CHRYSANTHEMUMS

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 74, Issue 114, 16 May 1931, Page 5

CHRYSANTHEMUMS

FLOWER SHOW AT OHINGAITI EXHIBITS OF HIGH STANDARD (From Our Own Correspondent) OHINGAITJ, May 15. Tho Presbyterian Church was lav oured with an exceedingly nice day fo> the annual Chrysanthemum Show yes terday. The quantity of entries was down slightly on last year’s show, but tho standard of tho entries and work on exhibit was well up to the usual high class. On opening the show, Mi Murray congratulated the workers on the efficiency of the organisation m general. Tho judges were: Chrysanthemums. Mr Gibson (Marton); decorative, Mrs Bartrop (Feilding); home industries. Mesdames Abel and Stratford (Hunterville); sewing, Mrs Gower (Marton), produce, Mr Scott (Taihape). Tho hon. secretary, Mrs R. J. Lin ton, had the clerical branch up to hei usual high standard of perfection. The takings on the day will not be quite up to those of latter years, no doubt being an indication of the hard times experienced all round. Mrs Loury, assisted by Mrs T. Stew art and Miss D. Ramsay, organised a delightful concert for the evening’s en tertaimnent. The programme was: “Wedding of the Painted Doll,” with' effects, by the children; song by thej <( Shimptinm Chorus;” recitation, Jean Loury; “Slumptime Chorus;” local hits, Mrs Loury and company; song. Miss Ramsey (encored); song, Miss McIntyre (encored); character sketch, Mrs McKnight; pianoforte solo, Loonie Stent; closing chorus by “Slumptime Chorus;” Grand National Anthem. Cut Blooms Six varieties, Japanese, Mrs Bartlett 1. Three varieties, Japanese, Mrs Bart left 1, Mrs Miller 2. Six varieties, Mrs Bartlett 1, Mrs Miller 2, Mrs Weston h.c. Three varieties, Mrs Mil ler 1, Mrs Weston 2, Mrs Bartlett h.c. Three yellow blooms, Mrs Miller 1. Mrs Bartlett 2, Mrs Bartlett h.c. Three bronze blooms, Mrs Miller 1, Mrs Stew art 2. Three pink blooms, Airs Miller 1, Mrs Weston 2, Airs Weston h.c. Throe white blooms, Airs Alillor 1, Airs Bartlett 2, Airs Henderson h.c. One bloom. Mrs Henderson 1, Airs Alillor 2. Airs Henderson h.c. Four blooms (open to those who have never won a prize), Air N. Bartlett 1, Airs James 2. Two blooms (open to those who have never won a prize), Mrs Stewart 1, Air N. Bartlett 2. Collection single blooms. Mrs Henderson 1, Airs Weston 2, Airs Bartlett h.c. Collection grown as garden flowers, Mrs Weston 1, Airs Henderson 2, Airs Bartlett h.c. Collection novelty chrysanthemums, Mrs Henderson 1, Mrs Henderson 2. Gaillardias. three blooms, Airs Henderson 1, Airs Bartlett 2, Airs Henderson h.c. Stocks, three blooms, Airs Henderson 1, Airs Worsfold 2, Airs Henderson h.c. Collection roses. Mrs Fulton 1, Airs Bart lett 2, Airs Henderson h.c. Collection of geraniums. Airs Bartlett 1, Airs Weston 2. Pansies, three blooms, Airs Henderson 1 and 2. Collection of hydrangea, Airs Worsfold 1, Airs Bartlett 2. Collection of cut flowers, Airs Bartlett 1, Airs Stewart 2, Airs Henderson h.c. Collection autumn leaves, Airs Bartlett 1, Airs Henderson 2. I Decorative Prettiest table (vases), Airs Henderson 1, Airs Stewart 2, Airs Bartlett h.c. Prettiest decorated table (open to all who have never won a prize), Mrs Worsfold 1, Airs Aliller 2. Bouquet (open to all who have never won a prize), Airs Worsfold 1, Airs Lowry 2. Vase (open to those who have never won :i prize), Pulton I, Mrs Worsfold 2. Prettiest basket, Airs Bartlett. Mr Sxiwart 1 (equal). Vase, arranged for effect, Airs Weston 1, Airs Bartlett 2, Airs Lowry h.c. Bowl of chrysanthemums, Airs Lowry 1, Airs Stewart 2. Airs Stewart h.c. Bowl of foliage and berries, Mrs Stewart 1, Airs Bartlett 2. Mrs Henderson h.c. Bridal bouquet. Airs Worsfold 1, Airs Bartlett 2, Mrs Henderson and Airs Bartlett h.c. Posy, Mrs Henderson 1, Mrs Bartlett 2, Airs Worsfold h.c. Shoulder posy, Airs Worsfold 1, Mrs Bartlett 2, Airs Bartlett h.c. Buttonhole (three gent’s), Mrs Lowry 1, Airs Fulton 2, Mrs Stewart h.c. Ladies’ spray, Airs Bartlett 1, Airs Bartlett 2, Airs Stewart h.c. Bouquet, girls under 16, Molly juowry 1, Jean Stent 2, Daphne Morine h.c. Vase, girls under 16. Lconic Stent 1, Nona Thompson 2, Alolly Lowry h.c. Buttonhole (gent’s), girls under 16, Jean Lowry 1, Alolly Lowry 2, Jean Stent h.c. Ladies’ spray, girls under 16, Judith Stewart 1, Jean Lowry 2, Leonie Stent h.c. Home Industries. Home-made Bread, compressed yeast. —Mrs L. Weston 1, Airs C. Moore 2. Plain Scones: Airs F. Fulton 1, Airs R. Worsfold 2. Jam Tarts: Mrs J. Stewn>t 1. Plain Biscuits: Airs Bartlett 1. Mrs Weston 2. Biscuits, fancy: Mrs Bartlett 1, Mrs Bartlett 2, Airs Weston h.c. Rich Fruit Cake: Airs Bartlett 1, Mrs AfcKnight 2, Airs Weston h.c. Sponge Sandwich: Mrs Worsfold 1, Mrs Bartlett 2. Egglcss Cake: Airs Bartlett 1, Mrs Lowry 2. Madeira Cake: Mrs Lowry 1. Mrs Bartlett 2. Mrs F. Fulton h.c. Short-bread: Airs Fulton 1, Airs Bartlett 2. Cocoanut Ice: Airs T. Stewart 1, Mrs S. Lowry 2. Jam: Airs Henderson 1, Mrs McKnight 2, Airs Henderson h.c. Jelly: Mrs Henderson 1, Mrs Worsfold 2 and h.c. Sauce: Airs Henderson 1 and 2, Airs Worsfold h.c. Chutney: Mrs Henderson .1, Mrs Worsfold 2, Mrs Bartlett h.c. Sponge Sandwich, girls under 16: Molly Lowry J. Scones, girls under 16: Nona Thompson 1 and 2, Alolly Lowry Sewing. Best Hand-worked Cushion: Mrs Worsfold 1 and 2. Prettiest Table (."ent re: Mrs Worsfold 1, Aliss Wheeler 2. Best Hand worked Tray Cloth: Aliss Wheeler 1, Mrs Worsfold 2. Prettiest Night. Dress: A. Stent .1, Mrs Stratford 2. Prettiest Petticoat: Airs Henderson 1, Mrs Worsfold 2. Coloured Embroid cry: Mrs Worsfold I. Aliss Wheeler 2 and h.c. Prettiest Baby’s Frock: Mrs T. Stewart 1, Mrs Worsfold 2. Best article made from sugar bag: Aliss Wheeler 1 and 2. Best hand worked Guest Towel: Mrs Worsfold 1, Aliss Wheeler 2 and h.c. Coloured Embroid ery on black: Mrs Worsfold I, Airs Mackie 2. Best throughover in Organdie: Aliss Wheeler 1. Airs Bartlett 2. Novelty Pin-cushion: Mrs Stewart 1. Sylvia Pritchard 2, Mrs Worsfold 3. Bost Hand-worked Article: Leonie Stent 1, Sylvia Pritchard 2. Produce Section Globe mangolds: Toni Srowart, jnr. I, D. James 2, L. Maher h.c. Long man golds: R. Weston 1, N. Bartlett

