RIOT OF COLOUR

Wairarapa Times-Age, 8 March 1939, Page 6

RIOT OF COLOUR

ANNUAL AUTUMN FLOWER SHOW MASTERTON HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. OPENED BY MRS KNOX GILMER. The Masterton Municipal Hall was a riot of colour today on the occasion of the Masterton Horticultural and Industrial Society’s annual Autumn Show. In spite of the dry season, entries are fifty per cent better than last year and the quality of the beautiful blooms is excellent. The Show was officially opened this afternoon by Mrs Knox Gilmer, of Wellington, and later Lord Nuffield presented special prizes. There was a large, attendance of the public during the afternoon. Following is the list of awards up to the time of going to press: — CUT FLOWERS (Open.) Three roses, distinct: Mrs Riddell 1, Miss T. Jackson 2. Asters, 6 blooms: Mrs F. Shortland 1 and 2. Asters, 12 blooms, 4 colours: Mrs Shortland 1 and2. Asters, 3 blooms, distinct: Mrs Shortland 1 and 3, Mrs J. Jameson 2. Carnations, 3 blooms: Miss V. Jackson 1, Mrs D. Buchanan 2, Mrs Scharnweber 3. Geranium's: Mrs F. M. Wallis 1, Mrs W. Gaskin 2. Marigold, orange: F. G. Maunsell 1, Mrs Riddell 2. Marigold, lemon: F. G. Maunsell 1, Mrs G. W. Sellar 2. Marigold, French: W. Kemp 1, Mrs F. Shortland 2. Petunias, 6 single: Mrs R. Hatch 1, W. Jacobsen 2, Mrs G. W. Sellar 3. Petunias, 6 double: Mrs Riddell 1, Mrs J. Jameson 2, Mr B. V. Skeet 3. Phlox drummondi: Mrs P. J. Borthwick 1. Liliums: Mrs G. Ramsden 1, Mrs P. Borthwick 2. Michaelmas daisies: Mrs P. Borthwick 1, Mrs B. V. Skeet 2, Mr H. L. Price 3. Hydrangeas, on,e head: Mrs D. Buchanan 1, Mrs P. Borthwick 2, Mrs G. W. Sellar 3. Hydrangeas, 3 distinct: Mrs G. W. Sellar 1 and 2. Hydrangeas, 6: Mrs G. W. Sellar 1 and 2, Mrs H. McKay 3. Gladioli, one: H. G. Smith 1. Gladioli, 3: H. G. Smith 1, N. B. Sutherland 2, N. Hill 3. Gladioli, 6: N. B. Sutherland 1. Zinnias, one or more colours: Mrs Eddy 1, Mrs J. Jameson 2, Mrs G. W. Sellar 3, W. Kemp 4. Zinnias, 6: Mrs Eddy 1, Mrs Arch Clark 2, Mrs W. Kemp 3, Mrs J. Jameson 4. Zinnias, 3: Mrs J. Jameson 1, Mrs Eddy 2, Mrs Arch Clark 3, Mrs W. Kemp 4. Verbenas: Miss F. Maunsell 1, Mrs Eddy 2, Mrs F. Shortland 3. Any other distinct flower: Mrs Wallis 1, Mrs R. Hatch 2, Mrs D. Buchanan 3. Collection of cut flowers: Mrs P. J. Borthwick 1, Mrs D. Buchanan 2, Mrs M. G. Scharnweber 3. Collection of flowering shrubs: Mrs B. V. Skeet 1, Mrs F. Shortland 2, Mrs F. M. Wallis 3, Mrs D. Buchanan 4. Collection of annuals: Mrs F. Shortland 1, Mrs Rid.dell 2, Mrs B. V. Skeet ‘3. Collection of perennials: Mrs P. J. Borthwick 1, Mrs B. V. Skeet 2, Mrs M. G. Scharnweber 3. Carnations: Miss V. Jackson 1, Mrs D. Buchanan 2, Mrs M. G. Scharnweber 3. Dahlias, hybrid cactus: F. Byrne 1. Dahlias, decorative, six blooms: J. Byrne