GLORIOUS BLOOMS

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 72, Issue 234, 2 October 1929, Page 11

GLORIOUS BLOOMS

RAETIHI BULB SHOW PLUNKET SOCIETY’S EFFORT The ninth annual bulb show, organised by the Raetihi branch oS the Plunket Society was held at the Drill Hall last Friday. In spite of the inclement weather there was a largo attendance both in the afternoon and evening, Mn Lang, agricultural inspector of the Wanganui Education Board, acted as judge of the flowers, who remarked that the exhibits were a credit to the growers. Champion bloom: Mrs Reipcr. Prize List Open collection daffodils, 30 varieties, Mrs P. G. Smith; amateur, yellow trumpets, Mrs L. Meyer 1, Mrs N. I Lynch 2; white trumpet, Mrs G. P. Smith 2 (no first prize); bi colour trumpet, Mrs G. P. Smith 1; sucom Yellow, Mrs Reiper 1, Mrs Houghton 2; incom., white perianth, Mrs Meyer 1, Mrs Reiper 2; barrii, white, perianth. Mrs Devonport 1, Mrs Houghton 2; giant leedsii, Mrs Reiper 1, Mrs L. Meyer 2; poetaz, Mrs Reipcr 1; tazetta, Mrs Sommerville 1; doubles, Mrs Sommer villc 1. Single Blooms Yellow trumpet, Mrs Spooner 1, Mrs Meyer 2; white trumpet, Mrs Houghton 1, bi colour trumpet, MrS P. G. Smith 1, Mrs Meyer 2; incom. yellow perianth, Mrs Devonport 1, Mrs Hadley 2; incom. white perianth, Mrs Reiper 1, Mrs Handley 2; barrii yellow perianth, Mrs Reiper 1, Mrs Devonport 2; barrii white perianth, Mrs P. G. Smith 1; giant leedsii, Mrs Reiper 1, Mrs Houghton 2; tazetta, Mrs Beipor 2 (only entry); poetaz, Mrs Reipcr 1; peticus, Mrs Spooner 1; double, Mrs L. Meyer 1, Mrs Hadley 2. Open to any grower who has never won a prize: Trumpets, 1 or more varieties, Mrs Drury 1; incomparabilis, 1 or more varieties, Mrs L. Richie 1; trumpets (3), Mrs T. Todd 1, Mrs MeAutiffe 2; incomparabilis (3)., Mrs F. TVld 1; barrii, one or more varieties, Mrs L. Ritchie 1; leedsii, 1 or more varieties, Mrs L. Richie 1; polyanthus, 1 or more varieties, Mrs McAuliffe 1; specimen trumpet, Mrs L. Ritchie 1; specimen, other than long trumpet, Mrs L. Ritchie 1. Open to all Exhibitors Snowflakes, six stems, Mrs Houghton 1; hyacinth, three blooms, single, Mrs Fletcher; violets, single blue, bunch of 12, Mrs Houghton 1, Mrs Handley 2; polyanthus primrose, six colours, one of each, Mrs Houghton (only entry); polyanthus primrose, 3 colours, one of each, Mrs Winks 1 Mrs P. A. Wright 2; singlestem primrose, single, 3 varieties, 6 of each, Mrs Handley 1 and 2; collection of primroses, • single stemmed, double and polyanthus 3 of each, Mrs Winks 1; pansies, 6 varieties, one of each, Mrs Handley 1 and 2; collection of primroses, single stemmed, double and polyanthus 3 of each, Mrs Winks 1; pansies, 6 varieties, one of each, Mrs Sommerville 1; three varieties, one of each, Mrs Handley 1, Mrs Sommerville 2; collection of out-door flowers or bulbs (not narcissi) not more than 12 species, Mrs Sommerville 1; wall flowers, 3 varieties, one of each single, Mrs Sommerville 1; three varieties, one of each double, Mrs Sommerville 1; collection of flowering shrubs Mrs Houghton 1; violas, 3 varieties, 3 of each, Mrs Handley 1 and 2; 12 blooms, any variety, Mrs Handley 1; round bouquet, any colour, Mrs Sommerville 1; button-hole, three, Mrs Sommerville 1; bowl spring flowers, arranged to effect (not narcissi), Mrs Sommerville 1, Mrs K. Baird 2; basket of bulbs, Mrs Sommerville 1; bowl of narcissi, Mrs Reiper 1, Mrs K. Baird 2; vase of flowering sprays, Mrs Sommerville 1. Children Under 16 Basket of flowers: Joyce Scarfe 1. Bowl of flowers: Nancy Crochetts 1, Nola Thomson 2. Buttonhole (3): Nola Thomson 1, Nancy Crochetts 2 and 3. Lady’s spray: Nola Thomson 1 and 2, Nancy Crochetts 3. Vase, of flowers arranged for effect: Nola Thomson 1, Nancy Crochetts 2 and 3. Homo Industries (To be bona fide work of exhibitors.) Soap, 1 bar: Mrs Bonnigren. Marmalade, 1 pot: Mrs Moorman 1, Mrs Bonnigren 2. Jam, 2 varieties: ’ Mrs Reiper. Jelly, 2 varieties: Mrs Reiper. Bottled fruit, 2 varieties: Mrs Reiper. Sauce and chutney, 1 bottle each: Mrs Reiper. Pickles, 2 varieties: Mrs Reiper. Produce Butter, lib. separator: Mrs P. A. Wright. Hen eggs, 6 heaviest, not double-yoked: Mrs F. Reid 1. Mrs N. Crochetts 2. Pikelets: Mrs Fletcher 1, Plate of scones (6): Mrs Bonnigren 1, Mrs K. Lynch 2. Shortbread: Mrs Reiper 1 and 2. Bread, 21b. loaf: Mrs F. Reid 1, Mrs Holderson 2.21 b. loaf, made from compressed yeast: R. Mosen. Nut loaf: Mrs Devlin. Sponge sandwich, without butter: Mrs Devlin 1, Mrs Reiper 2. Sponge roll: Mrs Devlin 1 and 2. Iced chocolate sponge: Mrs Devlin 1, Mrs Reiper 2. Date loaf: Mrs Moorman. Cream puffs, shell only: Mrs Devlin 1, Mrs Reiper 2. Madeira cake: Mrs Reiper 1 and 2. Pound cake: Mrs Reiper 1 and 2. Jam tarts (6): Mrs Devlin 1, Mrs Bonnigren 2. Collection of small cakes (6): Mrs Devlin. Best decorated cake: Mrs Reiper 1 and 2. Coconut ice: Mrs Jenkins. Industrial Infants knitted coat: Mrs Bonnigren. Infant’s knitted jersey: Mrs Humphries. Daintiest handkerchief (handmade): Mrs Reiper 1 and 2. Embroidered supper or tray cloth: Miss Stella Dougal. Crocheted supper or tray cloth: Mrs Bonnigren. Table centre in coloured embroidery: Mrs A. Scarrow 1, Mrs Reiper 2. Table centre, white embroidery: Mrs Reiper. Best exhibit of 3 D’oyleys: Mrs A. Scarrow 1 and 2. Daintiest and best worked nightdress: Mr Tothill 1, Mrs A. Scarrow 2. Prettiest tea-cosy: Mrs A. Scarrow 1 and 2. Prettiest boudoir cap: Mrs Bonnigren. Embroidered pillow slam, white or coloured: Mrs A. Scarrow 1, Mrs Bonnigren 2. Homemade rag mat: Mrs E. Gardiner 1, Mrs Windle 2. Crepe paper article: Mrs Devonport. Best worked calico Brit way apron: Mrs McKenzie 1, Mrs F. Platt 2. Children Under 16. Scones (6): T Anderson. Sponge cake sandwich: T .Anderson. Toffee, plain and fancy: N. Crochetts 1, T.

