AUTUMN BLOOMS

Hauraki Plains Gazette, Volume 53, Issue 32425, 1 May 1944, Page 2

AUTUMN BLOOMS

Flint 1, Mrs Hansen 2, Mrs Brien 3. Collection of bottled vegetables.— Mrs Hansen 1. Bottle mixed pickle.—-Mrs McNaughton 1, Mrs H. Waite 2. Bottle of chutney.—'Mrs Hansen 1, Mrs Sydenham 2. Bottle pickled onions.—Mrs Flint 1, Mrs Keyes 2. Bottle tomato sauce.—Mrs A. Fisher 1, Mrs Flint 2, Mrs Keyes 3. Pot plum jam.—Mrs Wheeler 1, Mrs Fisher 2, Mrs Flint 3. Pot apple jelly.—Mrs F. Speedy 1, Mrs Sydenham 2, Mrs Hansen 3. Cooking Section Fancy scones. —'Mrs Keyes 1 and l 2, Mrs iSpence 3. Fruit and nut loaf.—Mrs A. Douglas 1, Mrs Wheeler 2, Mrs Keyes 3. Pikelets. —Mrs Keyes 1, Miss Lowe (Turua) 2. iSponge with butter. —Mrs Burke 1, Mrs Keyes 2. Sponge without butter. —Mrs Keyes 1, Mrs Sydenham 2, Mrs Wheeler 3. Plain ginger cake.—Mrs' Keyes 1, Mrs Lowe 2, Mrs (Douglas 3. Biscuits, three varieties. —Mrs Keyes 1. Heaviest hen eggs, white. —.Mrs Wheeler. Heaviest hen eggs, brown. —Mrs Keyes. Heaviest duck eggs.—Mrs Dalgety 1, Mrs T. McClean 2, Mrs A. Green 3. Handwork Section ‘Embroidered supper cloth. —Mrs D. Laurich 1, Miss D. Phelps 2, Miss N. Laurence 3, Embroidered apron.—Mrs Copeland 1 and 2, Mrs Sydenham 3. Tray cloth or duchesse set.—Miss E. Douglas 1 and 2, Miss N. Lawrence 3. Smocked article.—Mrs Wheeler 1. Child’s knitted garment.—Mrs Reg. Baker 1, Miss N. Lawrence 2, Mrs A. Baker 3. Knitted jumper, cardigan or pullover.—Mrs Flint 1, Mrs Sydenham 2, Miss D. Douglas 3. Knitted sox;—Miss Maud McClean 1, Mrs Flint 2, Mrs J. R. Smith 3. Baby’s sb awl,—Mrs A. Baker 1, Mrs Cartwright 2. Babv’s brnnet and bootees, schoolgirls knitting.—Margaret Cartwright 1.

SHOW HELD AT NGATEA SUCCESSFUL FUNCTION FLOWERS, PRODUCE & SEWING On Wednesday, April 19, the Ngatea branch of the Women’s Division of the Farmers’ Union staged a very successful autumn flower show, when many really exquisite blooms were exhibited, making the occasion an outstanding one. The cooking stall under the care of Mrs F. Speedy, Mrs A. Douglas and Mrs -R. B. Hodgson, was well laden with both cakes and confectionery, while the produce table was equally generously stocked, with Mrs B. Keyes and Mrs S. Ecclestone in charge. Mrs A. Cleave was responsible for the knitting and fancywork section in which the exhibits were of an excellent standard. The success of the show was, in particular, due to the energetic working committee headed by Mrs J. Spence, appreciation being duly recorded as well as thanks to all who helped by exhibits and in general. The beautiful cake won by Mrs Sherlock was made and donated by Mrs Wallace Jones.

Mrs Pacey and Mrs Hegh were judges of the flower section and floral displays, Mrs F. Hallett of the knitting and fancy work entries; cooking section, Mr J l . Dalgarno; vegetables and preserves, Mr Adams. Afternoon tea arrangements were in the hands of Mrs T. McClean and Mrs J. McWatters.. The show was opened by Mrs F. Hansen, of Waitoa, district president, who outlined the activities of the Women’s Division in a most interesting manner. Mrs Hansen also remarked on the magnificence of the blooms displayed at this show. Results:— Special points ' over everything.— Mrs W. Flint. Points prize, section A.—Mrs J. Motion. Points prize, section B.—‘Mrs W. Flint. Points prize, section C. —Mrs W. Flint. Points prize, section D.—Mrs E. Sherlock. Points prize, section E, handwork. —Miss Douglas and Mrs Copeland, tied. Points prize, section D, cooking.— Mrs SB. Keyes. Winner of cake. —Mrs Sherlock. Section A

(Chrysanthemums, incurved.—Mrs Motion 1, Miss J. More 2, Mrs H. Hicks (Turua), 3. Collection all types chrysanthemums.—Mrs R. Shaw 1, Miss More 2. Collection of dahlias.—Mrs Flint 1, Mrs H. Dalgety 2, Mrs 'Dalgety 3. Zinnias.—Mrs Motion 1, Mrs Motion 2, Mrs A. R. Vowles 3. Marigolds.—Mrs F. Hansen (Waitoa), 1 and 2; Mrs J. Spence, 3. Calendula.—Mrs R. McNaughton, 1. 2 and 3. Salvia.—Mrs J. Waite 1, Mrs Spence 2. Collection three varieties.—Mrs Flint 1, Mrs Motion 2, Mrs T. Wheeler 3. Section D, Decorative Decorative.—Mrs Flint 1, Mrs Sherlock 2, Miss A. Babich 3. Posy.—Mrs Sherlock 1, Mrs Keyes 2, Miss Nola Sherlock 3. Large bowl mixed flowers.—'Mrs Hansen 1, Mrs Brown 2, Mrs Keyes 3. Low bowl.—Mrs Sherlock 1, Mrs Hansen 2, Miss M. McWatters 3. Vase of flowers.—Mrs Sherlock 1, Miss Babich 2, Mrs Hansen 3. Mantelpiece vase.—Mrs Sherlock 1, Mrs Flint 2, Mrs E. J. Thomas 3. Shoulder spray.—Mrs Sherlock 1, Mrs Keyes 2, Mrs A. Cleave 3. Pedestal bowl.—Mrs Cleave 1, Mrs Hansen 2, Mrs Keyes 3. Section B, Vegetables

Collection of vegetables.—Mrs Hansen 1, Mrs Flint 2, Mrs Keyes 3. Rhubarb. —Mrs L. O’Brien 1, Mrs McComb 2, Mrs T. Sydenham 3.

Potatoes.—'Mrs W; Jones 1. Parsnips.—Mrs Baker 1, Mrs Flint 2, Mrs Scott 3. Carrots.—Mrs Flint 1, Mrs Reg. Baker 2, Mrs A. Green (Turua) 3. Onions (best).—Mrs Flint 1, Mrs Spence 2, Mrs Flint 3. Onions (heaviest).—Mrs 'Spence 1, Mrs A. Green 2, Mrs Scott 3. Beetroot.—Mrs Flint 1, Mrs W. Maunder 2. Kumaras.—Mrs Blake 1 and 2, Mrs A. Green 3. Apples, dessert.—Mrs Keves 1, Mrs Flint 2, Mrs McComb (Turua) 3. Apples (cooking).—Mrs R. Baker 1, Mrs Spence 2, Mrs McWatters 3. Lettuce.—Mrs O’Brien 1, Mrs Flint 2 and 3. Section C, Preserves Collection of bottled fruits.—Mrs