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CASTLETHORPE URGED TO KEEP THE RURAL ATMOSPHERE Women’s Institute Show Never has the urgency for a village hall at Castlethorpe been more emphasized than on Saturday when nearly all the residents crammed themselves at intervals into the tiny Carrington Hall to inspect the 230 exhibits at the Women’s Institute annual show. At the opening ceremony Mrs. N. Sawbridge (Organizing Secretary) welcomed Mrs. St. John of Chinnor, Oxon., daughter of Mr. J. E. Whiting of Castlethorpe Lodge, who performed the opening ceremony. Mrs. St. John in congratulating the exhibitors on a fine show said that if the drought had dried up their gardens their spirits had carried them through in producing excellent quality produce. She was particularly pleased to see several classes open to the young people, especially those for wild flowers, as it was in gathering the that more of the countryside was learnt. Keep Truly Rural The speaker appealed to the residents to continue to beautify their gardens and not to go beyond the rural atmosphere, the garden was a great boon to every village, and the Women’s Institute went a long way in furthering rural life. She congratulated Castlethorpe Women’s Institute on its activities. Mrs. St. John concluded by thanking the residents for their kind welcome to members of her family on all occasions. A bouquet was handed [to] the opener by little Justine Gower. Mrs. Sawbridge announced that the silver cup with miniature had again been won by Mr. William Scripps, whose exhibits gained him 107 pts. And Mrs. St John made the presentation, and also handed certificates of merit to Mr. A. Richardson (a pot plant in flower). Mrs. L. Evans (sponge sandwich), and Mr. C. Harding (bed-side table lamp made from wood). RESULTS Vegetables Potatoes: White round, 1 Mr Brown 2 Mr Scripps Coloured round, 1 Mr Brown 2 Mr Scripps White kidney, 1 Mr Brown 2 Mr Scripps Coloured kidney, 1 Mr Brown 2 Mr Scripps Onions, bed-sown, 1 Mrs Cook, 2 Mr Harding, 3 Mr Brown Onions transplanted, 1 Mr Scripps 2 Mr Ridout Shallots, cooking, 1 Mr Brown 2 Mr Scripps Shallots, pickling, 1 Mr Scripps 2 Mr Homer Carrots long, 1 Mr Brown 2 Mr Scripps 3 D. Pittam Mrs Whiting Carrots short, 1 Mr Scripps 2 Mr J. Herbert 3 Mr Brown Round beet, 1 Mr Scripps 2 Mr Brown, 3 Mr Homer Cauliflowers, 1 Mr Scripps 2 D Pittam Harvest cabbage, 1 Mr Scripps 2 Mr Brown 3 Mrs Cook Broad beans, 1 Mr Scripps 2 Mr Robinson 3 Mr Brown Long pod broad beans, 1 Mr Scripps 2 Mr Brown Runner beans 1 Mr Scripps 2 Mr Robinson 3 Mr Brown Peas, 1 Mr Harper 2 Mr Harding 3 Mr Herbert Lettuce, cabbage, 1 Mr Scripps 2 Miss F. Gregory 3 Mr Brown Lettuce, cos, 1 Mr Harding 2 Mr Scripps Marrows, 1 Mr Scripps 2 Mr Herbert 3 Miss F. Gregory Collection of potatoes, 1 Mr Brown 2 Mr Scripps Collection of vegetables, 1 Mr Scripps 2 Mr Brown Truss of tomatoes, 1 Mr Pettifer 2 Mrs Whiting 3 Mr Scripps Indoor tomatoes, 1 Mr Scripps 2 Mr Richardson Fruit Apples, cooking, 1 Mr Robinson 2 Mrs Cook 3 Mrs Booth Apples, dessert, 1 Mrs