BEAUTIFUL BLOOMS

Wairarapa Times-Age, 13 March 1939, Page 7

BEAUTIFUL BLOOMS

MAURICEVILLE GARDENING CIRCLE FLOWER SHOW ON SATURDAY. FULL LIST OF AWARDS. (“Times-Age” Special.) The Mauriceville and District Gardening Circle held its- annual flower show in the Mauriceville Hall on Saturday. The show as usual attracted keen interest and well over 700 entries were received in the various classes. In spite of the rather unfavourable season the quality of the flowers, fruit and vegetables was excellent and drew very favourablec omment from the judges. The president of the Circle, Miss Heckler introduced Mrs R. Miller, who officially' opened the show, and thanked the exhibitors, judges, donors of trophies and the ladies who had charge of the afternoon tea. She also referred to the good work done by the honorary secretary, Mr H. Mortensen, who so ably organised the show. Mrs Miller congratulated the exhibitors on the excellent display, srhieh, she said, would compare very favourably with those at much larger shows. Mrs Miller also presented the special trophies to the successful exhibitors. The results were as follow: — ' CUT FLOWERS (Open). (Judge, Mr Hale.) Asters: Mrs C. R. Judd 1, Mrs R. H. Wilkin 2. Gladioli: Mr H. Smith I,’Mr C. R, Judd 2. Dahlias, six colours: H. C. Smith 1, F. C. Stowell 2. Dahlias, three colours: H. C. Smith 1, F. C. Stowell 2. Hydrangeas: Mrs'A. Ross 1, Mrs W. Robieson 2. Carnations: Mrs Rosoman J and 3, Miss J. Larsen 2. Champion dahlia: C. R. Judd 1. CUT FLOWERS (Local). (Judge, Mr Hale.) Antirrhinums, three: Miss D. Trass 1, Mrs Kenny 2, Mrs Mcßae 3. Asters, three: Mrs Freeman 1 and 2, Mrs R. H. Wilkin 3. Asters, three distinct colours: Mrs Freeman 1, Mrs E. W. Cheetham 2, Mrs Pickering 3. Asters, three single: Mr C. Judd 1, Mrs Pickering 2, Mrs R. H. Wilkins 3. Calendulas, three steins: Miss M. Tildesley 1 and 2, Mrs Forsberg 3. Dahlias, three blooms any colour: Mrs C. R. Judd 1, Mrs Pickering 2, Mrs E. W. Cheetham 3. Dahlias, cactus: Mrs C. R. Judd 2. Dahlias, miniature cactus: Mrs G. Mcßae 1 and 3, Mrs W. H. Cheetharn 2. Dahlias, pompom: Mrs Pickering 1, Mrs G. McRae 2, Mrs Forsberg 3, Dahlias, charm: Mrs G. Mcßae 1 and 3, Mrs W. H. Cheetham 2. Gladioli, decorative: Mrs Pickering 1 and 3, Miss G. Heckler 2. Geranium, single: Edna Dagg 1, Mrs Manihera 2, Miss Larsen 3. Geranium, double: Mrs Kenny 1, Edna Dagg 2 and 3. Heleniums: Mrs R. A. Cameron 1, Mrs E. Brunton 2, Mrs Freeman 3. Hydrangeas, one.truss: Mrs E. W. Cheetham 1 and 2, Mrs E. Brunton 3. Hyarangeas,' three distinct heads: Mrs D. Brunton i, Mrs Forsberg 2, Mrs G. McRae 3. Larkspurs: Mrs C. R. Judd 1, Mrs Pickering 2, .Mrs Kenny 3. Lily: Mrs R. Wilkin 1 and 2, Miss J, Neilsen 3. Michaelmas daisy: Miss D. Trass 1, R. Meredith 2, Mrs Freeman 3. Marigolds, African: Mrs Pickering 1, Miss Mallabar 2 and 3. Marigold, French: Miss M. Tildersley 1, Miss D. Trass 2, Mrs Freeman 3. Montbretia: Mrs Pickering 1, Mrs R. Wilton 2 and 3. Nemesia: Mrs H. Neilsen 1, Mrs R. Wilkin 2 and 3. Petunias: Mrs Kenny 1 and 3, Mrs Manihera 2. Petunias, double: Mrs Kenny 1, Mrs Freeman 2, Mrs R. H. Wilkin 3. Pansies: Mrs Pickering 1, Mrs Freeman 3. Phlox, drummondii: Mrs Pickering 1, Mrs