CHRYSANTHEMUM SHOW

Taranaki Central Press, Volume IV, Issue 419, 28 April 1937, Page 3

CHRYSANTHEMUM SHOW

OFFICIAL CEREMONY Ladies’ Successful Work At ths official opening ceremony of the St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church Chrysanthemum Show yesterday afternoon, Rev. J. Patterson expressed appreciation of the splendid work done by all the helpers. These included not only members of St. Andrew's. congregation, but others who had entered exhibits iand made a beautiful display of blooms. He specially thanked Mr W. Pettigrew, who had worked very hard in preparing the accommodation for the entries, thereby conitributing very i largely to the success of the show. , The Mayoress, Mrs R. Kirkwood. ’ v.'as presented with <a beautiful bou- ' quet by little Peggy .Lees, of Toko. • Mr W. J. Polson, M.P., apologis- . ed for the temporary absence of Mrs j Polson, who, he explained, was attend, i ing a meeting of the W.D.F.U. Mr , Polson said that he, too, had had a ; mieeting in the afternoon and did not ' think tie would be 'able to attend, but when he found himself free he decide ed to be present. He remarked jocularly that he thought the Mayor, Mr J. W. McMillan, wanted some support after the ordeal he went through at the ratepayers’ meeting on Monday night. (Laughter). He thought It was time some of the citizens stood alongside the Mayor to show he was not entirely alone. “You know, he does not stand alone,” continued Mr Polson, “but he. is a man of strong opinions, and one who believes in speaking out under any circumstances. We all know that in Stratford.” Air Polson said he appreciated the work done by all the earnest workers to maintain the financial side of the church by the present endeavour Members of the church knew the amount of work done by the. ladies, and the show was only one of the means of racing fund.;. Fie did i»ot kno-v how the church v cu’.d ger along without Lhe.r services. In remarking upon the beautiful display of chrysanthemi.nrj, Mr Polson said he could claim to be something of an authority now, though pcevious'ly he did not know much about them. At the resuest of the judge Mr C. Goodson, he had picked out the exhibit he considered the best in the show, and it turned out to be the champion bloom (Mrs W. Curd’s entry). However, he was pleased 1o say that the show was of a very creditable standard, as those present

would see from the exhibits. He '- as glad to offer his sincere tribute to those who had made ihe show, and to express the hope thia: it would be the success anticipated. Praise for the Ladies. The Mayor said that when asked a week ago to be present to perform the official opening t ceremony, he was rather dubious whether his service? would be required. He did not think it was possible for any institution to stage a flower show after the bad weath .r recently. Personally, he added, he had been disturbed prior to Anzac Day about the possibili y of getting the Roll of Honour at the Municipal Chambers wreathed as usual, and it was due to the good offic s of a small band of lady workers .hat such a beautiful display was made. He thought it deplorable that the women should have to strive- so hard to augment the funds and raise money for various objects of the church. People managed to find money to support sports and recreation and for personal pleasure, but when it came to supporting the church it v.?as hard to provide sufficient funds to keep going as should be done, and without having their minister worrying about the finances. Mr McMillan said he was pleased to say that perhaps for the first time in the history of the Presbyterian Church in Stratford it was financial. ( The show was being held to pay off th.e cost of -the new Manse, which, as | a building, was a credit to St. AnHirer’s. He trusted the show would jbe a real success, and that all the i ladles would be amply rewarded for their efforts.

PRIZE LIST. Followirtp- completes the prize-list: CHILDREN’S SECTION. (Judge: Mr J. Grant, of Wanganui). Letters “G.R.” in flowers, 12in: Gordon Hutchings 1. Children under 14. Bowls of flowers, Mrs Ross’s donation: Miss T. Barker 1, Miss M. Bake Posy: Miss T. Barker 1. Floral crown: J. H. Hutchings 1. Children Any Age. Miniature garden, 20 x 14in, Mrs Lacey’s donation: Jack Bake 1. Collection flowers: Miss T. Barker 1. Collection vegetables: Miss Jean Harkness 1, R. Strong (Turuturu, HaWera) 2. Handwriting, St. 3 and 4: Master Rowan Guthrie 1, Miss P. Barker 2. Handwriting, Std. 5 and 6: Miss .Ront Sunning 1, Miss T. Barker 2. Doll’s jumper (knitted), for children under 14: Miss Dorothy James 1.

