FLOWER SHOW

Wairarapa Times-Age, 22 November 1940, Page 7

FLOWER SHOW

FEATHERSTON DISPLAY SPLENDID ARRAY OF BLOOMS. LIST OF PRIZEWINNERS. (“Times-Age” Special.) The Featherston Horticultural and Industrial Society's Show was held at Featherston yesterday, there being a splendid display of blooms despite the rough weather. The show was opened by the Mayor (Mr J. W. Card) who congratulated the exhibitors on the excellent display. The show compared very favourably with former exhibitions. The members of the society deserve congratulation in connection with their work in carrying on the show in a difficult war period. A beautiful display of floral work was exhibited by Miss Jean Tutbury. The patriotic stall was in charge of Mrs R. Hardy, and realised the sum of £9 14s 6d. The cake donated by • Mrs Carter was won by Miss Harp, and the competition for the lamb given by Mr Wilkinson resulted: Mrs J. King, 1; Mr R. Matthews, 2; Mr A. McLeod, 3. The cups were presented by Mr J. W. Card as follows: —Mrs Elgar’s Cup (cut flowers), Mrs Arch Clark; Rose Bowl, Mrs Arch Clark; Pansy Bowl, Mr H. Clark; Bidwill Cup (sweet peas). Miss June Matthews; Matthews Cup, June Card and Anne Harkness; Matthews Cup (professional decorated table). Mrs Carlyon: amateur class, decorated table, Mrs Bayliss.

PRIZE LIST CUT FLOWERS One red rose: Mrs Arch Clark 1, Mrs Arch Clark 2, Mrs Bayliss 3. One yellow rose: Mrs Arch Clark 1 and 2, Mrs G. Yule 3. One white rose: Mrs Arch Clark 1 and 2, Mrs G. Yule 3. One pink rose: Mrs Arch Clark 1, Mrs Bayliss 2, Mrs Elgar 3. One rose, other than above: Mrs G. Yule 1, Mrs Arch Clark 2. Three roses, distinct: Mrs Arch Clark 1, Mrs G. Yule 2, Mrs Arch Clark 3. Three roses, semi-double: Mrs G. Yule 1, Mrs Arch Clark 2, Mrs Arch Clark 3. Six roses, distinct, named: Mrs Arch Clark 1. Twentyfour roses, distinct, named: Mrs Arch Clark 1. Twelve roses, any variety, named and distinct: Mrs Arch Clark 1. Three single roses, distinct: Mrs Arch Clark 1, Mrs G. Yule 2, Mrs Arch Clark 3. Best scented rose: Mrs Arch Clark 1. Mrs G. Yule 2, Mrs Elgar 3. Six pansies, not less than 6 distinct varieties: Mr H. Clark 1, Miss J. Matthews 2, Mrs Scharnweber 3. Three pansies, distinct varieties (Mr T. Hardie’s Cup): Miss Viles 1, Mr H. Clark 2. Miss June Matthews 3. Six violas, distinct colours: Mr H. Clark 1, Mrs C. Carter 2, Miss June Matthews 3. Three violas: Miss Viles 1, Mrs C. Carter 2 and 3. Points prizes:— Roses, Mrs Arch Clark. Pansies: Mr H. Clark. Violas, Mrs C. Carter. Champion rose, Mrs Arch Clark (Cari Haigh). Champion pansy, Miss June Matthews.- Champion viola, Miss Viles. Open Classes. Three carnations, distinct colours: Mr H. Clark 1 and 2. Six carnations: Mr H. Clark 1 and 2. Three nemesia: Miss June Matthews 2. Geranium, outdoor grown: Mrs Bayliss 1. Mrs Arch Clark 2. Calendulas, one of each colour: Mrs Scharnweber 1. Sweet William: Mrs Arch Clark 1 and 2, Mrs Barton 3. Collection of cut flowers: Mrs Arch Clark 1, Mrs Barton 2. Gallardias: Mrs Barton 1, Mrs Bayliss 2. One truss of rhododendrons: Mrs Bayliss 1, Mrs Barton 2, Mrs Arch Clark 3. Three rhododendrons: Mrs Barton 1, Mrs Elgar 2, Mrs N. Matthews 3. Delphiniums, 3 varieties: Mrs Bayliss 1 and 2, Mrs Elgar 3. Lupins. 3 distinct. colours: Mrs Elgar 1 and 2. Mrs Bayliss 3. Shirley poppies: Mrs Scharnweber 1. Iceland poppies: Mrs Stephens 1, Mrs Bayliss 2. Collection of poppies: Mrs Scharnweber 1, Mrs Barton 2, Mrs Elgar 3. Paeonies, 3 distinct colours: Mrs Elgar 1, Mrs Bayliss 2. Iris: Mrs Elgar 1. Spanish iris: Mrs Scharnweber 2. Collection of cut flowers: Mrs Scharnweber 1. Flowering shrubs: Mrs N. Matthews 1, Mrs G. Yule 2 and 3. Three pinks: Mrs Scharnweber 2. Verbenas: Mrs Bayliss 1 and 2. Three carnations: Lorna Wilton 2. Nemesia: Mrs Hawk 1. Geraniums: Mrs R. Watson 1, Mrs Hawk 2. Mrs Bayliss 3. Stocks: Miss Donald 1 Mrs Hawke 2. Calendulas: Mrs Hardie 1, Mrs Scharnweber 2. Sweet William: Mrs Pope 1. Mrs Higginson 2. Gallardias: Mrs Roberts 1. Miss Viles 2. Aquileg'ia: Mrs Luke Smith 1, Mrs Bayliss 2. Mrs Scharnweber 3. One truss of rhododendron: Mrs Bayliss 1 Mrs G. Yule 2. Three rhododendrons: Mrs Bayliss 1. Schizanthus: Mrs Pope 1 and 2. Lupins: Mrs Bayliss 1 Mrs Scharnweber 2. Shirley poppies. Mrs Scharnweber 1. Iceland poppies: Mrs Stevens 1. Mrs Pope 2. Paeonies: Mrs Scharnweber 1, Mrs Bayliss 2. Spanish iris: Mrs Scharnweber 1. Antirrhinums: Mrs Hawke 1. Delphiniums: Mrs Bayliss 1 and 2. Collection of cut flowers, 6 species: Mrs Bayl:s' 1 Miss J. Matthews 2. Mrs Pope 3 Bulbous plants: Mrs Scharnweber 1 Flowering shrubs or trees: Mrs Baylist 1. Mrs G. Yule 2 and 3. points prize: Mrs Bayliss (Miss Vile's Cup).

