FLOWER SHOW

Press, Volume LXXI, Issue 21412, 2 March 1935, Page 21

FLOWER SHOW

* DISPLAY AT ST. ANDREWS EXHIBITS OF GOOD QUALITY Ju suite of tlio prolonged drought, which has existed in the St. Andrews district for the Greater part of this year, a wonderful display of flowers and vegetables was staged nt the autumn show under the auspices of thn Presbyterian Church at St. Andrews on Thursday. Because of the dry weather and the unusually early harvest, the show was advanced a fortnight earlier than the usual date. Because of this there was a slight falling-otf of entries in the classes for annuals, but this wa« more than made up for by the large entries in the decorative sections. The recent rains appeared to have a reviving effect upon the gardens, and in both the flower and vegetable section a very creditable display was made. A feature of the show was the display of shrubs and flowers from the gardens of >lrs P. It. Woodhouse, Illuecliffs. These were for exhibition only, and comprised rare plants not often seen in small gardens. The show was officially opened by Mrs W. E. Mills. In introducing Mrs Mills, the Rev. L. M. Hodson stated that he would like to remove some possibl* misconceptions concerning the show. Its primary object was to raise funds for the St. Andrews parish. For years past an annual bazaar or similar function had been held, but some five years

ago some resident had suggested » flower show to replace the bazaar or sale of work. This was a good suggestion, and in addition to helping the church funds it was teaching the public the love of the beautiful. In declaring the show open, Mrs Mills commended the show commiltee on its organisation and the exhibitors on the splendid show they had brought forward. The following are the results: Cl'T FLOWERS I'olyanthii, three varieties: Mrs A. M. Copland 1, Mrs Robert Parry 2, Mrs D. A. Graham .'f. Hose, one iiamed variety: Mrs A. M. Copland 1. Koses, four varieties: Mrs A. M. Copland 1. Hoses, three varieties: Mrs A. M. Copland 1. Miss I. Mills 2. Sixdouble asters: ,T. Mclntyre 1. Three double asters: J. Mclntyre 1, Mrs M. I'reston 2. Three single asters: Mrs A. M. Copland 1, Mrs L. It. Bell 2. Aster, premiraer bloom: J. Mclntyre. ], Mrs A. Copland 2. Gladioli, six varieties: J. Mclntyre 1, Mrs L R. Bell 2, Mrs A. Ward 3. Gladioli, six varieties, open: Mrs L. R. Bell 1. Gladioli, three varieties: Mrs J. McTntyre 1, Mrs J. Chamberlain 2. Mrs A. Copland 3. Gladiolus, one variety: Mrs L. Tt. Bell 1. Mrs .7. Chamberlain 2. Mrs A. Copland 3. Scabiosa, four varieties: Mrs A. Ward 1. Cosmos, two varieties: Mrs H. Evans 1. Stock, two varieties: Mrs Robert Parry 1, Mrs B. Rogers 2. Verbena, three varieties: Mrs Robert Parry 1. Violas, four varieties: G. A. Wilkes 1. Pnnsies, three varieties: 0. A. Wilkes 1. Hardy flowers, six varieties: Mrs J. Chnmberlian 1, Mrs Robert Parry 2. Mrs A. Ward 3. Antirrhinums: Mrs J. MeIlwrick 1. Michaelmas daisy: Mrs Robert Parry 1, Mrs H. Evans 2. Geranium, single: Mrs H. Evans 1. Geranium, double: Mrs L. R. Bell 1. Phlox Drummondii: Mrs L. R. Bell 1, Mrs R. B. Williams 2, Mrs H. Evans 3. Any other flower: Mrs A. Ward 1, Mrs J. Chamberlain 2, Mrs H. Evans 3. Hydrangea—Three trusses: Mrs .7. Caird 1, Mrs A. M. Copland 2, Mrs J. McTlwrick .'!. Lily, two varieties: Mrs J. K. Russell 1, Mrs A. M. Copland 2, Mrs J. Mcllwrick '3. Dahlias, four varieties: Mrs J. Chamberlain 3, Mrs D. A. Graham 2. Dahlia cactus: Mrs J. Chamberlain 1. Dahlia miniature: Mrs J. O. Chamberlain 1 and 2, Mrs D. A. Graham 3. Carnation, three varie-

