SHANNON DAHLIA SHOW

Chronicle (Levin), 4 March 1947, Page 3

SHANNON DAHLIA SHOW

Beautiful Array of Blooms Tlie annual i)g.nlj.a Show of the Women's Division of Federated Farmers held on Friday was opened by xVJLrs. W. F. Field, president oi the Balmei'ston North branch and member of the Dominion Advisory Board, who eonjfratulated ajl who put in entries especially in tlie cooking section. The convener of the show, Mrs. K. Thomson, presented Mrs. Field with a fioral spray Mrs. C. Guerin (president) congratulated Mrs. Thomson (convener) and Mrs. E. H. Chartcr (secretary) on the staging of the show, the prizewinners and the judges for their work. There were good entries in the dahlia section, the judge remarking that there was some uice stuif especially after having experienced a recent storm. Lilcewise the gladioli section was large with some beautiful blooms. The children 's decorative section displayed some very good work. Very good quality cooking was entered. The small dispiay of vegetables was of fairly good quality. The needlework was a fairly good section. The following programme of entertainment was given in the evening: — Songs, Mr. N. Jennings; sailor's tap, J\liss Ngaire Peachj pianoforte solo, Miss Abraham; humorous recitation, Miss June Koberts; violin solo, Master Bruce Lind; tap dance, Margaret Maclean. Mr. J. McNeile presented the prizes and expressed his pleasure al the recognition given Federated Farniers by fishing their president to ofliciate at their sister organisation 's shovv. The prize list was as follows; — Champion bloom of the show, a dahlia "I'op Harris" exhibited by JMiss M. AVilson, Opiki. Silver cup for inost points in show, Mrs. G. Guerin. Hyde Memorial Cup in decorative section, Mrs U. Guerin. Points pri/.e for giaut dalilias, Mrs. II. Saines, Opiki; novice dahlias, Master R. Bowker; section B, dahlias, Mrs. 0. Itobinson, Opiki; gladioli, Mr. H. Stokes, Tokomaru; miscellaneous, Mrs. L. H. Best; children 's decorative, under 10, Bobby Third; over 10, Aileen Kilmister; vegetables, Mrs. J. Bowker; home industries, Miss D. Ward; needlework, Miss B. Coley. The judges were: Mr. A. J. Sliailer (Palmerston N.), dahlias and gladioli; Mr. O. Malcoliri (Levin), miscellaneous; Mrs. A. Eees (Palmerston N.), decorative; Mr. J. Swindlehurst, vegetables; Mrs. Hunt (Fitzlierbert West), home industries; Mrs. J. Newton, needlework. The stcwards were: Mr. and Mrs. ,T. Bowker (dahlias), Mesdames H. Stern and Lammas, Feilding (gladioli); Mesdames T. Moynihan and E. Moore (miscellaneous), Mrs. C. Guerin (decorative), Mrs. C. Stern (children 's decorative), Mesdames IJ. Dujany and N. Jennings (vegetables), Mrs A. E. Mills and Miss. .D. Ward (home industries), Mrs. W. Moynihan and Miss Grace Smitli (needlework). The refreshment rooms were in the. charge of Mesdames Best, Alleriiy, ;W.i H, Eoberts,.C. Ward and Miss Allei'b'y, ' • ; : ' > " • ! ■ PRJZE'LIST. ;i .. Dahlias.

