FLOWER SHOWS

Press, Volume LXXIV, Issue 22518, 28 September 1938, Page 7

FLOWER SHOWS

* AKAROA HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY FINK DISPLAY OF SPRING ' BLOOMS There was a fine display of spring (lowers at the Akaroa Horticultural Society's show, held at the Oddfellows' Hall. Akaroa. Mr H. H. Gardiner, of Purau. judged the flowers and vegetables and Mr F. Davis the cookery classes. Mrs R. Waller won the prize for most points in the flower sections. The prize list was as follows, the number of entries being given in parenthesis: CUT FLOWERS Six varieties narcissi (13): Miss B, E. Baughan 1. Mrs R. Waller 2. Three varieties narcissi (11): J. Truman 1, Scott Craw 2. Polyanthus narcissi (3): Akaroa Hospital 1, Miss M. Jacobson 2. Trumpet narcissi (6): Scott Craw 1, Miss M. Jacobson 2. Jonquils (1); Mrs C. Narbey -1. Narcissi, in bowl (4): Mrs R. Waller 1, Miss ! M. Jacobson 2. Narcissi, in vase (6); Mrs I J. L. Giddens 1. Mrs R. Waller 2. Cliam--1 pion narcissi: Mrs R. Waller. Six varieties spring flowering shrubs (5): Miss M. Jacobson 1, Mrs W. Craw 2. Three varieties flowering shrubs (5): W. Craw 1, Miss M. Jacobson 2. Six varieties anemones (3); Mrs C. Petterson 1, Mrs B. W. Henning 2. Three varieties anemones (3): Mrs Richardson 1, Mrs C. Petterson 2. Primroses (2): Mrs G. McKay 1. Mrs R. Waller 2. Six varieties, polyanthus primroses (5): J. Truman 1, Miss Haylock 2. Three varieties polyanthus primroses (11): Mrs W. Craw 1 and 2. Hyacinths (5): Miss M. Jacobson 1. Mrs G. Hammond, sen. 2. DECORATIVE CLASSES Camclias (3): Miss M. Jacobson 1, Mrs G. McKay 2. Violets (3): Miss M. Jacobson 1. Mrs C. Narbey 2. Wallflowers (3): Mrs G. Kearney 1. Miss D. Leete 2. Jagonlca (3); Miss M. Jacobson 1, Mis Rex iavis 2. Iceland popples (2): Mrs M. Richardson 1. Akaroa Hospital 2. Victorian posy (5): Mrs G. A. Hammond 1. Miss B. Jacobson 2. Floral design (2): Mrs R. Waller 1. Spray (6): Miss B. Jacobson 1, Mrs R. Waller 2. Floating bowl (6): Mrs G. McKay 1, Mrs G. A. Hammond 2, Posy bowl (6): Mrs Aitchison 1, Mrs A. G. Shuttleworth 2, Arranged bowl of flowers (5); Mrs W. A. Newton 1. Mrs R. Waller 2. Buttonholes, adults (4): Mrs A. G. Shuttleworth 1. Mrs R. Waller 2. Vase of flowers, other than narcissi (6); Mrs W. Jacobson 1, Mrs B. W. Henning 2. Presentation box of flowers (2): Mrs R. Waller 1 and 2. Decorated table (8): Mrs R. Waller 1. Mrs W. Jacobson 2. FRUIT AND VEGETABLES Apples (2); Miss Haylock 1, Mrs C. W. Leete 2. Carrotfc (3): Mrs M. Richardson 1 and 2. Parsnips (2): Mrs G, Kearney 1. Mrs G. A. Hammond 2. Leeks (4): Mrs E. Glynan 1. T. Masefield 2. Silver beet (1): A. E. Williams 1. Parsley (4); Mrs J. C. C. Reynlsh 1. Mrs D. Narbey 2. Onions (5) : Mrs J. Reynish 1, Mrs G. A. Hammond 2. Collection of vegetables (,1): Mrs G. A. Hammond 1. White potatoes (4); Mrs G. A. Hammond 1. Mrs R. Donovan 2. Marrow (2); Mrs G. A. Hammond 1, Mrs G. Kearney 2. Cabbage (1): T. Masefield 1. Oranges (3): C. W. Leete 1, Miss Haylock 2. Lemons (2); Miss Haylock 1, C. W. Leete S. CHILDREN'S SECTION Native flowers (6); K. Truman 1, D. Hammond 2. Buttonholes (4); Stephanie Hammond 1, Elizabeth Newton 2. Decorated article (2): Elaine Le Lievre 1, Elizabeth Newton 2. Scones (3): Elizabeth Newton 1, Elaine Lc Lievre 2. Sponge sandwich (3): Eric Narbey 1, Elaine Le lievre 2. COOKERY CLASSES Nut bread (2): Mrs G. A. Hammond 1 and 2. Home-made bread (1): Mrs A. Hunt 1. Fruit cake, dark (4): Miss I. Mahan 1, Mrs H. Woodill 2. Sponge cake (2): Mrs H. Le Lievre 1. Mrs W. A. Newton 2. Sultana cake (4): Mrs E. Glynan 1, Mrs A. F. C. Williamson 2. Madeira cake (7): Mrs E. W. Hammond 1. Mrs E. Glynan 2. Seed cake (4); Mrs G. A. Hammond 1, Mrs E. Glynan 2. Afternoon tea cakes (1): Mrs H. Lc Lievre 1. Butterfly cakes (1): Mrs D. Narbey 1. Shortbread (4): Mrs J. P. Mcßride 1, Mrs D. Narbey 2. Jam tartlets (2): Mrs J. P. Mcßride 1 and 2. Coconut ice (2): Mrs E. Glynan 1 and 2. Turkish delight (2): Mrs E. Glynan 1 and 2. Fudge (2); Mrs D. Narbey 1 and 2. Plain scones (5): Mrs G. A. Hammond 1, Miss I. Mahan 2. Sponge roll (3): Mrs E. Glynan 1, Mrs G. Kearney 2. Sultana scones (3): Mrs H. Woodill 1. Miss I. Mahan 2. Butter (5): A. E. Williams 1. Mrs J. Reynish 2. Duck eggs (1): Mrs R. Donovan 1. Hen eggs (2): Mrs J. L. Giddens 1, Mrs R. Donovan 2. Home-made jam (4): Mrs E. Glynan 1, Mrs G. McKay 2. Home-made jelly (2): Mrs G. McKay' 1. Mrs G. M. Kearney 2. Marmalade (8): Mrs G. M. Kearney 1. Mrs H. Woodill 2. Sauce (2): Miss E. Rudden 1, Mrs Glynan 2. Preservrd fruit (4): Mrs J. H. Barrett 1.