FLOWER SHOW

Opotiki News, Volume I, Issue 30, 6 May 1938, Page 3

FLOWER SHOW

HELD BY SUNSHINE LEAGUE MANY EXCELLENT BLOOMS The annual autumn, flower show, under the auspices of the Hospital-Sun-sine League, ; W'Was in the Lyric Hall on in view of the unfavourable weather which was experienced for some time prior to the show, the general display of blooms was excellent, although, as might have been expected, the number of entries did not in any way come up to those of previous years. A feature of the function was tho Women’s Institute Courts, the exhibits in which were a credit to the members of the various Institutes of the •district. The courts occupied the four corners of the hall and made a wonderful display which greatly added to the success of the function. Great credit is due to the ladies of the Hospital Sunshine League for the splendid efforts they , made to ensure the; success of the function, in spite of the discouraging weather conditions which brings so many trials on such an occasion.

The Mayor, Mr G. S. Moody, before declaring the show open, congratulated the members of the Sunshine League on the wonderful display cf blooms and commended them for the excellent work they had done and are still doing l for the hospital. Mr Moody expressed the hope that the function would be successful and repay the ladies for their untiring efforts to ensure its success. He apologised on Mr Short’s behalf, for bis absence. Mr. Moody then called upon Miss Mona Reece to receive the cup for the Champion Chrysanthemum bloom. He remarked that this was the fourth year in succession in, which BlSss Reece had received t-lie cup and he congratulated her on her success and thanked lier for the interest she displayed in the show. . r J lie cup, which was presented by Mr Mioody tor annual competition, is accompanied by a miniature which the successful exhibitor retains.

A pleasant afternoon was spent by those who attended, in admiring the lovely blooms. Afternoon tea, under the capable management of Mrs J. D. Clark and Mrs R. A. Hedley was a feature 1 of the function.

Following is the award list:

Section 1. GHll YS AN'i’HEiALUAIS Stewards: Mesdames Fleming and Mail. Judge: Mr J. G. Johnson. fcipecipien bloom , yellow: Miss Linda lleece 1. Specimen bloom, lemon: Aliss -Mena Reece 1. Specimen bloom, bronze: Ml's Mc-Gregor-1. Specimen bloom, mauve: Miss Mona lleece 1. -Miss, Linda lleece 2. Champion bloom judged from all exhibits on chrysanthemum stand: Miss Mona lleece. Section 11. DAHLIAS Stewards: Alesdames Bowles • and Forbes. Cactus, 3 varieties, 1 bloom of each: Mrs F. H. Roe 1. Decorative, 3 varieties, 1 bloom of each : Mrs F. H. Roe 1. Section 111. CUT ELO AVERS Stewards: Mesdames Hughes and C. T. Clark. Zinnias, best collection, 1 of each: Miss E. Thompson 1, Mrs C. Gordon 2. Salvias, six spikes, any colour; Miss E. Bridge 1. Airs Sinclair 2. Marigolds, dwarf French, any variety; Miss IW. Bridge 1, Mrs Sinclair 2. Marigolds, tall French, any variety: Mrs C. Gordon, 1. Nasturtium, best collection: Airs Sinclair 1, Aliss E. Thompson 2. Begonia, best collection : Airs J. D. Fisher 1, Airs Beattie 2. Cut flowers, am-- variety: Airs AlcAlillan 1. Hydrangeas. 1 bloom :_Mi*s Love 1. Gerboraaj , be«tCollection : Airs AlcGregoy E, Cc ' .. '' , '"’Thompson "--i," Airs AlcGrf-gor 2. Section IV. CAKES AND SAVEOTS Judge: Alt's J. H. lleid. Stewards: Alesdames Sinclair and F. Looney.

Sponge sandwich, with lmtter; Mrs Beattie i. Short bread: Miss E. Thompson 1, Mrs Beattie 2.

Section V. DECORATIVE Judges: Mesdames Pewdrell, Baker and Wadmore (Whakatane). Stewards: Mesdames Quirk and Reeves. Bowl of chrysanthemums, any foliage : Mrs McGregor 1 and 2. Vase of berries: Mrs Pearson 1, Aliss E. Bridge 2. Small howl of cut flowers, any variety : M'iss E. Thompson 1, Mrs A. Davey 2, Mrs R. S. Jeffery li.c. Large howl of cut flowers, one variety: Mrs C. Gordon 1, Mr Hoi lard 2. Vase or jug of mixed flowers : Mrs G. Neilson 1 and 2, Miss El. Bridge li.c. Bowl of floating flowers: -Mrs Hilford'l, Mrs Pearson 2. Decorated table: -Miss E. Bridge 1, Mrs Hilford 2. Decorated basket, flowers: Mrs J. 1). Clark 1. M'iss El. Bridge 2. Decorated flower trough: Miss E. Thompson 1, Mr Hollard 2, Miss E. Thompson li.c. Presentation shoulder spray: Miss E. Bridge 1.

Posy howl: Mrs Hilford t, Miss E B lid lie 2.

Section VI.

CHILDREN Steward: Airs Debreceny. 13 and Under: Victorian posy: Phyllis Sinclair 1 and 2. Ngaire ALcALillan h.c. Buttonhole: John Baird 1, Phyllis Sinclair 2. John Baird h.c. Vase of flowers: Alma. Jeffery 1, Phyllis Sinclair 2, llita Baird h.c. 9 and Under; Vase of flowers: Gloria Baird 1, Ngaire AlcAlMlan 2. Buttonhole: Alary Aloiris 1. Section VI!. VEGETABLES

Judge: Air J. Dunlop. Stewards: Alesdames Newtli and Wilson. 3 carrots; Allrs E. Burton 1. 3 beetroot: Airs Newtli 1. Rhubarb. G stalks: Airs Sinclair 1. Celery : ALrs Alail 1. Citron melon: Air Hollard 1- Norieo Abbot 2. Section vin, ER LIT Steward; Airs Alorico. Judge: Air Dunlop. Passion fruit: All's E. Burton 1. Lemons: Aid's Newth 1. Apples, dessert: Airs Newth 1. Apples, cooking: Air Rowland I. Section IX Judges; Alesdames Pcwdrell, AVadmorej and Baker (W hakatane). Steward: Aliss Thompson. Special Women’s Institute Courts: "Woodlands Women’s Institute (132 points) 1, Waiotahi AVomen’s Institute (149 points) 2. Otara AVomen’s Institute (110 points) 3. Section X. BIRDS Steward: Aliss B. Carruthers. Best canary: Al'iss P. Thompson 1.