MOUNT SOMERS SHOW

Ashburton Guardian, Volume 55, Issue 168, 30 April 1935, Page 6

MOUNT SOMERS SHOW

PRODUCE AND FLOWERS. A GOOD DISPLAY MADE. CHURCH PARISH FUNCTION. Despite a cold, stormy day, the fourth annual produce show and sale-of-work held in the Mount Isomers Memorial Hall on Saturday, in aid of funds for the parochial district, was an outstanding -success. The gross takings amounted to oyer £l6O. The sum realised is a tribute to the effective work of the organisers (Mrs F. Peter and Messrs J. A. Mears and A. N. Grigg), who were assisted by a band or willing helpers. As was anticipated, on account of the dry summer, there was a big drop in the entries of farm produce. Cookery, home industries ana sewing, however, attracted much competition, and the standard of exhibits generally was high. A special feature was the large number of side-shows and amusements, which added much to the gaiety. Sir William Nosworthy, in opening the show, expressed pleasure at the opportunity of again meeting a number of former political constituents. Ha complimented the parishioners upon their splendid effort to help the parish. Although the world was passing through a mighty revolution, politically and- socially—an upheaval that was most appalling in far countriesit was significant, said Sir William, that people were being drawn to their churches and more fully realised that they depended on more than their own efforts. • Afternoon tea was dispensed by the Mayfield ladies, and supper by the Mount Somurs - Stayeley ladies, Miss Wright and Mrs Tomlinson being oi great assistance. The stallholders were: Work—Mesdames 1. F. Peache, M. L. Goodrich, J. Quantock, A. tt. Andrews, A. Wright, E. T. Grigg, A. Shaw, Misses G. Hood, M. Morgan and H. Wightman. Ruapuna Stall—Mesdames 1,. Baxter, G. Ross, W. Taylor, R. Oakley, A Goodwin, Misses G. Ross, M.'Lane and R prodiice-Mesdames F. W- Gifkins, A. G Langridgo and R. Young. " Cakes—Mesdames C. Johnstone, it. „. lit V iiallow G J. Foreman. Mosworthy, K. Dellow, u. «*. x Jumble—Mesdames R. »•?%,£• L. Button, B. M. Chattey, W. Gundiy, Bran Tub—Misses IN. and E. Norm Butcher's Shop—Messrs W. R- Glasson and W. J. 8. Hood. Books—Mesdames J. R. Grigg it. Hewson, Misses B. Stephen and i\Harrif. , n .„. The following awards were made .

Fruit and Vegetables. (Judge: Mr G. A. Clark). Dessert apples (1): &. E. Stead 1. Cooking apples (2): E. E. Steau 1, Mrs It'. Nosworthy 15. Dessert pears (i.) • E. E. Stead! 1. Cooking pears (1): &■ E. Stead 1. , ~ Cabbages (2): G- J. Foreman 1, Mrs H Goldsmith 2. Heaviest cabbage [£) ■ G J Foreman 1. Heaviest pump Kin (3): E. C. Wood 1, A. N. Grigg 2. Heaviest marrow (3): Mrs Glassey 1, G. J. Foreman 2, A. N. Ungg 3. lable swedes (3): G. J. Foreman 1, Mrs W. Young 2. Soft turnips (2): ALatt Wightman 1. Hard turnips (3): G. J. Foreman 1, Matt Wightman 2. table carrots (4): Mrs R. loung 1, Mrs 11. Nosworthy 2, F. Peter 3. Jrarsmps (3): Mrs R, Nosworthy 1, .Mrs R. Young 2, G J. Foreman 3. Beetroot, long (j): F." Peter 1. Beetroot, round (1): Mrs R Young 1. Eschallots (2): Mrs A. R. Becklcy 1. White potatoes (5): W. It. Glasson 1, J. C. C. McMahon 2, Matt Wightman 3. Coloured potatoes (4): W. It. Glasson 1,2 and 3.

