The local press reported on the 1914 Village Show – this extract is from the Coventry Standard of 31st July 1914.
KING’S NEWNHAM EXHIBITION. FLOWER SHOW AND SPORTS: INTERESTING INDUSTRIAL EXHIBITS. The triennial exhibition at King’s Newnham is always one of the most interesting in the county. It combines not only the usual features of a successful horticultural show, but a rarer, and therefore, perhaps, even more interesting display of industrial work by men, women, and children in the district.
The exhibition has been held at the Hall, King’s Newnham, for fifteen or sixteen years, Mr. J. Brierly and the members of his family, assisted by other ladies and gentlemen in the district, taking a very keen interest in the recurring events. The last occasion was four years ago, a year longer than the usual interval.
This year’s exhibition was held on Wednesday, and it added another to the list of successful show days. The weather was fine, with a little more sunshine than in recent days, and visitors were attracted from King’s Newnham, Church Lawford, Bretford, and the surrounding district. Two large tents were utilised, the industrial exhibits being displayed in both tents, so numerous were the entries.
Some fine specimens of plants, flowers, vegetables, and fruit were staged, this section of the exhibition being well maintained by the men of the district. The industrial section presents opportunities for the exercise of the abilities and ingenuity of everyone in the place, even down to the aspiring child of five years; consequently interest in this department is widespread.
The keenness of this interest was shown in the eagerness with which the decisions of the judges were awaited the quick scanning of the award cards when the tent was open, and the closeness with which every article was scrutinised and its points of merit discussed. There was much to interest even those who were not competitors or friends of these; and the capabilities of the country folk amply demonstrated.
The variety of the competitions will be seen from the prize-list suffice it to say that a very high standard of excellence was attained in both the local and open classes.
The arrangements for the horticultural section were in the hands of the following as “Flower Committee”: The Rev. G. Jenkins (chairman), Mrs. Jenkins, Miss G. W. Townsend, Messrs. A. Appleby, J. Batchelor, J. C. Dunn, F. Cooke, W. Farmer, and W. Whiteman. The “Industrial Committee” consisted of Mrs. Appleby Mrs. J. Brierly, Mrs. Cullen, Miss Brierly, Miss Dunn, Miss M. Smith, Miss A. W. Townsend, Mr. J. Brierly, and Mr. A. Cooke. Mr. H. L. Brierly was the general hon. sec., and Miss J. W. Townsend was hon. sec. to the industrial section. The judges were:-Horticultural section: Mrs. Ashburner (Brandon), Mr. W. Gilling (Rugby), and Mr. W. Harman (Newnham Paddox). Industrial Section: Miss Leeson, Miss Ladkin, Miss McClure, Miss Mann, Mrs. A. K. Morgan, Mr. Gupwell, Mr. Franklin, and Mr. A. Lee. The judges for the sports were Messrs. T. Chalmers and W. Dunn; the starter was Mr. J. Cullen; and the hon. sec. and handicapper, W Dunn.
THE HORTICULTURAL SECTION. The following is the prize list:-
SECTION A.-COTTAGERS.
Geranium: 1 John Batchelor, 2 Mrs. Limmage.
Pot plants: 1 W. Hammond, 2 J. Batchelor.
Plant, or plants: 1 J. Batchelor, 2 Mrs. Rose.
Hanging plant or basket: 1 Mrs. Addison, 2 Mrs. Hammond.
Cut flowers.-Four roses: 1 J. Batchelor, 2 Mrs. Brown.
Six blooms (one variety): 1 J. Batchelor, 2 Mrs. King.
Sweet peas (four varieties): 1. J. Batchelor, 2 F. Cooke, 3 Mrs. Butlin.
Hardy flwers: 1 J. Batchelor, 2 W. Daniels.
Fruit. -Mixed fruit: 1 W. Farmer, 2 J. Batchelor.
Gooseberries: 1 W. Burbury, 2 J. Batchelor.
Red or white currants: 1 J. Batchelor, 2 Mrs. Gurney.
Black currants: 1 J. Batchelor, 2 Mrs. Gurney.
Vegetables.-Cabbages: 1 W. Marlow, 2 W. F. Rainbow.
Round potatoes: 2 W. F. Rainbow.
Kidney potatoes: 1 W. Farmer. 2 S. Wells, 3 W. Marlow.
King Edward VII. potatoes: 1 A. Limmage.
Carrots: 1 W. F. Rainbow, 2 J. Batchelor, 3 W. Farmer
Parsnips: 1 J. Batchelor, 2 W. Whiteman, 3 W. Gibbs.
