BEAUTIFUL BLOOMS

Wairarapa Times-Age, 16 November 1938, Page 8

BEAUTIFUL BLOOMS

SHOW AT GLADSTONE RECORD NUMBER OF ENTRIES; LIST OF PRIZE-WINNERS. (“Times-Age” Special.) The fourth annual flower show of the Gladstone Women’s Institute was held on Saturday last in the Gladstone Hall and drew a record .entry in every class. An outstanding feature of the show was the display of irises. Mrs W. H. Booth judged the large entries in the home industries class, Miss Wolters the needlework section, Miss M. Booth the decorative, and Mr W. H. Booth the cut flowers and vegetables. Mrs N. McKay, president of the Institute, welcomed visitors, and Mr Duncan McGregor opened the show. The following is a list of the awards: SPECIAL PRIZES. Champion rose: Mrs Savill Smith. Most points in cut flowers, Mrs Riddell. Most points in open class: Miss C. Cooper and Mr Cartwright. Most points in decorative, Miss I. Smith. Most-points in needlework, Mrs Campbell. Most points in home industries, Mrs Renall and Miss C. Cooper. Most points in vegetables, Mrs Matson. Special prize for class 83, Miss D. Heckler. Special prize for native flowers, Mrs Jackson. CHILDREN’S PRIZES. Most points for girls, Margery Wellwood and Dorothy McDonald. Most points for boys, Alton W>eth. Most entries and least points/ Edna Palmer. CUT FLOWERS. Rose, 1 red, Mrs P. McLaren 1, Miss J. Palmer 2. Rose, 1 pink, Mrs Savill Smith 1, Miss J. Palmei’ 2. Rose, white or cream, Mrs Riddell 1, Mrs Renall 2. Roses, 3 distinct, Mrs Wellwood 1, Mrs Savill Smith 2. Roses, 6 distinct, Mrs Wellwood 1, Mrs P. McLaren 2. Best scented rose, Mrs Wyeth 1, Mrs Riddell 2. Geums: Mrs Joblin 1, Mrs Wellwood 2. Iceland poppies, Mrs Bradley 1 and 2. Pansies, Mrs Riddell 1 and 2. Violas: Mrs Cornish 1, Miss C. Cooper 2. Stocks, Mrs Henderson 1, Mrs Joblin 2. Calendulas, Mrs Riddell 1, Mrs Wyeth 2, Antirrhinums, 3 distinct, Miss J. Pal-

