SPRING CUT BLOOMS

Taranaki Daily News, 14 September 1940, Page 8

SPRING CUT BLOOMS

SHOW AT OPUNAKE QUALITY IMPROYEMENT Favourable growing conditions produced a grand shovv of blooms at the annual spring flower show and industrial exhibition held at- Opunake on Wednesday under the auspices of the Methodist Church. Increases in entries were reported in practically every section, and in the floral exhibits the standard of blooms was exceptionally high. The show was well patronised by the public, and attendances at day and evening sessions were up to expectations. The show was opened by the Mayor of Opunake, Mr. A. j. Brennan, who complimented the exhibitors on the iine showing of flowers. The exhibition, he declared, was convincing proof that with patience and perseverance gardeners of the district could produce flowers, fruit and vegetables equal in standard to any in the country. The tlianks of the organisers to all connected with the success of the effort were conveyed by the Rev. J. H. Bailey. Many improvements in the floral exhibits were noted by Mr. Lincoln Lewis, who judged the narcissi and cut flowers section. Staging in particular had been improved, and Mr. Lewis also commented on the fine display of heaths among the flowering shrubs.

Mr. C. H. Fischer exhibited the pure white leedsii "Assini" which gained the show. championship, and, in the novice section, the champion bloom was "Lord Roberts," a yellow trumpet shown by Mrs. T. J. Mildenhall. Stalls piied a busy trade among the patrons, those in charge being: Fancywork, Mesdames C. N. Thayer, W. D. Richards, W. A. Sheat, C. Fawcett and T. J. Mildenhall: tea rooms, Mesdames C. Coltart, H. Shields, A. Warner, A. Crocker and Miss M. Coltart; cooking, Mesdames E. Taylor, M. A. Richards and R. H. Hughson; sweets, Mrs. R. Siddells, Misses Q. Sinclair and M. Fawcett; produce, Mrs. J. Sinclair, Mrs. J. Shepherd, Misses Hurst and Pettigrew; competitions and sideshows were under the charge ofvarious voluntary workers. The show secretary was the Rev. J. H. Bailey, who was assisted by Mr. C. N. Thayer and Mrs. Eailey. Awards were: — AMATECR SECTION. Narcissi.

Judge: Mr. Lincoln Lewis (Eltham). Stewards: Mrs. D. Mourie, Mrs. W. A. Sheat, the Rev. J. H. Bailey. Champion bloom (A Yates and Co. trophy) : Mr. C. H. Fischer.' Points prize (Duncan and Davies' trophy): Mrs. K. Mourie. Trumpets, collection of three: Mrs. K. Mourie 1 and 2,. Mrs. Fischer 3. One, yellow: Mrs. K. Mourie 3, 2 and 3. One, white: Mr. C. Harding 1, Mrs. K. Mourie 2 and 3. One., bi-colour: Mrs. K. Mourie 1 and 2, Mrs. Brimelow 3. Incomparabilis, two, one white, one yellow perianth: Mrs. Fischer 1, Mrs. K. Mourie 2 and 3. One, yellow: Mr. C. H. Fischer 1, Mrs. K. Mourie 2 and 3. One, white: Mrs. Brimelow 1, Mrs. K. Mourie 2 and 3. Barrii. — Two, one white, one yellow perianth: Mrs. K. Mourie 1, Mr. Fischer 2. One, white: Mrs. Brimelow 1, Mrs. J. S. Hlckey 2, Mrs. Mourie 3. One, yellow: Mrs. Mourie 1, Mrs. Brimelow 2. Leedsii. — One giant: Mr. C. H. Fischer 1 and champion,* Mrs. Fischer 2, Mrs. Mourie 3. Hybrids. — One poetaz: 'Mrs. Mourie 1, Mr. C. Harding 2, Mrs. J. S. Hickey 3. Orife, double: Mrs. Mourie 1, 2 and 3.