White turnips: 1 W. Whiteman, 2 W. Farmer, 3 W. Daniels.
Peas: 1 J. Batchelor, 2 W. Farmer, 3 W. F. Rainbow.
Spring onions: 1 J. Batchelor, 2 W. Whiteman, 3 F. Payne.
Eschalots: 1 S. Creswell, 2 W. Burbury, r W. Marlow and Mrs. King.
Broad beans: 1 F. Cook, 2 W. F. Rainbow, 3 W. Marlow.
Marrows: 1 Mr. Thorn, 2 Mrs. King.
Lettuce: 1 J. Batchelor, 2 W. Daniels.
Rhubarb: 1 S. Wells, 2 Mrs. Simms, 3 W. Farmer.
Cottage garden: 1 W. F. Rainbow, 2 G. Daniels, 3 G. Wells, r Mr.. Davenport.
Allotments and roadside gardens: 1 J. Batchelor, 2 W. Daniels, 3 W. Dyer, r Mrs. Farmer.
Window display: 1 J. Batchelor, 2 F. Cook, 3 W. Burbury, r Mrs. Gurney.
For children under 15.-Bouquet of wild grasses: 1 W. Dyer, 2 Dolly Daniels, 3 Winnie Pincham.
Bouquet of wild flowers: 1 W. Dyer, 2 F. Bailey, 3 C. Hopkins.
Children under 12: Wildflowers: 1 G. Gurney, 2 D. Daniels, 3 E. Rainbow.
Children under 10: Wild flowers: 1 Doris Batchelor, 2 F. Addison, 3.F. Rainbow, r L. Batchelor, he F. Cooke.
Wild grasses: 1 F. Cooke, 2 Doris Batchelor, 3 В. Мarlow.
Children under seven: Wild grasses: I R. Gurney, 2 Percy Addison, 3 W. Hopkins.
SECTION B.-AMATEURS. Pot plants: Fuchsias: 1 and 2 H. L. Brierly. Plants in bloom: 1 and 2 Misses Townsend. Ferns: 1 H. L. Brierly.
SECTION C.-OPEN. Pot plant: 1 D. Ford, 2 J. Brierly, 3 G Daniels.
Most unique plant: 1 Mrs. Jenkins, 2 F. Cooke.
Foliage plants: 1 H. L. Brierly, 2 G. Daniels, 3 Misses Townsend.
Cut flowers: Dahlias: 1 H. L. Brierly.
Begonias: 1 Miss A. W. Croft, 2 Misses Townsend, 3 J. Brierly
Stocks: 1 W., Bottrill, 2 Misses Townsend.
Carnations or picotees: 1 and r T. Oldham, 2 S. Oldham.
Geraniums: 1 J. Brierly, 2 Misses Townsend, 3 A. M. Crofts.
Roses: 1 D. Ford, 2 W. Bottrill, 3 Mrs. Crofts.
Hardy flowers: 1 W. Bottrill, 2 T. Daniels, 3 H. L. Brierly.
Sweet peas: 1 H. L. Brierly, 2 J. Crowdey, 3 D. Johnson.
Fruit.-Mixed fruit: 1 T. Oldham. 2 T. Daniels, 3 Rev. J. B. Hewitt.
Gooseberries: 1 T. Oldham, 2 W. Bottrill, 3 G. Daniels.
Red or white currants: 1 J. Brierly, 2 D. Johnson.
Blackcurrants: 1 T. Oldham, 2 W. Beasley.
Vegetables.-Marrows: 1 T. Oldham, 2 S. Oldham, 3 J. Brierly.
Peas: 1 J. Brierly. 2 А. Henting, 3 W. Pyniger.
Cauliflowers: 3 G. Daniels.
Spring onions: 1 G. Daniels, 2 J. Brierly, 3 W. Bottrill.
Winter onions: 1 W. Farmer, 2 T. Oldham, 3 W. Whiteman.
Beetroot: 1 G. Daniels, 2 J. Brierly, 3 H. Sanderson.
Carrots: 1 G. Daniels, 2 J. Brierly, 3 J. Crowdey.
Parsnips: 1 J. Brierly, 2 G. Daniels, 3 H. Sanderson.
White turnips: 1 J. Brierly, 2. W. Pyniger.
Lettuce: 1 J. Brierly, 2 G. Daniels, 3 J. W. Pincham.
Bowl of salad (ready for table): 1 Miss S. W. Townsend, 2 Mrs. Pincham.
