KAITERATAHI SHOW

Gisborne Times, Volume LXVIII, Issue 10739, 9 November 1928, Page 3

KAITERATAHI SHOW

FLOWER, PRODUCE AND VEGE r TABLE EXHIBITION. succfssfUlTfunction. The Kaiteratalii sixth annual Aoaa'er, produce- and vegetable slioaa; Avas herd iri the local hall yesterday and drew a good attendance of the public from to\vn and: the (Airroundmg districts. This show is always Jookr ed forward .to by exhibitors of:'flow-' ers arid vegetables, drawing large entries and, this year’s i'unctiqn Avas no exception, the show being' quite up to the stapdardi of .previous,years... • ;The entries in the vege.tahle section ~ slioAved a: ‘distinct improvement on last year’s, arid the quality of the exhibits Avas favorably commented upon by-the judges, Messrs. R. W. Cook and, 'E. Gi'ey . . ' The miscellaneous'' section shoAved ,an , improvement in entries, but the roses, although not. as- strong numerically: as last year, were.', better specimens and some fine exhibits Avere seen. ;

The quaiity' of the sAA’eet peas., was very high, stated the judges,' Messrs R. G. Crawford and G. B. : Darton, the ; staging and : placing of the .flowers was yery poor and the judges advised exhibitors : to pay tention to "Thispart ; of the exhibit next year. '. The judges'"of the cooking, Mesdames H. McLernon arid T. B. Spence, stated that the exhibits Avere good, there being little difference between the Avork of the first "two, exhibitors; the Avinner of the cup for most points, Mrs Parsons gaining only one more point than Mrs Gunn.

As AA-as expected the exhibition of fIoAA-ers took .up the greater portion of the hall and the varied and multicolored blooms.made a most effective display. , As both the cups for the miscellaneous and cooking classes have been Avori outright, Mrs W. G.. Sherratt, Avinner of the . former section. has generously donated a cup for the cooking section, for Avhicli the committee are deeply grateful. The .supervising of the SliOAv Avas in the hands of a capable and energetic committee, comprising Messrs F. E. W'ilson (chairman), D. E. Mathieson and H. McFarlane (joint secretaries), A. Pirie and A. Thompson, Avho are to be complimented, on the staging of the exhibits for judging and the general appearance of the hall. Troubles open for competition," displayed in a prominent position, made a fine array and included eight cups and rose boAvls, as avcll as other handsome trophies.

In the evening a dance was held in 'ho hall. Avhcn the prizes aa-oh durmg the day AA-ere presented hv Mr F. Tolerton. A dainty supper . was served arid dancing continued till Mter midnight to the music of Mrs Thomson’s orchestra. Messrs L. Crosswell and A. L. Williams ‘ were capable Sl’sC. SPECIAL CUPS AND TROPHIES. Special cups and prizes Avere Avon by the folloAving :— —Rose Section.— Cu.p for most points: Mrs. G. W. Humphreys; -trophy -lor second points, Mys Jripes..., . Champion rose of ShoAV : Mrs. G. W. Humphreys, “Duchess of Sutherland.” —Miscellaneous Section. — Cup for most points: Mrs W. G. Sherratt (cup AA'on outright) ; runnerup trophy, Miss L. Hutchinsoifc Cottage garden selection cup, Sirs J. Williamson; runner-up trophy, Mrs Mathieson and Miss Ha v equal. Best exhibit, any other flower: Mrs R. U. Burke. Trophy for most points in carnat'ons, Sirs W. G. Sherratt. Cup for most points in sweet peas: Sirs Renner; . trophy ‘ for second points, Miss Rifne. —Decorative Section.— Cup for most points: Sliss K. Gray. Trophy for best decorated table. Sirs Jamieson.

