UTIKU FLOWER SHOW

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 84, Issue 68, 21 March 1940, Page 2

UTIKU FLOWER SHOW

W.D.F.U. FUNCTION. A most successful flower show was held in the Utiku Hall on March 7 under the auspices of the Utiku W.D.F.U. The iunction was officially opened by Mrs. F. Howie, of Koeke. The following is a list of the prizewinners:—Asters, six: Mrs. W. Webb 1. Mis. A. Farr 2, Mrs. R. Dean 3. Collection of asters, 12: Mrs. W. Webb 1, Mrs. A. Farr 2, Mrs. A. Farr 3. Sweet peas. 6: Murray Dean 1, Merle Wilson 2. Dahlia, decorative giant, 1: Mr. Boldt 1, Mrs. F. Collins 2, Mr. Mayson 3. Dahlia, cactus, 3 colours, 1 of each: Mr. Mayson 1, Mrs. Arms 2, Mrs. F. Collins 3. Dahlia, decorative giant, 3 colours, 1 of each: Mr. Mayson 1, Mr. R. Arnett 2, Mrs. W. Webb 3. Dahlia, 1: Mr. Boldt 1. Mr. Mayson 2, Mrs. Hebberd 3. Dahlia, 3: Mr. Mayson 1, Mrs. F. Collins 2, Mr. R. Arnott 3. Pompom dahlia, 1: Mr. Mayson I, Mr. Boldt 2. Mr. Boldt 3. Pompom dahlia, 3: Mr. Mayson 1, Mr. Boldt 2, Mr. Boldt 3. Collection of giant athlias, 6. colours 1 of each: Mr. Mayson 1. Mrs. F. Collins 2. Collection of medium dahlias, under 7in, 6 colours, 1 of each: Mrs. F. Collins 1, Mrs. Arms 2. Mrs. Hebberd 3. Dahlia, charm: Mr. Mayson 1. Mrs. Arms 2, Mrs. F. Collins 3. Dahlia, charm, 3 colours, 1 of each: Mr. Mayson 1, Mrs. Paterson 2. Mrs. F. Collins 3. Lily, best spike: Miss P. Gibbs 1, Mrs. Laughnane 2, Mrs. A. Farr 3. Stock, 3 sprays: Mrs. D. G. Gordon 1, Mrs. A. Farr 2, Miss C. Bailey 3. Collection of pansies, 6: Mrs. W. Webb 1, Mrs. Arns 2, Mrs. A. Farr 3. Collection of pansies, 3: Mis. W. Webb 1, Mrs. A. Farr 2, Mrs. Arms 3. Collection of violas, 6: Mrs. Arms 1. Collection of violas. 3: Mrs. Arms 1, Mrs. A. Farr 2, Mrs. G. M. Transon 3. Roses, 3 colours, 1 of each: Mrs. F. Collins 1, Mrs. D. Collins 2. Mrs. D. Gibbs 3. Polyanthus roses, 3 sprays: Mrs. A. Farr 1, Mrs. F. Collins 2. Polyanthus rose, 1 spray: Mrs. A. Farr 1, Mrs. F. Collins 2. Garden collection, 12 flowers other than dahlia: Mrs. A. Farr 1, Mrs. W. Webb 2, Mrs. D. G. Gordon 3. Collection of phlox drummondi, 1 of each: Mrs. D. G. Gordon 1, Mrs. Paterson 2, Mrs. G. M. Transom 3. Collection of phlox, perennial: Miss D. Gibbs 1. Perennial phlox, 1 spike: Mrs. A. Farr 1, Mrs. Paterson 2. Collection of antirrihinum, 3 colours, 1 of each: Mrs. Paterson 1, Mrs. A. Farr 2, Mrs. Arnes 3. Zinnia, 3 colours, 1 of each: Mrs. Laughnane 1. Mrs. F. Collins 2, Mrs. Arnes 3. Zinnia, 1 bloom: Mrs. F. Collins 1, Mrs. I. M. Transom 2, Mrs. Laughnane 3. Collection of carnations, 6 colours: Miss O. Bailey 1, Mrs. W. Webb 2, Mrs. A. Farr 3. Gladioli. 1 spike: Mrs. Arms 1. Mrs. Hebberd ♦ Gladioli, 3 spikes, Mrs. Arms 1, Miss I C. Bailey 2. Gladioli, 6 spikes, Mrs J