-Mrs H. Woodill 2. Soap (4): Mrs C. Petterson 1, Mrs J. L. Giddens 2. SCARGILL HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY QUALITY OF EXHIBITS WELL MAINTAINED The spring show of the Scargill Horticultural and Home Industries Society was held recently. There was an excellent attendance. Entries were fewer, mainly because of the late season, but the quality of the exhibits was well maintained. An art butter display was made by Mrs E. Sutton. Mrs A C. Bretherton gave a display of hyacinths, and Mr G. Lewis ,o£ blooms. . The president (Mr T. E. L. Roberts) Presented the children’s special Prizes astollows: —Darning for girls. Ruth darning for boys. Trevor Duckmanton embroidery for girls under *4, Ruth Murch: most points in children s decorative Ruth Murch; boy gaining most points in schoolwork, Norman Munro. most points in juvenile section, Ruth M A C dancc was held in the evening, at which Mr T. E. L. Robertspresentcd_the following special prizes and cups. t>o c?ety cake. Mrs W. Elliot; sponge sandwich Miss Ethel Harrison; home-made bread Miss Coleen Harrison; workmans lunch’ Mrs W. Fleming: pair of wagon cloths and throw-over. Miss B. McMillan, novice exhibitor with most points in open daffodil classes, Miss J Threlkeld; m °-l points in open daffodil , Dalgety: runner-up in open daltoaii SaK A. Harrison; most pob " named daffodils, Mrs C W. Dalgety. championship for trumpet dfJTodil Mi s H F Childs; championship fpi Il . lcon iP^ l bills daffodil, Mrs C W. Dalgety: chamnionship for Barn! daffodil, Mis C. WDalgety l - championship for Leedsu daflodit, Mrs C. W. Dalgety; most points >n horticultural section, Mrs C, W. uaigeiy. runner-up in horticultural section. Ms P F Childs' most points in novice daffodil, Mrs P F Childs; most points m deco ative section. Mis R.~ Sloss; most points In cookery, Mrs R Minch.ngtoJ ‘ Ington: *^o«t m points d^ e B S McMillan: runner-up in needlewoik. Miss M J Threlkeld; most points in seeds and ©reduce. section, S. B. UiDD f# cn<u fengc P cup for display _ by Women slndilutes" Omihl Womens Institute, dial nge cup and miniature for most points In the show. Mrs C. W. Dalgety. Results were: — HORTICULTURE (Judge: Mr W. Baleh.) Daffodils. Lord Roberts (4): .Mrs C. W. Dalgety 1. Miss Ethel Harrison 2 A. Harrison 3. Yellow trumpet (8). Mrs C. w DaTeetv 1, Miss Ethel Harrison 2. Mis r W Dalgety 3. White trumpet (2): Mis C. w: Dalgety I. A. Harrison 2. Golden ?SM al Si™c°w“>i! cetv 1 and 2. Ballarat (3): Mrs C. W. mlgotv 1 and 2, A. Harrison 3. War flame (2): Mrs C. W. Dalgety 1 and 2. Yellow poppy (2): Mrs C. W. 0,.’ ir-i-i- 2. Incomparabilis (8). Mrs C J DMgety t. M?ss J P Threlkeld 2. A Harrison 3. Queen of hearts (1); Mrs C - W Dalgety 1. Barrii (4): Mrs C. W. Dalgety 1 and 2. White Nile 2 : Mrs C. w Daleelv 1 and 2. Firelail (4); Mrs C. w Dalcetv 1 and 2, Mrs W. J. Leach 3. W' Mrs C. W. Dalgety 1,. A. Harrfson 2, Mrs E. Gardner 3. Poeticus (IV Mrs C. W. Dalgety 1. Triandrus hybrid (5): Mrs C. W. Dalgety 1, A. Harrison 2, F. Roberts 3. Poetaz (4). A. Ilairison 1. Mrs C. W. Dalgety 2. Mrs. A. D. Fox 3 Three poetaz (2): A. Harriscm 1, Mrs C W. Dalgety 2. Double (3): A. HarvJoi, 1 Mrs C. W. Dalgety 2. Miss J. Threlkeld 3. Three double (3): Mrs C. W. Dalgetv 1 and 2. Two trumpets (5). M. C W Dalgety 1. Miss J. Threlkeld 2. Miss Ethel Harrison 3. Two incomparabilis (4). Mrs C. W. Dalgety 1 and 2. Two Barril (3)- Mrs C. W. Dalgety 1 and 2. Two Leeds!! (3); Mrs C. W. Dalgety 1 and 2. Miss J. Threlkeld 3. Three red cups (3). Mrs C. w. Dalgety 1, Mrs W. J. Leach 3. Four daffodils (3): Mvs Ca "Harrison 2. Seven daffodils (1). Jviis C W Dalgety 1. Twelve daffodils (3): Mrs C. W. Dalgety 1 and 2. L. Fairbairn 3. hfovice Daffodils —Lord Roberts (7): Mrs p F Childs 1, Mrs A. D. Fox 2. Miss Una Harrison 3. Ballarat (5): Mrs P. F. Childs 1, B F. Roberts 2. Mrs A. D. Pox 3. Lady Superior (4); Mrs P. F. Childs 1, _Mrs R. Sloss 2, Miss Una - Harrison 3. Croesus (3)- Mrs P. F. Childs 1 and 2. Miss, Una Harrison 3. Queen of Hearts (6): Mrs A. DFox 1. Mrs P. F. Childs 2 and 3. Silver Plane (4): Mrs P. F. Childs 1 and 2. Marie Leach 2. Dante (1); Mane Leach