Various.-Six table plants: 1 Mrs. Brierly, 2 J. Brierly, 3 Miss S. W. Townsend.
Two buttonholes and two sprays (ladies only): 1 Miss Case, 2 Miss A. M. Townsend, 3 Miss A. M. Crofts.
Collection of flowers: 1 W. Bottrill, 2 Misses Townsend.
Collection of wild flowers: 1 Miss A. M. Townsend, 2 W. Dyer, 3 Tom Beeves.
Centre piece (ladies only): 1 Mrs. H. Brierly, 2 Miss S. W. Townsend, 3 Mrs. A. Appleby.
THE INDUSTRIAL SECTION. The prize-winners were as follows Shirt for working man: 1 Mrs. Batchelor, 2 Mrs. Russell.
Overall, or apron with bib: Equal 1 Mrs. Brierly and Mrs. A. Wells.
Pincushion: 1 Mrs. Barratt, equal 2 Miss L. Batchelor and Miss B. Frankton.
Plain blouse: 1 Mrs. Dyer, 2 Miss L. Batchelor.
Specimen darning on old table-cloth: 1 Miss A. Prew, 2 Mrs. Barratt, 3 Mrs. Daniel.
Cotton patchwork cushion cover: 1 Mrs. W. Farmer, 2 Mrs. Frankton.
Hearthrug or doormat (made by /men): 1 and 2 Mr. S. Batchelor.
Ditto (made by women): 2nd prize Miss Gamble.
Knitted article: 1 Miss E. Knight, 2 Mrs. Farmer.
Wooden stool: 1 Mr. F. Cooke.
Workman’s dinner puff: 1 Mrs. Gamble, 2 Mrs. Gurney, r Mrs. Pincham, he Mrs. Burnham.
Home-made and baked loaf of bread: 1 Mrs. Burnham, 2 Mrs. Frankton.
Plain fruit cake (4lb. of flour): 1 Mrs. Butlin, 2 Mrs. O. G. Gibbs, 3 Mrs. Batchelor.
Amateur boot-mending (men): 1 Mr. A. Day, 2 Mr. S. Batchelor.
Ditto (boys): 1 Harold Pincham, 2 Clarence Beers, 3 James Gibbs, he Herbert Gurney.
Home-made article of food: 1 Mrs. Barratt, 2 Mrs. G. Wells, 3 Mrs. Brown.
Home-made article of needlework: 1 Miss D. Cooke, 2 Mrs. Frankton, 3 Miss E. Knight.
Home-made article (materials not costing more than 6d.): 1 and 3 Miss Doris Cooke, 2 Mrs: Bro.
Girls under 15.-Pinafore, untrimmed:: 1 Elsie Morton, 2 Doris Cooke, 3 Dolly Rose.
Best dressed 1d. doll: 1 Doris Cooke, 2 Olive Dunn, 3 S. Cunnington.
Six buttonholes: 1 Doris Cooke, 2 Dorothy Rose, 3 L. Limmage.
Girls under 12.-A bag: 1 Gwennie Gurney, 2 Laura Holmes, 3 Doris Marlow.
Doll’s bed: 1 Gwennie Gurney.
Cotton patchwork: 1 Doris Hyatt, 2 Laura Holmes.
Boys under 15.-Home-made article: 1 Jack Boneham, 2 Frank Addison, 3 Walter Dyer.
Home-made article (younger boys): 1 T. Limmage, 2 H. Arnold, 3 Willie Farmer.
Greatest number of queen wasps fastened to a board: 1 Charles Hopkins, 2 Harold Pincham, 3 Cecil Pincham.
Boys and girls under eight.-Crocheted or knitted kettle-holder: 1 Marion Wotherspoon, 2 Rose Hammond, 3 Percy Addison.
Specimen clay-modelling: 1 Alice Hopkins, 2 Doris Batchelor, 3 Lucy Batchelor.
Specimens of clay-modelling (under five): 1 Edie Limmage, 2 W. Billingham.
SECTION C.-OPEN. Bag: 1 Mrs. Appleby, 2 Miss A. W. Town- send, 3 Mrs. Dunn, he Miss Walus.
Shirt blouse: 1 Miss J. W. Townsend, 2 Miss E. Brierly.
Knitted article: 1 Miss Voight, 2 Mrs. F. Houghton, 3 Miss B. Townsend, 4 divided between Miss W. Townsend and Miss Madge Smith; hc Mrs. Hefford and Mrs. T. Brierly.
D’Oyley: 1 Miss A. Ladkin, 2 Miss E. Brierly.
