SPRING BLOOMS

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 74, Issue 230, 29 September 1931, Page 8

SPRING BLOOMS

DISPLAY AT MANGAWEKA ST. MARTIN’S BULB SHOW (Own Correspondent). MANGAWEKA, Sept. 28. Fine weather prevailed for the anneal flower show, in aid of the Anglican Church, which was held in the Oddfellows’ Hall on Thursday. Although the season has not been conducive toward the production of good blooms, some very fine examples were exhibited. There was a good attendance of visitors during the day and some very brisk business was done by the stall-holders. The show was officially opened by Mrs Wallis, widow of the late Bishop Wallis, of Wellington. Mrs Wallis, who was introduced by the Rev. Langston, was accompanied by the Rev. H. Harris and Mrs Harris, of Taihape. “It gives me great pleasure to be again in Mangaweka and although there are not many people here who will remember me, I have always had very happy recollections of your township,” declared Mrs Wallis, in her opening remarks. Proceeding, the speaker said that when she and her late husband first visited Mangaweka they had to ford the river. Mrs Wallis remarked on the excellent display of flowers and congratulated those connected with tho bazaar on their splendid effort and wished them much success. It gave her much pleascre in declaring the show open. The flowers were judged by Mr A. Gibson, of Marton. Tho stewards were: Flowers, Messrs C. Dalgety and L. Weston; decorative, Mrs M. Graham; settling, Mesdames J. Graham and D. Watkins; home industries, Mesdames R. H. %. Guthrie and D. Thane. Stall-holders were: Sewing, Mesdames M. Graham and E. Loye; sweets, Misses Weston. Jarrett and Deighton; fancy, Mes dames Thane, Rowley and O’Callaghan: produce, Mesdames Langston and Jar rett; tea, Miss Zohs and helpers; bra-?, tub, Mesdames Pairman and Dal rymple; Sunday-school, Misses Nicholson, Rodewall, and Johnston. Results of the competitions were: Child’s dress, Miss Gladvs Shaw; box of sweets. Miss Audrey Graham; trousseau, Mrs 8. Dickinson; doll, Pam Kirkby; baby’s frock, Mrs 8. Dickinson: candle. Miss Good; nail-driving (ladies), Miss V. Knight; cake, Mrs Jordon, Mrs Watson and Master D. Watson Bulb Show Results. Bulb show results were; Class I, section A (Magni Coronati): .Trumpet Daffodil, six varieties, one of each: Rev. C. H. Isaacson 1, Mrs Henderson 2. Three varieties, one of each: Mrs Henderson 1, Bev. Isaacson 2. Three varieties, yellow, one of each: Bev. Isaacson 1, Mrs Bartlett 2. Three varieties, white, one of each: Mrs Hen derson I, Bev. Isaacson 2. Three varieties, oi-colour, one of eavh: Bev. Isaacson 1, Mrs Henderson 2. aJuu specimen bxoom: Bev. Isaacson 1. Section B (incomparabilis); {Six varieties, one of each: Mrs C. Menderson 1, Bev. Isaacson 2. Three varieties, one of eacii: Bev. Isaacson 1, Mrs Henderson 2. Three varieties, bi-col-our, one of each: Bev. isaaesun 1, Mrs /Stewart 2. Three {Sir Watkins: Mrs T. /Stewart 1, Mrs Henderson 2. One specimen bloom: Bev. Isaacson I, Mrs Henderson 2.

Section U (Barrii); Six varieties, one of ea’ch: Mrs Henderson 1, Bev. Isaacson 2. Three varieties, one of each: Mrs Stewart 1, Mrs Bartlett 2. One specimen bloom: Bev. Isaacson 1, Mrs Henderson 2.

