WAIMANA NEWS

Bay of Plenty Beacon, Volume 9, Issue 51, 12 March 1946, Page 6

WAIMANA NEWS

SUCCESSFUL FLOWER SHOW EXCEPTIONAL. ENTRIES The Flower Show held recently by the Waimana-Nukuhou Women’s Institute was a great success. The total number of entries were 731 and all were of a very high standard considering the dryness of the season.

Visitors from outside districts, in fact stated surprise at seeing such a large display of flowers; fruit, vegetables, home industries and needlework.

The show was held during the day and in the evening until 9 p.m. when a dance was held. Music was supplied by the Waimana Orchestra, whilst Mr McGilray obliged with an extra. Mr and Mrs S. Eagle were doorkeepers during the evening and Mrs Marra and Mrs W. Addison in the afternoon. Presentation of Awards

‘During the evening Mr F; J. Savage presented the special prizes won during the day, and congratulated the Institute on such a splendid effort, it being the first such show since 1941. The winner of the points prize (Challenge Cup) was Mrs Hewitt, whilst Mrs Wylde received the runner-up Cup, being only six points behind the winner. The Challenge Cup for school work was won by Awhi Biddle, run-ner-up being Cini Boynton. The winners of most points in the different sections were:—Cut Flowers: Mrs H. Bell; Decorative: Mrs

Woolfield; Vegetables and Fruit: Mrs Wylde and Mrs I. Savage equal; Home Industries: Mrs Wylde; Cooking: Mrs Hewitt; Needlework: Mrs Mannion. CUT FLOWERS (Steward: Mrs Tankard. Judge: Mrs T. G. Johnston) Collection of flowers in bucket (largest) one of each and any flower: Mrs H. Bell 1, Mrs F. Bell 2, Mrs C. N. White 3. Decorative Dahlias: Mrs H. Bell 1,2 and 3. Cactus Dahlias: Mrs H. Bell 1 and 2.

Pompom Dahlias: Mrs R. Looney 1, Mrs H. Bell 2. Zinnias: Mrs H. Bell 1, Miss Woolfield 2.

Asters: Mrs Such 1, Mrs H. Bell 2, Mrs Wylde 3. Marigolds, African: Mrs Stevenson 1 and 2, Miss Woolfield 3. Marigolds, French: Mrs F. Savage 1, Mrs Such 2, Mrs N. Clark 3. Rose: Miss Eileen Adison 1, Mrs H. Bell 2, Mrs I. Savage 3. Nasturtiums: Mrs Curham 1, Mrs Magner 2, Mrs F. Bell 3. Delphinium: Mrs H. Bell 1. Lillies Collection: Mrs H. Bell 1, Mrs King 2 and 3, Head of Hydrangea: Miss Conn 1, Miss Woolfield 2, Mrs King 3, Cannas, Collection: Mrs Hewitt I, Mrs. W. Eagle 2. Flower not listed: Mrs N. Clark 1, Mrs F. Bell 2, Mrs Hewitt 3. Champion Flower of Show: Mrs H. Bell. DECORATIVE (Steward: Mrs J. Wardlaw, Judge: Miss E. Bridge). Decorated Table: Mrs N. Eagle 1, Mrs Cranwick 2, Mrs R. Looney 3. Large Bowl of Flowers for Effect: Mrs Hodgson 1, Mrs Woolfield 2, Mrs J. Wardlaw 3. Presentation Posy: Mrs Woolfield 1 and 2. Shoulder Spray: Mrs F. Bell 1, Mrs Woolfield 2, Mrs N. Eagle 3. Vase of* Flowers for Effect: Mrs Woolfield 1, Mrs N. Eagle 2, Mrs J. Wardlaw 3. Decorated Jam Dish: Mrs N. Eagle I, Mrs Cranswick. 2, Mrs F. Savage 3.

VEGETABLES AND FRUIT (Steward: Mrs N. Clark).

Table Carrots: Mrs Hewitt 1, Mrs W. Addison 2, Mrs C. N. White 3. Parsnips: Mrs White 1, Mrs I. Savage 2, Mrs Addison 3. Cabbage: Mrs Tankard 1, Mrs H. Bell 2, Mrs Joe Addison 3. Silver Beet: Mrs White 1, Mrs Cranswick 2, Mrs H. Bell 3. Rhubarb: Mrs Stevenson 1, Mrs Cranswick 2, Mrs Hewitt 3. Onions: Mrs Hewitt 1, Mrs I. Savage 2 and 3. Schallots: Mrs Wylde 1. Collection of Beans: L. Ducker 1, Mrs Stansbury 2, Mrs White 3. Beetroot Turnip: Mrs Stansbury 1, J. Pike'2, Mrs N. Clark 3. Field' Pumpkin: Mrs Wylde 1. Potatoes: Mrs Burnett 1, Micky Ruff 2, A. Eagle 3. Watermelon: Mrs Rust 1, L. Ducker 2, Mrs H. Bell 3.