1. Polyanthus (7): Mrs P. F. Childs I and 3, Miss J. Threlkeld 2. Pot Plants —Pol plant in bloom (2); Mrs T. N. Gardner 1. Mrs C. W. Dalgety 3. Foliage (1): Mrs E. Gardner 1. Cut flowers—Violets (6): Miss Ethel Harrison 1, Mrs C. W. Dalgety 2 and 3. Pansies (1): Miss J. Threlkeld X. One anemone (3): Alison Fleming 1, Mrs E. Gardner 2. Mrs A. T. Allan 3. Three anemones (1): Mrs A. T. Allan 1. S' x anemones (2): Mrs A. T. Allan 1, Mrs C. W. Dalgety 2. Double anemones (1); Mrs A. T. Allan 1. One geranium (4): Mrs T. N. Gardner 1. 2 and 3. Three geraniums (2): Mrs T. N. Gardner 1 and 2. One hyacinth (2); Mrs C. W. Dalgety 1, A. C. Bretherton 2. Three hyacinths (2) A. C. Bretherton 1, Mrs C. W. Dalgcty 2. Six hyacinths (3): A. C. Bretherion" 1, Miss Ethel Harrison 2, Mrs C. W. Dalgety 3. Wallflowers (1): John Allan 1. Primroses (1): Mrs C. W. Dalgety 1. Polyanthus (2): Mrs C. W. Dalgety 1, Miss J. Threlkeld 2. Ten spring flowers (3) Mrs C. W. Dalgety 1, Miss J. Threlkeld 2. Mrs A. Fairbairn 3. Flowering shrubs (4) Miss Ethel Harrison 1. Mrs A. Fairbairn 2. Mrs T. E. L. Roberts 3. Any flower not in schedule (5): Mrs T. In. Gardner 1, Miss J. Threlkeld 2. Miss Ethel Harrison 3.

