AUTUMN BLOOMS.

Taranaki Daily News, 13 May 1921, Page 6

AUTUMN BLOOMS.

SHOW AT INGLEWOOD. THE LIST OF AWARDS. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Inglewood, Muy 12.* The Inglewood Chrysanthemum Show was held in the local Parish Hall to-day, when a splendid display was made under somewhat adverse circumstances. For one thing, the weather of the days preceding the show’ was wet, cold and boisterous, and only short notice had been given of any intention to hold this, the i first show of its kind in Inglewood, so i that growers and lovers of autumn blooms had made no special preparations for such an exhibition. The results of the competitions were: AMATEUR CLASS. (Judge: Mr. V. Davies. Steward: Mr. T. Drake.) 12 Japanese distinct varieties.—G. Drake 1, Miss A. Petersen 2. 6 Japanese distinct varieties.—G. Drake 1, L. J. Carmine 2, Mies A. Petersen h.c. 3 Japanese distinct varieties.—Mrs. G. Drake 1, L, J. Carmine 2, Mr. G. Drake h.c. 3 Japanese blooms, white, 1 variety only.—Miss A. Petersen 1, L. J. Carmine 2. 3 Japanese blooms, yellow, one variety only.—G. Drake 1, L. J. Carmine 2, Miss A. Petersen h.c. 3 Japanese blooms, r::y color except white or yellow; one variety only.—G. Drake 1, H. Drake 2, Mise A. Petersen h.c. 6 bunches of chrysanthemums, grown for decorative purposes, one stem of one variety only in each case (Mr. T. Drake’s special).—Mrs. Gibbs 1, Mr. G. Drake 2. 3 Chinese incurved, distinct varieties. —G. Drake 1, Miss A. Petersen 2. Collection, one bloom each, any variety.—Miss A. Petersen 1, G. Drake 2. The points prize, presented by Mr. R. Miller, Springvale, Wanganui, was won by Mr. G. Drake, with a score of 19 points. The special prize, presented by the secretary (Mrs. Evans) for the champion bloom in the show was awardsd to Mrs. G. Drake for a very striking specimen. NOVICE CLASS. (Judge: Mr. V. Davies. Stewards: Mesdames Gibbs and Horner.) 3 Japanese distinct varieties. —L. J. Carmine 1, G. Drake 2, Miss A. Petersen h.c. 1 white. —L. J. Carmine 1, G. Drake 2. 1 yellow. —L. G. Carmine 1, G. Drake 2, Miss A. Petersen h.c. 1 mauve or purple.—G. Drake 1, L. J. Carmine 2. 1 pink. —G. Drake 1, L. J. Carmine 2, Miss A. Petersen -h.c. DECORATIVE. (Judge: Miss J. A. Carter. Stewards: Mrs. Gibbs and Miss Stephenson-Smith.) Decorated table of chrysanthemums.— Mise Hopson 1, Mrs. C. O. Roberts 2, Mrs. Horner 3.

Basket of chrysanthemums (Miss Riordan’s special).—Mrs. Clegg 1. Bowl of chrysanthemums (Mr. H. Drake’s special).—Miss Hopson 1, Miss C. Hamerton 2, Miss Ina Wilson 2. The judges were so pleased with the two last that they chose them both second. Vase of chrysanthemums (Mrs. Burnip’s special). —Miss M. Wilson 1, Miss F. Roberts 2, Miss Hopson h.c. Decorated mantelpiece chrysanthemums.—Mrs. Horner 1, Miss Hopson 2, Miss Brown h.c.

CUT FLOWERS. (Judge: Mr. V. Davies. Stewards: Mesdames Henderson and Roberts.) 12 cosmeas, 3 colors, 4 varieties. —Mrs. Giddy 1. 6 cactus dahlias.—-L. J. Carmine 1 and 2 6 peony dahlias.—L. J. Carmine 1 and 2. Collection of dahlias, not more than 12 blooms. —L. J. Carmine 1, Miss Brown 2. Collection of autumn blooms.—'Mrs, Horner 1, Miss Brown 2. HOME INDUSTRIES. (Judges: Miss J. A. Curtis and Miss Stephenson-Smith. Steward: Mrs. Gibbs.) Collection of jams.—Mrs. Giddy. Collection of pickles. —'Mrs. Giddy. •Sponge sandwich.—Mrs. Newell 1, Mrs. C. 0. Roberts 2. Scones. —Mrs. Gow 1, Mrs. H. Winter 2. Pikelets.—Mrs. F. Brown 1. The control of the afternoon tea was in the capable hands of Mesdames Coldwell, Giddy and Winter and Miss Brown. A striking exhibition of plants was made by outside supporters and friends. Mrs. H. B. Lepper brought nearly a car load to help decorate the hall. Others helped with foliage and blooms, altogether making a very pleasing general effect. That the proceeds of the show are to be entirely devoted to charitable purposes is a source of satisfaction to promoters and visitors alike, and beyond that feeling and the hearty thanks of all who attended or took part and helped to make it the success it proved to be they desire to reap no reward.