THE MOSGIEL FAIR

Evening Star, Issue 14534, 9 December 1910, Page 3

THE MOSGIEL FAIR

Yesterday afternoon, at the summer fair promoted by the Methodist Church of Mosgiel, the Ktv. W. H. Abbey introduced tho Fon. T. Mackenzie, who made a short fir-ccch in declaring the fair open. Ho complimented the management and tho exhibitors, and said lis hoped the fair would : become a permanent institution. The judging of the flower, fruit, and vegetable ; sections was carried out by Mr W. J. i Cousins, the industrial work was judged l !,y Messrs Sinclair and Mitchell, and the : juvenile work by Mr* Valentino and Mr Moir. A large number of visitors attended : during the afternoon, and evening. | ITie winners in the competitions are as fellow :—■ i Pot Plant*.—Two pelargoniums, Mrs W. W. Turnbull. 'Palm, Miss J. NiehoL Specimen plant, Mrs Peters. Asparagus, iprengiel, Mrs Kirk. Asparagus, any variety, Mrs Alexander. Geranium, Mrs Sparrow. Geranium, double, G. S. Totn- : kinson. j Cut Flowers.—Six roses, Alex. Prentice. ■■■ Six carnations, Miss Kirkland. Iris, Miss | Young.' Six stocks, J. Hendry. Bowl of roses, Miffc J. tikhcl. Vase of cut j blooms, Mrs Turnbull Three annuals, Miss Kirkland. Decorative.—Lady's spray, Miss M Corkindalo. Gent's buttonhole, Mi*>s A. Hendry. Hand bouquet, Mrs Turnbull. Bridesmaid's basket, Mrs Turnbull. Floral design, Miss A. Hendry. Decorated table, Mrs Peters. Homo Industries.—Cake without fruit, Mrs Bolting. Fruit cake, without icing, Mis J. Haigk. Spongecake, Mrs Moir. Gingerbread, Mrs Sparrow. Six pikolete, Miss Walton. Six girdle scones, Mrs W, Lurk. Six oven scenes, Miss J. W. Collie. Cako of shortbread, Mrs Sparrow. Collection of sweets, Mrs Walsh.

Fruit and Vegetables. Dish of gooseberries, Mrs Peters. Eighteen heaviest gooseberries, Mrs Sizemore. Pot apple jelly, Mrs J. Haigh. Pot marmalado, Mrs J. Haigh. Two cabbages, G. 8. Tomkinson. Two cauliflowers, G. S. Tomkroson. Best collection of vegetables, W. Heward. Thirty pods of peas, Mrs Guy. Twelve potatoes, W. Heward. Six stalks of rhubarb. Mrs Guy. Industrial—Drawn-thread work, Mrs Heward. Mesn's knitted socks, Mais Kirk. Traycloth, Miss .1. Davidson. Fancy pincushion, Mi£B J. W. Collie, Wood-carving, M. Pw ColJic. Specimen of handiwork not otherwise- scheduled, Miss N. D. Broadley. Dressed doll, Miss J. Collie. This evening the musio competitions are to bo taken, and other competitions are announced for Saturday.