NORTHLAND SHOW

Evening Post, Volume CXIII, Issue 101, 2 May 1927, Page 12

NORTHLAND SHOW

The autumn show of the Northland Cottage Garden Society was opened by the Hon. R. A. Wright (Minister cf Education) on Saturday.

The display of blooms was very fine indeed, the show of chrysanthemums being particularly so. The champion bloom in this class was exhibited by Mr. E. C. Gamble. Honours in the chrysanthemums were divided between Mr. S. H. Watkins and Mi-. W. Jacobson. The president's trophy-for most points was won by Mr. M'Kelvey. In the domestic section, Mrs. V. Platt secured most points. Mrs. Berneeh was the most successful exhibitor of dahlias.

The prize list is as follows:— Roses and. Carnations.—T. M'Kelvey, 4 firsts, 1 second; T. Burkett, 1 second. Dahlias.—Mrs. Berneeh, 5 firsts, 1 second; Mr. Burkett, 1 second..

Chrysanthemums.—Mr. Christopherson, 2 firsts, 1 second; Mr. Tasker, 1 second; Mr. Smith, 1 first, 1 second; Mr. Jacobson, 1 first, 3 seconds; Mr. Gamble, 1 first, 1 second, and champion; Mi\ Watkins, 3 firsts; Mr. Heath, 2 firsts, 1 second.. Miscellaneous Cut Flowers.—T. H'Kelvey, 6 firsts, .2 seconds; Mrs. Yon Kiesenberg, 1 first; T. Burkett, 1 second.

Vegetables.—Mrs. Stevens, i firsts, 1 second; C. P. Mahoney, 2 seconds; J. Honsa, 1 first, 1 second; Rl Barber, 1. first; T. M'Kelvey, 6 firsts,. 5 seconds; A. E. Elgar, 6 firsts, 4 seconds; A. Jones, 2 firsts, 2 seconds; F, Cousins, 1 first; Mrs. Riley, 1 second; R. Paul, 2 firsts, 1 second; F. Gapes, 2 firsts. ■

Pot Plants.—T.. M'Kelvey, 3 firsts, 1 second; Mrs. Berneeh, 1 first.

Lady's- Spray.—Miss Jones, 1. Victorian Posy.—Miss Jones, 1. . Decorated Table.—Mrs. Berneeh, 1; Miss Platt, 2. Crocliefc Work. —Mrs. Plant, 1 and 2; Mrs. Adams, h.c. Knitted Garment.-r-Mrs. Adams (special prize); Mrs. Hailwood, 1. Tray Cloth.—Mrs. M'Culloeh, Z; B. Clark, 2. Drawing.—A. W. Burns, 1. Water Colour.—X. Sotham, 1. Kaffia Work—Given Clark, 1; Mrs. Williams, 2, ■ .

Pen Drawing.—X. Sotham, 1. Cookery and Preserves.—Bread: Mrs. Plant, 1. Scones: Mrs. F. Platt, 2: Scones (plain): Mrs. F. Platt, 1; Mrs. Plant, 2. Pikelets: Mrs. F. Platt, 1. Fruit cake: Mrs. Plant, 1. Shortbread: Mrs. Yon Keisenberg, 1; Mrs. Plant, 2. Pastry: Mrs. Yon Keisenberg, 1. Toffee: Kathleen Platt, 1. Sweets: Kathleen Platt, 1 and 2. Collection: Kathleen Platt, 1. Fruit jelly; Mrs.* Yon Keisenberg, 1; J. Berneeh, 2. Bottled fruit: Mrs. F. Platt, 1. Jam: Mrs Riley, 1; Mrs. Stevens, 2. Marmalade: Mrs. Adams, 2. Chutney: Mrs. Platt, 1; Mrs. Adams, 2. Mustard pickles: Mrs. Adams, 1; Mrs. Riley, 2. Children's cooking: Rene Mahoney, 2 firsts; Hester Sellers, 1 second; K. Sotham, 1 second. Juvenile Division.—Basket of flowers: V. Lazenby, 1; L. Honsa, .2. Lady's spray: V. Lazenby, 1; B. Honsa, 2. Buttonhole: •V. Lazenby, 1; H. Sellens, 2. Autumn leaves: Gwen Clark, 1; Leu. Bellman, 2. Art from sugar-bag: L. Clark, 1; N. Mackay, 2. Fancy work: L. Clark, 1; H. Sellens, 2. Raffia work: R. Paul, 1; G. Clark, 2. Freehand drawing and colouring: F. Smith, 1 first; D. Akel, 1 first; E. Hudson, I.first; M. Merrilees, 1 first; D. Mackay, 1 first; G. Gapes, 1 first; P. Blackburn, 1 first; T. Guise, 1 first. Writing: T. Johnston, 1 first, L. Bellman, 1 first; L. Clark, 1 first; M. Cody, 1 first: N. Potter, 1 first. Sewing: B, Clark, 1. Dressed doll: B. Bowden, 1; J. Lambert, 2. Handkerchief: L. Akel, 1; J. Adams, 2. Art from kerosene tin: W. Tyrrell, 1. Map: P. Eaton, 1 first; D. Akel, 1 first.