SPRING FLOWERS.

Taranaki Daily News, 27 September 1921, Page 8

SPRING FLOWERS.

OPUNAKE’S ANNUAL SHOW. j : } /it , THE LIST OF AWARDS, r , I I The annual spring show under the ; auspices of tiie Opunake Horticultural and Industrial Exhibit Society was held at the Town Hall, Opunake, yesterday, under glorious weather conditions. There was a good attendance i both in the afternoon and evening. There was a splendid exhibit, particui larly in cut flowers and narcissi sections, the display of the latter being very creditable to the district. The home industries section was also a ' strong one. Messrs. Duncan and Davies, of the Exotic Nurseries, New Plymouth, had a fine exhibit. The energetic committee, of which Mr. D. Mouri was president and Mrs. Appleby secretary, and Mrs. Mouri acting secretary, i had worked hard to ensure the success of the show. The various stewards all I knew their work, and the judging was proceeded with expeditiously, all being in readiness for the opening early m the afternoon. The following is the prize list:— POT PLANTS. (Judge, Mr. Mann; steward, Mrs. Crocker.) Aspidestra: Winnie Mouri 1. Asparagus: Winnie Mouri. 1, Mrs. V. L. Warner 2. Cactus: Winnie Mouri 1. Cyclamen: Miss Davies 1. Cineraria: Winnie Mouri 1. Fern: Maidenhair, Winnie Mouri 1, Mrs. V. L. Warner 2; any other variety, Winnie Mouri 1. Flowering plants: Winnie Mouri 1. Palm: Mrs. V. L. Warner 1. Primula: Winnie Mouri 1. Trailing plant: Winnie Mouri 1. Narcissi: Winnie Mouri 1. Specimen plant: Winnie Mouri 1. CUT FLOWERS. (Judge, Mr. Mann; stewards. Rev. Palmer and Mr. Warner.) Anemone: Single, Mrs. D. Mouri 1, Mrs. V. L Warner 2, Mrs. Cochrane 3; double, Mrs. V. L. Warner 1, Mrs. D. Mouri 2; collection, Mrs. Cochrane-sL Mrs. D. Mouri 2. Antirrhinum: Miss E. M. Forsyth 1; Mrs. Moore 2. Azalea: Mr. Lazard 1, Miss Pelham 2; three varieties, Miss Davies 1. ! Camella: Single. Miss Davies 1: double, Mr. I Lazard 1, Miss Davies 2; collection, Miss Pel- ! ham 1, Miss Davies 2. i Mignonette: Mrs. A. H. Moore 1 and 2. Pansies: Mrs. D. Mouri 1, Mrs. A. H. Moore Petunias: Mrs. D. Mouri 1. Polyanthus: 6 varieties. Miss D. Mouri 1, Mr. Lazard 2. Polyanthus: Miss Pelham 1. Primrose: Single collection, Mrs. D. Mom-1 1, Mrs. A. H. Moore 2; double collection, Mrs. D. Mouri 1. Ranunculus, collection: Mrs. D. Mouri 1, Oaonui School 2. Sparaxia: Collection, Mrs. D. Mouri 1; Mrs. J. Eustace 2. Stock: Collection, Mrs. Fischer 1, Mrs. CochTuitp: Single, Mrs. Cochrane 1, Mrs. Fischer 2; double, Mrs. D. Mouri 1. Wallflower: Collection, Mrs. J. Mouri 1, Mrs. A. 11. Moore 2. Blue flowers: Collection, Mrs. D. Mouri 1, Miss E. M. Forsyth 2. Yellow flowers: Collection, Mrs. D. Mouri 1, Miss E. M. Forsyth 2. White flowers: Collection, Miss Pelham 1,