Table Pumpkin: Mrs White 1, Mrs H. Bell 2, Mrs Wylde 3. Marrow: Mrs I, Savage 1, Mrs Wylde 2, Mrs Stansbury 3. Cucumber, Apple: Mrs H. Bell 1, Mrs Wylde 2 and 3. Cucumber, Long: % Mrs Wylde 1, Mrs H. Bell 2. Tomatoes: Mrs Marra 1, Mrs I. Savage 2, Mrs King 3. Collection of Vegetables: Mrs White 1, Mrs I. Savage 2,, Mrs R. Looney 3. Apples, Cooking: J. Pike 1, Mrs J. Wardlaw 2, Mrs King 3. Apples, Dessert: Mrs Joe Addison 1 and 3, Mrs Stansbury 2. Peaches: Mrs Joe Addison 1, Mrs Leather 2, Mrs J. Wardlaw 3. Pears: Mrs Burnett 1, Mrs I. Savage 2, Mrs Hewitt 3. Bunch of Grapes: Mrs Mortenson I.

Collection of Fruit: Mrs I. Savage 1, Tom Curham 2, J. Pike 3.

HOME INDUSTRIES (Steward: Mrs Hewitt, Judge: Mrs E. Hill).

Bar of Home-made Soap: Mrs F. Savage 1,2 and 3. Six Heaviest Hen Eggs: Mrs Stevenson 1, Mrs Hewitt and Mrs J. Mitchell equal 2.

Collection of Jellies: Mrs Bennett 1, Mrs Wylde 2. Marmalade: Mrs Wylde 1, Mrs J. Wardlaw 2, Mrs F. Savage 3. Plum Jam: Mrs I. Savage 1, Mrs Wylde 2, Mrs Bennett 3. Jar of Tomatoes: Mrs King 1, Mrs Woolfield 2, Mrs R. Looney 3. Jar of Beans: Mrs I. Savage 1, Mrs Stansbury 2, Mrs Hewitt 3. Jar of Peaches: Mrs Hewitt 1, Mrs Wylde 2, Mrs Hewitt 3. Jar of Pears: Mrs Woolfield 1, Mrs Wylde 2, Mrs N. Eagle 3. Jar of Plums: Mrs Wylde 1 and 3, Mrs King 2. Collection, 3 Varieties of Preserved Fruit: Mrs Wylde 1 and 2, Mrs Hewitt 3.

Peach Jam: Mrs Hewitt 1, Mrs N. Clark 2 and 3. Collection of Jam: Mrs Bennett 1, Mrs Hewitt 2, Mrs I. Savage 3. Apple Chutney: Mrs Stansbury 1, Mrs Wylde 2. Mustard Pickle: Mrs Bennett 1, Mrs Mannion 2, Mrs Wylde 3. Vinegar Pickle: Mrs Wylde 1 and 2.

Plum Sauce: Mrs R. Looney 1, Mrs Hewitt 2, Mrs Mannion 3. Tomato Sauce: Mrs Boynton 1, Mrs Marra 2, Mrs Wylde 3. Lemon Honey: Mrs W. Eagle 1, Mrs S. Eagle 2, Mrs Wylde 3. COOKING (Steward: Mrs Stevenson. Judge: Mrs Hayward). Apple Tart on Plate, Short Dripping Pastry: Mrs Wylde 1, Mrs O. Savage 2, Mrs Hewitt 3. Cream Puffs: Mrs Hewitt 1, Mrs

