AUTUMN BLOOMS

Hauraki Plains Gazette, Volume 53, Issue 32409, 20 March 1944, Page 2

AUTUMN BLOOMS

FLOWER SHOW IN PAEROA ANGLICAN LADIES’ GUILD LARGE DISPLAY OF DAHLIAS The Autumn Flower Show of St. Paul’s Anglican Ladies’ Guild, held in the Parish Hall on Thursday, was remarkable for its display of dahlias. The blooms exhibited were of a high standard considering the recent stormy weather. The entries in all sections were very good. There was an increase both in entries and variety in the vegetable . section which proved that people were growing more vegetables of all kind's. The entries' in the children’s section showed originality and much time and thought given to the designs. The champion bloom of the show was won by Mrs F. J. Johnston. The attendance was not large owing to the inclement weather but those present had an enjoyable time. Musical items were delightfully rendered by Mesdames W. Aston, J. Stevenson, M. K. McKee and Miss Laura McKee and ‘ elouutionary items by Mrs Tate were also given. The accompanist was Mrs J. L. Brown. The produce stall did good business in charge of Mesdames S. Hedge, V. Boles and C. A. Blackwood. The Vicar, Archdeacon W. IG. H. Weadon, thanked all present and those who had helped to make the afternoon the success it was. ■ Afternoon tea was served by members of the Ladies’ Guild of which Mrs W. Pearson is president. Miss Rickard ably judged the exhibits and made the following awards:— Dahlias, giant decorative. —Mrs J. L. Brown 1, Mrs Tate 2. . Cactus dahlias. —Mrs R. Kennedy 1. Charm dahlias.—Mrs R. Carden 1, jMrs R. Carden 2. Pam pom dahlias. —Miss Jean Turnbull 1, Mrs F. Johnston 2. Petunias.—Mrs F. Johnston 1, Mrs J. L. Brown 2. Asters. —'Mrs , Hollinshead 1, Mrs Henton 2. Zinnias.—Mrs R. Carden 1, Mrs J. L. Brown 2. African marigolds.—Mrs Hollinshead 1, Mrs F. Johnston 2. Collection of flowers.—Mrs J. L. Brown 1, Mrs Tate 2. Bowl African marigolds.—Mrs Hollinshead 1. Bowl flowers.—Mrs R. Carden 1, Mrs W. iPearson 2. Bowl Zinnias.—Mrs B. Gwillliam 1, Mrs Hen ton 2. Vase salvias.—Mrs Tate 1. Bowl dahlias.—Mrs Tate -, Mrs Havill 2. Best collection of vegetables.—Mrs Turnbull 1, Archdeacon Weadon 2. Children’s Section Spray of flowers.—Miss Linley Shaw 1, Miss Nell Keoghan 2. Decorated saucer.—Miss Elaine O’Neill and Miss Colleen Keoghan, dead-heat, 1; Master David Shaw 3'.