Miss E. M. Forsyth 2. Spring flowers: Collection, Mrs. D. Mouri 1, Miss E. M. Forsyth 2. Shrubs, flowering: Collection, Miss E. M. Forsyth 1, Miss Pelham 2. Cut blooms: Collection, Miss E. M. Forsyth 1, Mrs. A. H. Moore 2. Champion tulip: Mrs. Cochrane. NARCISSI. Trumpet: .One variety, Mrs. D. Mouri 1, Mrs. Cochrane 2; 3 varieties, Mrs. Cochrane Incomparabills: One variety, Mrs. Cochrane 1, Mrs. D. Mouri 2; three, varieties, Mrs. Cochrane 1, Mrs. D. Mouri 2; six varieties, ; Mrs. Cochrane 1. ; Baril: One variety, Mrs. Cochrane 1 : three varieties, Mrs. Cochrane 1. | Leedsii : Mrs. Mouri 1, Mrs. Cochrane 2; three varieties. Mrs. Cochrane 1; six varieties, Mrs. Cochrane 1. Poetlcus: One variety, Mrs. Cochrane 1, Mrs. D. Mouri 2: three varieties, Mrs. D. Mouri 1, Mrs. Cochrane 2. Bunch, flowered: One variety, Mrs. D. Mouri 1, Mrs. Cochrane 2; three varieties, Mrs. D. Mouri 1. Any other variety: Mrs. D. Mouri 1. Collection ; Mrs. Cochrane I, Miss D. Mouri . Champion narcissus: Mrs. Mouri 1. DECORATIVE. (Judge, Mrs. McHardy; steward, Mrs. Crocker.) Hand bouquet: Miss Davies 2. Bouquet of violets: Mrs. A. Rowe 1. Lady's dress spray: Jessie Feaver 1, Mary Reaver 2. Bowl of flowers: Miss Davies 1 and 2. Basket of flowers: Mrs. B. Feaver 1, Miss Davies 2. Floral design: Mrs. T. Holmes 1. Vase of flowers: Miss Davies 1. Table decoration: Miss Davies 1 and 2. Decorated mantelpiece: Miss Davies I. CHILDREN'S FLORAL SECTION. Bouquet, hand: Noelie Holmes 1. Men's buttonhole: .Mary Feaver I, Winnie Mouri 2, Noelie Holmes 3. Basket of flowers: Under 16 years, Winnie Mouri 1; under 12 years, Noelie Holmes 1. Bowl of flowers: Jessie Feaver J, Winnie Holmes 2 and 3. Mantel vase: Winnie Mouri 1, Noelie Holmes 2. Table decoration: Under 16 years, Winnie Mouri 1; under 12 years, Noelie Holmes 1. CHILDREN’S SCHOOL WORK. (Judges, Rev. Palmer and Mr. Chambers; steward. Miss Hickey.) Bills of parcels, not above standard V: Winnie Mouri I, May Newman 2. Drawing: 12 years and over, J. S. Stronge 1; under 12 years, J. Windelburn 1 and 2. Map of New Zealand; J. S. Stronge I. Writing: 12 years and over, Molly Murphy 1, Genevieve Halpin 2; under 12 years, Alice Newman 1, Peggy Burton 2. Drawing object: J. S. Stronge J. Carton: St. IV and under, C. B. Stronge 1; standards V and VI, J. S. Stronge J, G. Halpin Article out of kerosene tin: Eva Julian 1, Roy Holmes 2. COOKERY. I (Judge, Mr. Pulford; steward, Mrs. Parkes.) Bread, home-made: Mrs. P. Watson 1, Mrs. I’. Fleming 2. Bread, whole meal: Mrs. W. Cochrane 1. Cake, family: Mrs. S. M. Coombe 1. Cake, ginger: Mrs. Cochrane 1, Mrs. Bayliss Cake, oat.: Mrs. Coombe 1. Cake, pound: Mrs. P. Fleming 1. Cake, sponge: Mrs. Bayliss 1. Cake, sponge without icing: Mrs. P. Fleming Cake, iced: Mrs. P. Fleming 1. Cake, walnut: Mrs. Bayliss 1. Sponge roil: Mrs. Evetts 1, Mrs. Bayliss 2. Sponge sandwich: Mrs. P. Fleming 1, Mrs. Evetts 2. Scones: Mrs. Cochrane 1. Scones, girdle: Mrs. Clouston 1. Biscuits: Collection, Mrs. Coombe 1. Shortbread: Mrs. Cochrane 1, Mrs. P. Holmes 2. Pikelets: Mrs. Bayliss 1 and 2. Small cakes: Collection, Mrs. Coombe 1. Sausage rolls: Mrs. Cochrane 1. Jam tarts: Mrs. Cochrane 1. Cheese cakes: Mrs. Cochrane 1. Cream puffs: Mrs. Cochrane 1. Merangues: Mrs. Coombe 1. Butter: Miss Davies 1. Devonshire cream: Mrs. I’. Holmes 1. Toffee: Mrs. Coombe 1. Eggs: Hen’s, Mrs. D. Mouri 1, Mrs. J. Macfle 2; duck’s, Mrs. Cooxobs 1.

PRESERVES. (Judge, Mrs. Campbell: steward, Mrs. Parkes.) • Jellies: Mrs. A. H. Moore 1. Marmalade: Mrs. F. Carter 1, Mrs. Cj jbrane Sauce: Tomato, Mrs. Cochrane 1; plum, Mrs. A. H. Moore 1, Mrs. Cochrane 2. ‘ Chutney: Mrs. A. 11. Moore. 1. Potted meat: Mrs. Harkness 1, Mrs. P. Holmes 2. Any other variety: Mrs. Coombe 1. , Soap : Miss Davies 1, Mrs. P. Holuies 2. MISCELLANEOUS. (Judges, Mesdames McHardy and Campbell , steward, Mrs. P. Holmes.) Painting, water: J. S. Stronge 1. Photography, collection: K. N. Looney 1. Drawing in pencil: Marcus Brophy 1. Drawn thread work: Mrs. G. Halpin L Point lace: Miss Davies 1. Mount Mellick work: Miss Pelham 1, Miss Nurick 2. Knitted garment: Miss F. Carter 1. Child's crochet garment: Mrs. J. Hickey 1. Fancy work, collection: Work of exhibitor, Mrs. Watt 1; not exhibitor’s work, Mrs. Mouri Crochet camisole, top: Mrs. A. Rowe 1 and Crochet work, collection: Exhibitor’s work, ’ Miss E. Dudley 1, Mrs. V. L. Warner 2, Mrs. Coupe h.c.; not exhibitor’s work. Miss E. Dudley 1. Fancy work: Miss Ruth Goodey 1 and 2. Most useful article made from sugar bag: Miss M. Parsons 1. CHILDREN’S FANCY WORK. Buttonhole: May Newman 1. Hem-stitch: Winnie Mouri 2. Sewing, plain garment: Margaret Larbre 1. Sewing, plain: Margaret Larbre 1. Fancy work: Q. Halpin 1 and 2. EARLY VEGETABLES. (Judge, Mr. Mann; stewards, Rev. Palmer and Mr. Warner.) Radish: R. Macdonald 1, Athol Ross 2 and 3. Lettuce: Ovar Julia 1, airs. V. L. Warner 2, Ruth Goodey 3. Any other variety : Mrs. A. H. Moore 1 and 3, J. Windelburn 2.