The Eagles Mere Civic Club, Inc.
welcomes you to the
Annual Flower Show
A Year at
Downton Abbey
The Community Hall
Laporte Avenue ~ Eagles Mere, Pennsylvania
Wednesday, July 24, 2013
4:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Refreshments ~ Donations encouraged
Committee Chariwomen
chair ..................................................................Lee Middleton, Betsi Way
theme & program..............................................................Leslie Druschel
judge's book .............................................................................Carol Feese
registration ........................................................Carol Feese, Ellen Klarsch
registration (children and teens) ...............................................B.A. Moyer
display cards and set-up ...............................................................Betsi Way
hostesses and refreshments ......................Trudy Whitmoyer & Ruth Hild
publicity ...........................................................................Edwina Vauclain
Judges
Marcia Klinger and Charlotte Zerance
Rules of the Show
1. Young Person's Exhibits may be entered between 11:00 a.m. and
11:30 a.m. No entries will be accepted after 11:30 a.m. Adult
Exhibits may be entered between 10:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. No
entries will be accepted after 12:00 p.m.
2. Men are welcome in all division and classes.
3. Each exhibitor is allowed only one entry per class with the
exception of Part D.
4. Fresh florist flowers will be allowed only in those classes designated
by an *.
5. The use of artificial plant material and embellishment of fresh
plant material are prohibited.
6. The Club is not responsible for loss or damage to any property of
the exhibitor.
7. Exhibits must be removed at close or in the morning.
8. The decision of the judges is final.
9. Multiple entries must be submitted by 11 a.m.
Special Thanks To
EMAA for the arts and crafts class
Adult Division: Manor Sweet Manor
1. What is a 'Weekend?' ” Welcome to Downton Abbey where “nothing succeeds
like excess!” Design an arresting arrangement for the Great Hall to welcome the Friday-to-
Monday guests. Florist flowers accepted.
2. Ring for Breakfast “Once in my life, I'd like to sleep until I woke up natural.”
Anna, the housemaid, brings up the tray. Gather some pretties in a bud vase to set off the
scones for M'lady.
3. A Proper Education "No one ever learned anything from a governess except for
French, and how to curtsy." Design a pastel arrangement reflecting the young ladies' attainments:
painting, piano, and poetry. Florist flowers permitted.
4. Taking a Turn in the Garden “No one ever tells you about raising daughters.
You think it'll be like Little Women, and instead they're at each others' throats from dawn
till dusk. “ Strolling the grounds, Mary and Cora pick a few stems while discussing her
future. Arrange them loosely for display in the private chambers.
5. Time for Tea “Nanny always said sweet tea is the thing for frayed nerves. Why
it has to be sweet, I couldn't tell you.” The beverage that is the British solution to every
problem. Shrink the Crawleys' challenges to teacup-size. No greater than 5” in any direction
if you please.
6. Something for Aunt Violet "I'm a woman, Mary. I can be as contrary as
I choose." Create a bouquet in her favorite color, purple, to sweeten up a rather sour
dowager. Florist flowers permitted.
7. A Pinch of This and That “Take those kidneys up to the servery before I
knock you down and serve your brains as fritters.” Assemble the fruit, vegetables, and/or
herbs Mrs. Patmore needs for (yet another) meal.
8. Dinner Is Served “Miss O'Brien, we are about to hire a footman, and I have
no time to be training hobbledeehoys.” Carson has rung the gong. Create a suitable
centerpiece to grace the table for a typical family dinner. White tie required. Florist flowers
permitted.
9. It's a Boy! “Hello my dearest little chap. I wonder if he has any idea how much joy
he brings with him.” Congratulations are in order! Celebrate the birth of the successor with
a cheery bouquet for the nursery. Florist flowers permitted.
10. The Servants' Ball “It's a nutcracker… we thought you'd like it… to crack your
nuts.” The holiday highlight of the year for the folks Downstairs at Downton. Set a festive
mood using only greenery to show the Crawleys' appreciation for all the servants do.
11. The Home Front “War has a way of distinguishing between the things that
matter and the things that don't.” The Great War finds Downton transformed into an
officer's hospital. Brighten the injureds' spirits with a patriotic bouquet. Accessories
permitted .
12. The Crowning Touch “I'll admit that if I ever wanted to attract a man I'd
steer clear of those clothes and that hat!” No outfit is complete without one's hat—no matter
your status. Adorn one that can be hung for display. Design must be able to be hung
from a hook. Accessories permitted.
13. “Lord and Lady Grantham Request the Pleasure...” “She isn't
[entitled to her opinions] until she is married, then her husband will tell her what her opinions
are.” Matthew and Mary are finally tying the knot. Prepare an all-white arrangement to
enhance the ballroom. Florist flowers permitted.
14. The Last Word “Vulgarity is no substitute for wit.”The Dowager Countess always
has a witty comeback. Say something clever yourself in flowers. Accessories acceptable.
Youth Division (12 and under )
“The Turn of the Century: An Era of Inventions”
1.The Light Bulb “Oh, dear, such a glare. I feel as if I were on stage at the Gaiety.”
Electric light was a whole new concept, but not everyone was in favor. Create a “100-watt”
arrangement to light up the room with instead!
2.The Automobile “Who will groan first when they see it, Granny or Papa?” Can
you imagine a world without cars? In the beginning only the wealthy could afford these
“toys.” And they even had vases for real flowers inside! Arrange something pretty (and
maybe fragrant to mask the smell of the exhaust!) for enhancing the interior and perhaps
the picnic where they are headed.
3.The Telephone “Oh my Lord, listen to that! It's like the cry of the banshee!”
We're not “talking” cell phones here! It took some adjustment to feel comfortable using
and hearing this contraption. Create something LOUD that will have everyone talking!
4.The Toaster “I've given it to myself as a treat,” says the housekeeper. “If it's any
good, I'm going to suggest getting one for the upstairs breakfasts.” How about something
appealing for the breakfast table in toasty-warm colors?
5.The Telegraph “Every mountain is 'unclimbable' until it is climbed. So every
ship is 'unsinkable' until it sinks.” Morse code, which used long dashes and short dots for
the letters, could send messages a great distance in a flash, like texting today. The most
important message was S.O.S. (Save Our Ship). Too bad it didn't work for the Titanic,
especially the heir of Downton Abbey.Using long and short floral materials, how would
you arrange S.O.S.
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