C.W.I. FLOWER SHOW

Taupo Times, Volume III, Issue 148, 26 November 1954, Page 7

C.W.I. FLOWER SHOW

LIST OF PRIZE WINNERS The Taupo Countrywomen's Institute Flower Show was held in Rickit's Hall on Thursday, Novemtoer 19. There was a good range of exhibits despite the lack of rain in the preceding weeks, and attendance was good. The special Points Prize for most points, covering all classes in the Show, presented by Mr W. J. Stevens, was won by Mrs W. Stowe. Mr G. F. Colbeck's Special Prize, for .most points in Sections 1, 2 and 3 (flowers), was also won by Mrs Stowe. Mrs Smyrk's prize, for outstanding exhibit in the decorative classes, was won by Mrs Wright. Mrs Minett's prize for needlework and woolwork was won by Mrs Allan Wilson and Miss McClymont (equal). Mrs W. King's prize for cookery was won by Mrs A. H. Reid. Prize winners in the various classes were as follows: — Shoulder Spray, Miss McClymont 1, Mrs T. Coley 2; Floral miniature container, Mrs Stowe 1 and 2; Large jug of flowers, Mrs I. Logan 1, Mrs Wright 2; Trough of flowers, Mrs J. Taylor 1, Mrs Logan 2; Woodland basket, Miss McClymont 1, Mrs Prosser 2; Collection of Native Flowers, Miss McClymont 1; Small jug of flowers, Mrs Wright 1, Mrs Glass 2; Wall vase, Mrs Stowe 1, Mrs A. M. Tierney 2.

Garden.in dish, Mrs Glass 1, Mrs Taylor 2; Vase of flowers arranged for effect, Mrs Dickson 1, Mrs Glass 2;. Bowl of mixed flowers, Mrs Wright 1, Mrs Dickson 2. Iceland poppies, Mrs Glass 1, Mrs Dommelly 2; Lupins, Mrs T. Coley 1, Miss McClymont 2; Pansies, Mrs Sherning 1, Miss Rickit 2; Violas, Mrs Gumley 2; Sweet peas, Mrs Stowe 1, Mrs Davis 2; Irises, Mrs Birnie 1, Mrs Coley 2; Roses, Mrs Stott 1, Miss Rickit 2; Polyanthus roses, Mrs Arnold 1. Flowering shrubs, Mrs Stott 1, Mrs Arnold 2; Stock, Mrs Stowe 1, Mrs T. Coley 2; Vase of cut flowers, not specified, Mr T. G. Price 1, Mrs Stowe 2; Collection spring flowers, Mrs Stowe 1, Collection of vegetables, Mrs Murphy 1, Mrs Wells 2. Cookery and Preserves Date loaf, Mrs M. P. Tierney 1, Mrs T. Coley 2; Gems, Mrs A. H. Reid 1 and 2; Sponge, Mrs G. Davis 1, Mrs K. Smith 2; Four plain scones, Mrs Miles 1, Mrs H. G. Gradwell 2; Pikelets, Mrs G. Davis 1 and 2; Short bread, Mrs Arnold 1, Mrs A. H. Reid 2; Apple pie, short pastry, Mrs A. H. Reid 1, Mrs Wells 2; Ginger bread, Mrs J. Taylor 1, Mrs T. Coley 2; Jar marmalade, Mrs Prosser 1, Mrs Murphy 2; Jar jelly, Mrs Murphy 1; Bottled fruit, Mrs A. M. Tierney 1, Mrs J. Wells 2.

Needlework Novelty not to cost more than 2/6, Miss McClymont 1, Mrs Allan Wilson 2; Felt article, Mrs A. Wilson 1, Mrs Arnold 2; Sugar bag article, Mrs A. Wilson 1; Plastic material article, Mrs Wright 1, Mrs Prosser 2; Novelty tea cosy, Miss McClymont 1; Pine needle article, Mrs Dixon 1; Article, bits and pieces, Mrs A. Wilson 1, Miss McClymont 2; Soft toy, Miss Cavey 1, Mrs Arnold 2. Crochet article, Mrs G. Davis 1 and 2; Coloured embroidery, Mrs G. Davis 1, Mrs R. Arnold 2; Woolwork cot or pram cover, Mrs T. Taylor 1; Man's pullover, Mrs T. Taylor 1, Mrs Robt. McMillan 2; Woman's cardigan, Miss Cavey 1, Mrs T. Taylor 2; Bedsocks, Mrs A. M. Tierney 1; Baby's kniited garment, Mrs T. Taylor 1, Mrs Arnold 2. Children's Section Prizes donated by Mrs Sherning. Vase, Miss C. Taylor 1, Miss S. Wilson 2, Robin Booth 3; Sand posy,

Aroha Clark 1, Robin Booth 2, Beverley Harnett 3; Pikelets, Aroha Clark 1.