. Nut loaf.—Miss H. Dickinson 1, Mrs McMillan 3. Marmalade.—Mrs H. Johnston 1, Miss H. Dickinson 2. Bottled fruit.—Mrs A. N. Zohs 1. Hen eggs.—M. Stewart 1, C. Dickson 2. Home-made soap.—Miss Hammond 1. The points prize was won by Mrs A. N. Zohs. Girls Under 16. Plate pikelets.—E. Shaw 1, N. Mahoney 2, R. Laye 3. Sponge sandwich.—E. Shaw 1, I. Dickenson 2. Scones.—E. Shaw’ 1, R. Oulsnam 2, M. Stewart 3. Best handworked table centre. —A. Waugh 1, A. Graham 2. Boys Under 16. Best hand-made article.—l. Smith 1, D. Laye 2. v Sewing Class. Baby’s prettiest frock.—Mrs Fraser 1, Miss G. Shaw 2. Prettiest cushion.—Miss B. McGregor 1, Miss G. Shaw 2. Best coloured embroidery on white material.—Miss H. Dawkins 1, Miss G. Shaw 2. Best handworked afternoon teacloth. —Miss H. Dawkins 1, Miss G. Shaw 2. Two best pillowshams.—Miss K. Graham 2. Child’s kniteod jacket.—Miss J t Dickson 1, Mrs Gardner 2. Crochet lace (fine). —Miss H. Dawkins 1, Miss McCoard 2. Prettiest dressing table set.—Miss M. Graham 1, Miss H. Dawkins 2. The points prize was won by Miss H. Dawkins. Arts and Crafts. Best raffia work (trays etc.). —P. Bunker 1, E. Jarrett 2. Best paper article.—P. Bunker 1, Mrs Havison 2. Best article made out of rubber.— Mrs Jarrett 1 and 2. The points prize was won by Master Percy Bunker. Girls Under 14. Prettiest handworked apron.—lrma Johnston 1, Rita Oulsnam 2. Best d’oyley.—M. Barrell 1, Joan Fulton 2. The guessing competitions were won by the following:— Doll (named Ann). —Mr Bramley. Doll (fancy stall). —Mrs C. Morris. Cake (weight 191 b. 10oz.). —Mrs Haythorne. Cushion.—Mr V. Dowsett. Tablecloth. —Mr J. Deighton.