Trophy for best bowl of flowers Mrs Jamieson. —Vegetable Section.—

Cup for most points, J. Hanson • second most points trophy, K. Barton: third most points trophy, J. D. Mathieson. —Cooking Section. Cup for most, points, Mrs W. Parsons (cup won outright); runner-up trophy, Mrs Gunn. (.Tip for best selection of sweets. Mrs Parsons. Trophy for fruit- oafte. Mrs Appleton. —Needlework Section.— Trophy for most points. Miss Arnott. . .... ... Trophy for most points knitting, -Mrs Greggan. . . Trophy for best supper cloth, Mrs. H. Jones. —Junior Needlework.— Trophy for competitors under lo years, Mary Crosby. Under 13 years, Nancv Appleton. Under 11 years, Barbara Pine. Special Cup for best kept kitchen garden, open to any employee of Taruheru freezing works, F. E. "Wilson. Tr , Best kept place, Messrs Kennedy and Mitchell. Best flower garden, J. Williamson. - Best vegetable garden. A. R. Williamson. - PRIZE LIST. The prize list is-as follows, the number of entries being given in parentheses: — FLOWERS ROSES. One Rose (7).—Mrs G-. W. Humphreys 1, Nelsons N.Z. Ltd. 2. Three Roses, distinct varieties (3). --Mrs G. W. Humphreys 1, Mrs lnnes 2, . . Six Roses, distinct varieties (4). Mrs G. W. Humphreys 1, Miss Quirk 2. . . ... ... Twelve Roses, distinct varieties. (1) —Mrs Humphreys 1Three roses, one variety (4). —Miss West 2. Six Roses, one variety (5). —Mrs G. W. Humphreys 1, Mrs Jones 2. Three White Roses (I).—Mrs G. W. Humphreys 1- - r , Three Pink Roses (4). —Mrs G. \v. Humphreys 1, Nelsons N.Z. Ltd 2. Three Red Roses s(3).—Mrs. G. W. Humphreys 1, Mrs lnnes 2. . Three Yellow Roses (2).—Mrs Humphreys 1, Mrs lnnes 2. Best Scented Rose (4). —Mrs H. Telford 1One Rose, single or hybrid briar (sj.—Mrs lnnes 1, Mrs H. Telford 2 Six Decorative Roses, shown in sprays (I).—Mrs. lnnes 1. —Miscellaneous. — Twelve Kinds of Hardy Outdoor Flowers (3). —Mrs W. G. Sherratt 1, Mrs Renner 2, - Miss Quirk 3. Collection of Hardy Outdoor I lowers, any number up to but not exceeding' 12 kinds, .exclusive, of roses and flowering shrubs (s):r-Mrs -T. Williamson 1, Mrs. Hay and Mrs Matheson equal 2. . . . - Collection of White Flowers (I). Mrs. Renner-1. . Collection of Blue. Mauve or Purp!e Flowers (l’),--Mrs W. G. SherraCollection of Bulbous or TuberRooted Plants (I).—Mrs W. G. Flier- * Collection of Flowering Shrubs (2). —Miss'Quirk 1, Mrs Renner 2 , Antirrhinums, best . exhibit (41.—* Miss L. Hutchinson 1, Mrs J. let tof‘i' 2- Mrs W G. Sherratt 3. , Aquilegias (2). —Mrs Pirie 1, Ingram 2. _ t Delphiiiiums (I).—Mrs Renner 1. ’ Gmllardias (I).—Mrs Jamieson 1. Geraniums (4). —Mrs Lane 1, Mr? Lnnes 2. Mrs Hay- 3. , Ivy Goramurns (I).—Miss L. Hut Pelargonium (2).—Mrs. H. Kenway I, Mrs W. G. Sherratt 2. Pansie 3 (I).—Mrs R. Adams 1. Viola? l<ane X- - . :

