SUMMER BLOOMS

Wairarapa Times-Age, 18 November 1939, Page 7

SUMMER BLOOMS

SHOW AT CARTERTON WOMENS INSTITUTE EFFORT. EXCELLENT DISPLAY OF FLOWERS. (“Times-Age” Special.) The annual Summer Show under the auspices of the Carterton Women’s Institute was held in the Band Room, Carterton. yesterday afternoon and proved to be an unqualified success from every point of view. The display of cut flowers and the designs in decorative exhibits were outstanding. The executive committee worked hard to make the show a success and thej' succeeded in a very thorough manner. The secretary, Mrs Rex Porter, had the arrangements complete in every detail and carried out her duties in a very capable way. There was a large attendance of the public and many complimentary remarks were made regarding the excellence of the blooms exhibited. The judges were: —Cut blooms. Mr F. Knutson: decorative, Mrs W. Robieson; home industries, Mrs E. W. Allen. The president of the circle. Mrs H. Knutson, congratulated the exhibitors on the excelle'nt of their entries. She felt sure that the judges had had no easy task m making their awards. She officially declared the show open. The following awards were made: — CUT BLOOMS. Stewards: Mesaames H. Hughan, R. P. Wakelin, Geo. Riggs, C. Tinsley. The points prize was won by Mrs A. Knutson with Mrs W. J. Candy second. ROSES: One red: Mrs J. McKenzie 1. Mrs Knutson 2, Mrs C. Savill 3. One white: Mrs J. McKenzie 1, Mrs A. Knutson 2. One pink: Mrs J. McKenzie 1. Mrs W. J. Candy 2, Mrs C. Savill 3. One yellow: Mrs J. McKenzie 1, Mrs C. Savill 2. Collection of three (distinct): Mrs J. McKenzie 1, Mrs C. Savill 2.

SWEET PEAS: Two pink: Mrs A. Knutson 1. Two red: Mrs A. Knutson 1. Two white: Mrs A. Knutson 1, Two mauve: Mrs A. Knutson 1. Collection of three (distinct): Mrs W. J. Candy 1, Mrs A. Knutson 2, Mrs J, Harris 3.

OTHER FLOWERS' Three lantixrhinums: Mrs Rex Porter 1 Mrs R Wakelin 2. Mrs A. Knutson 3 Three nemesia: Mrs R. Wakelin I. Mrs A. Knutson 2, Mrs E. H. Hawker 3. Two stocks, Brompton: Mrs W. J. Candy I. Two stocks, other variety: Mrs H. B. Keenan 1, Mrs A. Knutson 2. Mrs S. Swan 3. Three callendulas: Mrs W. J. Candy 1, Mrs Keenan 2, Mrs A. Knutson 3. Two pansies: Mrs S. Rooney 1, Mrs E. H. Hawker 2, Mrs S. Swan 3. Two violas: Mrs W. J. Candy 1, Mrs E. H. Hawker 2, Mrs S. Swan 3. Three Iceland poppies: Mrs W. J. Candy 1, Mrs Swan 2, Mrs Wakelin 3. Three Oriental poppies: Mrs W. J. Candy 1. Mrs C. Savill 2, Mrs A. Adams 3. Lupins: Mrs Swan 1, Mrs A. Pink 2, Mrs A. Knutson 3. Collection of cut blooms (three varieties): Mrs E. H. Hawker 1, Mrs A. Knutson 2, Mrs S. Swan 3. Any flower not specified, one bloom or truss: Mrs S. Swan 1, Mrs Rex Porter 2, Mrs W. J. Candy 3. One shrub (any variety): Mrs V/. J. Candy 1, Mrs S. Rooney 2. Special prize donated by Mrs R. Tankersley was won by Mrs W. J. Candy. Shoulder spray: Mrs W. P. Williams 1, Mrs J. McKenzie 2, Mrs Candy 3. Posy: Mrs J. McKenzie 1, Mrs Candy 2, Mrs Williams 3. Decorated bowl (high): Mrs Candy 1, Mrs Pink 2, Mrs Williams 2. Vase arranged for effect on shelf: Mrs Candy 1, Mrs J. McKenzie 2, Mrs C. Savill 3. DECORATIVE (Open).

Stewards: Mesdames S. Rooney, E. Nix. J. McKenzie, S. C. Skelley. Silver cup and points prize. Mrs J. McKenzie and Mrs W. J. Candy tied for first place. Mrs W. P. Williams 2. Mrs C. Savill 3. Vase -arranged for effect: Mrs C. Savill 1, Mrs J. McKenzie 2, Mrs A. Pink 3. Decorated bowl for dinner table <special prize): Mrs W. J. Candy I. Mrs W. P. Williams 2, Mrs E. Gayfer 3. Presentation box flowers: Mrs J. McKenzie 1, Mrs W. P. Williams 2, Mrs E. H. Hawker 3. Two buttonholes: Mrs J. McKenzie 1. Mrs W. J. Candy 2. Mrs S. Rooney 3. Decorated posy bowl: Mrs W. J.' Candy 1. Mrs W. P. Williams 2, Mrs A. Knutson 3. Decorated floating bowl: Mrs J. McKenzie 1, Mrs C. Savill 2, Mrs Candy 3. Floral novelty: Mrs H. B. Keenan 1. Mrs S. Rooney 2. Two roses (any colour): Mrs C. Tinsley 1, Mrs A. Knutson 2, Mrs S. Rooney 3. Two sweel peas (any colour): Mrs G. H. Hawker 1, Mrs C. Tinsley 2, Mrs A. Knutson 3. Two Iceland poppies: Mrs H. B. Keenan 1. Mrs C. Tinsley 2, Mrs G. Riggs 3. Two violas: Mrs C. Tinsley 1, Mrs A. Knutson 2, Mrs S. Rooney 3.- Collection cut blooms (three varieties): Mrs C. Tinsley 1. Mrs E. H. Hawker 2. Mrs S. Rooney 3. Decorative vase: Mrs S. Rooney 1. Mrs J. Harris 2. Decorative vase for dinner table: Mrs S. Rooney 1. Mrs E. H. Hawker 2. Decorative bowl for dinner table: Mrs E. H. Gayfer. Posy: Mrs S. Rooney. Shoulder spray: Mrs E. Nix 1, Mrs S. Rooney 2. Presentation box of flowers: Mrs S. Rooney. Two buttonholes: Mrs S. Rooney 2. HOME INDUSTRIES. Stewards: Mesdames J. Archer and ( S. Swan. Points prize: Mrs A. Adams 1. Mrs Palmer 2. Special prize: Mrs A. Adams. Six scones (with butter): Mrs A. Adams 1, Mrs J. King 2. Six sausage rolls: Mrs A. Adams 1, Mrs J. King 2. Madiera cake: Mrs Palmer 2. Six pieces shortbread: Mrs E. Nix 1. Mrs J. L. Harris 2. Sponge sandwich (without filling): Mrs A. Adams 1, Mrs J. King 2. Chocolate cake (iced): Mrs Palmer 1. Nut loaf: Mrs S. Rooney 2. Six cream puffs: Mrs Palmer 2. Tomato sauce tone bottle): Mrs S. Rooney 1. Marmalade (one jar): Mrs H. B. Keenan 1. Mrs W. Ovens 2, Mrs A. Adams 3. * ’