G. Mcßae 2. Mrs C. Judd 3. Poppies, iceland: Mrs Pickering 1„ Mfs Manihera 2, Miss J. Neilsen 3. Roses: Miss A. Mallabar 1, Miss J. Neilsen 2, Mrs W. Cheetham 3. Roses, polyanthus: Mrs R. H. Wilkin 1, Mrs Kenny 2, Miss G. Heckler 3. Sweet peas: Mrs Forsberg 1, Miss J. Neilsen 2, Mrs E. W. Cheetham 3. Salpiglossis: Miss D. Trass 1 and 2, Mrs Kenny 3. Scabious: Mrs Mcßae 1 and 2, Mrs Kenny 3. Stocks: Mrs H. Neilsen 1, Mrs Manihera 2, Miss D. Trass 3. Flowering shrubs: Miss G. Heckler 1, Mrs Judd 2. Verbenas: Mrs Pickering 1, Mrs R. H. Wilkin 2 and 3. Violas: Ivan Larsen 1, Daphne Trass 2 and 3. Vase of perennials: Miss G. Heckler 1, Mrs' W. Cheetham 2, Mrs Freeman 3. Zinnias, three distinct colours: Mrs Forsberg 1, Mrs Pickering 2, D. Trass 3. Zinnias, three: Mrs Freeman 2. Any flower not scheduled: Mrs W. Cheetham 1, Mrs Pickering 2, Mrs W. H. Cheetham 3. Collection of garden flowers: Mrs Mcßae 1, Mrs Pickering 2, Miss Brunton 3. Champion flower: Mrs Pickering 1. NEEDLEWORK. (Judges: Sowing, Mrs Kelliher; . Knitting, Mrs Robieson.) Child’s knitted frock: Miss Joyce Larsen 1, Mrs H. Neilsen 2. Girl’s knitted jumper: Mrs McKeown 1, Miss J. Larsen. 2. Boy’s knitted suit: Mrs McRae 1, Mrs H. Neilsen 2, Miss E. Dagg 3. Lady’s knitted jumper: Mrs McKeown 1, Miss J. Larsen 2 and 3. Knitted toy: Mrs H. Neilsen 1, Sheila McKeown 2. Men’s knitted socks: Mrs Osborne 1, Miss E. Dagg 2, A. L. Larsen 3. Knitted bonnet: Miss Una Larsen 1, Joyce Larsen 2, Mrs H. Neilsen 3. Adult’s knitted cardigan: Mrs A. L Larsen 1, Miss Una Larsen 2, Mrs McKeown 3. Knitted pullover: Mrs A. L Larsen 1, Miss McKenny 2, Miss D Trass 3. Knitted bed jacket: Miss J. Larsen 1, Miss C. Palmer 2, Miss E. Dagg 3. Child’s knitted singlet: Miss Joyce Larsen 1, Edna Dagg 2 and 3. Throwover, most effective: Miss M Wright 1, Miss M. Kenny 2, Miss M. Larsen 3. Supper cloth, coloured: Miss M. Larsen 1, Mrs Forsberg 2, Miss A. McGovern 3. Table cloth, coloured: Miss A. McGovern 1, Mrs Pickering 2 Miss M. Larsen. 3. Child's frock: Mrs A. Larsen 1, Mrs Osborne 2. Duchessset: Mrs R. J. Clarke 1, Miss A. McGovern 2, Mrs R. J. Clarke 3. Article made from sugar bag: Mrs Osborne 1 Miss M. Larsen 2, Miss J. Larsen 3 Something new from something old: Mrs E. J. Wright 1. Best novelty, made from anything: Mrs McWhiryer I, Mrs Jarrett 2. Crochet: Mrs A. Larsen 1 and 2, Mrs S. Jermy 3. Tatting: Mrs 'C. P. Jarrett 1,2, and 3. Guest towel: Miss M. Larsen 1, Miss J. Larsen 2, Mrs E. J. Wright 3. Handkerchief best embroidered with initial: Miss M. Larsen 1, Miss J. Larsen 2. Sachet, prettiest: Miss Joyce Larsen 1, Miss J. McGovern 2, Miss M. Larsen 3. Most effective piece of embroidery: Miss A. McGovern 1, Mrs R. J. Clarke 2, Miss D. Trass 3. Tapestry: Miss M. Larsen 1 and 3, Miss M. Mallabar 2. Wagon covers (2): Miss A. M. McGovern 1 and 3, Miss J. McGovern 2. Smocking: Miss A. Larsen 1, Miss J. Larsen 2. Mrs Osborne 3. Cushion, most effective: Mrs Payne 1, Mrs E. J. Wright 3. Sewing any article: Mrs Mcßae 1,2 and 3. Any garment, knitted: Mrs Mcßae 1 and 2, Mrs McKeown 3. ’ COOKING. i (Judge, Miss J. MacKenzie.) Applie pie: Miss Wright 1, Mrs! Scherf 2. Biscuits: Mrs 11. Freeman 1 i and 2, Mrs Larsen 3. Brown bread.'