Giant decorative', 3 sliades of euch: Mr. J. Kilmister .1 " and 2; -1 bloom: Mrs. K. Mitcliell 1, Mr. .T. Bowker 2 and 3; oue red: Miss M. AVilson (Opiki) 1, Mrs. II. Sames (Opiki) 2, Mrs. K. Mitcliell 3; oue yellow or bronze: Miss M. Wilson 1, Mrs. J. Aitchison (Opiki; 2, Mrs. G. Eobinson (Opiki) 3; oiie pink or mauve: Mrs. H. Sames 1 and 2, Mr. J. Kilmister 3; one white or cream: Mrs. H. Sames 1, Mr. J. Kilmister 2; oue inforiual bloom: Miss M. Wilson 1, Mrs. K. Mitcliel 2, Mrs. C. Eobinson 3; one semi-cactus: Mr. J. Bowker 1 and 2. Medium decorative, 3 blooms: Mrs. C. Eobinson 1, Mrs. J. Aitchison 2'; one bloom: Mrs. J. Aitchison 1, Miss M. Wilson 2; 3 sliades semi-cactus: Mrs. G. Larsen (Opiki) 1; one bloom semicactus: Mr. J. Bowker 1 and 2, Miss M. Wilson 3; one bloom cactus: Mr. J. Bowker 1, Mrs. 0. Eobinson 2. ' Miniature decorative, 3 varieties, one

of each: Mrs. C. Eobinson 1, Mrs. J. Aitchison 2, Mrs. K. Mitcliell 3; 3 cactus, 1 of each: Mrs. C. Eobinson .1, Mrs. H. Games .2; one cactus: Mrs. C. Robinson 1, Mrs. J. Aitchisou 2, Mrs K. Mitchell 3. Seedlings, auy variety raised by exhibitor: Mr. J. Bowker 1. Pom Poms, 3 shades, 3 of each: Mrs. J. Aitchison 1, Mrs. J. Kilmister 2, Mrs. G. Eobinson 3; best collection: Mrs. J. Kilmister 1; any shade: Mrs.- C. Eobinson 1, Mrs. JV Kilmister 2, Mrs N. Jennings 3. Novice, cactus, 3 varieties: Master Eaymond Bowker 1; cactus, I bloom: Master E. Bowker 1 aud 2; 3 varieties large dahlias: Master E. Bowker 1 ; decorative, 1 large: Master E. Bowker 1; oue semi-hybrid cactus: Master E. Bowker 1, G-ladioli. Six spikes: Mr. H. Stokes (Tokomaru) 1 and 2; 3 spikes: Mrs. G. Larsen (Opiki) 1, Mr. H. Stokes 2 and 3; 1 spike: Mr. J. Kilmister 1, Mr. H. G. Stokes 2, Miss A. Sames (Opiki) 3; 1 pink: Mrs. G Larsen 1, Mr. H. Stokes 2 and 3; 1 red: Mr. M. Campbell 1, Mr. H. Stokes 2, Miss A. Sames 3; 1 white, cream 'or yellow: Mr. E. B. Wilson (Opiki) 1, Mr. H. Stokes 2, Mrs. G Larsen 3; 1 blue, purple or mauve: Mr. .T. Kilmister 1, Mr. H. Stokes 2, Master E. D. Wilde (Opiki) 3.

Miscellaneous. Six Asters: Mrs. N. Jennings 1, Mrs. A. R. Mills 2, Mr. E. Stokes 3 ; three asters:- Mr. BT. Stokes 1 and 2, Mrs. R. E. Vinsen 3. One Begonia: Mrs. Iv. Mitchell 1. Calendul'as: Mrs. F. Haley 1. Carnations: Mrs. J. Aitchison i. Mrs. F. Haley 2 and 3. Coreopsis: Mrs. N. Jennings 2. Fuchsias: Mrs. L. H. Best 1. Gerberas: Mrs. B. Coley 1, Mrs. A. Marshall 2. Hydrangeas (collection) : Mrs G. Larsen 1 ; hydrangea, 1 head: Mrs. A. Marshall 1 and 2. Lilium: Mrs. E. H. Charter .1, Mrs. A. Marshall 2, John Stern 3. Marigolds (French) : Mrs. E. H. Charter 1, Mrs. K. Mitchell 2; (African) : Mrs. N. Jen- ' (Continued on ^ags ®)_'