ties: Mrs R. B. Williams 1 and 2, Mrs .7. Mcllwrick 3. French marigolds: Mrs J. Mcllwrick 1. Mrs ,7. K. Russell 2. African marigolds: Mrs J. Mcllwrick 1. Zinnias: Mrs , Robe.rt Parry 1, Mrs H. Evans 2, Mrs C. j H. S. Johnstone 3. Collection six annuals: Mrs Robert Parry 1, Mrs R. B. Williams 2, Mrs C. . H. S. Johnstone 3. Collection perennials: Mrs J. Mcllwrick 1, Mrs A. M. Copland 2, Mrs Robert Parry 3. Iceland poppies: Mrs J. K. Russell 3. Mignonette: Mrs Robert Parry 1, Mrs A. M. Copland 2, Mrs J. Mcllwrick 3. Coreopsis: Mrs J. Mcllwrick I. Mrs H. Evans 2. DECORATIVE Basket of leaves or berries: Mrs E. McPhedran 1, Mrs J. Chamberlain 2. Victorian posy: Mrs Robert Parry 1, Mrs A. M. Copland 2, Mrs H. Evans 3. Man's buttonhole: Mrs A. M. Copland 1, Mrs H. L.- Wimsett 2. Bowl of cut flowers: Mrs H. L. Wimsett 1, Mrs A. M. Copland 2, Mrs .T. Chamberlain 3. Bowl of cut flowers, more than one variety: Mrs H. L. Wimsett 1, Mrs A. M. Copland 2. Bowl of sweet pons: Mrs A. McPhedran 1, Mrs 11. L. Wimsett 2. Spray: Mrs A. Copland 1, Mrs Robt. Parry 2. Floating bowl: Mrs J. Chamberlain 1, Mrs Robert Parry 2, Mrs H. L. Wimsett 3. Jug of cut flowers: Mrs Robert Parry 1, Mrs H. L. Wimsett 2, Miss B. Gray 3. Vase of cut flowers: Mrs Robert Parry 1, Mrs H. L. Wimsett 2, Mrs H. Evans 3. DECORATIVE (OPEN) Decorative basket: Mrs Robert Parry 1, Mrs L. R. Bishop 2. Victorian, posy: Mrs L. R. Bishop 1, Miss 0. Woodhouse 2, Mrs Bustard 3. Man's buttonhole: Mrs L. R. Bishop 1, Miss E. Gray 2, Mrs Bustard 3. Bowl of cut flowers: Mrs L. R. Bishop 1, Miss M. Mac Gibbon 2, Mrs Bustard 3. Bowl of cut flowers, more than one variety: Mrs L. R. Bishop 1, Miss E. Gray 2. Bowl of sweet peas: Mrs L. R. Bishop 1. Woman's spray: Mrs Bustard 1, Miss E. I Gray 2, Mrs L. R. Bishop 8. Floating bowl: Mrs L. R. Bishop 1, Miss E. Gray 2, Miss I M. Mac Gibbon 3. Jug of cut flowers: Mrs L. R. Bishop 1, Miss I. Mills 2, Miss E. Gray 3. Vase of cut flov/ers and foliage: Mrs L. R. Bishop 1, Mrs J. Caird 2, Miss E. Gray 3. CHILDREN'S SECTION Man's buttonhole: Cecilia Harper 1, Colin Hewson 2, Gwyneth Whitticase 3. Man's buttonhole, under 10: Lois Parsons 1, Lucy Harper 2, Melva Johnston 3. Decorative vase: Cecilia Harper 1, Sylvia Parsons 2. Decorative vase, under 10: Helen Bishop 1, Eoin Wimsett 2, Melva Johnston 3. Heaviest hen's oggs: Jim Bell 1. Best six hen's eggs: Jim Bell 1, Helen Bishop 2, Miss D. Wilkie 3. Oven scones: Eunice Caswell 1, M. Smith 2, Cecilia Harper 8. Sponge sandwich: M. Smith 1, Cecilia Har-