Mortenson 2 and 3. Scones: Mrs Mannion 1, Mrs Marra 2, Mrs Hewitt 3. Scones, Brown: Mrs J. Mitchell 1, Mrs Rust 2, Mrs Hewitt 3. Pikelets: Mrs J. Mitchell 1, Mrs W. Addison 2, Mrs J. Wardlaw 3. Rock Cakes: Mrs Woolfield 1, Mrs Hewitt 2, Mrs J. Mitchell 3. Puff Pastry, Jam Tarts: Mrs R. Looney 1, Mrs Hewitt 2, Mrs Mannion 3. Jam Roll: Mrs Hewitt 1, Mrs W. Addison 2, Mrs Marra 3. •Sultana Cake: Mrs F. Savage 1, Mrs I. Savage 2, Mrs Hewitt 3. Sponge Sandwich: Mrs N. Eagle 1, Mrs Hewitt 2. Chocolate Sponge: Mrs N. Eagle 1, Mrs’l. Savage 2, Mrs Mitchell 3. Shortbread: Mrs F. Savage 1 and 2, Mrs J. Mitchell 3. Madeira Cake: Mrs Hewitt 1, Mrs Stevenson 2, Mrs I. Savage 3. Rich Fruit Cake: Mrs Hewitt 1, Mrs Stevenson 2, Mrs I. Savage 3. Collection of Biscuits: Mrs Wylde 1, Mrs Mortenson 2. Ginger Bread: Mrs Stevenson 1, Mrs Hewitt 2, Mrs King 3. Fruit Cake, Eggless, Butterless Sugarless: Mrs Marra 1, Mrs Stevenson 2, Mrs Mortenson 3. NEEDLEWORK (Steward: Mrs I. Savage. Judge: Miss Percy). Tray Cloth, Embroidered in Colours (22 entries): Mrs Stubbing 1, Mrs Hewitt 2, Miss E. Addison 3. Crocheted Toilet Set: Mrs Rust 1, Mrs Hewitt 2, Miss B. Bell 3. Fancy Apron: Mrs Mannion 1, Mrs Hewitt 2, Mrs Mannion 3. Embroidered Apron: Mrs Stubbing I, Mis Bell 2, Mrs Hodgson 3. Lady’s Slip: Mrs Tankard 1, Mrs J. Wardlaw 2. Supper Cloth or Tea Cloth, Embroidered in Colours: Mrs Stubbing 1, Mrs Hewitt 2, Mrs Rust 3.

Cushion: Mi's I. Savage 1, Miss Hodgson 2, Mrs A. Sullivan 3. Knitted Novelty: Mrs Mannion 1. Knitted Cardigan or Jumper: Mrs Mannion 1, Mrs Grey 2, Miss Woolfield 3. Knitted Baby’s Frock: Mrs N. Eagle 1, Mrs Woolfield 2. Thrift Article: Mrs Mannion 1, Mrs W. Eagle 2 and 3. Pair of Embroidered Waggon Covers: Mrs I. Savage 1, Mrs Stubbings 2, Mrs Tankard 3. CHILDREN’S SECTION (Steward: Mrs Boynton). SpeOlai prize 2/6 for most points in Decorative Section, was won by Jocelyn Wylde. Buttonhole: Jocelyh Wylde 1, Joan Ducker 2, Rex Eagle 3. Rock Garden on Tray: Graham Magner 1. Collection of eight Native Sprays and Mounted: Amy Robinson 1, Josephine- Ball 2, Evelyn Ball 3. Bowl of Flowers for Effect: Joycelyn Wylde 1. Sand Posy in Saucer: Joycelyn Wylde 1. Primfers, Sentence in Pencil: Lionel Boynton 1, Barbara Magner 2, Awhi Biddle 3. Std. 1 and 2, 6 lines full size: Hineari Brown 1, Lily Kakakura 2, Frances Falkner 3. Std. 3 and 4. ten lines in ink: Ben Hiko 1, Kohine Te Pairi 2, Philip Cboper 3. Std. 5 and 6, ten lines in ink: Graeme Seeker 1, Josephine Ball 2, Amy Robinson 3. , Primers Story in Pastel: Nuke Tropua 1, Awhi Biddle 2, Tom Semmens 3.

Std. 1 and 2, Pastel-work Scene: Bella Hiko 1, Lily Kakakura 2, Hineari Brown 3.

Std. 3 and 4, Design in Paints: Rebecca Boynton 1, Delmae Martin 2, Philip Cooper 3. Std. 5 and 6 Design work in Paints: Cini Boynton 1, Sophie Brown 2, Joy Boynton 3. Std. 3 and 4, Poster on Gala Day: Rex Eagle 1, Rebecca Boynton 2, Philip Cooper 3. Std. 5 and 6, Poster on Gala Day: Cini Boynton 1, Kay McDonald 2, Bertie Wardlaw 3. Plasticine, Primers: Awhi Biddle 1, Barbara Magner 2, Awhi Biddle 3. SPECIAL PRIZES Special prize 2/6, donated by Mrs Wylde for Bowl of Flowers for Effect and 2/6 prize also donated by Mrs Wylde for Sand Posy in a Saeer: Jocelyn Wylde.

Special prize of 2/6 donated byMrs Wylde for Decorated Jam Dish: Mrs N. Eagle.

Special prizes of 2/6 each donated by Mrs F. J. Savage for Collection of Fruit and Vegetables: Mrs I. SavSaucer: Jocelyn Wylde.

Special prize of 5/- donated by Mr M. King for Rich Fruit Cake: Mrs Hewitt.

5/- special donated by Mr A. Eagle for Chocolate Sponge: Mrs N. Eagle.