CUT BLOOMS. Judge: Mr. Lincoln Lewis. Steward: Miss Hurst. Spring Flowers. Foints prize (Miss Hurst's trophy) : Miss M. Fischer. Anemones, single: C. Harding 1, Mrs. Mathews 2, Miss Fischer 3. Double: Mrs. A. Petty 1, C. Harding 2, Miss Fischer 3. Ranunculas: Mrs. Petty 1, C. Harding 2, Miss Fischer 3. Lachenalia: Miss Fischer 1, Mrs. P. Harding 2, Mrs. Maindonald 3. Freezias: Mrs. Mathews 1, Miss Fischer 2 and 3. Polyanthus, three varieties: Mrs. R. J. Morris 1, Miss Fischer 2, Miss Corkill and Mrs. Morris (equal) 3. Primroses: Miss Fischer 1, Mrs. ?. Harding 2 and 3. Pansies: Mrs. P. Harding 1, Mrs. Morris 2, Miss Fischer 3. Violets: Mrs. J. S. Tosland 1, Mrs. W. Allan 2, Miss Fischer 3. Stock: Mrs. Maindonald 1, Miss Fischer 2, Mrs. Mathews 3. Wallflowers: Mrs. Maindonald 1 and 3, Miss^ Fischer 2. Iceland poppies: Miss Fischer 1, Mrs. Allan 2, Miss Lovell 3. Nemesia: Miss Lovell 1 and 2, Miss Fischer 3. Calendula: Mrs. Mathews 1, Mrs. Morris 2, Mrs. Tosland 3, Sparaxlas: Mrs. Fawcett 1, Mrs. Maindonald 2, Miss Fischer 3. Collection of spring flowers: Mrs. Tosland 1, Miss Fischer 2, Mrs. P. Harding 3. Flowering Shrubs. — Points prize (Duncan and Davies' trophy) : Miss Hurst. Three varieties: Mrs. J. A. Stevenson 1 and 2, Miss Hurst and Mrs. Campbell (equal) 3. Fourteen entries. Collection of ericas: Miss Hurst 1 and 2, Mrs. P. Harding 3. Camellias: Mrs. W. Allan 1, Mr. Fischer 2, Miss Hurst 3. DECORATIVE. Judge: Mrs. R. J. Morris. Steward: Miss Q. Sinclair. Points prize (C. Smith and Son's trophy) : Miss M. Fischer, runner-up, Miss Lovell. Vase of flowers: Miss M. Fischer 1 and 3, Mrs. J. S. Tosland 2. Basket of flowers: Miss Fischer 1, Miss Lovell 2 and 3. Vase of narcissi: Mrs. J. S. Hickey 1, Miss Lovell 2, Miss Fischer 3. Floating bowl: Miss Fischer 1 and 3, Miss Lovell 2. Shoulder spray: Miss Fischer 1, Miss Lovell 2 and 3. NOVICE SECTION. Narcissi. Judge: Mr. Lincoln Lewis. Stewards: Mrs. D. Mourie, Mrs. W. A. Sheat, the Rev. J. H. Bailey. Points prize (Mrs. Mourie's trophy) : Mrs. T. J. Mildenhall; runner-up, Mrs. P. Harding. Trumpets. One, yellow:. Mrs. Mildenhall 1, section champion, and 2. One, white: Mrs. P. Harding 1 and 3, Mrs. Mildenhall 2. One, bi-colour: Mrs. Mildenhall 1 and 3, Mrs. P. Harding 2. Incomparabilis. — One, yellow: Mrs. P. Harding 1 and 2, Mrs. Morris and Miss J. Coulter (equal) 3. One, white: Mrs. P. Harding 1 and 3, Mrs. Mildenhall 2. Barrii. — One, white: "Irs. Mildenhall 1, Miss J. Coulter 2, Mrs. Morris 3. Leedsii. — One, giant: Mrs. Mildenhall l and 2, Mrs. P. Harding 3. One, small uup: Mrs. F. S. Alger 2. Hybrids. — One, poeticus: Mrs. P. Harding 2 and 3. One, poetaz: Mrs. Mildenhall 1 and 2, Mrs. Morris and Mrs. Harding (equal) 3. Dne, double: Mrs. Morris 1, Mrs. Harding 2. DECORATIVE.