per 2, Kuniee Caswell 3. Article made from sugar bag: Cecilia Harper 1, Cathie Child* and Lucy Harper (equal) 2, M. Smith. 3. Article from tea box: Victor Boulton. 1. Raffia or cane article: lan Hewson 1, Arthur Williams 2, Cecilia Harper 3. Knitted article: lan Hewson 1, Colin Hewson 2. Writing, Standards 111. and IV.: Botty Hopkins 1, Evin Wimsett 2, Nola Bennison 3, Mary Cosgrove 4. Writing, ■ Standards 1. and II.: Lucy Harper 1, Mabel Hall 2, Harry Morrison 3, Doreen Stowell 4. FANCY WORK Kriitted socks, wheeling: Mrs Bustard 1. Knitted socks, fingering: Mrs H. Evans 1. Knitted cushion: Miss M. Smith 1, Miss J. Milliken 2. Supper or -.tray cloth, coloured embroidery: Miss Grande 1, Miss M. Rogers and Miss M. Milljken (equal) 2. Miss M. Ne-nl and Miss A. Preston (equal) 4. Duchesse set: Miss J. Milliken 1, Miss M. McPhail 2, Miss M. Hutcheon 3. Apron in coloured embroidery: Miss M. Hutcheon 1 and 2, Miss M. Milliken 3. Knitted scarf: Miss M. Milliken 1, Mrs Bustard 2, Miss M. McPhail 3. Article made from sugar-bag: Miss M. Milliken 1. BAKING AND SWEETS Nut loaf: Mra C. H. S. Johnston 1 and 3, Mrs P. Talbot 2, Miss M. Smith 3. Girdle scones: Miss M, liussell 1, Misa B. Gray 2, Mis G. H. S. Johnston 3. Oven scones; Mrs C. H. S. Johnston 1, Mrs M. Caswell 2, Miss B. Gray 3. Pikelets: Miss T. Keal 1, Mrs S. Creasey 2, ~Mrs Bockaert 3. Bran biscuits: Miss T. Neal 1, Mr 3G. H. S. Johnston 2 and 3. fruit cake, light: Mrs C. H. S. Johnston 1, Mrs M. Caswell 2, Mrs 3. Gray 3. Fruit cake, dark: Mrs G. 11. S. Johnston 1, Mrs M. Caswell 2, Mrs S. Creasey 3. Seed cake: Miss P.. Gray 1, Miss A. G. Cooper 2, Mrs A. Gaswell and Mrs C. H. S. Johnston (equal* 3, Marble cake: Mrs Caswell 1, Mrs C. U. S. Johnston 2, Mra G. Smith 3. Ginger cake: Mra Caswell 1, Mrs G. Smith 2, Mrs Bockaert 3. Chocolate cake, iced: Misa B. Gray 1, Miss T. Neal 2, Mrs G. Smith 3. Sponge cake: Mrs P. Talbot 1, Mrs G. H. S. Johnston 2, Mrs Caswell 3. Shortbread: Miss M. Russell 1, Miss B. Gray 3, Miss D. Wilkie and Mrs E. McPhearan

(equal) 3. Collection of pastry: Mrs C. H. S. Johnston 1, Miss B. Gray 2. Collection small cakes: Mrs C. H. S. Johnston 1, Miss A. C. Cooper 2, Mrs J. Gray 3. Cream puffs: Mrs C. H. S. Johnston 1 and 2, Mrs Whitticase 3. Plain toffee: Mrs Anderson 1, Miss D. Bell 2, Miss C. Hall 3. Almond toffee: Miss D. Bell 1, Mrs Anderson 2, Miss C. Hall 3. Butter scotch: Mrs Anderson 1. Miss D. Bell 2. Coconut ice,: Mrs Anderson 1. Miss C. Hull 2. Collection sweets: Mrs Anderson 1, DOMESTIC PRODUCE Une pound butter: Mrs C. Wilkie 1, Miss M. Miltiken 2, Mrs M. Caswell 3. One pound honey; Mrs T. U. Cooper 1. Two varieties jelly: Mra H. Evans 1, Mis L. 11. Bell 2, Mrs C. Wilkie 3. Two varieties jam: Mrs Kobt. I'arry 1, Mrs H. Evans 2, Mrs H. L. Wmsett 3. Marmalade: Mrs L. 11. Bell 1, Mrs H. Evans 2, Mrs, E. MrPhedran 3. Pickle: Mra M. Caswell 1. Mrs L. R. Bell 2, Mrs H. Evans 3. Preserved