Miss E. Dagg 1, Miss M. Mallabar 2. Mrs ,R. Dagg 3. White bread: Miss M. Mallabar 1, Miss E. Dagg 2 and 3. Nut loaf: Mrs R. Dagg 1, Miss E. Dagg 2, Mrs A. Larsen 3. Cake, ginger: Mrs R. Dagg 2. Fruit cake: Mrs H. D. Trass 1, Miss E. Dagg 2, Naomi Crawford 3. Cake, small: Miss M. Wright 1 and 2. Cream puffs:' Miss Wright 1, Miss R. Mortensen 2. Gems: Miss E. Dagg 1, 2 and 3. Madeira cake: Naomi Crawford 1, Mrs R. Dagg 2, Mrs R. H. Wilkin 3. Meringues: Miss E. Dagg 2. Meringues (castor sugar): Mrs H. Freeman 1 and 3, Mrs H. Neilsen 2. Puff pastry: Miss H. Freeman 1, Miss. M. Wright 2 and 3. Pikelets: Miss M. Wright 1, Miss E. Dagg 2 and 3. Plum pudding: Mrs A. Larsen *l, Miss A. Mallabar 2, Miss Edna Dagg 3. Sausage rolls: Mrs Osborne 1, Mrs H. Freeman 2, Miss M. Wright 3. Scones, brown: Mrs R. J. Clarke 1, Mrs Scherf 2, Mrs H. Neilsen 3. Scones, fancy: Mrs H. Neilsen 1, Mrs Freeman 2, Miss E. Dagg 3. Scones, plain: Mrs Scherf 1, Mrs 11. Freeman 2, Mrs R. J. Clarke 3. Shortbread (icing sugar): Mrs Osborne 1, Miss E. Dagg 2, Miss K. Larsen 3. Shortbread (castor sugar): Miss D. Brunton 1 and 3, Miss Dagg 2. Sponge sandwich, butter: Miss D. Brunton 1, Mrs Cheetham 2, Miss E. Dagg 3. Sponge sandwich, plain: Miss E. Dagg 1 and 2, Miss K. Larsen 3. Sponge sandwich, chocolate: Mrs Osborne 1, Mrs McW’hirter 2, Mrs E. H. Cheetham 3. Sponge roll: Miss M. Kenny 1, Miss K. Lai;sen 2, Mrs R. Dagg 3. Sultana cake: Mrs R. Dagg 1, Mrs R. J. Clarke 2, Miss K. L.arsen 3. Best cold pudding: Mrs Mcßae l and 2, Miss Tildersley 3. Bottled fruits: Mrs Pickering and Miss A. Mallabar (equal) 1. Jam: Miss E. Dagg 1,2 and 3. Marmalade: Miss E. Dagg 1,2 and 3. Jelly: Mrs C. M. Clarke 1, Miss E. Dagg 2 and 3. VEGETABLES. (Judges, Messrs Groves and Robieson.) Runner beans: Mrs L. Kenny 1, Mrs B. Dagg 2, W. H. Cheetham 3. Beans: H. Mallabar 1, W. H. Cheetham 2, Mrs L. Kenny 3. Beet, red: W. H. Cheetham 1,2 and 3. Cabbage, best table use: Mrs Osborne 1, R. Palmer 2, Mrs Kenny 3. Cabbage, heaviest: Johansen I, Mrs Osborne 2. Carrots, long: Mrs Jermy 1, W. H. Cheetham 2 and 3. Carrots, long: Mrs Wilkin 1 and 3 W. H. Cheetham 2. Marrows: H. Maltabar 1 and 3. W. H. Cheetham 2. Onions, brown Spanish: Mrs F. Pain 1, Mrs B. Dagg 2. Mrs McKeown 3. Onions-' Mrs H. G. Trass 1, Mr P. Pickering 2. Mrs R. H. Wilkin 3. Lettuce: W. H. Cheetham 1 and 2, Mrs R. H. Wilkin 3. Mangolds: W. H. Cheetham 1 and 2, R. Palmer 3. Peas: W. H. Cheetham 1 and 2, Mrs Kenny 3. Parsnips: Mrs R. H. Wilkin 1, W. H. Cheetham 2, Miss M. Tildesley 3. Potatoes: W. H. Cheetham 1, Mrs Mcßae 2, Mrs Kenny 3. Potatoes, three varieties: R. . H. Wilkin 1, W. H. Cheetham 2, Mrs B. Dagg 3. Potatoes, three white: W. H. Cheetham 1 and 3, Mrs Mcßae 2. Tomatoes, smooth: Mr Forsberg 1. Tomatoes, four: Mr Forsberg 1. Turnips: Mrs Jermy 1. Mrs B. Dagg 2 and 3. Swedes: W. H. Cheetham 1,2 and 3. Rhubarb: Mrs Mcßae 1, Mrs Kenny 2, R. Palmer 3. Collection of vegetables: W. H. Cheetham. 1, Mrs Kenny 2, Mrs Wilkin 3. Collection of field crops: W. H. Cheetham 1, H. Mortensen 2. Apples: Mrs Kenny 1, H. Mallabar 2 and 3. Collection of fruit: H. Mallabar 1, W. H. Cheetham 2.