Section D (Leedsii): Six varieties, one of each: Mrs Henderson 1, Bev. Isaacson 2. Three varieties, one of each: Mrs Henderson 1, Bev. isaaesun 2. One specimen bloom: Mrs Henderson I and champion, Bev. Isaacson 2. Section E (miscellaneous Narcissi): One specimen bioom: Mrs JxirkOy 1, Mrs Henderson 2. Three varieties Tolyanthus, one of ea<ch: Mrs Henderson 1, Mrs Graham 2. Three varieties double, one of eaca: Bev. Isaacson I, Mrs Henderson 2. One specimen bloom: Bev. Isaacson 1, Mrs Bartlett 2. Three varieties Poetaz, one of each: Mrs Henderson 1, Mrs Bartlett 2. One specimen bloom: Mrs Henderson 1, Bev. Isaacson 2. Collection Narcissi (twelve), one of each: Mrs Stewart 1, Mrs Bartlett 2. Champion bloom, selected from all exhibits (classes 1 to 27); Mrs Henderson.

Section F (open to residents in the Mangaweka exchange district only): Three varieties Invomparabilis, one of each: Mrs Bramley. One specimen bloom: Miss V. Knight Section G (children under 14): Six distinct varieties, one of each: Miss Stewart 1, Miss L. Bunker 2. Three distinct varieties, one of each: Miss Stewart 1 and 2. One speciman bloom: Master Stewart 1, Master J. Crowther 2. Three distinct varieties Hyacinths t Mrs F. F. Fulton 1 and 2. Six varieties Primroses, single, one of each: Mrs Henderson 1, Mrs A. 8. Knight 2. Three varieties Primroses, double, two of each: Mrs Henderson 1, Mrs A. S. Knight 2. Collection primroses (12), one of each: Mrs Henderson 1, Mrs Stewart 2. Six varieties Primroses, Polyanthus, one of ea«ch: Mrs Bartlett 1, Mrs Henderson 2. Six varieties Anemones, one of each: Mrs Henderson 1, Mrs Bartlett 2. Three varieties Anemones, one of each: Mrs Henderson 1, Mrs Turnball 2. Collection of Anemones, ono of each: Mrs Bartlett 1, Mrs Henderson 2. Thr% varieties Pansies, one of each: Mrs H. Prichard 1, Mrs Henderson 2. Three varieties Violas, one of each: Mrs Henderson 1. Three varieties Wallflowers, one of each: Mrs Henderson 1, Miss V. Knight 2. Collection Violets: Mrs Stewait 1, Mrs Henderson 2. Stocks, three varieties, one of each: Mrs Henderson 1, Mrs H. Prichard 2. Cut Flowers, collection: Mrs Henderson 1, Mrs Bartlett 2. Flowering Shrubs, collection: Mrs Bartlett 1, Mrs Henderson 2. Native Flowers: Mrs A. Bailey 1. Flowers (decorative): Basket of flowers: Mrs M. Deighton 1, Mrs Bartlett 2. Bowl of bulbs: Mrs Robinson 1, Mrs McMillan 2. Home Industries Home-made bread (•compressed yeast, one day old): Miss E. Jarrett 1, Mrs A. Bailey 2. Home-made bread (homemade yeast, one day old): Mrs Ferguson 1, Miss M. McKinnon 2. Homemade bread (brown, one day old): Mrs Ferguson 1, Mrs H. Johnston 2. Plate of plain scones (six): Mrs R. Worfold 1, Mrs Graham 2. Girdle scones (six): Mrs A. Bailey 1, Miss Zohs 2. Ma-