Judge: Mrs. R. J. Morris. Stewards: Miss Q. Sinclair. Vase of flowers: Miss M. Corkill 1. Vase of narcissi: Miss Q. Sinclair 1. KNITTING AND NEEDLEWORK. Judges: Mrs. R. A. Ritchie and Mrs. A. Mathie. Stewards: Mrs. Taylor and Miss Fawcett. Knitting in Wool.— Points prize (Phil. Harding's trophy): Mrs. J. H. Bailey. Bab.v's dress: Mrs. W. Allan 1. Mrs. M. A. Richards 2. Baby's garment: Mrs. E. A. Mathews 1. Girl's cardigan or jumper: Mrs. J. H. Bailey 1, Mrs. Mathews 2. Boy's pullover: Mrs. J, S. Tos-

land 1. Lady's cardigan or jumper: Mis, M. Fawcett 1, Mrs. Mathews 2. Lady', bedjacket: Mrs. Bailey 1. Man's pull over: Mrs. Lilly 1. Tea-cosy: Mrs. Rel 1, Mrs. Bailey 2. Any other article: Mrs Mathews 1, Miss M. Kirk 2. Girl's car digan or jumper: Mrs. Bailey 1 and 2 Lady's jumper or cardigan: Mrs. Tosland 1, Mrs. McNeill 2. Boy's pullover Mrs. Bailey 1. Man's pullover: Mrs Bailey 1. FANCYWORK. Points prize (Hughson's Ltd., Opunake trophy) : Mrs. M. A. Richards. Afternooi tea cloth, coloured: Miss M. Corkill 1 Mrs. M. A. Richards 2. Duchess set coloured: Mrs. Richards 1, Mrs. R. H Hughson 2. Table centre, coloured: Mrs Richards 1 and 2. Apron, coloured: Miss M. Corkill 1. Cushion embroidered ir wool: Mrs. Richards 1. Embroidery white: Miss J. Coulter 1, Mrs. Hughson 2 Any other embroidered article: Mrs Mathews 1, Mrs. Richards 2. Specimer cotton crochet: Mrs. Relf 1. HOME INDUSTRIES SECTION. Judge: Mrs. J. A. Stevenson. Steward: Mrs. T. J. Mildenhall. Baking. — Points prize (Boyd and McCrone's trophy) : Mrs. R. H. Hughson, Fruit cake: Mrs. J. Sinclair 1, Mrs. R, H. Hughson 2. Sponge, no butter: Miss Lovell 1. Sponge, with butter: Miss Lovell 1, Mrs. Hughson 2. Sponge, coffee: Miss Lovell 1, Mrs. Hughson 2. Sponge, chocolate: Mrs. Hughson 1, Miss Lovell 2. Shortbread: Mrs. G. Wood 1, Mrs. Hughson 2, Miss Lovell h.c. Pikelets: Mrs. G. Wood 1, Mrs. Laurence 2. Scones, plain: Mrs. Hughson 1, Mrs. Laurence 2. Scones, brown: Mrs. Hughson 1. Scones, date: Mrs. Hughson 1, Miss Lovell 2. Preserves. — Points prize (Hughson's Ltd., Rahotu, trophy) : Mrs. N. G. Davis. Slx white eggs: Mrs. E. A. Mathews 1 and 2. Bottle preserves: Mrs. Davis 1, 2 and h.c. Assorted jams: Mrs. Davis 1. Bottle sauce: Mrs. Davis 1 and 2. BABY SHOW. Judges: Mrs. R. S. Jenkin and Mrs. J. P. O'Sullivan. Steward: Miss Q. Sinclair. Up to six months: Margaret Young 1, Jeanette Segar 2, John Penney (special), James Langton (special). Six months to one year: Errol Taylor 1, Colleen Walker 2, Wilma McNeill (special), Maurice Maindonald (special). One year to 18 months: Norma Dobbin 1, Brakyon Laurence 2. One and a half to two years: Russell Stronge 1, Rosalie Langton 2.