Anderson 2. Hand-made handkerchief: Marion A/üburn. Article made out of sugar-bag: Marion Auburn. Article of needlework, Standard I. and II: Petty Murphy. Standards HI. and IV.: Eileen Ryoska 1, E. Plunket 2. Worked calico or Britway apron: Josephine Bolderson. Six lines written in pencil: A. Parkes 1, E Standish 2. Best copy written in ink of two verses of poetry: E. Cunningham 1, N. Christoffersen 2. Best copy of the third verse of “The Frost Spirit”: Ada Lems 1. Print writing for primers, six lines: L. Barney 1, J. Woods 2. Print script for Standards I and III: P. Nation 1, G. Lynch 2. Print script for Standards IV. to VI.: E. Cunningham 1, F. Paulgcr and F. Oliver (equal) 2. Drawing freehand, natural spray of not less than seven leaves in light and shade (open to Standards V. and VI.): F. Waldegrave 1, J. Solly 2. Best essay on “An Aeroplane Visit to Raetihi” (open to Standards 111 and IV.): Jean Anderson 1 ,M. Ward 2. Best essay on “The Work of the Plunket Society in New Zealand” (open to Standards V. and VI.: Olive Short 1, A. Lewis 2. Drawing freehand of a kettle (open to Standards 111. and IV.): M. Sheehy 1, T. Kean 2. Drawing freehand in colour of two trumpet daffodils with leaves (open to Standard 1. and H.): A. Tairea 1, N. Taurerewa 2. Photography Animal Study: Sister Rita 1, Miss Winks 2. Child study: Miss Winks 1, Sister Rita 2. Scene: Mrs A. Scarrow 1, Miss E. Smith 2. Collection: Mrs A. Scarrow 1, Sister Rita 2. Points Prizes Amateur Class: Mrs Reiper. Amateur single bloom: Mrs Reiper. Open to any grower who has never won a prize Mrs L. Ritchie. Open to all exhibitors: Mrs W. J. Feltham. Photograph: Sister Rita and Mrs A. Scarrow (equal). The sheep, which was donated by H. H. and A. B. Harris for the weight judging competition was won ‘ by M. Ingram.