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The Wolverton Express 18 August 1950
CASTLETHORPE W. I.’s. NEW BANNER Exhibited at Annual Show The new banner of Castlethorpe Women’s Institute made its first public appearance when it was exhibited at the annual Horticultural Show of the Institute in the Council School, Castlethorpe, on Saturday. It came in for a good deal of interest and of most favourable comment. The design which was by Mrs. St. John, daughter of Mrs. J. E. Whiting, the Institute President and of Mr. J. E. Whiting, J.P., depicted the Castle from which the village derived its name, together with the Mound which still occupies its place in the village: and to bring it up to more modern days, at the foot of the banner is depicted a British Railways train, seeing that the village is situate on the main line of British Railways and that a number of the inhabitants are engaged on the construction of the railway carriages and wagons at Wolverton. The needlecraft was the work of Mrs. J. Robinson, and the woodwork was by Mr. C. Harding. The horticultural show was the third organized by the Institute and was a wonderful show effort, which is steadily growing in strength. The entries were the largest yet recorded, 316, being 70 higher than the number last year. The vegetables, fruit, and flowers were of particularly high standard, and one of the most noticeable exhibits was the prize-winning display of gladioli the six winning blooms being much admired. The show was well supported, and it was unfortunate that there was not a larger hall in the village or the staging of the show. The Schoolroom was crowded with people for most of the time the show was open. Opening Ceremony The opening ceremony was performed by Lady Cadman, who until recently was President of the Shenley and Loughton Women’s Institute before her removal to the neighbouring county of Bedfordshire. Lady Cadman spoke of the value of the work the Institute was doing on behalf of the old people, and congratulated the Institute on the excellent show it had arranged that day, the financial proceeds of which were for the old people’s party at the end of the year. Lady Cadman was presented with a bouquet by Ann Gray, and a vote of thanks was voiced to her by Mr. J. Brown, a member of the Organising Committee. Mrs. J. E. Whiting (President of the Institute and Chairman of the Committee), who presided for the opening ceremony, also voiced thanks to Lady Cadman, and to all helpers that day, and the very keen band of competitors. The show was restricted for entry to village residents, and it was most creditable that such a large number supported the show by their entries. The judges were Mrs. Mackerness, Stony Stratford, (handicrafts), Mrs Adams, Aylesbury (produce), and Mrs. J. Curtis, New Bradwell (fruit, flowers and vegetables). Awards Potatoes: White round, 1 Mrs Whiting, 2 L. Robinson, 3 J. Brown, 4 W. Scripps Coloured round: 1 W. Scripps, 2 J. Brown White kidney: 1 W. Scripps, 2 J. Robinson, 3 C. Harding Coloured kidney: 1 Mrs. J. Herbert, 2 Mrs. Pateman, 3 J. Brown Bed-sown spring onions: 1 H. Gray, 2 T. West, 3 Mrs. J. Herbert, 4 C. Harding Trans-planted spring onions: 1 W. Scripps, 2 Mrs. Thomas, 3 J. Brown Cooking shallots: 1 Mrs. H. Cook, 2 Cannon, 3 Hart Pickling shallots: 1 Miss Panter, 2 J. Brown, 3 Pettifer, 4 Douglas Hancock Long carrots: 1 Pettifer, 2 J. Brown 3 L. Robinson, 4 H. Dolling Short carrots: 1 Homer, 2 J. H. Nicholls, 3 L. Robinson 4 Cannon Round beet: 1 J. Robinson, 2 Mrs. Whiting, 3 J. Brown, 4 Homer Cauliflowers: 2 W. Scripps Harvest cabbage: 1 Mrs. T. Mayes, 2 T. West, 3 W. Scripps, 4 Homer Runner beans: 1 Miss Panter, 2 J. Brown, 3 C. Harding, 4 Mrs Whiting Peas: 1 W. Scripps, 2 Miss Panter Cabbage lettuce: 1 T. Brown, 2 J. Robinson, 3 W. Scripps Cos lettuce: 1 W. Scripps, 2 J. Robinson, 3 J. Brown, Marrows: 1 Mrs. Whiting, 2 J. Robinson Collection of potatoes: 1 W. Scripps, 2 