shannon dahlia show (Continued from Page 3) Iiings 1,," Mrs. A. , R. Mills 2 and 3." Michaelmas Daisy: Miss M. Wilson 1. Montbretia: Mrs. L. H. Best 1 and 2. Nasturtiums: Mrs. A. R. Mills 1 and 2. Phlox Drummoiidi:" Miss M. Wilson 1, Mrs. A." Marshall 2. Phlox (perennial) : Mrs. L. H„ Eest 1, Miss M. Wilson 2, Mrs. L. H.7Best-3: - One Bose: Mrs. J. Bowker 1, Miss B. Cole.y 2; • Boses (poiyanthus): Miss B. Colev 1. Seabi-/ osa: Mrs. N. Jennings 1, Mrs J. Liicin-; sky 2. Stock: Mrs. F. Haley 1. Sweet Peas, 3: Mrs, G. Larsen 1, Mrs. N. J ennings 2, Mrs. B. H. Charter 3. sweet peas, 6: Mrs. G. Larsen 1, Mrs. F. Haley 2, Mrs. A. Marshall 3. Verbena: Mrs. L. H. Best 1. Zinnias: Miss M. Wilson 1, Mrs. N. Jennings 2. Any other kind: Mrs. L. H. Best 1, Miss B. Coley 2. u, Decorative. Bowl of eharm dahlias: Mrs. C, • CJuei'in 1, Mrs. B. B. Wilson (Otaki) 2 and 3. Large basket: Mrs. R. B. Wilson 1, Mrs. C. Guerin 2. Small basket: Mrs. Ii. B. Wilson 1, Mrs. C. Guerin 2 and 3. Floating bowl: Mrs. C. Guerin 1, Mrs. R. B. Wilson 2, Mrs. C. Guerin 3. Bowl mixed flowers: Mrs. R. B. Wilson 1, Mrs. C. Guerin 2 and 3. Vase of pom poms: Mrs. C. Guerin 1, Mrs. ■R. B. Wilson 2. • Presentation box: Mrs. C. Guerin 1 and 2. Posy: Mrs. C. Guerin 1, 2 and 3. Evening, spray: Mrs.' J. Hilmister- 1 and 2, Mrs. R. B. Wilson 3. Mantel vase: Mrs. C. Guerin 1, 2 and 3, Miniature bowl of flowers: Mrs. C. Guerin 1 and 2. Bowl of asters with auutmn foliage: Mrs. C. Guerin 1 and .2, Mrs. R. E. Yinsen 3. Children 10 to 14 years, buttonholes: Joan Swindlehurst 1, Beverley Bowker 1, Elaine James 3. Box of flowers: Joan Swindlehurst 1, Beverley Bowker 2, ■ Margaret Sinclair 3. Embellished saucer: Aileen Ivilmister 1, Margaret Sinclair 2, Joan Htvindleliurst 3. Floating bowl: Aileen Ivilmister 1, Joan Swindlehurst 2 and 3. Garden in sandwich tin: Grace Down 1, Aileen Kilniister 2, Margaret Sinclair 3. Vase of flowers: Aileen 'Ivilmister 1, Beverley Bowker 2, Beryl Charter 3. Children, under 10 years, buttonholes: Bob Third 1, Sylvia Saunders 2, Dorothy Coulter 3. Posy of flowers: Bob Third 1, Dorothy Coulter 2. Box of flowers: Dorothy Coulter 1, Bob Third 2, Elva McEwon 3. Decorated saucer: Bob Third 1, Molly Lind 2, Bob Third 3. Floating bowl: Bob Third 2, Dorothy Coulter 3. Vase of flowers: Beverley Dujany 1, Ian Hook 2, Dorothy Coulter 3. Vegetables. Runncr "beans: Mrs. J. Bowker 1, Mrs. A. Third 2. Butter beans: Mrs. A. R.