DECORATIVE (Judge: Mrs H. Acton-Adams.)

Victorian posy (3): Mrs R. Sloss 1. Miss Una Harrison 2. Spray (4): Miss D. Sloss 1, Mrs R, Sloss 2 and 3. Posy bowl (11): Mrs D. Martin 1, Miss E. Sloss 2, Miss Una Harrison 3. Buttonhole (4); Miss D. Sloss 1. Mrs L. J. McNaughten 2. Presentation box of flowers (6): Miss Coleen Harrison 1, Miss D. Sloss 2. Miss Una Harrison 3, Mrs L. J. McNaughten c. Miniature garden (4): Mrs W. Fleming 1. Mrs W. D. Gibb 2, Mrs A. D. Fox 3. Basket of flowers (3): Mrs E. Harrison 1. Mrs L. J. McNaughten 2, Mrs R. Sloss 3. Floating bowl (8); Mrs D. Marlin 1. Mjss Nancy Loe 2, Mrs W. J. Leach 3. Best arranged vase (JO): Mrs A. Stone 1. Miss J. Threlkeld 2. Miss D. Sloss 3. Bowl of narcissi (6): Miss J. Threlkeld 1, Mrs A. Fairbairn 2. Mrs C. Stewart 3. Bowl of flowers (6): Mrs E. Harrison 1, Mrs W. J. Leach 2, Mrs R. Sloss 3. Table decoration (8): Mrs J. Gardner 1, Mrs R. Sloss 2, Mrs W. Brown 3.

Children’s Classes—Bowl of flowers (5): Ruth Murch 1, Patricia Foster 2. Alison Fleming 3. Basket of flowers (4): Ruth Murch 1, Marie Leach 2, Joan Fox 3. Miniature garden (4): Marie Leach 1. Alison Fleming 2, Burnley Fleming 3.

COOKERY (Judge: Mrs P. Draper.)