SWEET PEAS Collection sweet peas, not to exceed 3 spikes: Miss June Matthews 1. Mrs Arch Clark 2. Vase. 4 spikes of each, bi-colours: Miss J. Matthews 1, Mrs Arch Clark 2- white. Miss J. Matthews 1 Nirs'Barker 2: pink. Miss J. Matthews 1, Mrs Arch Clark 2. Miss J Matthews 3: claret. Mrs Aich Clark 1. Mrs Barker 2; cream. Mrs Arch Claik 1, Mrs Arch Clark 2. Miss June Ma - thews 3; lavender. Miss June Matthews 1. Mrs Arch Clark 2; blue. Mu Arch Clark 1. Miss June Matthews 2. mauve or heliotrope, Miss June Matthews I. Mrs Barker 2: orange or flame, Miss June Matthews 1 Mis A Clark 2: purple, Miss J. Matthews 1 Miss June Matthews 2: M ISS June Matthews 1, Mrs Arch Claik 2. Miss June Matthews 3: rose. Miss June Matthews 1. Miss June Matthews -, red or scarlet. Miss June Matthews 1. Points prize: Miss J. Matthews 1. Mrs Arch Clark 2. Mrs Barker 3. FRUIT & VEGETABLES Twelve radishes flong): C. H. Rea 1. Twelve gooseberries (heaviest): J. Blain 1. C. H. Rea 2. B. Higginson 3. Strawberries: R. R. Tilson 1. J. Blain 2. Mrs R. Hardy 3. Six potatoes, any variety: M. B. Tait 1 and 2. Two spring cabbages: Mrs W. Feist 1. Two lettuces: Mrs Hawke 1, C. H. Rea 2. Points prize. C. H. Rea. I