- Mills 1 and 2. Beetroot: Mrs. A. Third 1,- Miss B. Coley 2, Mrs. A. R. Mills 3 , Silvcr beet: Mrs. A. R. Mills 3, Cabba'ge: Mrs. J. Bowker 1, Mrs. Ev Moore 2. Carrots: Mrs. A. Third 3. Cucumber: Michael McEwen 3. Onionq: Miss H. Sames 1, Miss B. Coley 2. Peas: Master Barry Lucinsky 1, Miss B. Coley 2. Potatoes: Mrs. H. Sames 1," Mrs. E, Moore 2, Master Barry Lucinsky 3. Rhubarb: Mrs. J. Bovykor 1, Mrs. A. Third 2. Home Industries. Preserved fruit (collection) : Mrs. J. McNeile 1. Preserved fruit (jar) : Joan Swindlehuhst 1, Mrs. N. Jenings 2, Mrs .7. McNeile 3. Jellv: Mrs. N. Jenningd 1, Joan Swindlehurst 2. Marmalade: ivlrs. R. H.. Charter 1, Mrs. J. McNeile 2, Mrs. N. Jennings 3. Preserved tomatoe.s: Mrs. N. Jennings 1, Mrs. J. McNeile 2. Preserved peas: Mrs. J. Lucinsky 1, Miss Grace Smith 2, Mrs. J. McNeile 3. Dark fruit cake: Miss Doreen Ward !, Mrs. N. Jennings 2. Sultana cake: Miss D. Ward 1, Mrs. Nj .lennings 2, Miss Grace Smith 3. Butter' sponge: Miss D. Ward 1, Joan Swindlehurt 2 and 3. Plain sponge: Joan Swindleliurst 1, Miss D. Ward 2, Mr. N. Jennings 3. Biscuits (dripping.) :. Joan Swindlehurst 1, Miss D. Ward 2 and 3. Scones': Miss D. Ward 1, Mr. N. Jennings 2, Joan Swindlehurst 3. Pikeiets: Joan Swindlehurst 1, Miss D. Ward 2 and 3. Gems: Miss D. Ward 1 and 3, .loan Swindlehurst 2. Shortbread: Mrs A, R. Mills 1, Joan Swindlehurst 2, Mr N. Jennings 3, Miss D. Ward v.h.c. Duck eggs: Miss D. Ward 1. Hen eggs: Miss D. Ward 1 and 3, Miss B. Coley 2. Needlework. Child's pullm'er (sleeves)-: Mrs. A. R. Mills 1, Miss: B, -Coley 2. Man's yiullover without sleeves: Miss Jessie Parr I, Mrs. A. R. Mills 2, Miss B. Coley 3. Baby's bootees: Mrs N. Jennings 1, Mrs. C. Guerin 2, Miss B. Coley 3. Apron made from scraps: Mrs. N. Jennings 1, Miss B. Coley 2, Mrs. N. Jennings 3. Croehet toilet set: Miss B. Coley 1, Mrs. R. >Small 2, Mrs. Iv. R. Whyte (Tokomaru) 3. Piece croehet (cotton): Mrs. N. Jenings 1, Miss 35. Coley 2, Mrs. R. Srflall 3. Supper cloth crocliet border: Miss B. dolov 1, Mrs. Swindlehurst 2, Mrs. D. Coley 3. Ladv's knitted cardigan: Miss B Coley 1. Lady's knitted bedjacket: . Miss B. Coley 1, Mrs. N. Jennings 2. - Pair crochet gloves: Miss B. Coley 1. Any article frohi waste: Mrs. R. Small k Mrs A. Marshall, two entries, eqiial 2. Any article from sugar bag: Mrs. C. Guerin 1, hliss B. Coley 2, Mrs. C. Guerin 3. Ivnitted shawl (baby's): Mrs. A. R. Mills 1. Baby's knitted (1 ross : Mrs. N. Jennings 1, Miss B. Coley 2, Mrs. TC. R. Whvte 3. Any soft toy: Mrs. A. E. Tremewan 1. Piece of tatting: Miss Abraham 1, Mrs. J. Swindlehurt 2, Miss Swindlehurst 3.