SHANNON ROSE SHOW

Chronicle (Levin), 3 December 1946, Page 3

SHANNON ROSE SHOW

Weather Aifects Entries Bad weather for the greater part of the mouth aucl niauy previous days of lieavy rain aud high winds adversely afL'eeted the entries in the Women 's Institute third annual rose show whieh| was held in the Hruids' Hali on Saturday. In deelariug tho show open, Mrs. M. C. Pene, a foundation member of the Koputaroa W.I. and a member of I the Northem Federation executive, who was introdueed to quite a good gathering of the public by the show secretary, Mrs. D. Fitzgorald, said it was iudeed a very marvelious show considering the uuseasonable weather, and they couid have got nothing nicer thau the roses. fcihe was of the opiuiou that the busy institute meuibers were just as good at growing vegetables and flowers as the people with niore leisure. Llie felt it a very high honour at beiug asked to opeu the show aud had mueh pleasure iu doiug so. Of the teu sectious the rose was the best with some very nice bloorns, but the lack of foliage with many eutries spoiled the atagiug appearance. By far the largest section was the cut blooms which were, on the whole, quite good and well displayed. Most disappointing was the decorative section, there beiug eomparatively few entries. (dome very good needlework was entered and exeeilent soft toys. The stewards were: Boses, Mrs. C. Veale; sweet peas, Mrs. J. Sinclair; cut blooms, Mi'3. J. T. Bovis; decorative, Mesdames H. Stern and W. Easton; vegetables, Mesdames L. A. Stratford aud B. Koberts; cookery, Mesdames E. Thorne and K. Thomson; needlework, Miss N. Easton; school work, Mrs. C. Stern. Ice" creams were soid by Mr. W. Stern, Mrs. J. Sinclair was in eharge of the saies table, and the tearoom was run by Mesdames A. E. Bnrling, E. Oliester, J. P. "Allerby and JK. Lang. Mrs. Stratford was doorkeeper, Mrs. 1). Eitzgerald secretary, and Mrs. J. Creagh treasurer. The prize donated by the ft.S.A. for the most points in the show was won by Mrs. O. Cheesman (Levin), and Mrs. Sinclair 's prize for the champion bloom, a lovely rose, weut to Mrs. K. Mitcheli. Section points prizes were won as follows: — Itoges, Mrs. K. Mitcheli; sweet peas, Mr. VV. Steru; cut blooms, Mr. W. Bowker; vegetables, Joan Swindleliurst; decora-j tive (no award), junior children, Bobbyj Third; senior children, Aileen Kilmis-i ter; cooking, Mrs. (J. Cheesman; junior, j Doreeii Thorne; needlework, Mrs. N. Jennings. A special prize for fourl varielies of flowering shrubs, douated by Mr. C. Steru, was wou by Mrs. J. A. Eastou. The institute ;s thanlcs go to the J B.S.A., Mesdames J. Sinclair, J. Grif-| tiths, H. Stern, C. Steru, A. E. Burling,.[ L. H. Best, Messrs. E. Chester, I. Pentecost, C. Stern and Watson Bros. (Balm-| erston North) for their generositp,; ini douating prizes. iy "Winners in the various classes were as follow':— . J' ' • Bahy Show (Judge: District nurse, Miss McBonald.) I Six months and under, Itonald Ea!-; couer; li months to 1 year, Koss Evansi (Opiki); 1 year to 2 years, Dawn Eastou. Section A — Roses (Judgc: Mrs. W. S. Lett, Levin.) Koses: \'arieties, Mrs. K. Mitcheli 1, Mr. P. Honour 2, Mrs. J. A. Easton 3; red, Mr. P. Honour 1, Mrs. J. Bowker 2, Mrs. It. H. Ckarter 3; white, Elia Itobertsou I, Mrs. K. Thomson 2; pink, Mrs. J. Bowker 1 aud 3; Mrs. K. Mitcheli 2; cream, Mrs. K. Thomson 1, Mr. P. Honour 2, Miss B. Coiey 3; yellow | shades, Mr. Honour 1. Mrs. J. Kilmister 2, Mrs. K. Mitcheli 3; full bloom, Mrs. K. Mitcheli 1, Mrs. C. Cheesman j (Levin) 2, Mr. P. Honour 3; best scent-| j ed, Mrs. K. Mitcheli 1, Mrs. C. Cheesman 2, Mrs. C. Young 3; clinibing, single, 1 truss, Mrs. J. A. Easton 2; double, Mrs. J. Bowker 1 aud 3; Mrs. it. H. Charter 2; polyanthus, 3 sprays, ' Mrs. K. H. Charter 1. Section B — Sweet Peas (Judge: Mrs. W. >S. Lett, Levin.) I White, 3 sprays, W. Stern 2; crimson, W. Stern 2; rose, W. Stern 2; pink, W. Stern I; blue, Mrs. N. Jennings 2; lavender, \V. Stern 2; mauve, W. Stern 2; cream, W. Slern 2; any otker colour, W. Stern 1, Mrs. MoLeisk 2; 3 varieties, Mrs. A. P. Marshall 1, Mrs. McLeish 2. Section C — Cut Blooms (Judge: Mr. J. Swindleliurst.) Autirrhiuum, 3 spikes, Mr. W. Bowker 1, Mrs. C. Cheesman 2; autirrhiuum, be-3t collection, Miss Coley 1; arctotis, Mr. J. Walker 1, Mrs. J. Kilmister 2, Mrs. K. Mitcheli 3; arctotis, best eollectiou, Mrs. King I, Mrs. L. A. Tremewan 2; aquilegia, 3 spikes, Mrs. C." Tremewan 1, Miss B. Coley 2; caleudula, Catkerine Stern 1 and 2; schizanthus, Mr. W. Bowker 1, Mrs. K. Mitcheli 2; einerarias, Mr. W. Bowker 1 and 3, Catherine Stern 2; delphinium, Catherine Stern 1 and 2; geranium, single, Mrs. D. Eitzgerald 1 and 2, Mrs. C. Veale 3; geranium, double, Mrs. J. Creagh 1, Catherine Stern 2; gaillardias, perennial, Mrs. A. P. Marshall 2; lupins, Mrs. J. A. Easton 1, Mis3 Coley 2; lillium, Mrs. N. Jennings 1; nasturtinm, Mr. W. Bowker 1, Mrs. J. A. Easton 2, Mrs. C. Cheesman 3; nemesia, W. Bowker 1; pansies, best collection, distinct colours, 1 each, Mj'3. A. Third 2; paeony, Mr. C. Young 1 and 3, Mrs. King 2; poppies, ieeland, Mrs. J. Creagh 1, Mr. P. Honour 2, Mrs. C. Veale 3; poppies, ieeland, best collection, Mrs. N. Jennings 1, Ella Kobertson 2, Mrs. King 3; poppies, Uriental, Mrs. N. Jennings 1; stoeks, double; Mr. Honour . 1 and 2, Mrs. C. (Continued on Page 6)