CUT FLOWERS. I’ointe prize: Mrs Thomson’s special. Collection outdoor blooms, including shrubs: Mrs E. Coldwell 1. Collection red flowers: Mrs. Coldwell 1. Coltction yellow flowers: Mrs Cold- ; well 1. Collection v.'l.Pe flow-i i: Mrs Co’d- I well 1. POT Pl-AM n Points prize, Mr Lester's special: j Aspidistra: Mrs Savage 1, Mrs Me- j Cailuni 2. Pot plan s, flowering: Mrs Bake 1. : Maidenhair fern: C. Rogers 1 and 2, j Mr s Baks 3. Pot plants, foliage: Mrs Savage 1, Mrs: Bake 2. Native plants in pots (~ Rogers 1. MODE-. AEBOPLANI S. Solid scale madeis' Ron.il.l Brown 1, Bruce Calag 2. Flying niodMs: Ronald Brown i. Scale flying uioi 'S. Elliott Law. pence 1. NEEDLEWORK. Judge: Mrs F. Bowler. Prettiest worked nightdress.. Miss N. Kofoed 1. Prettiest duchesse set: Miss Marsh 1, Mrs Hunger 2. Prettiest embroidered apron: Miss N. Kofoed 1, Mrs Attrill 2 and 3. Prettiest guest towel: Miss. Redderson 1. Prettiest tray or supper cloth: Miss N. B. Brow 1, Mrs Attrill 2. Special tray cloth: Mrs D. More. Coloured table centre: Miss Pedderson 1, Miss N. Kofoed 2. Woollen bed-jacket: Miss Pedder- ; son 1, Miss. 1 C. Marsh 2. Woollen slippers: Miss C. Marsh'" 1. Knitted men's socks: Miss Q. Kofoed 1. Rug made from waste: Mrs G. Mapor 1, Mrs Urquhart 2. Smocked blouse or child’s frock: Mrs More 1. COOKING. Points prize, donated by Mrs Hugo: Mrs Forbes. Oven scones: Mrs N. R. Corkill 1, Mrs Forbes 2. ' Sultana scones.: Mrs 1 Forties 1 and 2. Sponge sandwich: Mrs L. Hinton 1, Mrs Forbes 2. Sultana cake: Mrs Forbes 1, Mrs Janies 2. Fruit and nut loaf: Mrs M. Taylor 1, Mrs Forbes 2. Ginger cake: Mrs Forbes 1, Mrs M. Taylor 2. Pikelets: Mrs James 1, Mrs Forbes 2. Shortbread: Mis s A. Aitken 1. Mrs Forbes 2. Jar jam: Mrs Forb s 1, Mrs James ■ Jar jelly: Miss A. Aitken 1, Mrs Forbes 2. Jar pickles: Mrs Forbes 1 and 2. Jar preserved fruit: Mrs Forbes 1 and 2. farm and garden produce. Judge: Mr W. Harris. Points prize: Dr. Gordon's special: Mangolds, globe, two roots: L. Hinton 1, F. Jans 1 2. Swedes, and variety; F. Jans 1 and 2. Carrots, field, yellow or red: ,F. Jans (very good) 1, J. James 2. Carrots, garden, long: M. Jury 1, F. Jans 2. Oarrots, garden, short: F. Jansj 1 and 2. Collection of vegetables, Mr W. L Kenneidy’s donation: M. Jury 1 and 2. Potatoes, four varieties: F. Jans 1 and 2. Beetroot: M. Jury 1, F. Jans 2. Parsnips: F. Jans. 1 and 2, Pumpkin: M. Jury 1. Marrow: M. Jury 1, F. Jans 2. Cabbage: W. E. Forbes. 1, M. Jury 2, L. Hinton 3. Aipples, plate of six, cooking: Mrs Bonner 1, Mr. Anderson (Toko) 2. AppieSj dessert: Mr Anderson. 1 and 2. Onions: M. Jury 1 and 2.

Silver beet: F. Jans 1, J. James 2 Turnips: M. Jury 1. Collection of field roots: F. Jans 1 Afternoon tea was provided by a committee of Toko 'wbmen and help, era, comprising Mesdames' J. Weir T. L. Gibbs, T. T. Murray, M. tirqu'Jart, A. Lees, A. Raynor, N. Grierson, I. Grierson, R. Sextus and R. Anderson and Miss Sex.us. Points prizes and trophies we|t-e won as follows: Chrysanthemums, amateur and local (Chrysanthemum Club’s Cup), points prizes and champion bloom, Mr s W. Curd (Stratford); floral decorations (Mrs J. p.trle senr.’s Cup), Mrs N. Dou.gilas (Hawera, won outrighe); cut flowers (Mrs P. Thomson’s special), Mrs E. Coldwell (Stratford); pot plants (Mr V. N. Lester's special), C. Rogers; needlework (Mrs G. Smart’s special), Miss c. Marsh; cooking (Mrs A. O. Hugo’s special), Mrs A. Forb s; farm and garden produce (Dr. Gordon’s sps . tial), Mr F. Jani’.