PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH FLOWER SHOW AT EDGECUMBE DRAWS GOOD ATTENDANCE AND ENTRIES

Bay of Plenty Beacon, Volume 14, Issue 60, 7 November 1949, Page 5

PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH FLOWER SHOW AT EDGECUMBE DRAWS GOOD ATTENDANCE AND ENTRIES

Results:— Roses 3 distinct varieties: Mrs A .H. Jameison 1 and 2. 4 distinct varieties: Mrs A. Jamieson 1. 3 pink: Mrs Jamieson 1, Mrs J. Cannell 2. 3 yellow: Mrs Jamieson 1. 3 buds: Mrs Jamieson 1 and 2, Mrs G. J. Jami'eson 3. bud: Mrs Jamieson 1, Mrs L. T. Wilson 2, Ann Sullivan 3. 3 decorative: Mrs Wilson 2. 3 single: Barbara Shaw 1, Mrs Cannell 2. Collection, not more than 12: Mrs Cannell 1. Collection Polyanthus: Mrs D. Macdonald 1. Rose section for amateurs (hot won first prize any other show) 3 blooms: Mrs Cannell 1, Mrs O’Brien 2.2 red: Mrs' Cannell 1. 2 pink: Marjorie Hawken 1, Mrs O’Brien 2, Mrs Cannell 3. 2 cream or white: Mrs Cannell 1, Mrs K. iVfagee 2. 2 rose buds: Marjorie Hawken 1, Mrs Cannell 2, Ann Sullivan 3. bloom to be judged tom stand. Special prize 3/-: Mrs Jamieson. Cut Flowers 3 sweet peas: Mrs Jamieson 1, Mrs A. Blake 2. 3 carnations: Mrs Jamieson 1, Mrs C. Thompson,. 2, Mrs. Jamieson 3. Collection Arctotis: Mrs Hepburn Snr. 1. , Collection daisies: Mrs Hepburn Snr. 1. 3 garden flowers, 6 varieties, other than roses: Mrs J. Irving 1, Mrs Hepburn Snr. 2. 6 yellow or gold: Helen Watson 1. 12 pansies, not less than Gi varieties: Mrs J. C. White 1, Mrs Sim 3. Pansies, ? varieties: Mrs Hepburn Snr. 1, Mr§ A. Blake 3. Stocks, 3, colours, 1 spike each: Mrs Blake 1, Mrs Hepburn Snr. 2, Helen Watson 3. Aquilegia, collection: Mrs Jamieson 1, Mi\s D. Macdonald 2. Delphiniums, 1 spike: Mrs K. Watson 1, Mrs Starnes 2, Mrs Learning 3. Delphiniums, 3 spikes: Mrs Learning 1, Mrs D. Macdonald 2. Geraniums, not more than 6: Mrs Macdonald 1, Mrs Watson 2, Miss B. Shaw 3. Gaillardias, collection: Mrs Hep- ' burn Snr. 1. Phlox Drummondii, collection: Mrs J. C. Tunnicliffe 1. Verbera, collection: Mrs Macdonald 1, Mrs G. J. Murray 3. Iris, bearded, collection: Mrs Cannell 1, Mrs Hepburn Snr. 2. Iris, othef than • bearded,- collection: Mrs S. B. Smith 2. Iris: Mrs Starnes 1? Flowering shrubs, 3: Miss Shaw 1. Mrs Cannell 2, Mrs Irving .3. Sweet William, collection: Mrs Blake 1, Mrs Watson 2. Iceland poppies, collection!: Mrs G. R. Murray, 1. Iceland poppies, collection other than orange: Mrs Hepburn Snr. 1. Callendulas, collection: Mrs K. O. Tunnicliffe 1, Mrs J. C. Tunnicliffe 2. Nemesia, collection: Mrs O’Brien 1, Mrs G. J. Murray and Mrs Blake equal 2. Gazaniate, collection: Mrs Hepburn Snr. 1. Gerberas, 3 single blooms: Miss Shaw 1. Gerberas, 3 double blooms: Mrs Jamieson 1. Gerberas, collection: Mrs Macdonald 1, Mrs Cannell 2. Petunias, collection: Mrs Hepburn Snr. 2. Flowers other than scheduled: Mrs L. B. Smith 1, Helen Watson 2, Mrs N. 3. \ i Decorative Section Decorated floating bowl: Mrs Jaques 1, Mrs J. Gow 2. Vase, for effect: Mrs Jaques 1, Mrs J. L. Murray 2, Miss B. Starnes 3. Small bowl for effect: Mrs L. Carter i, Mrs Jaques 2, Mrs K. Armstrong 3. Modern floral arrangement: Mrs L. Carter 1, Mrs Jaques 2,.Mrs O’Brien 2 Container of roses: Miss Starnes 1. Mrs Irving 2, Mrs Armstrong 3. Arrangement in shades of blue: Mrs C. L. Roberts 1, Mrs Jaques 2, Mrs R. Sutton 3. Arrangement of Arum lillies: Miss Starnes 1, Mrs Jaques 2, Mrs Sutton 3. billy: Mrs Irving 1. Decoration for bridal table: Mrs Jaques 1, Mrs Carter 2, Mrs N. MacDonald 3. Bowl of flowers, flat: Mrs Carter 1, Mrs vlaques 2 and 3. Vase of flowers (bedside): Mrs Jaques I, Mrs O’Brien 2, Miss J. C. Murray 3. Decorated mantlepiece: Mrs Jaques 1, Mrs Sutton 2, Miss Starnes 3. Large trough: Mrs Armstrong 1, Mrs G. H. Irving 2, Mrs R. Lees 3. Small trough: Mrs J. L. Murray 1, Mrs Lees 2, Miss Starnes 3. Ladies’ shoulder spray: Miss B. Macdonald 1, Mrs Carter 2, Miss Macdonald 3. Victorian posy: Mrs Suton 1, Mrs G. H. Irving 2 Basket of roses: Mrs Ja|ues 1. Amateur Decorative Section Classes