i, Lady Perry 2, Mrs W. H. . Robieson 3; three blooms: J. Byrne 1, Lady Perry 2, H. G. Smith 3; under 10 inches: F. C. Stowell 1, Mrs Archie Clark 2. Dahlias, one bloom: J. Byrne 1, W. Kemp 2, . Lady Perry 3. Dahlias, pom-pom,' twelve blooms: Mrs H. McKay 1; six blooms: F. C. Stowell I. Mrs W. H. Robieson 2, Lady Perry 3. Collection of twelve dahlias: W. Kemp 1, Miss V. Jackson 2. Liliums: Mrs G. Ramsden 1, Mrs P. J. Borthwick 2. Roses, polyanthus: Mrs B. Kingdon 1 and 2, Mrs Archie Clark 3. DECORATIVE. Hat: Mrs Gaskin 1, Mrs Hubbard 2. Buttonhole: Miss I. Barton 1, Miss Margaret McClymont 2. Lady’s shoulder posy: Miss F. M. Perry 1, Mrs Gaskin 2. Basket of flowers: Mrs H. K. Macintosh 1. Bowl of flowers: Miss I. Barton 1, Mrs L. B. Maunsell 2, Miss F. M. Perry 3. Bowl of nasturtiums: Miss I. Barton 1, Mrs S. Fletcher 2, Mrs F. M. Wallis 3. Vase: Mrs C. Deanes 1 and 3, Miss F. M. Perry 2. Bowl or vase for mantelpiece: Miss I. Barton 1, Mrs H. McKay 2, Miss R. Thompson 3. Table (no restrictions): Mrs H. McKay I. Miss I. Barton 2, Miss F. M. Perry 3. Table (bowl only): Miss E. Robieson 1, Miss I. Barton 2, Mrs H. McKay 3, Mrs H. K. Macintosh 4. Box of flowers: Miss B. Nelson 1, Miss Barbara Gaskin 2, Miss B. Nelson 3. Floating bowl: Miss I. Barton 1 and 2, Mrs J. Welsh 3. Vase, with seed heads, dried leaves and grasses: Mrs C. Deanes 1, Mrs' M. G. Scharnweber 2, Mrs Moser 3. Miniature garden: Mrs F. Shortland 1 and 2, G. R. Croll 3. Children’s Section. Basket of flowers: Sanchia Hunter 1, Margaret Gaskin 2, Helen Gaskin 3. Saucer sand posy: Helen Gaskin 1, Cynthia Kingdon 2, B. Nelson 3. Table: Margaret Gaskin 1, B. Nelson 2, F. Chapman and B. Best 3. Buttonholes: Sanchia Hunter 1, C. Brady 2, B. Nelson 3, S. Fantham 4. Vase: S. Fantham 1, Sanchia Hunter 2, Margaret Gaskin 3. Miniature garden: Sanchia Hunter 1 and 4, Margaret Gaskin 2, Helen Gaskin 3. FRUIT (Open). Apples: F. W. Groves 1, R. Kibblewhite 2. Culinary apples: F. W. Groves 1, Mrs J. Jameson 2. Dessert apples: F. W. Groves 1, R. Kibblewhite 2, Mrs C. Clarke 3. Grapes: Mrs J. Jameson 1, Mrs J. B. Nicol 2. Nectarines: Mrs H. McKay 1, P. H. Nathan 2, M. J McGregor 3. Dessert pears: Mrs C. Clarke 1, F. W. Groves 2, Mrs W. Wilton 3. Peaches: Mrs H. McKay 1, F. W. Groves 2. Rhubarb: F. W. Groves 1, Mrs T. Attree 2. Collection: F. W. Groves 1. • ■ VEGETABLES (Open) French beans: Lady Perry 1. Runner beans: Lady Perry 1, Mrs A. H. Eddy 2. R. Kibblewhite 3. Beet, round: F. W. Groves 1, W. Kemp 2, Lady Perry 3. Cabbage: W. Kemp 1 and 2. Carrots, short: Lady Perry 1 and 2. Celery: Lady Perry 1, Mrs T. Attree 2. Cucumbers: Lady Perry 1, W. Kemp 2. Vegetable marrows, long: Lady Perry 1; short: W. Kamp 1 and 2. Onions, heaviest: Miss June Candy 1, Mrs P. J. Borthwick 2, Lady Perry 