Society cake (4): Mrs W. Elliot 1. Mrs J. Stewart 2. Mrs T. N. Gardner and Mrs R. Minchington (equal) 3. Rich fruit cake (4): Mrs J. Stewart and Mrs Duckmanton (equal) 1, Mrs R. Johnson 2. Mrs R. Minchington 3. Sultana cake (2); Mrs W. Fleming 1, Mrs W. Murch 2. Fruit cake without eggs (1); Miss D. Sloss 1. Madeira cake (3): Mrs W. Elliot 1, Mrs W. Murch 2. Mrs R. Johnson 3. Ginger cake (3): Miss D. Sloss 1, Mrs W. Fleming 2. Mrs A. Stone 3. Sponge sandwich (1): Miss Ethel Harrison 1. Sponge sandwich, novice (5): Miss Elhcl Harrison i, Mrs D. Little 2. Mrs J. Paterson, Miss D. Sloss and Mrs W. Murch (equal) 3. Sponge roll (3): Miss D.-Sloss 1, Mrs R. Minchington 2. Mrs Ted Gibb 3. Coffee cake, iced (4): Miss D Sloss 1. Mrs W. Murch 2. Mrs A, Stone 3. Butterfly cakes (4): Miss Ethel Harrison 1, Mrs R. Minchington 2, Mrs Ted Gibb 3. Cream puffs (I); Mrs B. Minchington 1. Queen cakes (6): Mrs T. N. Gardner 1. Miss Elhcl Harrison 2, Miss Gibson and Mrs W. Elliot (equal) 3. Kisses (5): Miss D. Sloss 1, Miss Phyllis Harrison 2, Mrs W. Murch and Mrs T, N. Gardner (equal) 3. Pikelets (2) Mrs T. N. Gardner 1. Mrs W, Murch 2, Mixed pastries (2); Mrs W. Elliot 1. Mrs Duckmanton 2. Cheese straws (1): Mrs Duckmanton 1. Oven scones (3): Mrs Geo. Gibb, jun., 1, Mrs Ted Gibb 2. Mrs R. Minchington 3. Wholemeal scones (1); Mrs R. Minchington 1. Shortbread (3) Miss Gibson 1, Mrs R. Minchington 2. Nut loaf (2); Miss Lorna Minchington I, Mrs W. Fleming 2. Apple pie (4); Mrs R. Minchington 1, Mrs Duckmanton 2, Mrs W. Elliot 3. Loaf of bread (6): Miss Coleen Harrison 1 and 2, Miss Una Harrison 3. Plum pudding (2): Mrs J. Stewart 1, Miss Una Harrison, 2. Workman's lunch (1): Mrs W. Fleming. HOME PRODUCE

Marmalade (6): Miss Coleen Harrison 1, Mrs E. Sutton 2, Miss Gibson 3. Jam (3): Mrs W. Murch 1, Mrs Geo. Gibb, sen., 2, Mrs E. Sutton 3. Fruit, syrup (2): Miss Coleen Harrison 1. Mrs J. Paterson 2. Fruit, water (1): Mrs Geo. Gibb, sen., 1. Tomatoes (3); Miss H. Symonds 1. Mrs C. Stewart 2. Mrs E. Sutton 3. Pickles (1): Mrs J. Stewart. Tomato sauce (4): Mrs W. Murch 1, Mrs R. Minchington 2, Mrs J. Meikle 3. Separator butter (12): Mrs W. Fleming 1. Mrs E. Sutton 2. Mrs W Elliot and Mrs R. Minchington (equal) 3. Lard (1): Mrs R. Minchington 1. Hen eggs, while (6); Mrs T. E. L. Roberts 1» Mrs R. Johnson apd Mrs R. Minchington (equal) 2. Hen eggs, tinted (5): Mrs Duckmanton 1. Burnley Uemmg gnd Bruce Meikle (equal) 2. Duck eggs (4). Aline Meikle 1. Mrs R. Minchington 2, Miss J. Threlkeld 3. Soap (4): Mrs R. Minchington 1, Mrs J. Paterson 2. Miss Aline Meikle and Miss Una Harrison (equal) 3. NEEDLEWORK (Judge: Miss Bridgman.) Child's frock (1): Mrs Ellice Foster. Guest towel (4); Mrs B A. Coe 1 and 2. Mrs G. W. Bristow 3. Wagon-cloths and throw-over (3): Miss B. McMillan 1, Miss M. Francis 2, Mrs J. Gardner 3. Simnercloth (4): Miss Judith Maxwell 1. Mls P J. Threlkeld 2, Mrs G. W. Bristow 3. Apron (1): Miss B. McMillan 1. Coloured embroidery (3): Miss J. i. Mrs G W Bristow 2 and 3. Needlework pic tu’le (7): Miss Brake 1 and 3, Miss J. Webb 2. Worked lingerie (2): Mrs G. Roberts 1, Mrs Geo. Gibb, jun., ?’ Duchesse set (8): Miss. B - 3' Miss Hazel Gardner 2 Miss M. Francis 3. Richelieu work (2): Miss Ha s G ' 9^ rd .c^. I, Mrs Geo. Gibb. jun„ 2. Cushu™ < s >■ Miss Una Harrison 1. Miss B. McMillan 2, Mrs B A. Coe 3. Cr6ss-stiich (J). Miss J. Threlkeld ). Mrs Harris 2, Mrs A. Fairbairn 3 Needlework not m sc^ l<^iV I l e ' Miss May Rich 1, Miss B McM.Uan 2, Cardigan or pullover (6). I Mrs J. Reid i, Mrs T. M. Whittington 2, Mrs L. Doak 3. Undergarment (1); Mrs B. A. Coe 1. Child’s garment, wool (7): Mrs M. Beirow 1, Miss R. Symonds 2 Miss A Nelson 3, Miss Francis c. Knitting or crochet (5). Mrs L Doak 1. Mrs F. V. Gwatkin 2. M?s M. Borrow 3, Mrs G. W. Br stow c Taocstry (1): Mrs L. Doak 1. '^ ai ??, er ], s Institute exhibit (2): Omihi 1. Scargill 2.