Vase for effect: Mrs Learning 1 Children’s Section

liny tots and primers. Sand posy m saucer: ES Nowland 1, K. Withy L\ Helen Watson 3. Flower filled shell: Dennis Douney 1, Leslie Simpson 2.

Std I and II: Small bunch of flowex s for Grannies birthday: K. Fletcher 1, Ann Keys 2, Isabel Gow 3. Father’s buttonhole: Isabel Gow 1, Christina Olsen 2, Helen Gibson 3.

With good entries in most sections and a satisfactory attendance, the Rangitaiki Presbyterian Church Rose Show at Edgecombe on Thursday quite realised the expectations of the organisers. The evening session, which combined a concert and sale of fruit and vegetables with the flower show drew a good crowd, with considerable benefit to the funds. .

Std 111 and IV. Egg cup of flowers: Robin Gow 1, Dale Irving 2. Vase of buttercups for effect: Robin Gow 1, D. Radcliffe 2, Jean Kirk 3." Std V and Vi. Vase of flowers for effect: Ann Patterson 1, Ann Withy 2, Lois Norris 3. Necklace of flowers: Beverley Lamb 1, Lorrain Roberts 2. High School. Combination of mixed flowers on plate: Jean Kirk 1. Decorated stick, special prize 2/6: Howard Plank 1, Robert Hunter 2. Josephine Olsen 3. Fruit and Vegetables Cauliflower: Mrs A. Blake 1. Cabbage: Mrs J. C. Tunnicliffe 1, Mrs Cook 2, Mrs K. Magee 3. Peas, 6 pods: Mrs Tunnicliffe 1, Mrs W. Hunter 2, Mrs Blake 3. Lettuce: Mrs Tunnicliffe 1, Mrs White 2, Mrs N. Macdonald 3. Potatoes, 6: Mrs Blake 1. Radish: Mrs K. Watson 1, Mrs Cook 2. Rhubarb, 6 stalks: Mrs J. Cannell 1, Patricia Meikle 2, Mrs Kirk 3. Vegetables, collection. Special prize 5/-: Mrs G. Irving 1, Mrs Tunnicliffe 2, Mrs Blake 3. ..Lemons 6, Lisbon: Mrs Fabish 1. Lemons, 6 Meyer: Mrs Magee 1, Mrs Fabish 2, Mrs Balfour 3. Gooseberries, 12: Mrs Cannell 1 and 2, Mrs Macdonald 3. Strawberries, 12: Mrs Watson 1. Beetroot 3, round: Mrs Tunnicliffe 1. Eggs Hen, 6 brown: Mrs Watson 1, Angus Watson 2, Mr W. J. Murray 3. Hen, 6 heaviest: Angus Watson 1, Mrs Kirk 2. Duck eggs, 6: Mr W. J. Murray 1.