DECORATIVE Lady’s posy: Miss Hughes 1; Mrs D. Burt 2; Miss Richards 3. Decorated bowl of flowers: Miss Hughes 1; Miss Bloxam 2. Vase of flowers. 10 inches and over; Miss Hughes 1; Miss Collins 2; Mrs D. Burt 3: under 10 inches. Mrs Rea 1; Miss M. Bloxam 2; Miss Collins 3. Lady's spray and shoulder posy: Miss Hughes 1; Miss Richards 2; Mrs M. lUorn 3. Presentation box of flowers. 12 inches long: Miss Hughes 1 and 2; Miss Richards 3. Bowl of sweet peas, any foliage: Miss Richards 1; Mrs D. Burt 2; Miss Matthews 3. Basket of flowers, any foliage and decoration: Miss Viles 1; Mrs Bayliss 2; Miss Hughes 3. Basket of roses, own foliage: Miss D. Burt 1; Miss Hughes 2; Miss Viles 3. Basket of fruit, any foliage: Mrs Bayliss 1; Miss Richards 2. Floating bowl: Miss Hughes 1; Mrs Williams 2; Miss June Matthews-3. Posy bowl: Miss Hughes 1 and 2; Miss Richards 3. Bowl of pansies: Miss Richards 1; Miss Hughes 2; Miss Viles 3. Bedside posy: Mrs McCarty 1; Miss Richards 2; Miss M. Thorn 3. Decorated dinner tabic (professional class): Mrs Carlyon 1: Miss Donald 2; Mrs Hyland 3; amateur. Mrs Bayliss 1: Miss Hughes 2; Miss Richards 3. Society’s award: Miss Hughes 1; Miss Viles 2; Miss Donald 3 Decorated dinnei- table (novice class): Miss Hazel Bergh 1 and 2; Mrs Barker 3. Points prizes: Miss Hughes 1; Miss Richards 2; Mrs D. Burt 3. June Card 1 and 2. Ann Harkness 3.

HOME PRODUCE Six meringues: Mrs Rea 1 and 2. Six plain scones: Miss E. Card 1: Miss Thorn 2; Mrs R. Simmonds 3. Six fancy scones: Mrs Rea 1. Plate of pikelets: Mrs Watson 1 and 2. Sultana cake: Mrs R. Simmonds 1; Mrs B. Higginson 2. Carraway seed cake: Mrs B. Higginson 1; Mrs A. J. Burt 2. Sponge sandwich: Mrs R. Watson 1; Mrs S. Murphy 2. Home-made loaf of bread: Mrs McKenna 1; Mrs Algie 2. Shortbread: Mrs W. Willis 1; Mrs R. Watson 2. Coffee sponge, iced: Mrs R. Simmonds 1. Madeira cake: Mrs W. Willis 1: Mrs B. Higginson 2. Jam tart: Mrs Rea 1; Mrs A. Burt 2. Chocolate cake: Mrs R. Simmonds 1; Mrs H. Willis 2. Fruit cake: Mrs W. Feist 1; Mrs R. Simmonds 2; Mrs W. Willis 3. Marmalade: Mrs Watson 1; Miss Eva Card 2. Chutney: Mrs Watson 1; Mrs C. H. Rea 2.. Tomato sauce: Mrs B. Higginson 1;' Mrs R. Watson 2. Collection of bottled fruits: Mrs B. Higginson 1. Collection of jam, three varieties: Miss Eva Carer 1 and 2. Jellies: Miss Eva Card 1 and 2. Points prize: Mrs Watson 1, MissEva Card 2; Mrs Rea 3. HOMEWORK Hand-knitted socks: Miss J. Harp 1; Mrs R. W. Matthews 2; Fancy knitting wool: Mrs L. Tilly and Mrs A. Wood equal 1; Mrs Tilson 3. Knitted coat or frock, wool: Mrs Steele 1; Mrs Tilson 2; Mrs A. E. Wood 3. Bed jacket: Mrs Steele 1; Mrs J. Harp 2. Fancy cardigan, knitted: Miss Esma Card 1 and 2; Mrs Tilson 3. Knitted or crocheted tea cosy, wool: Mrs Edwards 1 and 2. Richelieu embroidery: Miss E. Harp 1 and 2; Mrs Jansen 3. Embroidered throw-over: Miss G. Gray 1; Mrs Tilson 2 and 3. Fancy needlework in silk: Mrs Jansen 1. Pair waggon covers: Mrs J. Johnston 1; Mrs Gray 2; Mrs Steele 3. Three d’oyleys: Miss Attack 1 and 2; Miss Harp 3. Dutchess set (embroidery): Miss Gray 1; Miss June Matthews 2; Mrs Steele 3. Embroidered supper cloth in coloured cotton: Miss Harp 1: Mrs Willett 2; Mrs Jansen 3. Piece of fancy work: Mrs Alexander 1; Mrs Jansen 2; Miss Harp 3. Embroidered apron: Edna Higgison 1; Mrs S. Watson 2; Mrs P. Currie 3. Tapestry work: Mrs G. Julian 1; Mrs H. McPhee 2' Miss Harp 3. Embroidered picture: Mrs Jansen 1; Mrs Alexander 2; Hughla McPhee 3. Supper cloth, crocheted ir cotton: Mrs Richter 1 and 2; Mrs C. Matthews 3. Piece of brass or pewtei ware: Mrs H. Bergh 1 and 2. Points prize: Miss Harp.