SHANNON ROSE SHOW (Continued from Page 3) Yeale 3; stoeks, single or double, best collection, Joy Gardner 2; sweet william, Miss Coley 2; flowering shrubs, Mrs. 'J. A. Easton 1, Catherine Stern 2; best bloom other than on scliedule, Mrs. K. Mitchell 1, Mrs. ft. H. Cliarter 2, Mrs. D. Fitzgerald 3. Section D — Decorative (Judge: Mrs. W. S. Lett, Levin.) Vase of white flowers, Joy Gardner h.c.; vase of mixed flowers, Mrs. A. P. Marsliall 2; vase for bedroom tray, Mrs. J. Bowker 1, Mrs. L. A. Tremewan 2. Section E — I>ecorative (Children). (Judge: Mrs. W. S. Lett, Levin.) Best display of native blooms, Aileen Kilmister 1. Junior, under 9 years: Button'hole^Bobby Third 1 and 2; floating flowers, container, Mary Harkness 1, Bobby Third 2, Anette Tremewan 3; egg-cup of flowers, Bobby Third 1 and 3, Lorna Hoiuer 2; vase of flowers. Mary Harkness 1, Anette Tremewan 2. Senior, 10 to 11 years inclusive: Tkree buttonholes, Aileen Kilmister 1, Margaret Sinclair 2, Joan Swindlehurst 3; vase of flowers, Catherine Stern 1, Joan Swindlehurst aud Beverley Bowlcei equal 2, Joan Swindlehurst 3; embel lished saucer, Catherine Stern 1, Aileen Kilmister 2, Margavet Sinclair 3, aiul a speeial prize for Joan Swindlehurst; floating flowers, container, Aileen Kilmister 1, Beverley Bowker 2, Catherine Stern 3; presentation box, Margaret Sinclair 1 and 3, Joan Swindlehurst 2. Section F — Vegetables (Judge: Mr. I. Bentecost.) Broad beans, Mrs. Xr. Jennings 1 Miss Coley 2, J. T. Bovis 3; cabbage. Mrs. E. Thorne 1, Mrs. jG. Veale 2, Mrs. D. Fitzgerald 3;- earrots, Joan Swindle; hurst 1; lettuce, iMrs. K. H. Kasmussen 1,-Mrs. J. Sinclair 2,- Mrs. X. Jenning. 3;- -spring onious, Joan Swindlehurst 1, peas, Mrs. X. Jennings 1, Joan Swindlehurst 2;- -potatoes, Mrs. E. Thorne 1, Joan Swindlehurst 2, Mrs. 1). Fitzgeralu 3; rhubarb, Mrs. J. Sinclair 1 and 3, Joan Swindlehurst ,2; turnips, Mrs. X. Jennings 1; best displayed collection oi vegetables, Joan Swindlehurst 1; goose berries, Miss Coley 1, Alrs. X. Jennings 2, Mr. J. T. Bovis 3; leiuons, Mr. \V. Bowker 1, 2 and 3; strawberries, Joan Swindlehurst 1; duek eggs, Mrs. C. Veale 1, Mr. W. Bowker 2 aud 3; hen eggs, Mrs. W. Laston 1, Mrs. J. Creagh 2, Mrs. C. Veale 3. Sectioii G — Cookery (Judge: Mrs. W. S. Lett, Levin.) Jam tarts, Mrs. G. Clieesman 1 and 3. Mrs. H. Stern 2; sausage rolls, Mrs. C. Cheesman 2; pikelets, Mrs. C. Cheesman 1, Mrs. K. Thomson 2; plain scoues, Mrs. C. Cheesman 1, Mrs. lv. Tliomsuii 2; shortbread, Mrs. C. Cheesman 1 aua h.c., Mrs. K. JtL. Kasmussen 2; collection of biscuits, Mrs. C. Cheesman 1; plan. sponge, Mrs. C. Cheesman 1; butler spouge, Mrs. C. Cheesman 1; spongi roll, Mrs. C. Cheesman 1; 1'rii.l cake, Mr. Xr. Jennings 1, Mrs. C. Cheesman 2, cream puft's, Mrs. C. Cheesman 1, 2 and h.c.; bottie of fruit, Mrs. Cheesmaii 1, Mrs. N. Jennings 2, Mrs. J. Creagh 3 and h.c.; collection of bottled fruit, Mrs. C. Cheesman J, Mrs. X". Jennings 2; bottled vegetabie, Mrs. C. Chee.sman 1 and 2, Mrs. X. Jennings 3; coiiectioii of bottled vegetables, Mrs. C. Cheesman 1; bottled tomatoes for Mrs. Lott's Speeial, Mrs. C. Cheesman 1 and 2, Mrs. X\ Jennings 3. Section H — Junior Cookery (Judge: Mrs. YV. S. Lett, Levin.) Biscuits, JDoreen Thorne 1, Alexja Thomson 2; pikelets, JDoreen Thorne 2; plaiu scones, iDoreen Thorne 2; spouge, plaiu, Joy Gardner 1; jam tart, JDoreen Thoriie 1.