fruit: Mrs M. Caswell 1, Mrs Eobt. Parry 2, Mrs H. Evans 3. Tomato sauce: Mrs I*. R. Bell 1, Mrs M. Caswell 2, Mrs Evans 3. Workman's lunch: Mrs H. Evans 1, Mrs L. R. Bell 2. Home-made soap. Mrs L. tt. Bishop 1, Mra J. Hall '.'. Mrs L. K. Bell 3. VEGETABLES Tomatoes: G. A. Wilkes 1. Cucumber!": «. A. Wilkes X, Jack Hutton .2. L. R. Bell 3. Cabbage: Mrs P. Talbot 1. Mia E. McPhedran 2, Mrs P. Talbot 3. Carrots, long: Mrs J. McLeod 1, L. R. Bell 2. H. Evans 3. Carrots, short: ft. J. Whitticase 1, H. Evans X Parsnips: H. Evans 1, L. R. Bell 2, R. J. Whitticase 3.- Raddish: H. Evanß 1, Silver beet: L. K. Bell 1, H. Evans 2. Onions: Mrs E. McPhedran 1, H. Evans 2, Mrs Carter 3. Onions, heaviest: Mrs E. McPhedran 1, H. Evans 2. Lettuce: H. Evans 1. Mrs P. Talbot 2. Peas: Mrs J. Mcllwrick 1. H. Evans 2. Butter beans: Mrs A. Ward 1. Beans, scarlet runner: L. R. Bell 1. Mrs A. Copland 2. Rhubarb: Mrs J. McLeod 1, Mrs J. Mcllwrick 2, Jack Hutton 3. Vegetable marrow: L. If. Bell 1. Miss M. Smith 2, Mrs J. McLeod 3. Vegetable marrow, heaviest: A. Ward 1, H. Evans 2, Mrs J. Mcllwrick 3. Red beet: Miss M. Smith 1, L. R. Bell 2, Mrs J. McLeod 3. Shallots, giant: Carter 1, J. Barber 2, H. Evans 3. Shallots, pickling: Mrs A. Copland 1, H. Evans 2. Leeks: R. J. Whitticase 1, Mrs L. R. Bell 2. Pumpkin, heaviest: II Evans 1. Collection of vegetables: Q. A. Wilkes I, H. Evans 2. A. Ward 3. Table swedes: Ivan Hall 1, L. R. Bell 2, Mrs A. Copland 3. Six potatoes, white: Mrs J. McLeod 1, H. Evans 2, R. J. Whitticase 3. Six potatoes, coloured: L. R. Bell 1, Jack Hutton 2. Potatoes, four named varieties: H. Evans 1. L. R. Bell 2. Six Aucklandera, short top: H. Evans 1. Mra A. Ward 2. Six Aucklander long tops: A. Ward 1. Longest runner beans: Mrs J. McLeod 1, L. U. Bell 2. Collection of herbs: L. R. Bell 1, U. Evans 2

The following are the winners of special prizes:—Section A (cut flowers). Mrs A. M. Copland; section B (out flowers), Mrs Robt. Parry; section C (cut flowers!, "3lrs J. Mcllwrick; section D (decorative), Mr 3 H. L. Wimsett; section E (decorative), Mrs L. R. Bishop. Children's section: Girls, Cecilia Harper; boys, lan Hewson and Jim Bell (equal). Fancy work, Miss M. Milliken; cookery, Mrs C. H. S. Johnston; sweets. Mrs Anderson; domestic produce, Mrs L. R. Bell and Mrs H. Evans (equal', vegetables, H. Evans; collection of vee»tables. G. A. Wilkes; cup for prladioli, ,T. Mclntyre; cup for premier aster. J. McIntvre. The prizes were presented in the. evening by Mrs P. R. Woodhouse, who congratulated the winners upon their success.'