SPRING FLOWERS SHOW

Southland Times, Issue 24244, 30 September 1940, Page 10

SPRING FLOWERS SHOW

CHOICE BLOOMS AT WOODLANDS HIGH QUALITY EXHIBITS SHOWN A successful spring flower show was held by the Woodlands branch of the Women’s Division. The entries were not as large as on previous occasions, but the quality of the exhibits compensated for the shortage. Mrs J. Robbie (president), in opening the show, complimented the exhibitors on the quality of the blooms displayed and those responsible for the artistic staging of the exhibits. She thanked the judges of the various classes for their services and also the secretary, Mrs Robert McNatty, and the committee who carried out their work so satisfactorily. Following are the results: — FLOWERS (Judges—Mr and Mrs Paul, Mabel Bush.) 0 Polyanthus (varieties) —Mrs H. Milliken 1, Mrs T. McKinnel 2. Pansies—Miss F. Henderson 1. Hyacinths—Miss F. Henderson 1, Mrs McKinnel 2. Anemones—Mrs D. Wadsworth 1, Mrs N. Jefferis 2. Hyacinth—Miss E. Barraclough 1, Mrs Wadsworth 2. Spikes Stock—Mrs J. Robbie 1 and 2. Flowering Shrub —Miss Joan McNatty 1, Mrs McKinnel 2. Short Cups—Mrs A. O. Fleming 1, Mrs Jefferis 2. Large Cups—Miss Henderson 1, Mrs McKinnel 2. Red Cups—Mrs Jefferis 1, Miss Henderson 2. Polyanthus Narcissi—Mrs McKinnel 1. Double Cups—Mrs McKinnel 1, Miss D. Dewe 2. Any Other Variety—Mrs McKinnel 1, Miss Henderson 2. DECORATIVE SECTION Vase Narcissi—Mrs H. Waddell 1, Miss Henderson 2. Vase Arabis—Mrs A. Frew 1. Bowl Narcissi—Mrs McKinnel 1, Miss Henderson 2. Bowl Wallflowers—Mrs C. J. Roseveare 1, Mrs A. Frew 2. Vase Matchheads—Miss Henderson 1, Mrs McKinnel 2. Vase Anemones—Mrs McKinnel 1,

Mrs Jefferis 2. Bowl Mixed Shrubs—Mrs J. Robbie 1. Vase Primroses—Mrs Fleming 1, Miss Barraclough 2. Bowl Mixed Cut Flowers—Mrs T.. McKinnel 1. Gentleman’s Buttonhole—Mrs McKinnel 1, Miss Henderson 2. Victorian Posy—Mrs McKinnel 1, Miss Henderson 2. Shoulder Spray—Miss Henderson 1, Mrs McKinnel 2. Floating Bowl—Miss Henderson 1, Mrs McKinnel 2. Bowl any other not scheduled —Mrs Roseveare 1, Miss Henderson 2. Bowl Polyanthus—Mrs H. Milliken 1, Mrs McKinnel 2. HANDWORK (Judge—Miss Pilcher, Invercargill) Lady’s Cardigan—Miss A. McKinnel 1, Mrs Robert McNatty 2. Lady’s Jumper—Mrs McKinnel 1. Mittens—Miss Henderson 1, Miss Rita Paul 2. Any other article—Miss Henderson 1, Mrs A. Frew 2.

FANCYWORK Traycloth—Miss Barraclough 1, Mrs 1 McKinnel 2. 1 Suppercloth—Miss McKinnel 1, Miss ; Robertson (Mabel Bush) 2. ’ Duchess Set—Miss Barraclough 1, • Miss M. Clark 2. > Apron—Mrs McKinnel 1, Miss Clark • 2. Table Centre —Miss Clark 1, Miss Mc- ' Kinnel 2. Teawaggon Set—Miss Clark 1, Miss ' McKerchar 2. Worked Cushion Cover—Miss Barraclough 1. Tapestry—Mrs B. Henderson 1, Mrs McKinnel 2. Tea Shower—Miss Robertson 1. Breakfast Set—Miss Henderson 1, Mrs McKinnel 2. Any other article—Miss Henderson 1, Miss Clark 2. Article from Sugar Bag—Mrs McKinnel 1, Mrs A. Napper 2. Article from Flour Bag—Miss Robertson 1, Mrs Frew 2. BAKING (Judge—Mrs W. Sadlier) Light Fruit Cake—Mrs Robert McNatty 2. Madiera Cake—Mrs McNatty 1. Arrowroot Sponge—Miss D. Dewe 1. Butter Sponge (jam filled) —Miss D. Dewe 1. Sponge Roll—Miss D. Dewe 1. Oven Scones—Miss McKerchar 1, Mrs McNatty 2. Pikelets—Miss Dewe 1, Miss McKerchar 2. Pieces Shortbread —Miss Dewe 1, Mrs McNatty 2. Nut Loaf—Mrs McNatty 1. Heaviest Hen Eggs—Miss Dewe 1, Miss Joan McNatty 2. Heaviest Duck Eggs—Mrs Wadsworth 1. SECTfON WINNERS Silver Cup for most points in show— Mrs T. McKinnel. Flowers—Mrs McKinnel 1, Miss F. Henderson 2. Decorative—Mrs McKinnel 1, Miss Henderson 2. Handwork:—Miss Henderson 1. Fancywork—Mrs T. McKinnel and Miss M. Clark (equal) 1. Baking—Miss D. Dewe 1, Mrs R. McNatty 2.