3. Onions, keeping: M. J. McGregor 1. H. Preston 2. Lady Perry 3. Parsnips: Lady Perry 1, F. W. Groves 2. Peas: Mrs T. Carr 1, W. Kemp 2 and 3. Potatoes, heaviest. Lady Perry 1, F. W._ Groves 2: six: W. Kemp 1, Lady Perry 2, F. W. Groves 3; twelve, M. J. McGregor 1. W. Kemp 2, Lady Perry 3. Pumpkin, heaviest: Lady Perry 1; best grown: Mrs P. J. Borthwick 1, Lady Perry 2. Tomatoes: W. Kemp 1 and 2. Lady Perry 3. Collection of vegetables: W. Kemp 1. Miss ¥. Jackson 2, Lady Perry 3. 1

HOME INDUSTRIES. Bottled fruit: Mrs Clarke 1 and 2, Mrs A. Larsen 3. Jam: Mrs G. Tolhurst I, Mrs C. Clarke 2, Mrs L. Emery 3. Jellies: Mrs P. Ramsay 1, Mrs J. Smith 2 and 3. White bread: Mrs C. Clarke 1, Mrs A. Larsen 2, Mrs J. Smith 3. Butter, saltless: Miss N. Malmo 1, Mrs C. Clarke 2, Mrs T. Carr 3. Butter, salted: Miss N. Malmo 1, Mrs T. Carr 2, Mrs C. Clarke 3. Chutney: Mrs J. Smith 1, Mrs L. Emery 2, Mrs. S. Carr 3. Tomato sauce: Mrs C. Malmo’ 1, Mrs S. Carr 2. White scones: Mrs W. Hope 1, Mrs T. Carr 2, Mrs P. Ramsay 3. Scones, wholemeal: Mrs T. Carr 1, Miss N. Malmo .2, Mrs C. L. Welch 3. Girdle scones: Mrs J. Smith 1, Mrs R. Thornton 2, Mrs Whyborn 3. Fruit cake: Mrs B. Woollett .i, A. E. Graham 2, Mrs J. Smith 3. Seed cake: Mrs L. Emery 1, Mrs C. L. Welch 2, Mrs J. Smith 3. Gingerbread: Mrs L. Emery 1, Mrs R. E. Wilton 2, A. E. Graham 3. Madeira cake: Mrs L. Emery 1, Mrs F. Nelson 2, Mrs J. Smith 3. Pastry: Mrs E. Andrew 1, Mrs B. Woollett 2, Miss E. Johnston 3. Pikelets: Mrs J. Skeet 1, Mrs W. Hope 2, Mrs R. E. Wilton 3. Shortbread: Mrs J. Smith 1, Miss S. Mace 2. Mrs F. Nelsen 3. Sponge sandwich, wholemeal: Miss N. Malmo 1, Mrs B. Woollett 2, H.-G. Smith 3. Small cakes: Mrs J. Smith 1, Mrs C. Malmo 2, Mrs V. Wilton 3. Biscuits: Mrs S. Mace 1. Children’s Classes. School lunch: B. Nelson 1. Margaret Gaskin 2, Helen Gaskin 3. Wholemeal scones: Margaret Blatchford 1, T. Carr 2. Helen Gaskin 3. Cereal biscuits: M. Syron 1, B. Nelson 2. Jam: Margaret Blatchford 1, Ngaire Blatchford 2, B. Nelson 3. Bottled fruit: Margaret Blatchford 1, Helen Gaskin 2. Jellies: Margaret Blatchford 1 and 2. Fancy Work. Cotton crochet work: Mrs W. J. SpackmanJ, Mrs E. Selby, senr., 2, Mrs C. D. Graham 3. Baby’s knitted garment: Mrs E. J. Eastwood 1, Mrs P. Eastwood 2, Mrs C. Clarke 3. Knitting: Mrs J. Smith 1, Miss F. M. Perry 2, Miss M. Wiggins 3. Tea cloth: Miss J. M. Hatch 1, Miss S. Fantham 2, Mrs M. G. Scharnweber 3. Tray cloth: Miss M. Larsen 1, Mrs M. G. Scharnweber 2, Miss E. Barnett 3. Wanda Te Awa, special. Cross stitch: Miss B. Barton 1, Mrs Braggins 2, Miss M. Mace 3. Tapestry: Miss M. Dwyer 1, Miss Joyce Larsen 2. Painted woodwork: Miss O. Wellington 1, Miss M. Knowles 2, Miss I. Barton 3. Knitted pullover: Miss Joyce Larsen 1, Mrs J. Smith 2, Mrs. C. L. Welch 3.