Bweofc Wiilinm .(3). —Sfis'S L. lint ' ohinson' 1, Miss Telford 2, Sirs Greg igan 3. ‘ v / ‘ A ■ Iceland Poppies (3).—Miss Graham l, Miss L. Hutchinson :2. Boavl of Verbena (3). —Sirs Innes l, Miss Graham 2, Sirs G. R. Williamson 3. . • , - ■: Collection Carnations (I).—Mrs W. Q. Sherratt 1. y Best Exhibit, any flower not mentioned in tne - schedule (5). —Sirs Burke 1 (also aAvarded prize lor best noAA-er in Show, excluding roses), Miss L. Hutchinson 2. ' SWEET, PEAS. • (Judges; Messrs R. G. Crawford h~- - ; rind G. E. Darton.) Collection (l).n—Mrs* E.;--R. Renner Collection, 6 varieties (2).—Sirs R. U. Burke 1, Sirs Renner 2. '• Collection, 3 varieties (4 entries).•—Sirs Renner 1, Mrs Burke 2, Sliss Colter 3. White or ; Cream Sweet Peas (3). Sliss -M. Bridge 1, Mrs Renner 2, Sirs Burke 3. Pinlt or Salmon SAA'eot/ Peas (5). Mrs Renner 1, Sliss Colter 2. .Crimson o.r .Star Jet -Sweet Peas (4). —Mrs J. Lane 1, Sirs Renner 2. Mauve or Blue Siv-eet Peas (4). — Mrs Lane I,' Miss' Arnhtt 2. Any other.. Col ox' (.1). —Mrs -RenneDECORATIVE, , (Judge: Sirs R. W. Cameron.) Table Decorations (5). —Mrs Jam--;eson 1, Miss M, Bridge 2, Sirs A. R. SVilliamson 3- r ■ Vase. of any FloAA’ers , (7). —Sirs C. M.Hutchinson 1, Sirs Renner 2, Miss K.- Grey 31 Roses (10).—Miss L. Hutchinson 1, Mrs C. SI. Hutchinson 2, Sliss G. ;Grey.3. . Sweet Peas (3),—Mrs A. .71. Williamson 1, Miss M. Bridge 2, Miss K. 'Grey 3. 1 Any Flower (11). —Mrs Jamieson I, Miss Orr ,2, Mrs Robson 3. Boavl of Roses (9). —Sliss Orr 1, Miss K. Grey 2. Men’s Buttonhole (7). —Miss K. Grey 1 and 2, Sliss Bridge 3. . Spray for Lady’s Dress (5). —Sliss L. Hutchinson i, Sliss K. Gre v 2 and 3. Decorated Basket (3). —Sliss Iv. Grey 1, Miss Bridge 2, Sliss Orr 3. COOKINC. (Judges: Mesdames H. SlcLernon and T. Bl Spence.) Small Cakes (5). —Mrs J. Gunn 1 and 2. : Home-made Biscuits (4). —Mrs Gunn 1 and 2, -Sirs Parsons 3. Pikelets (3). —Mrs Gunn 1, Sirs Parsons 2, Miss Neenan 3. ■ Shortbread (5). —Sliss Graham 1. Sirs W. Parsons 2, Sirs J. Gunn 3. Pastry (4). —Sliss J. Telford 1, Mrs W. Parsons 2, Sirs J. Gunn 3. Sleringues (6). —Sirs W. Parsons I, Sliss J. Telford 27 Sponge Sandwich, plain (10). —Sirs Gunn 1, Sirs Scragg 2. Butter Sponge Sandwich (9). —Sirs Gunn 1, Sirs W. Parsons. 2, Sirs J. Williamson 3.

Chocolate Cake (5). —Sliss Noonan i. Slrs J. Gunn 2, Sirs J. G. Appleton 3.

Walnut Cake (2).—Sirs Gunn 1, Sirs Scragg -2. Gingerbread- (4) Sirs Gunn 1, -Mrs :Gi ill. Parsons 2, Sirs W. Parsons 3.