DECORATIVE. (Judge, Mrs Robieson.) • Decorated bowl: Miss Mortenson 1. Mrs D. Brunton 2 and 3, Mrs H. Neilsen 4. Bowl of sweet peas: Mrs H. Freeman 1, Mrs.A. Forsberg 2. Mrs Manihera 3 and 4. Bowl of phlox: Mrs Pickering 1, Miss J. Larsen 2. Bowl of asters: Mrs R. H. Wilkin 1. Miss R. Mortensen 2, Mrs Pickering 3. Bowl of zinnias: Mrs H. Freeman 1, Mrs Pickering 2. Bowl of nasturtions: Mrs A. Forsberg 1, Miss A. Mallabar 2, Mrs Tildesley 3. Buttonholes: Miss J. Larsen 1. Miss R. Mortensen 2 and 3. Lady’s spray: Miss J. Larsen 1, Mrs H. Freeman 2, Miss R. Mortensen 3. Bowl of berries: Mrs Trass 1, Miss R. Mortensen 2, Mrs H. Freeman 3.

PRIMARY SCHOOL CHILDREN. Collection of named woods: D. Freeman 1. Best article hand sown by girl: Violet Trass 1, Sheila McKeown 2, June Larsen 3. Best article made out of a sugar bag: Violet Trass 1. Best woodwork article: Ron Bray 1, R- Meredith 2. Best knitted article: June Larsen 1. Posy of wild flowers: June Lar-sen-1, Lorna Nielsen 2. Violet Trass 3. Most effective apron: June Larsen 1.

POINTS PRIZES. Cut flowers: Mrs Pickering 1, Mrs G. Mcßae 2. Vegetables: Mr W. H. Cheetham. Cooking: Miss E. Dagg 1. Miss M. Wright 2. Needlework: Miss M. Larsen 1. Knitting: Miss J. Larsen. Decorative:’ Miss R. Mortensen 1.