Section I — Needlework (Judge: Mrs. J. Sandison.) Baby's matinee coat, kiiitted, Mrs. X. Jennings 1, Shirley Laston 2 and 3; baby's bonuet and bootee set, Mis. X. Jennings 1, Shirley Easton 2; knitted bedjacket, Mrs. X*. Jennings 1; luiitteo cardigan, Miss Coley 1; fair isle cardi gan or pullover, Mavis Easton 1, Graco Easton 2; embroidered supper ciotli. Mrs. J. Kilmister 1 and 2, Mrs: X. Jen nings 3; embroidered tray cloth, Dorotliy Cheesman 1 and 2, Ella Kobertson 3; embroidered apron, Mrs. J. Kilmister 1 and 3; patchwork apron, Mrs. J. Kilmister 2; hand-made haiulkerckief, iDorotliy Cheesman 2; Christmas gifl novelty (originai cost not more tlian 2s), Mrs. Crosby 1, Mrs. X'. Jennings 2; soft toy, Mrs. J. Kilmister 1, Shirley Easton 2, Mrs. iiicks (Christchurch) 3; article made from sugar bag, Mrs. It. 11. Basniussen 1, Doroihy Cheesman 2 and 3; article made from waste, Mrs. Iiicks 1, Mrs. A. P. Marsliall 2 and 3. Section J— Children' s School Work (Judge: Miss A. Clayton.) Printiiig for infants, Eric Itoss (Opiki) 1, Marlene Palmer (Opiki) 2, B. Xeil (Opiki) 3; illustration of nursery rhyme, Eric lioss (Opiki) 1, WilJiain Mclloberts (Opiki) 2, Tliomas Waaka (Opiki) 3; paper ciits, ian Claridge (Opiki) 1, B. Xeil (Opiki) 2, John Scott (Opiki) 3; writing (Stds. 3 and 4), Tony Pope (Shannon) 1; illustration of verse of poetry, verse to be printed (Stds. 3 aud 4), Tonv Pope 1; originai eolour work, painted or crayoii, Beverley Bowker 1; , writing (Stds. 5 and (3), IDawn Scott 1, Doreen Thorne 2, Joy Gardner 3; illustration verse oi poetry, verse to be printed (Stds. 5 aud 0), Joy Gardner 1, Doreen Thorne 2; black and white sketch or drawing (Stds. 5 and (5), George Kenuard (Shannon) 1; modelling in clay or plasticiiie (opeu), Tony Pope 1.