CHILDREN’S SECTION (Primary Schools.) Handmade child's frock: Patsy Hal pin 1; Lorna Neilson 2; Sheila Hyland 3. Knitted water bottle cover: June Card 1; lan Tyre 2. Fancy needlework: Anne Scrimshaw 1; Patsy Halpin 2: Kevin Trask 3. Fancy cardigan: Muriel Saunders 1; Bernice Worsley 2; Delia Benton 3. Best article made from sugai bag: Lorna Neilson 1; Dave Fellingham 2; Noeline Johnston 3. Piece o: work in cane or raffia: Lorna Neilsoi. 1; Bob Chisholm 2: lan Tyre 3. Handknitted scarf: June Card 1; Audrey Higginson 2; R. Rewai 3. Points prize: Lorna Neilson. Six rock cakes: Fay Rasmussen 1 Polly Cherry 2; Bessie Cherry 3. Plaii scones: Lorna Neilson 1: Sheila Hylanc 2; Fay Rasmussen 3. Pikelets: Lol; Rasmussen 1; Polly Cherry 2: Fay Ras mussen 3. Sponge sandwich: Bettj Robbins 1; Lola Neilson 2; Eileen Hyland 3. Short bread: Fay Rasmussen 1 Betty Robbins 2; Doreen Cole 3. (Secondary School.) Sausage rolls: Patsy Cole 1: Phyli: Hatton 2. Plain scones: Phylis Hattor 1: Patsy Cole 2: Fancy cakes: Pats' Cole 1: Phylis Hatton 2. Sponge sandwich: Patsy Cole 1: Phylis Hatton 2 Points prize: Patsy Cole.

Decorative. (Featherston School only.) Bouquet of roses: June Card 1: Ewar Johnson 2 and 3. Presentation box o’ flowers: June Card 1: Muriel Saunder. 2; Reba Fellingham 3. Special: Fran: Delegat 1: Betty Fuge 2. Decorate; vase: Leila Rasmussen 1; Dorothy Scott 2: Polly Cherry 3. ; Miniature garden: Clive Benton 1: Ewan John son 2; Bill Lett 3. Saucer posy in sane (children under 10 years): Janet Bur 1; Lorna Wilton 2: Mary Willett 3 Special: Nancy Saunders. Saucer posy in sand (over 10 years): Dorothy Rape) 1: Emily Walker 2: Dorothy Raper 3 Special: Ewan Johnson 1: Eileen Midgley 2. Decorated hat: Barbara Cuff 1 June Card 2; Yvonne Jury 3. Bowl of simple flowers: June Card 1; Noeline Johnson 2: Muriel Saunders 3. Junior decorated table: June Card 1 and 2: Anne Harkness 3. Points prize: June Card 1: Ewan Johnson 2. Decorated tables, junior class: Anne Harkness and June Card (equal) 1.