MELVILLE SHOW

Waikato Times, Volume 124, Issue 20741, 27 February 1939, Page 2

MELVILLE SHOW

BUCCES6FUL DISPLAYS RESULTS OF THE JUDGING The Melville Hall Society held its second annual flower show and free fair on Saturday afternoon when a pleasant time was enjoyed by about 200 residents and friends. The judge© of the floral and cookery exhibits expressed their surprise at the quality of the displays, stating that the prize-winning entries w T ould gain recognition in almost any show. The stalls and competitions were well patronised and the societie’s funds will be considerably augmented as a result of the efforts of a willing band of helpers. The dance in the hall at night was a great success, over 60 couples being present. Following are the results:— Cut Flower Section (Judge: Mr A. W. Ward) Large dahlia: Mrs Ruckland 1. Mrs C. Haverbier 2. Cactus dahlia: Mrs B. Haverbier 1, Mrs B. Haverbier 2. medium dahlia: Mrs C. Haverbier 1, Mrs C. Haverbier 2. Pompom dahlia: Mrs Priest 1, Mrs C. Haverbier 2. Collection rut flowers: Mrs C. Haverbier 1. Mrs C. Haverbier 2. Vase or annuals: Mrs DuIT 1. Mrs Seymour 2. Asters: Mrs Llbeau 1, Mrs B. Haverbier 2. Rose: Mrs Wilson 1. Mrs C. Haverbier 2. Zinnias: Miss Jenkins i. Mrs Robcke 2. ATrlcan marigolds: Mrs Crosby 1. Mrs DufT 2. Marigolds: Mrs Vickers 1, Mrs Llbeau 2. Any other variety: Mrs Priest 1. Mrs Willey 2. Vase or perennials: Mrs Lambert t, Mr« Seymour 2. Points prize: Mrs C. Haverbier Decorative Section (Judge: Mr A. W. Ward) Bowl zinnias: Mrs DufT 1. Mrs B. Haverbier 2. Box or flowers: Mrs C. Rrown 1. Mrs Strettnn 2 Perorated bowl: Mrs DufT 1 and 2. Vase Tor dinner table: Mrs Wilson t. Mrs Crosby 2. Victorian Posy: Mrs Stretton 1, Mrs Priest 2. Pot plant: Mrs Priest 1. Points prize: Mrs DufT. Vegetable and Fruit Section (Judge: Mr M. C. Gu<fex) Coll, 6 kinds: K. Prisk i. C. Haverbier 2. Beetroot: J. Wilson 1. D. Sullivan 2. Beans: E. Prisk 1. Bruce Mills 2. Potatoes: W. Willey l. Mrs Robcke 2. Onions: J. Wilson 1. S. Hamilton 2. Tomatoes: P. Sullivan 1. W. Willey 2. Apples: Miss Haultain 1. Mrs Giles 2. Peaches: D. Sullivan 1. Pears: w. Willey 1, and 2. Points prize: Mr W. Willey. Competition Winners Fore-, quaver lamb: Mrs Young. Hindquarter lamb: Mrs R. Hedge. Box chocolates: Miss D. Daly. Billy tea: Mrs Priest. Iced cake: Nurse Hooper. Weight of pig '3slb): Mr 11. S. Price. Cushion: Mrs F. Price. Coal: Howard Monk. Cookery Competition (Judge: Mr F. G. Bell) Fruit cake: Mrs Lambert 1. Sponge sandwich: Miss Price 1, Miss Goucher 2. Shortbread: Mrs Sullivan 1. Pikelets: Mrs Sullivan 1. Mrs Giles 2. Chocolate sponge: Mrs Buckland 1, Miss Goucher 2. Afternon tea cakes: Mrs Haverbier 1. Assorted scenes: Mrs Haverbier l. Madiera rake: Mrs Brambey 1. Sponge roll: Mrs C. Brown 1. Puff pastry: Mrs C. Brown 1, Mrs Duff 2. Assorted biscuit: Mrs Livingstone 1. Mrs C. Brown 2. Fancy bread: Mrs Wilson 1. Billy I.oaT: Mrs C. Willey 1. Mrs Coggins 2. Sausage rolls: Mrs Priest 1. Plain scones: Mrs Giles 1. Points prize: Mrs C. Brown. Children’s Section Miniature gardens in bowls: Betty Duff 1, Iris Fisk 2. Buttonhole, gentleman’s: Shirley Willey 1. Pat Buckland 2. Plate scones: Pat Buckland t. Pat Bramley 2. Eggs (hen;, best half-dozen: Mr Hamilton. V

Nall-driving: Mr C. Willey and Mrs de Luen. Clock golf: Mr C. Lee._