FLOWER SHOW

Nelson Evening Mail, Volume 77, 20 October 1942, Page 2

FLOWER SHOW

NELSON TOWNSWOMEN’S GUILD

INTERESTING EXHIBITION OF ARTS AND ( RAFTS In th</ Marsden Hall recently the Townswomens Guild held its annual exhibition and flower show, which was well attended. The display of handwork included a line collection of brass and pewter work, and match work articles made from waste matches. Seagrass stools and marqueterie work done by Guild members were greatly admired. The fancy work and knitting section was judged by Miss M. Cook, the exhibits being most attractive and practical. The thrift articles made from old - stockings, towelling, Hour and sugar bags were a credit to members and being on sal.' w'ere in great demand. Some fine knitted garments were displayed. A large section of mittens, gloves, socks, balaclavas, and scarves such as have been sent overseas during the year, were on display. Miss Ruddle, judge of the brass and pewter section, said the winners had done very fine work. The seagrass section was judged by Mr Freeth. The flower section, which Mr White, Superintendent of Reserves, judged, was an attractive display. The decorative section included saucer ladies and posies made from petals of all shades, hospital boxes and decorated baskets. The decorated tables were much admired and the large crowd present took a keen interest in voting for the prettiest table. A new feature in the show was a still life table section, which attracted a lot of attention. In the cooking section Mrs Stalker was the judge. The entries in this section w ? ere afterwards sold. The cake guessing competition was won by Mrs Morgan, and Mrs Thompson won the guessing competition for the doll prettily dressed by Mrs Chapman. An attractive display of toys of all kinds, made by Mrs Walker and helpers, were greatly admired, and in keen demand. A dainty afternoon tea w-as served by many willing helpers under the supervision of Mrs Wright The president, Mrs S. J. Wilson, after extending a welcome to Miss J. Stewart, who opened the exhibition, thanked all who had helped to make the show the undoubted success it was, also thanking the judges for the task they had performed. IVJiss Stewart was presented with an attractive sheaf of tulips. In admiring the attractive display of flowers, Miss Stewart described the flowers grown in Scandinavian countries she had passed through ancl compared them to flowers grown in this country. The prize list was as follows: Thrift article from sugar bag, Mrs Chittenden 1 and 2; thrift article from flour bag. Mrs Spence 1, Mrs Walter 2; thrift article, Mrs Robertson 1, Mrs Cole 2: tea cosy. Mrs Chapman: ein-

Cole 2; tea cosy, Mrs Chapman; embroidered cushion, Mrs Chapman 1. Mrs Chittenden 2; fancy cushion, Miss Jennings 1, Mrs Chittenden 2; worked picture, Mrs Neve 1, Mrs Cederman 2; novelty picture, Mrs Cole 1; supper cloth, Mrs Robertson 1, Mrs Neve 2, Mesdames Muggeridge and Hislop, com.,, equal; afternoon tea cloth, Mrs Claughton 1: duchess set (embroidered), Mrs Neve 1 and 2: duchess set ♦ hairpin work), Mrs Chapman 1, Mrs Cook 2; smocked article (adult), Mrs Jordan 1. Mrs Cole 2; smocked article • child), Mrs Jordan 1; faggoted article, Mrs Guthardt and Mrs Rodley 1, equal; piece of tapestry, Mrs Walker 1, Mrs Chapman 2; embroidered tray cloth, Mrs Neve 1 and 2; prettiest apron, Mrs Neve and Mrs Robertson 1 equal, Mrs Neve 3: throw-over, Mrs Andrews 1, Mrs Chittenden 2; any other article of needlework, Mrs Neilson 1, Mrs Cook 2; knitted gloves, Mrs Muggeridge 1, Mrs Winstanley 2, Mesdames Walker and Walter, com., equal; best pair knitted sox, Mrs ’Andrews 1, Mrs Spence 2; best knitted balaclava, Mrs Andrews 1; best knitted scarf, Mrs Andrews 1, Mrs Muggeridge 2; knitted baby’s set, Mrs Cook 1; knitted bed jacket, Mrs Wini Stanley 1. Mrs Chisnall 2, Mrs Muggel idge, com.; knitted adult garment, Mrs Robertson and Mrs Neilson 1 equal, Mesdames Walter and Winstanley 2 equal; knitted child’s garment, Mrs Hislop 1, feltex or felt novelty, Mrs Anderson 1, Mrs Walker 2; feltex shopping bag, Mrs Carruthers 1, Mrs Chapman 2; piece of pewter (open), Mrs Howell 1, Mrs Spencer 2; piece of pewt ter (worked at Guild), Mrs Walker 1,