Article made from materials not costing more than 1s.; 1 Miss J. W. Townsend, 2 Miss Voight, 3 Mrs. J. Robinson.
Articles made from materials costing not more than 6d.: 1 Mr. Ed. Smith, 2 Miss G. Dunn, 3 Miss J. W. Townsend.
Cardboard article: 1 Miss Smith, 2 Mrs. A. Crofts.
Most useful article made from most useful materials: 1 Miss Wood, 2 Mrs. Kirby, 3 Mrs. Slack.
Toy: 1 Miss. C. Wauchope, 2 Miss J. W. Townsend.
Fancy needlework: 1 Mrs. Appleby. 2 Mrs. F. Ford, 3 Miss W. Watson, r Miss M. Collins.
Afternoon tea-cloth: 1 Miss L. A. Maud, 2 Mrs. Short, 3 Miss Boyd.
Rug or mat: 1 Mr. H. L. Brierly, 2 Miss M. G. Townsend.
Crochet (in cotton): 1 Mrs. Short, 2 Miss Maud, r Miss F. Ladkin:
Useful garment: 1 Miss T. M. Walker, 2 Miss J. W. Townsend, 3 Miss M. B. Townsend.
Short story, not to exceed 2,000 words: 1 Mrs. Stuart (” The Christmas Angel “), 2 Miss Martin (“The Cabbage Plot”).
Poem. subject “Locomotion”: 1 Miss M. Smith. 2 Mrs. Stuart.
Carving: 1 Miss A Crofts, 2 Mrs. Maud. he Miss J. W. Townshend.
Pen and Ink Drawing: 1 Miss Wood, 2 Mr. Cotton, he Mrs. Johnson.
Amateur photography: 1 Miss M. G. Townsend, 2 Mr. Johnson.
Model (or otherwise): 1 Mr. W. Johnson (aeroplane), 2 Mr. V. Frankton, r Miss Brierly (Dyak village), he Miss A. W. Townsend (village stocks), he Mr. Oldham (model Shakespeare’s birthplace).
Natural curiosity: 1 Mr. Turner (freak hen’s egg), 2 Miss S W. Townsend.
Two half-pounds of butter: 1 Mrs. Clarke, 2 Mrs. Farmer.
Dish of pastry: 1 Mrs. Frankton, 2 Miss Dunn.
Prettiest sweet: 1 Miss Adnitt, 2 Mrs. Brierly.
Plain fruit cake (half-pound lour): 1, Mrs. Dunn, 2 Miss M. Smith, r Miss F. Freeman, he Miss A. Crofts.
Iced cake: 1 Miss A Prew, 2 Miss F. Freeman.
Home-made sweets: 1 Mrs. Ambrose, 2 Miss A. W. Townsend, he Miss Hewitt.
Honey, four 1lb. sections: 1 Mr. Denison, 2 Mr. Allard, r Mr. G. Fell.
Honey (1lb. bottles): 1 Mr. Devison, 2 Mr. Allard, Mr. F. Hayes.
Display of bee products: 1 Mr: Allard. 2 Mr. G. Fell.
Oil paintings: 1 and 2 Miss Wood.
THE SPORTS The results were as follows:-Skipping competition (band of hope girls): 1 D. Cooke, 2 W. Pincham, 3 D. Rose. Hunting the bellman: 1. H. Pincham, 2 T. Limmage, 3 A. Mitchell. Women’s potato race: 1 Olive Dunn, 2 Ivy Reeve, 3 W. Gamble. Men’s potato race: 1 S. Batchelor, 2 W. Hitchman, 3 W. Thorne. Live pig race for women: 1 Miss J. A. Kenny. Bicycle obstacle race (open): 1 Miss M. A. Cooke, 2 W. Cooke, 3 F. Cooke. Musical chairs (girls): 1 L. Limmage, 2 0. Dunn, 3 M. Chalmers. Musical chairs (boys): 1 J. Boneham, 2 Teddy Mitchall, 3 C. Hopkins. Relay race: Won by King’s Newnham. Musical chairs (women): 1 Miss M. A. Cooke, 2 Miss Reeve. Bicycle musical chairs (open): 1 Mr. H. L. Brierly, 2 Mr. J. C. Dunn, 3 Mr. W. Thorne. Committee race. 100 yards: 1 Mr. J. C. Dunn, 2 Mr. H. L. Brierly, 3 Mr. H. Cooke. Consolation race: 1 W. Wells, 2 E. Meanwell. The Rugby Steamshed Band was in attendance throughout the proceedings.