J. Brown Collection of vegetables: 1 W. Scripps, 2 J. Brown Outdoor tomatoes: 1 F. Sawbridge, 2 Mrs. H. Cook, 3 Miss Panter 4 Mrs. Whiting Indoor tomatoes: 1 J. Robinson, 2 Mrs. H. Cook Dessert apples: 1 Miss Panter, 2 J. Robinson, 3 Mrs Booth 4 W. Scripps Cooking apples: 1 A. Richardson, 2 Mrs. Booth, 3 Miss Panter, 4 C. Harding Dessert plums: 1 H. Gray, 2 Mrs. Booth Cooking pears: 1 Miss Panter Dessert pears: 1 Miss Panter Collection of fruit: 1 A. Richardson, 2 Mrs. Whiting, 3 Mrs. Thomas Carnations: 1 J. H. Nicholls, 2 J. Brown, 3 A. Richardson, 4 W. Scripps Sweet-peas: 1 Miss O. Nicholls, 2 Mrs. A. Cowley, 3 J. H. Nicholls, 4 W. Scripps Pom-pom dahlias: 1 J. Brown, 2 Miss Panter Single dahlias: 1 J. Brown, 2 Scripps Chrysanthemums: 1 J. Robinson Zinnias: 1 Mrs H. Cook, 2 N. West Gladioli: 1 W. Scripps, 2 Mrs. Ridout, Mrs. C. Hancock, 4 Mrs. J. Brown Roses: 1 Cannon, 2 Mrs. R. Mayes Vase of flowers for table decoration: 1 Mrs. J. Brown, 2 Miss V. Clarke, 3 J. H. Nicholls, 4 T. West Bowl of flowers: 1 Miss V. Clarke, 2 J. H. Nicholls, 3 Mrs. Pettifer, 4 Mrs. Whiting Pot plant in flower: 1 A. Richardson, 2 Miss Panter Wild flowers: (children under 10) 1 Ann Gray, 2 Michael Mullins. 10 to 15 years: Tom Booth, 2 Kenneth Evans, 3 Ruby Hart Miniature garden (children under 10 years) 1 Ann Gray Handicraft, boys 15 to 18 years, 1 Roy Homer, 2 Tom Booth, 3 David Hancock (children up to 10 years), 1 Peter Thomas; 10 to 15 years, 1 Ruby Hart, 2 Kenneth Evans, 3 Douglas Hancock. Handicraft, ladies, 1 Mrs. Harding, 2 Mrs. Gobbey, 3 Miss Olney. Knitted goods: 1 Mrs. Homer, 2 Mrs. Wingrave, 3 Mrs. Harding Wool rug: 1 Miss Panter Thrift rug: 1 W. Mills, 2 Mrs. K. Robinson Pot of jam: 1 Mrs. K. Robinson, 2 Mrs. J. Robinson, 3 Mrs. G. White, 4 Mrs. Limbrey Bottle of plums: 1 Miss E. Richardson, 2 Miss Gregory, Mrs. Booth Gooseberries: 1 Mrs. P. Bavington, 2 Mrs. Booth, 3 Mrs. Limbrey Black currants: 1 Miss Gregory, 2 Mrs. Limbery Pain cake: 1 Mrs. Whiting, 2 Miss E. Gregory, 3 Mrs. P. Bavington 4 Mrs. Wingrave Fruit cake: 1 Mrs. T. Mayes, 2 Miss E. Gregory, 3 Mrs. Whiting, 4 Mrs. J. Robinson Scones: 1 Miss E. Gregory, 2 Mrs. Whiting, 3 Mrs. Thomas, 4 Mrs. Mothersole Jam tarts: 1 Miss E. Gregory, 2 Mrs. Mothersole, 3 Mrs. H. Cook, 4 Mrs. Whiting Cooked potatoes: 1 Mrs C. Sawbridge, 2 Miss Panter, 3 Mrs. Lambert, 4 Mrs. Robinson Cooked beetroot: 1 Mrs. J. Robinson, 2 Miss E. Gregory, 3 Mrs. Limbrey, 4 Hart Brown eggs: 1 Mrs T. West, 2 Mrs. C. Hancock, 3 Mrs. T. Carpenter Tinted eggs: 1 W. Scripps, 2 Mrs. J. Brown, 3 Mrs. Whiting, 4 Miss Olney White eggs: 1 Mrs. J. Brown, 2 Miss Olney, 3 Mrs. T. Carpenter At the close of the show a number of exhibitors generously left their entries for sale on behalf of the funds. Mr. H. Cook made an able salesman. A dozen eggs were given for sale by Mrs. T. Carpenter. There was a competition for a cake made by Mrs. L. Evans, whilst a parcel of groceries were given for competition by members the families of Mr. Scripps and Mr. Hill, Castlethorpe. A number of sideshows were staged in the playground, managed by members of the Committee, but the inclement weather of the afternoon must have had ite effect upon these outdoor amusements. Teas were served by members of the Women’s Institute with Mrs. H. Cook as convenor. Evening Whist Drive In the evening a whist drive was held in the School, with Mrs. Pateman as M.C. The winners were: Women 1 Mrs. A Bavington, 2 Mrs. Wingrave, high half Mrs. Sherwood (Hanslope), consolation, Mrs. Willett; The takings for the day were about £29. The judges comprised Mrs. J. Whiting (chairman), Mrs. F. Pateman (treasurer), Mesdames H. Cook, E. Homer, L. Evans, H. Thomas, J. Robinson. Messrs. A. Pettifer, J. Robinson, H. Cook, J. Brown, H. Dollings, W. Woodward, C. Harding, L. Lambert, J. Herbert, and W. Scripps junr. Mrs. N. Sawbridge very capably carried out the secretarial duties. |
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