PHOTOGRAPHY (Judge: Mr T. F. Dobson.) Child studies (5): D Minchington 2. Animal studies (5) Mrs R. Minchington 1. J- Harrison 2. S^cenery (9): D. Martin 1, J* Harrison 2, A. Ham 800 3 ‘ JUVENILE CLASSES

Horticulture—Violets (1): Eric Johnson. Marigolds (3); John Allan Tom Allan (equal) 1. Joyce Loe 3. Daffodils . George Greig 1. Graham Johnson 2. Cuth bert Leach 3. Pansies (1): Thomas Allan 1 Violets (2): Jean Paterson 1, John Allan 2. Weeds (I)’- Ruth Murch. A Cookery—Scones (5): Barbara mnnton 1 Trevor Duckmanton ?•, Bur n £y nt F?eming 3. Sponge sandwich (5H Patricia Foster 1. Alison nifer Gardner 3. Pikelets (4). Ruth Murcn 1 Barbara Johnson 2. Helen Meikle 3. kisses (4); Ruth Murch 1. Graham Johnson 2. Barbara Duckmanton 3 Needlework— Sewing, under 14 (8). Nola Brown 1. Patricia Foster 2 - Ma i'ytVhyte and Alison Fleming (equal) 3under 10 (4): Joyce Loe 1, Evelync ford 2. Beverley Foster 3 Darning for girls (5): Ruth Murch 1. Barbara Duck manton 2, Mary Whyte 3. Darning for boys (4): Trevor Duckmanton L Eic Johnson 2, Gordon Loo 3. Emoromeo, girls under 14 (4): Ruth Murch 1,

SCHOOL WORK (Judge: Mr R. E. Grant.) Map (3): Ruth Murch 1. Writing, under in Gordon Loc 1, Joyce Log 2. Win inc under 14 (7): Ruth Murch 1, Norman Tweenie Mason 3. Nursery rhyme. 10 to 14 (4): Ruth Murch 1 and 2 ‘ Pencil drawing (5): George ,?* Iconic .Roberts 2. Ranald Elliot 3 Waterunder 14 (5): Ruth Murch 1. Allson Fleming 2. Craypn . d 13 wing. und« JO (I): Burnley Fleming 1. Handwoi x under 14 (2): Patricia Foster 1, Nancy Campbell 2. Handwork (1): Norman Munro 1 (special mention). SEEDS AND PRODUCE (Judge: Mr J. Anderson.) Perennial ryegrass (4): Gardner's Estate 1 and 2. E. M. Sloss a " d (emial) 3 Wheat. Tuscan (2): Gibb Bros. I J Sloss 2. Wheat, any other vanety (1): Mrs E. M. Sloss 1. Oats < 2 >- E- M. Sloss and O. Burrows LGibb Bios. 2. Potatoes while (3): S. B. Gibb l, A. risen °2,’E. M. Sloss and °- Potatoes, coloured (5): S. B. Gibb 1, A. DFox 2 E M. Sloss and O. Burrows 3. Apples, dessert (1): S. B. Gibb 2. APP cooking (2): Miss Judith Maxwell 1. SB Gibb 2. Collection of vegetables (2). S B Gibb 1. R Minchington 2