diera scones: Miss A. Zohs 1, Mrs Fulton 2. Fruit cake, ricu: Mrs F. Fulton 1, Mis A. McMillan 2. Fruit cake, piain: Mrs H. Johnson 1, Miss M. Mcjxinxion 2. Bggicss cake: Mrs A. McMillan 1, Mrs Fulton 2. Carraway seed cake: Mrs A. McMillan 1, Miss Zons 2. Dull pastry, six tarts, without filling: Mrs Manoney 1, Mrs M. Granum 2. {Shortbread: Mrs A. Bailey 1, Mrs Worsfold 2. Ginger bread: Mrs Worsfold 1, Miss Zohs 2. bponge roll, one day Old: Mrs D. Ramsey 1, Mrs McMillan 2. Riscuiis, lyur varieties, three of each: Mrs K. Dickson 1, Mrs Hailey 2. toausage rolls: mis .Langston 1, Miss Zons 2. Plate of cream pud's (six): Mrs Mcixinnon 1, Miss 1. Die unison 2. {Sponge sanawicfi, one day oid, jam iiiling, nu icing: Mrs inane 1, Miss x. Dickinson 2. Plate rancy saKus (six): Mrs A. McMillan 1, Mrs Bailey X. Butter, separator, no: Miss M. Mu .ixinnon 1, Mrs R. Worsfold 2. Plate pikelets (six): Miss Williams 1, Miss zohs 2. Plate geifis (six); Miss Zuns 1, Mrs McMi*lau 2. Plate of yeast Duns (six): Miss Zohs 1 and 2. Nut loaf: Mrs J. Monk 1, Mrs Cuarman 2. Marmalade (one): Miss Zohs 1, Mrs McMillan 2. Bottied fruit, three varieties: Mrs J. Monk 1. Home-made sauce: Mrs Worsfold 1. Eggs, lien, weight of- six, no double yoias: Mrs Henderson 1, Miss Zohs. Home-made soap: Mrs A. Bailey .1, Mil Wqrstold 2.

Girls under 16. —Plate of pikelets: Nora Mahoney 1, Ruth Loye 2. Sponge sandwich: Hazel Bunker 1. Scones: Hazel Bunker 1.

Sewing Class. Prettiest baby’;j frock: Mrs W. Fraser. Prettiest cushion: Miss Dawkins 1, Mrs Swain 2. Best hand-knitted socks: Miss Zohs 1, Miss Dawkins 2. Best coloured embroidery on coloured material: Mrs Swain 1 and 2. Best coloured eiubtoidery on white material: Miss H. Daw kins 1, Miss Cameron 2. Best handworked afternoon tea •cloth: Miss H. Dawkins 1, Mrs Eraser 2. Two be.?t piliow shams, hand-worked: Mrs A. E. Hall 1, Mrs Swain 2. Infant’s knitted jacket: Miss Dawkins 1 and 2. Infant’s knitted petticoat: Miss Dawkins 1 and 2. Crochet lace, fine, complete article: Miss Cameron 1, Miss Dawkins 2. Crochet; lace, coarse, complete article: Miss Dawkins 1 and 2. Prettiest princess slip: Mrs Morgan 1. Prettiest table centre: Miss Dawkins 1. Prettiest nightdress: Mrs Fraser 1, Miss M. E. Hammond 2. Bost eyelot embroidery: Mrs Eraser 1, Miss Cameron 2, Prettiest dressing table set: Miss Dawkins 1. Prettiest trolley set: Miss Dawkins 1, Mrs Fraser 2. Prettiest throw-over: Mrs Swain 1, Mrs Eraser

Arts and Crafts. —Best artificial posy: Miss Jarrett. Best article made out of sugar bag: Mrs Connell. Best wool work: Mrs Swain. Best raffia work (trays, baskets, etc): Mrs J. Spencer (Levin). Best paper flowers: Mrs Worsfold 1, Miss Jarrett 2. Best article made out bf rubber: Mrs Jarreft 1, Mrs Bartlett 2. Girls under 14. —Prettiest handworked apron: Miss McNiell 1. Best d’oyley: Vera Johnston 1, Ruth Loye 2. Girls under 15.—Best hand-worked table centre: Rita Thane 1, Rita Oulsman 2. Best knitted article: Miss W McNiell 1, Miss Rita Oulsman 2. Boys under 15. —Best hand-made art icle: Len McNiell 1, Teddy Salt 2.