Home Industries. (Judge: Mrs E. A. Bland, Methven.) White hen eggs (3): Mrs H. Hi. Hood 1 and 2, Miss H. Wightman 3. Tinted hen eggs (4): Mrs H. H. Hood 1, Miss Wightman 2 and 3. Buck eggs (1): Mrs H. H. Hood 1. Separator butter (8): Miss H. Wightman 1 and 2, Mrs F. Peter 3. Fancy butter (9): Miss H. Wightman 1, Mrs W. Taylor 2, Miss Wightman 3. Home-made soap (5): Miss H. Wightman 1 and 2, Mrs H. H. Hood 3. Preserves, (Judge: Mrs E. A. Bland.) Apple jelly (8): Mrs H. H. Hood 1, Mis G. Harris 2, Mrs F. Peter 3. Collection jellies (2): Miss H. Wightman 1 and 2. Home-made jam (10): Mrs E. Peter 1, Mrs E. W. Roberts 2, Mrs G. Harris 3. Home-made sauce (5): Mrs A. R. Beckley 1, Miss H. Wightman 2, Mrs E. W. Roberts 3. Homemade mustard pickles (2): Mrs E. W. Roberts 1, Mrs A. R. Beckley 2. Home-made vinegar pickles (2): Mrs E. W. Roberts 1, Mrs W. Bishop 2. Home-made chutney (3): Mrs E. W. Roberts 1, Mrs G. Harris 2 and 3. Preserved fruit (3): Mis B. H. Hood 1, Mrs G. Ross 2, Miss H. Wightman 3.

Cookery. (Judge: Mrs E. A. Bland.) Home-made white bread (1): Mrs R. Nosworthy 1. Home-made brown bread (1): Mrs R. Nosworthy 1. Nut loaf (3): Mrs F. Peter 1, Mrs W. Bishop 2, Mrs O. Owen 3. Sponge sandwich (o): Mrs 0. Owen ], Mrs A. R. Beckley 2, Mrs F. Peter 3. Sponge roll (1): Mrs E, W. Roberts 1. Seed cake (2): Mrs F. Peter 1, Miss M. Comyns 2. Ginger bread (4): Mrs G.~Ross 1, Mrs F. Peter 2. Shortbread (3): Mrs E. Peter 1, Mrs W. Comvns 2, Mrs E. M. Nixon 3. Fruit cake (1): Mrs G. Ross 1. Pikelets (1): Mrs A. R. Beckley 1. Oven scones (6): Mrs A. R. Beckley and Mrs E. 31. Nixon (equal) 1, Mrs 0. Owen 2. Sausage rolls '(2): Mrs E. M. Nixon I. Turkish delight (2): Mrs F. Peter 1. Plate fudge (4): Miss M. Comyns 1, Mrs F. Peter 2, iliss M. Gundry 3. Toffee (2): Miss M. Gundry 1, Miss M. Comyns 2. Collection sweets (1): Miss M. Comyns 1. Flowers. (Judge: Mr G. A. Clark.)

Chrysanthemums, own foliage (3): Mrs A. R. Beckley 1, Mrs H. Alexander 2. Michaelmas daisies, own foliage (1): Mrs A. R. Beckley 1. Dahlias, own foliage: Miss 0. Hoed 1 and 2. Sweet Peas, own foliage *(3): Miss G. Sewell

1 and 2. Mixed flowers, any foliage (9): Miss C. Hood 1, Mrs E. Peter 2, Mrs G. Sewell 3. Spike or truss (2): Miss G. Ross 1 and 2. Men's buttonhole (7): Miss G. Ross 1 and 2, Miss N. Beckley 3. Ladies' spray (7): Miss G. Ross 1 and 2, Miss H. Wightman 3.

Sewing. (Judge: Mrs Pinfold, Christchurch.) Cushion, other than painted (3): Miss D. Hood 1 and 2, Mrs G. Sewell 3. Tray cloth (7): Mrs G. Sewell 1,2 and 3. Apron (10): Miss D. Hood 1, 2 and 3. Article made from raffi (4): Mrs E, W. Roberts 1, Miss H. Wightman 2 and 3. Article made from sugarbag: Miss H. Wightman 1, Mrs 0. Owen 2, Mrs G. Sewell 3. Mocassins (1): Miss H. Wightman 1. Baby's bootees .(6): Miss E. T. Scott 1, Miss D. Hood 2 and 3. Baby's knitted coat (1): Miss D. Hood 1. Tinfoil work (4): Mrs G. Sewell 1, Miss H. Wightman 2 and 3. Knitted socks (2): Miss D. Hood: 1, Miss H. Wightman 2. Papier macho work (2): Miss H. Wightman 1 and 2. Article made from salt-bag (5): Miss H. Wightmam 1 and 2, Miss D. Hood 3. Soft toy (3): Miss D. Hoed 1 and 2, Miss H. Wightman 3. Thrift article (5): Mrs E. W. Roberts 1, Mrs G. Sewell 2, Miss H. Wightman 3.