CHILDREN'S SECTION. Cut Blooms. Judge: Mr. Lincoln Lewis Steward: Miss Hurst. Points prize: Ian Sinclair. Collection three varietie§: Dawn Peat 1, Ian Sinclair 2 and h.c., Leslie Godkin h.c. Daffodils: Ian Sinclair 1, Dawn Peat 2, Alar Bailey and Nance Bailey (equal) 3 Stocks: Lesley Godkin 1. Cookery. — Judge: Mrs. J. A. Stevenson Steward: Mrs. T. J. Mildenhall. Secondary Classes. — Points prize: Bettj Boyd. Scones, date: Betty Boyd 1. Pikelets: Mary Poole 1, Betty Boyd 2. Queer cakes: Betty Boyd 1. Sponge, no butter: Betty Boyd 1. Sponge, with butter: Betty Boyd 1. Primary classes. — Points prize: Gordon Hughson. Scones, plain: Fay Mann 1 and h.c., Ian Sinclair 2. Scones, brown: Gordon Hughson 1, Alan Bailey 2. Rock cakes: Gordon Hughson 1, Ian Sinclair 2. Sponge, no butter: Mary Poole 1, Janie Pairama 2. Sponge, with butter: Gordon Hughson 1, Ian Sinclair 2. Arts and Crafts. — Judge: Mrs. W. A. Laing. Steward: Miss Fawcett. Points prize: Kathleen Kennedy. Specimen coloured embroidery: V. Jenkins 1, Mary Poole 2, Lesley Godkin h.c. Knitted article: Helene Davis 1, Betty Boyd 2 and h.c., Audrey Pope 3, Dorothy Wood h.c. Marquetry: Elaine Sharrock 1, Audrey Pope 2, June Pickering 3, V. Haskell h.c. Metalwork: K. Kennedy 1, M. Sherson 2. Any other article: Secondary, K. Kennedy 1; primary, Elaine Julian 1 and 2, Nance Bailey 3, Fay Mann h.c., Leslie Godkin h.c.; under 10 years, Barbara McNeill 1, Jocelyn Sinclair 2, Betty Sinclair h.c. Boys' woodwork: Arthur Davis 1 and 2, Douglas West h.c. (two entries). Decorative. — Judge: Mrs. R. J. Morris. Steward: Miss Q. Sinclair. Points prize (Mrs. Morris' trophy): Gordon Hughson. Floating bowl: Gordon Hughson 1, Ian Sinclair 2. Decorated saucer: Gwen Taylor 1, Gordon Hughson 2, Kathleen Watt 3. Buttonhole: Gwen Taylor 1, Gordon Hughson 2, Alan Bailey 3. School work. — Judges: Mrs. M. A. Richards and Mrs. C. N. Thayer. Steward: Miss Fawcett. Fourteen years and over. — Geography note-book: Joan Short 1, Dorothy Wood 2, Kathleen Watt h.c. Science note-book: Gwen Taylor 1, Dorothy Wood 2, Elaine Sharrock h.c., Audrey Pope h.c. Essay, forms 5 and 6; Stella Wright 1, Shirley Reeve 2. Forms 3 and 4: Joy Sinclair 1, Dorothy Wood 2, Betty Boyd h.c. Under 14 years. — Pastel drawing: Dawn Peat 1, Alice Northcott 2, Jack Shields h.c. Pencil drawing: R. Antill 1, John Chambers 2, Bruce MacLean h.c. Essay, Forms 1 and 2: Alan Bailey 2. Essay, stds 3 and 4: Peter Frechtling 1, Nance Bailey 2, Doreen Sheppard 3. GRAND PARADE. Judges: Mrs. A. Mathie and Mrs. W. A. Laing. Children's decorated section — Decorated prams: Leonore Godkin 1, Molly Thoma? 2, Dawn Peat h.c. Decorated Tricycles: Mcrvyn Thayer 1. Decorated bicycles: I. Sinclair 1, A. Bailey 2, N. Bailey and G. Hughson h.c.