Evans 2 Mrs Cook 3 Mr Harding Plums, cooking, 1 Mr Richardson 2 Mrs Booth Plums, dessert, 1 Mrs Booth 2 Mr Richardson Pears, cooking, 1 Miss Olney 2 Mr Harding Pears, dessert, 1 Miss Olney Collection of fruit, 1 Mr Richardson Flowers Carnations, 1 Mr Scripps Sweet-peas, 1 Mr Scripps Asters (double), 1 Miss Nichols 2 Mr Scripps Asters (single), 1 Mr Scripps Dahlias: Pom-pom, 1 Mr Brown 2 Mr Homer 3 Mr Pettifer Dahlias: single, 1 Mr Scripps Dahlias: large decorative, 1 Mr Pettifer 2 Mr Brown Stocks, 1 Mr Scripps 2 Mrs Whiting Chrysanthemums (any variety) 1 Mrs Cook, 2 Mr Robinson 3 Mr Scripps Zinnias, 1 Mrs Cook 2 Miss Nichols Gladioli, 1 Mr Scripps Roses, 1 Mrs Whiting Table decoration, 1 Mrs Brown 2 Miss Pettifer 3 Miss Nichols Bowl of flowers, 1 Miss Pettifer 2 Mrs Whiting 3 Mr Scripps Pot plant, 1 Mr A. Richardson 2 Mrs Welch 3 Miss F. Gregory Wild flowers (children), 1 Carol Bavington 2 Ann Gray 3 Grierson Gower Industrial Handcraft: Girls up to 11. 1 Amy Booth Handicraft: Men, 1 Mr C. Harding 2 Mr A. Robinson 3 Mr J. Sawbridge Handicraft: Women, 1 Miss Clarke 2 Mrs J. Robinson Drawings: up to 10 years, 2 Grierson Gower Drawing 10 to 15 years, 1 Roy Stephens 2 Brian Hill 3 Victor West Special prize Kenneth Evans Knitted goods, 1 Mrs Homer Fair isle, 1 Mrs A. Robinson Wool rug 1 Miss Markham 2 Mrs Robinson Thrift rug, Mrs A. Robinson Household Pot of jam, 1 Mrs J. Robinson 2 Miss E. Richardson 3 Mrs Booth Bottle of plums, 1 Mrs L. Evans 2 Miss E. Richardson 3 Mrs Booth Bottle of gooseberries, 1 Miss E. Gregory 2 Mrs Gower 3 Miss E. Richardson Bottle of blackcurrants, 1 Miss E. Richardson 2 Mrs Gower 3 Mrs S. Gregory Plain cake, 1 Miss E. Richardson 2 Mrs S. Gregory 3 Mrs S. Thomas Sponge cake, 1 Mrs L. Evans 2 Miss E. Gregory 3 Mrs S. Gregory Scones, 1 Mrs Gower 2 Miss Richardson 3 Miss Gregory Jam tarts, 1 Miss Gregory 2 Mrs S. Gregory 3 Mrs J. Robinson Green salad, 1 Mrs A. Robinson 2 Miss Pettifer Cooked potatoes, 1 Miss Gregory 2 Mrs L. Evans 3 Mrs Robinson Cooked beetroot, 1 Mrs J. Robinson 2 Mrs J. Brown 3 Mrs L. Evans Eggs, Brown 2 Mrs Whiting Eggs white, 1 Mrs Brown 2 Mr Scripps 3 Mrs S. Gregory Eggs tinted, 1 Mr Scripps 2 Mrs Gregory 3 Mrs J. Robinson Judges were: Mr J. Curtis, New Bradwell (vegetables), fruit and flowers); Mrs. W. Mackerness, Old Stratford (handicrafts); and Mrs. Bonham (domestic) At the whist drive in the evening 38 persons took part. Winners were; Ladies 1 Mrs. Sherwood, Hanslope, 2 Mrs. Welch, highest half Mrs Pateman, lowest Mrs. Cook; Men 1 Mrs Wright, (Hanslope), 2 Mr B. Bennett, highest half Mr. Simpson (Hanslope), lowest Mrs. Ray. Mrs. N. Sawbridge discharged the secretarial duties in her usual capable manner , and the officers and committee were: Mrs. J. Whiting (chairman), Mrs. F. Pateman ( treasurer), Messrs. A. Pettifer, J. Robinson, H. Cook, J. Brown, H. Dollings, C. Harding, L. Lambert, J. Herbert, and W. Scripps Junr., and Mesdames H. Cook, E. Homer, L. Evans, H. Thomas, J. Robinson, T. Belton, and A. Gower. |
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