2, T. Alayhew h.c. Swedes: Mr Pairman 1 and 2, R. Weston h.c. Carrots; R. Weston 1, T. Alayhew and N. Bartlett 2 equal. Table carrots: D. .Janie* 1. T. Mahew 2 and h.c. Parsnips: L. Maher 1, Airs AfcKnight 2, R. Weston h.c. Vegetable marrow; L. Maher 1, D. James 2, N. Bartlett 3. I’mnpkin: L. Alaher 1, N. Bartlett 2, L. Maher h.c. Cabbage: T. Mayhew 1, Mrs Me night 2, R. Weston h.c. Quality onions: L. Maher 1. T. Mayhew 2, N. Bartlett h.c. Heaviest onions; T. Mayhew 1 and 2, L. Maher h.c. Matured potatoes; N. Bartlett 1, D. James 2, L. Maher h.c. Long beetroot: N. Bartlett 1, L. Maher 2, N. Bartlett h.c. Round beet root: N. Bartlett 1. Airs McKnight 2, N. Bartlett h.v. Collection of vegetables (other (han those on schedule): Mrs AfcKnight 1. N. Bartletr 2, L. Maher h.c. Dessert apples: R. Weston 1 and 2. Mrs AfcKnight h.c. Cooking apples: R. Weston 1. N. Bartlett 2, Mrs McKnight h.c. Carrots (boys under 16): Russell Miller 1. Pirsnips (boys under 16); John Brooks 1, Russell Mil ler 2. Cabbage (bovs under 16): Russell Aliller 1.