WINTER SHOW

Greymouth Evening Star, 17 June 1926, Page 6

WINTER SHOW

SUCCESS AT KOKATAHI Record entries, and, what was more important, record quality of exhibits, made the fifth annual Kokatahi-Koi-terangi Winter Show, held in the Kokatahi Hall on Tuesday and yesterday, a satisfying success. The attendance yesterday was such that the Hall was too small to accommodate the crowd in comfort, and much manoeuvring was necessary in order fully to inspect the exhibits. The Shj'V attracted visitors from as far south as Waiho .while several car-loads made the trip from Greymouth. Splendid weather favoured the fixture, and this was in contrast to the wet conditions ruling during the past season. The bad weather previously experienced made the exhibits even more deserving of praise, and there was no lack of this, congratulatory remarks being general. A further tribute to the quality of the produce was the keen demand lor it after the Show, and practically everything was sold at good prices. In fact, much of the produce could have been disposed of several times over, so keen was the demand. “Who sold my sponge cake?” was the indignant query of one lady, who had originally purchased the cake; but the mystery remained unsolved. One Greymouth gentleman, whose heart was set on a pair of ducks for his wife, failed in his quest, until “personal influence” secured for him one duck. In lieu of the other, he bought a large marrow!

Prominent features of the Show were the district “bays,” from Koiterangi and Kokatahi, the former display being the winner. Both collections of farm produce were comprehensive and well arranged, being at’ least equal to similar exhibits in many of the much larger centres. The farmers’ “bays” were also a striking illustration of what can be secured from the land, and in this class Mr. L. Morel, of Koiterangi, carried off the Dowell Cup, defeating Mr. H. Boddington, last year’s winner. Refreshment rooms, conducted by a

capable committee of ladies, were well patronised, and several guessing competitions helped to increase the takings at the Show, which is expected to be a financial success. The officials were a hard-working lot, the President (Air. T. P. O’Neil) and the Secretary (Mr. H. Boddington) being prominent. The official opening ceremony took place yesterday afternoon. Air. O’Neil particularly thanked the visitors for the interest they had shown in the fixture. He announced that Messrs Newman Bros., of Hokitika, had donated a 20-guinea silver cup for competition at future Shows, for the exhibitor gaining the most points. Tc’ie cup is to be won three times in succession, oi’ five times at intervals. Air. G. Perry (Mayor of Hokitika) referred in congratulatory terms to the progress of the district, and the beneficial effect of Shows in general, and agricultural shows in particular. Air. J. O’Brien (Greymouth) also congratulated the exhibitors, and said that their achievements proved the self-supporting nature of the country.

Air. W. J. Jeffries, of Hokitika, who declared the Show open, thanked the executive for the opportunity they Jad given him of doing so. He went on to deal with the economic position, and stressed the need for increased production. The Show demonstrated what could be done on the Coast, but the district was capable of greatly increased production, and if farmers went in for it in earnest, the annual returns on the Coast would be augmented by thousands of pounds.

Ihe following are the remaining awards, not received in time for publication in the “Star” yesterday:— Schoolgirls under 15 years.—Plate of plain scones—Reta Cron 1, Elsie Boddington 2. Pikelets—Reta Cron 1. Sandwich sponge—Elsie Boddington 1, Reta Cron 2. Marmalade—Airs Ecclesfield 1. ‘

Aliscellaneous : Collection of bottled fruits (not less than six varieties) —■ Mrs Ecclesfield 1. Collection ui jams, six varieties, three of each—Mrs Ecclesfield 1, Airs Cron 2. Collection of pickles, brown vinegar, six varieties, thr eeof each—Mrs 0. Amberger 1, Airs Drummond 2. Collection of sauces (six varieties), three of each—Airs E. Pass 1. Bottle of chutney—Airs Drummond 1, Airs E. Fass 2, Airs AV. Jamieson 3. Plate potted meat —Mrs Boddington 1, Airs Alorel 2. Three bars of home-made washing soap—Airs Drummond 1, Airs J. Fleming 2, Mrs Boddington 3. Plain sewing for school children.— Children Std. IV. to Vl.—Jean Drummond 1, Reta Cron 2, Edna Meharry 3. Std. I. to 111. —Alelba Aleharry 1, Kathleen Levett 3.

Fancy work :Cotton crochet camisole top—Mrs E. Fass 1, Mrs J. A. AlcCallum 2. Pair pillow shams—Airs Ecclesfield 1. Pair d’oyleys—Mrs On* 1, All’s J. A. McCallum 2, Mrs Drummond 3. Pair of pillow shams, Alountmellick—Airs AV. E. Richards 1, Airs Fleming 2, Airs AV. E. Richards 3. Tray or* supper cloth (Mountmellick) —Aliss L.. Forsyth 1, Aliss AlcCloud 2, Aliss AlcCloud 3. Tray or supper cloth (crochet) —Airs J. Al. llansbury 1, Aliss Wogan 2, Airs W. J. Johnstone 3. Child’s knitted dress—Mrs A. R. Elcock 1 and 2, Airs Fass 3. Alen’s knitted socks —Mrs J. AVoolhouse 1, Airs A, A. Elcock 2. Crochet baby’s bootees—Airs Orr 1, Airs J. A. AlcCalluin 2, Airs J. M. Hansbury 3. Baby’s crochet bonnet, silk—Mrs J. A. McCallum 1. Alost useful article made from sugar bags —Airs J. AVoolhouse 1, Airs Drummond 2, Mrs Aloore 3.' Cushion, worked—Miss Spoor 1, Airs Drummond 2, Aliss Spoor 3. Best coloured fancy work —Mrs J. M. Hansbury 1, Aliss Spoor 2. Best pair of darned socks —Airs AV. E. Richards 1, Airs J. AVoolhouse 2.

Paintings : Best oil painting, scenic— Aliss 0. C'hesterman 1, Gavin Cumming 2, Aliss 0. Chesterman 3. Plain sewing for school children, Std. IV. to VI. —Jean Drummond 1, Reta Cron 2, Edna Aleharry 3. (Nine entries). Crayon work (under 14 years)—Geo. Mclntosh 1, Eva Alarshall 2. Mildred Pascoe 3. (Seventeen entries). Crayon work (under 10 years)—Jof eph llowat 1. Alfred Marshall 2, Herbert AVinter 3. (Six entries). Handwriting (under 14 years)—Edna Monk 1, Jean Drummond 2, Edith Morgan 3. (Twenty-one entries). The following are the winners of special prizes : — Best game cock —W. Hall. Best game cockerel —J. J. Breeze. Championship, best bird in Show—J. Monk. Alost points in ducks—H. ; Boddington. Most points in potatoes —D. Smith, iliost points in farm roots—H. Boddington. Alost points in vegetabhis— E. Bed dington. Hams and bacon —J. Monk. Butter—H. Boddington. x. Alost points in loaves—Airs J. Fleming. Fruit cake-—Mrs P. Jones.

Seed cake —Mrs Morel. Sponge sandwich —Airs A. Howat. Alost points in cooking —Mrs Jones. Preserves —Mrs Ecclesfield. Fancywork—Mrs J. McCallum. Oil Painting-Miss 0. Chesterman. Schools’ competition —Kanieri. Most points in Show —H. Boddington.