mer 1, Mrs Joblin 2. Antirrhinus, 3 of any colour, Mrs Cave 1, Miss J. Palmer 2. Delphiniums, Miss Kerr 1. Geraniums, Miss C. Cooper 1, Mrs SavilT Smith 2. Annuals, Miss C. Cooper ■■ 1, Mrs Riddell 2. Native flowers, Mrs Jackson 1 and 2. Flowering shrubs, Mrs Riddell 1 and 2. Aquilegia, Mrs Joblin 1, Miss J. Palmer 2. Iris, bearded, Mrs Riddell 1 and 2. Iris, other than bearded, Mrs Wellwood 1, Miss Kerr 2. OPEN. Sweet pars, 3 distinct. Mr Cartwright 1 and 2. Sweet peas, 6 distinct, Mi- Cartwright 1 and 2. Perennials, Mrs Riddell 1, Miss C. Cooper 2. Verbenas, Miss Kerr 1, Miss C. Cooper 2. Lupins, Miss Kerr 1, Mrs Riddell 2. Oriental poppies, Miss C. Cooper 1, Mrs Riddell 2. Bloom not specified, Miss C. Cooper 1, Mrs Joblin 2. Gallardies, Mrs Cave 1, Mrs Riddell 2. DECORATIVE. Mantelpiece bowl, Miss I. Smith 1 and 2. Floating bowl, Miss N. Ingley 1, Mrs Campbell 2. Pcsy bowl, Miss Kerr 1 and 2. Dining table bowl. Miss M. Turlej 1, Mrs Cave 2. Shoulcier spray, Miss M. Turley 1, Miss J. Palmer 2. Victorian posy. Miss M. Turiey 1. Miss J. Palmer 2. Gentleman’s □uttonhole, Mi-'s 1. Smith 1, .Miss C. Cooper 2. Presentation box of flowers, Miss I. Smith 1, Miss C. Cooper 2. Decorated basket, Miss I. Smith 1, MiSs M. Turley 2. Miniature r?ck garden, Mrs Campbell 1. Miniature garden, Mrs Jackson 1, Miss A. Bubb 2. HOME INDUSTRIES. Scones, Mrs Cave 1, Mrs Henderson 2. Pikelets, Miss N. Ingley 1, TVCrs N. McKay 2. Cat cakes, Mrs Palmer 1, Miss McDonald 2. Pound cake, Mrs Renall 1, Mrs Jackson 2. Sponge sandwich, Miss M. Turley 1, Mrs Cornish 2. Fruit cake, Mrs Renall 1 Mrs Cave 2. Shortbread, Mrs Palmer 1, Mrs Henderson 2. Pastry, Miss C. Cooper 1 Mrs Henderson 2 Meringues, Mrs Campbell 1, Miss C. Cooper 2. Lemon honey, Mrs Cave 1, Mrs Renall 2. Tomato sauce, Mrs Renall 1, Mrs C. Coopei- 2. Butter: Mrs Cave 1, Mrs Wyeth 2. Hen eggs; Mrs Watson 1. Wholemeal scones, Miss C. Cooper 1, Mrs Palmer 2. NEEDLEWORK. Guest towel, Miss A. Bubb 1, Mrs Campbell 2. Waggon cloth, Mrs Campbell 1, Miss N. Wyeth 2. Piece of embroidery, Miss H. Henderson 1, Mrs Campbell 2. Men’s socks (medium), , Mrs Riddell 1. Men’s socks (coarse), Mrs Matson 1, Miss C. Cooper 2. Hand-knitted jumper, Mrs Jackson 1, Miss M. Reader 2. Hand-knitted sleeveless pullover, Miss N. Wyeth 2. Piece of cross stitch, Miss D. Heckler 1, Miss M. Reader 2. Tap 4

estry, Miss N. Wyeth 1. Needlework not specified, Mrs Campbell 1, Miss N. Wyeth 2. Daintiest handkerchief, Mrs Campbell 1, Miss N. Ingley 2. Thrift article, Miss I. Reader 1, Miss C. Cooper 2. Best collar and cuffs, Miss C. Cooper 1, Miss N. Wyetli 2. Crocheted d’oyley, Mrs Mason 1 and 2. Quilting, Mrs Savill Smith 1. Wood pulp flowers, Mrs Campbell 1, Miss N. Wyeth 2. Organdie noVelty, Mrs Campbell 1. VEGETABLES. Best collection of vegetables, Mi’s Cave 1, Miss McDonald 2. Lettuce, Mrs Matson 1, Mrs JacksOn 2. Peas, Mrs N. McKay 2. Broad beans. Mrs Cave 1, Mts W. Bubb 2. Cabbage, — Mrs Wyeth 2. Rhubarb, Miss I. Smith 2. GooseberrteS, Mrs Matson 1, Miss I. Smith 2. Radishes, Mrs N. McKay 2. CHILDREN’S CLASS. Scones, Dorothy McDonald 1, Alton Wyeth 2. Sponge sandwich, Alton Wyeth 1, Rae Jones 2. Gentletnarfs buttonhole, Shirley Btadiey 1, Lenna Rodgers 2. Decorated jam jar, Margery Wellwood 1, Alton Wyeth 2. Victorian posy, Margery Wellwood 1, Katie Hadfield 2. Plate of sweets, Alton Wyeth 1, Rae Jones 2. Handworked apre-n, Dorothy McDonald 1, Helen Walker 2.