AN ARTISTIC DISPLAY.

Gisborne Times, Volume XXXIX, Issue 3805, 17 December 1914, Page 2

AN ARTISTIC DISPLAY.

THE SWEET PEA SHOW. ' WOMEN’S PATRIOTIC COMMITTEE SCORE A UNIQUE . SUCCESS.

'flic, annual show of the Gisborne Sweet Pea Society was held at the Scottish Hail yesterday afternoon and evening, and ’ proved ah unqualfied success. Notwithstanding the unfavorable weather, the display of sweet peas was remarkably good and easily five best which has been seen in the district. Mr A. Jackman, of Waimata, canned off the laurels in the sweet pea classes, and his blooms were remarkable for their size and coloring. Mr Jackman carried off the Challenge Cup and also Mr A. J. Cox’s Cup. He also annexed the champion ticket for his vase of Perfection blooms. The blooms were arranged to splendid advantage by that experienced expert, Mr A. Thomson, who was ably assisted by Mr 1). G. Robertson and Miss Third. Added interest was taken in the show owing to tho fact that the Society had decided to hand over the whole of the proceeds to the Women’s Patriotic Committee. -The ladies of the Committee assembled in strong force, and worked really hard throughout the day to make file affair a success. Various stalls were, kept going to tempt tlie nimble shilling from patrons, and the efforts of the ladies in this direction were eminently successful.

A source of delight to the young folks present was the “Apple Tree," which was presided over by Mrs (Dr) Wilson. The apple tree was guarded by an imitation brick wall, and, on payment of a modest 3d, tho children were permitted the delight of scaling the fence by a ladder and picking a golden “apple” off the tree. It is needless to say that Mrs Wilson was kept extremely busy throughout the day. , Another popular stall was the “Doll Stall,” which was presided over by Miss Bernice Blackburn. The idea of this means of raising funds emanated entirely from this young lady, who collected the dolls to stock the stall from sympathisers with the good cause the Committee are engaged in—providing kits for tlie departing soldiers.

The afternoon was extremely warm, and consequently the afternoon tea and ice cream and soft drinks stalls did a thriving trade. The judging was done by Messrs D. G. Robertson and G. T and F. Bull (cut flowers) and Mesdames W. B. Willock and E. H. Mann (decorative).

A splendid collection of pot plants were exhibited bv Messrs A. Thomson, C. P. Davies and D. G. Robertson, while Airs H. Kenway showed a charming assortment of cut flowers. The following ladies presided over the various stalls :

Produce Stall: Mrs W. A. Smith and Miss McLean. Sweet Stall: Mesdames A. G. Beere, J. Stevenson, and D. J. Barry, Miss Robinson.

Ice Cream and Soft Drinks: Mesdames Melveague and SnowsiU. Tea Rooms: Mesdames J. R. Kirk, Anderson, Parker, W. B. Willock, Goffo, Park, Sidebottom, Misses Redstone, Hine. Pvke, Russell. Maclaurm, Coleman, Clirisp. Apple Tree: Mrs (Dr.) Wilson. Doll Stall,: Bernice Blackburn. PRIZE LIST, SWEET PEAS. Twelve Varieties: G. Stevenson 1, Mrs H. White 2, Mrs T. B. Spence 3. Eight entries. Six Varieties: A. Jackman 1. G. Stevenson 2, Miss Yates 3. Nino entries. Three Varieties: A. Jackinan 1, Geo. Stevenson 2, Mrs T. B. Spence 3. Nine entries. One Vast, White: S. G. Cowles 1 and 2, A. Jackman and Geo. Stevenson (equal) 3. Ten entries. One Vase, Pink (rose, cerise or carmine): A. Jackman 1 and 2, G. Stevenson 3. Fourteen entries. Scarlet or Crimson :, A. Jackman 1 and 2, G. Stevenson 3. Nine entries. Orange or Salmon : G. Stevenson 1, A. Jackman 2, Miss Morice 3. Ten entries. Cream or Primrose: A. Jackman 1. Geo. Stevenson 2, S. G. Cowles 3. Eight entries. Lavender; ’A. Jackman I,* Geo. Stevenson and Mrs H. White (equal) 2. Nine entries. One Vase, Blue: A. Jackman 1, Mrs H. White 2. Nine entries. Purple or Mauve: A. Jackman 1, Geo. Stevenson 2. Nine entries. One Vase, Picotoe Edged: A. Jackman 1, Geo. Stevenson 2, Mrs T. B. Spence 3. Eight entries. Maroon or Chocolate: Geo. Stevenson 1, A. Jackman 2 and 3. Nine entries. Any Color not mentioned above: A. Jackman 1 and 2, Geo. Stevenson 3. Thirteen entries. Champion Vase: A. Jackman. Eight entries. CARNATIONS. Two Distinct Varieties: Miss Morice 1. Three entries. Four Distinct Varieties : Miss Morice 1, Jas. McKee 2. Three entries. Six Varieties, distinct: Jas. McKee 1, Miss Morice 2. Three entries. Collection: C. P. Davies 1, Miss Morice 2. Nine entries. DECORATIVE CLASSES (Adults). Decorated Table: Miss E. Morcll 1, ; Miss D. Blair 2, Miss M. Beere 3. ; Seven entries. Vase of Sweet Peas, any foliage: Mr Jas. McKee 1. Five entries. Basket of Sweet Peas: Mr Jas. McKee 1. Four entries. Bowl of Sweet Peas, any foliage: Miss Morice 1, Miss M. Beere and Mr Jas. McKee (equal) 2. DECORATIVE CLASSES (Children). Table Decoration, Sweet Peas. Clear Glass: Connie Hutchinson 1. Two entries.- . „ Bowl of Sweet Peas, any foliage: Connio Hutchinson 1. Two entries. Bouquet (Patriotic) : Gray Blair 1. Only entry. „ ~ Ladies’ Spray (Patriotic): Enid Hooper 1. Only .entry, - Button Hole :Enid Hooper 1, Ruth Kirk 2. Four entries. UNDER 10 YEARS. [v Hand Bouquet: Jack Blair 1. Only entry. Ladies’ Spray: Connie Hutchinson I, Lionel Hutchinson 2, Only entries. ; , . _ Gent’s Button Hole: Jack Blair 1, fMona. Blair 2. Five entries THE EVENING SESSION. There was a disappointing attendance in the evening, the departure: of ; the miantry contingent andfrival attractions keeping away, many wlio - 'wonld otherwise' have attended.