FLOWER SHOW

Bay of Plenty Beacon, Volume 10, Issue 45, 4 November 1946, Page 3

FLOWER SHOW

MAT ATA WOMEN'S INSTITUTE

HIGH STANDARD MAINTAINED

The Matata Women's Institute held its Annual Flower Show in the King's Theatre on Wednesday, October 16. Entries were not as good as in previous years, but the standard was quite satisfactory considering the season. Results were as follows: — Collection of Bulbs: Mrs Smith 1. Collection of Anemones: Mrs Meredith 1. Collection of Arctotis: Mrs Taylor 1, Mrs Smith 2. Collection of Daisies: Mrs Taylor 1, Mrs Smith 2. Collection of Ranunculus: Mrs Smith 1, Mrs B. Whitham 2. Collection of Pansies: Miss Burt 1, Mrs H. Withy 2. Collection of Linaria: Mrs Taylor 1, Mrs Smith 2. Collection of Iceland Poppies: Mrs Taylor 1, Mrs Mikkelson 2. Collection of Calendulas: Mrs M. Lees I' Mrs Smith 2. Collection of Antirrhynum: Mrs B. Magee 1. Collection of Nemesia: Mrs B. Magee 1, Mrs Taylor 2. 3 Trusses Stock: Mrs Caverhill 1, Mrs Warbrick 2. Collection of Tulips: Mrs Raureti I, Miss Burt 2. Best Rosebud: Mrs Smith 1, Mrs Smith 2. Collection of Spraxias: Mrs Smith 1, Mrs Nixon 2. 8 Garden Flowers: Mrs Caverhill 1, Mrs Smith 2. 4 Perennials: Mrs H. Withy 1, Mrs Smith 2. 4 Annuals: Mrs Taylor 1, Mrs Smith 2. 4 Flowering Shrubs: Mrs Smith 1, Mrs Taylor 2. Collection Polyanthus: Mrs Warbrick 1, Miss Burt 2. Collection Wallflowers: Mrs Smith 1, Mrs Warbrick 2. Any Flower not Scheduled: Mrs Warbrick 1, Miss Burt 2. ' White Bouquet: Mrs Goodwin 1. Lady's Spray: Betty Taylor 1, Mrs Goodwin 2. Vase for Effect: Miss Del Caverhill 1, Mrs H. Withy 2. Bowl for Effect (large): Mrs Goodwin 1, Mrs Warbrick 2. Bowl for Effect (small): Mrs Goodwin 1, Mrs H. Withy 2. Cooking Section ; 4 Ginger Gems: Mrs Magee 1, Miss Burt 2. 6 Plain Scones: Mrs Magee 1, Mrs Marr 2. 6 Sultana Scones: Mrs Reichai-dt 1, Mrs Conn 2. 6 Pikelets: Miss Caverhill 1, Mrs Reichardt 2. 6 Assorted Biscuits: Mrs Caverhill 1. Plain Sponge: Mrs Parkinson 1, Mrs C. Whittome 2. Iced Butter Sponge: Mrs Parkinson 1, Mrs Taylor 2. Chocolate Cake: Mrs C. Whittome 1, Mrs Taylor 2. Loaf of White Bread: Mrs Reichardt 1, Mrs H. Withy 2. Fruit Cake: Mrs Whittome 1. Vegetable Section Best Lettuce: Miss Conn 1. Best Cabbage: Miss Conn 1. Collection of Vegetables: Miss Conn 1. 3 New Potatoes: Mrs Marr 1. 6 Stalks Rhubarb: Mrs Parkinson 1, Mrs Marr 2.

3 Eggs: Mrs Logan 1, Mrs Whittome 2. Jar of Jam: Mrs H. Withy 1, Mrs Magee 2. Marmalade: Mrs Parkinson ,1 and 2. Bottie of Preserves: Mrs Whittome 1, Mrs Rupert Withy 2. Jar of Plum Sauce: Mrs Parkinson 1. Needlework Section Floral Nightdress: Mrs Smith 1. Soft Toy: Mrs Smith 1. Worked Supper Cloth: Mrs G. Logan 1. Worked Tray Cloth: Mrs Brian Whitham 1. Child's Washing Frock: Mrs B. Whitham 1. Toddler's Smocked Frock: Mrs R. Withy 1, Mrs M. Lees 2. Thrift Article: Mrs Smith 1, Mrs M. Logan 2. Single Bed Eiderdown: Mrs Taylor 1. Article from Flour 'Bag: Mrs Smith 1. Adults Knitted Article: Olive Teasdale 1. Infant's Knitted Article: Mrs Parkinson 1. Infant's Knitted Article: Mrs Whittome 1 and 2. Boys and Girls Under 14yrs Plain Sponge: Kaye Capper-Starr 1, Bryce Magee 2. Buttonhole: Jan Caverhill 1, Russell Taylor 2. Vase for Effect: Elaine Rondon 1, H. Moore 2. Miniature Garden: Morris Raureti 1, Bryce Magee 2. Lady's Spray: Margaret Patterson I'. Thrift Article: Bryce Magee 1.

The Silver Rose Bowl given by Mrs Pattie for annual competition on points was again this year won by Mrs Smith. Mrs Smith also won a special trophy for points in Ihe Flower Section, and Mrs Parkinson a special trophy for points in the Cooking Section.