| Mrs Walter 2, Mrs Chapman com.; 1 piece of brass or copper (open), Mrs Spencer 1 and 2, Mrs Walker com.; piece of brass or copper (worked at Guild), Mrs Walker 1, Mrs Chapman 2, Mrs Spence, com.; knitted novelty, Mrs Anderson 1, Mrs Muggeridge 2: match work, Mrs Chittenden 1,2 and com.; marqueterie work (open), Mrs Pugh 1, Mrs Andrews 2; seagrass stool, Mrs Andrews 1, Mrs Cox 2; novelty i (not to cost more than Is 6d), Mrs Ani derson 1, Mrs Walker 2, Mrs Cederman | com. C'UT FLOWER SECTION 6 freezias. Mrs Andrews 1, Mrs Anderson 2, Mrs Chisnall com.; 3 ane- | mones, Mrs Spencer 1, Mrs Andrews 2. 1 Mrs Winstanley, com.; 6 cinerarias, Mrs I Anderson 1, Mrs Condell 2, Miss Barnes | com.; 6 antirrhinums, Mrs Cook 1; 3 ' ranunculi, Mrs Andrews y Mrs Neilson 2, Mrs Winstanley com.; 3 tulips, Mrs Jellyman 1 and 2; 6 pansies, Mrs An- \ derson 1; 6 primroses, Mrs Cederman | 1, Mrs Andrews 2, Mrs Walter com.; 3 ; polyanthus, Mrs Wildman 1, Mrs An- ' derson 2, Mrs Morgan com.; 6 giant 1 Iceland poppies, Mrs Stephens 1, Mrs Chisnall 2, Mrs Dement com.; 6 mixed Iceland poppies, Mrs Andrews 1, Mrs 1 Grooby 2, Mrs Dement, com.; 6 marii golds, Mrs Cederman 1, Miss Barnes 2. ! Mrs Wright com.; 3 stock, Mrs Andrews I 1, Mrs Anderson 2, Mrs Wright com.; (j | cut flowers, Mrs Andrews 1, Mrs Gut- j . hardt 2, Mrs Rodley com.; 3 sprays j I sweet peas, Mrs Cook 1; 6 wallflowers. I Miss Barnes 1; bowl of bulbs, Mrs Pettit ! 1; bowl of wallflower, Mrs Walter 1, j Mrs Pettit 2. Miss Barnes com.; bowl I of flowers, Mrs Muggeridge 1, Mrs Ani derson 2, Mrs Brown com.; vase of flowers, Mrs Muggeridge 1, Mrs An- | derson 2. Mrs McKenzie com.; floating j bowl, Mrs Andrews 1, Miss Barnes 2: Victorian posy, Mrs Anderson 1, Mrs ; Stephens 2, Mrs Chittenden com.: i shoulder spray. Mrs Andrews 1, Mrs McKenzie 2, Mrs Anderson, com.; decorated basket, Mrs Anderson 1, Mrs Cederman 2, Mrs Andrews com.; decorated table, Mrs McKenzie 1, Mrs , Muggeridge 2; still life table, Mrs Anderson 1, Miss Jennings 2; hospital box. Miss Jennings 1, Mrs Muggeridge 2, Mrs , Anderson com.; saucer posy, Mrs Andrews 1, Mrs Stephens 2; saucer lady, ' Mrs Anderson 1; floral lady, Mrs An- ! drews 1. Mrs Anderson 2, Miss Jenj nings com.;- basket vegetables, Mrs ■j Douglas 1, Mrs Walter 2, Mrs Ceder- ] man com.; decorated mantlepiece, Mrs (Anderson 1. Mrs Muggeridge 2, Mrs | McKenzie com.

COOKING SECTION 6 date scones, Mrs Carruthers 1, Mrs Chisnall 2; 6 plain scones, Mrs Muggeridge 1 , Mrs Carruthers 2, Mrs Wright com.; 6 pikelets, Mrs Cook 1, Mrs Hoy 2: 6 gems, Mrs Cook 1, Mrs Holmes 2; 6 biscuits, Mrs Chisnall 1, Mrs Muggeridge 2, Mrs Douglas com.; 6 shortbread. Mrs Muggeridge 1, Mrs Chisnall 2, Mrs Wilson com.; plate pastry, Mrs Chisnall 1, Mrs Wright 2; nut loaf. Mrs Grooby 1; sultana cake, Mrs Pettit 1: fruit cake, Mrs Spencer 1: sponge. Mrs Holmes t. Mrs Mugge-

ridge 2: chocolate sponge, Mrs Chapman 1; butter sponge, Mrs Cook 1. Mrs Chapman 2: madeira cake, Mrs Muggeridge 1; pot marmalade, Mrs Guthardt 1. Mrs Luck 2, Mrs Jordan com.; r H jelly. Mrs Carruthers 1, Mrs Muggeridge 2: pot jam, Mrs Carruthers 1, Mrs Douglas 2; bottle pickles, Mrs Brown 1. Mrs Douglas 2; jar preserved fruit, Mrs Muggeridge 1. Mrs McKenzie 2; bottle sauce, Mrs Pugh 1, Mrs Snodgrass 2, Mrs Carruthers com.; bottle chutney, Mrs Douglas 1, Mrs Spence 2; piece home-made soap, Mrs Pugh 1, Mrs Grooby 2, Mrs Brown com. A special prize for the winner of the most points in this section went to Mrs Muggeridge.