' Arms 1. Primulinas, 1 spike, Mrs. I Arms 1, C. Becker 2, Mrs. C. Transom i 3. Primulinus, 3 spikes: Mrs. Arms 1, ' Miss C. Bailey 2. Grandifloris, 1 spike: Mrs. Arms 1. Grandifloris, 3 spokes: Mrs. Arms 1. Any bloom not in sche- . dule: Miss C. Baiiey 1, Mrs. A. 'Farr •• 2, Claude Becker 3. Points prize: Mrs. j j Arms. . I Decorative Section.— Decorated . table: C. Becker 1. Basket of flowers: .I C. Becker 1. Vase of flowers: C. j I Becker 1. Hospital box: C. Becker 1. . I Victorian posey: C. Becker 1, Miss T. ■ Davies 2, Mrs. Thomas 3. ' 1 Novice Decorative Class.—DecoratJed table: Mrs. Thomas 1, Mrs. Farr J2, Miss T. Davis 3. Vase of flowers: l | Mis Davis 1, Mrs. Thomas 2, Miss E. Transom 3. j C.G.C. Classes.—B years and under: j Buttonhole: Delys Webb 1, Shirley .! Farr 2, Doug. Beuck 3. Vase of flowers: Shirley Farr 1, Merle Wilson 2, ’|D. Beuck 3. Floating bowl: D. Beuck il. Merle Wilson 2, Shirley Farr 3. Decorated basket: Shirley Farr 1, D. t j Beuck 2, Merle Wilson 3. Decorated i: saucer: Shirley Farr 1, Valerie Pater- (' son 2, S. Paterson 3. 9to 12 years: . ■ Buttonhole: Natalie Gibbs 1. Vase of [ flowers: Barrie Thomas 1, Natalie [ Gibbs 2. Floating bowl: Natalie Gibbs 1. Decorated basket: Natalie Gibbs ; 1. Hospital bouquet: Natalie Gibbs 1. Cooking.—White bread: Mrs Pilcher 1. Miss E. Transom 2, Mrs. C. H. Transom 3. Scones: Mrs. Pilcher 1, t Miss E. Transom 2, Miss Bailey 3. : Scones No. 2: Mrs. Pilches 1, Mrs. A. Farr 2, Miss Transom 3. Pikelets: . Miss Bailey 1, Mrs. Pilcher 2, Mrs. C. ; H. Transom 3. Sponge sandwich: Mrs ; C. H. Transom 1, Miss E. Transom 2, Mrs. Paterson 3. Fru4t cake: Mrs. C. H. Transom 1, Miss E. Transom 2, , Mrs. A. Farr 3. Biscuits: Mrs. Paterson 1, Mrs. A. Farr 2, Mrs. Tromas 3. . Shortbread: Mrs C. H. Transom 1, , Miss E. Transom 2, Mrs. Ptaerson 3. Madeira cake: Mrs. A. Farr 1, Mrs. , Webb 2, Miss E. Transom 3. Ginger ; bread: Mrs C. H. Transom 1, Mrs. : Wilson 2, Miss E. Transom 3. Cream . puffs: Miss E. Transom 1, Mrs. Ken- • dall 2, Mrs. Paterson 3. Merangues: : Mrs. Pilcher 1, Mrs. C. H. Transom 2, , Mrs. Pilcher 3. Sponge roll: Mrs. C. : H. Transom 1, Miss Davis 2, Miss E. . Transom 3. Gems (plain): Mrs. . Pilcher 1. Miss Bailey 2, Mrs. C. H. , Transom 3. Points prize: Mrs. C. H. . Transom. Children’s sponge sand- , wich: Valerie Paterson. Vegetables.—Carrot: Mr. Pragnell . 1. Mrs. Wilson 2. Parsnip: Mrs. Wil- ; son 1. Potatoes: Mr. H. Farr 1, Mr. . Pragnell 2. Onions: Mrs. D. G. Gor- . don 1, Mrs. Wilson 2. Beetroot: Mrs. . Wilson 1, Mrs. D. G. Gordon 2. Run- , ner beans: Mr. H. Farr 1, Mrs. Ken- • dall 2. Dwarf beans: Mrs. Wilson 1. Green peas: Mr. H. Farr 1. Rhubarb: Mr. Webb 1, H. Farr 2. Eschalots: Mr. H. Farr 1. Pumpkins: Mr. Webb i 1, H. Farr 2. Marrow: Claude Becker I 1, H. Farr 2. Cucumbers: Mr. Prag-

nell 1, Mrs. Wilson 2. Cabbage: Mr. Webb 1, Miss Bailey x 2. Tomatoes: Mrs. D. G. Gordon 1 Mrs. Kendall 2. Collection of vegetables: Miss Bailey 1, Mrs. Wilson 2.