Fruit- Cake (5). —Sirs Appleton 2, Sirs Gunn 3. (No first aivard.) Toffee (2). —Sirs W. Parsons 1 and

Homemade Sweets (3). —Mrs W Parsons' 1,2 and 3. Plain Scones (II). —Mrs TV. Parsons 1, Mrs G. H. Parsons 2, Mrs Appleton 3. Collection rof Scones (2). —-Tics Gunn 1, Mrs TV. Parsons 2. Currant Loaf (3). —Mrs TV. Parsons 1 and 2. Nut Loaf (4).—Mrs Gunn 1, Miss Quirk 2, Miss Graham 3. * Homemade Loaf (3). —Mrs TV. Parsons 1 and 3, Mrs Take 2. Homemade Butter (6). —Mrs Pevill 1, Mrs TV. Birch 2, Mrs Gomin 3. Decorated Basket of Sweets (3). Mrs Revill 1, Mrs K. Parsons 2, Mrs L. Mathieson 3. NEEDLEWORK.

(Judges: Mrs TV. A. Bowie and Miss A. Gray.) Pen Painting (9).—Miss L. Burch \ Mr P. Parsons 2, Mr Nelson 3. ’stencilling (2) —Miss Y. Brown 1, Miss L. Burch 2. Most Useful Article made from sugar-bag (4). —Mrs Mathiesnn i, Mrs Tennant 2. Miss Quirk 3. Cross-stitch (3b—Mrs R. H. Shanks 1, Mrs S. Jones 2. Knitting, hoys suit • —Mrs Greggan 1. Mrs Quirk 2. Knitted Dress (9).—Mrs Greggan 1 and 2, Miss F. Reid 3. Knitted Socks, plain (2).- —Mrs R. H. Shanks 1, Mrs Greggan 2 Knitted Socks, fancy (2).—Airs TV. Graham 1 and 2. Crochet D’Ovley (12). —Mrs TV. Burch 1, Miss Arnott 2 and 3 SHippercloth. crochet border (b.).— Mrs. T. R. .Tones 1, Miss TV est 2, Mrs. Ryan 3. Suppercloth, white linen (o*. —Miss G. Jones 1, Miss Arnott. 2, Mrs Tennant 3. ' ... ~r . Dolly Vardan Apron (4). —Miss Arnott 1, Miss D. Mathieson 2. Mrs. Mathieson 3. knen Work (6).—Miss Quirk i, Mrs Jones 2, Miss - *Arnott 3. • Embroidered Nightdress .(•!•),—Miss Arnott i, Miss Quirk 2, Miss Neenan 3 Cushion Cover (2).— Miss L. Burch 1 and 2. • ... ~ Dressed Doll, woollies (4). Greggan 1 and 3, Miss Arnott - Dressed Doll, ordinary (I).—Mis« Arnott 1. . .. , r Plain Hand Sewing (3).—Mrs Mathieson- 1, Miss Arnott 2. Plain Stitching. C2).—Miss Arnott 1 and *2. . Knitting Novelties (3). —Mrs Greggau" 1, Mrs Mathieson 2. Crochet Novelties (31.—Mu* Ar nott 1 and 2, Mrs Mathieson 3. Raffia Novelties (4). —Miss at. Pine 1. Mrs Revill 2. Mrs Greggan 3

CHILDREN’S NKEDLETVORK. Apron (2).— Mary Crosby 1, BPirie 2. ■ _ Set of Doll’s Clothes (1).— Nancy Appleton 1. , . VEGETABLES. (Judges: Messrs R. TV. Cook and E. Grey.) Red Beet (3).—Mrs Revill 1, J Mathieson 2, J. Hanseri 3. Green Peas (5). —-J. Hansen lj JLucas 2, R. Parsons 3 Broad Beans (6). —L. J. Steele .1, TV. Holter 2, K. Parsons 3. Cabbage (10).—Mrs Tftvlor 1, J. Mathieson 2, TV. Mitchell 3. Cauliflower (3). —J. Hansen 1, J. Lucas 2. Lettuce (5). —J. Hansen 1, K. Parsons 2, Mrs A. It. Williamson 3. Spring Onions (4). —J. Lucas 1, F. ’E. Wilson 2, J. Mathieson 3. - Autumn-sown Onions (4). —K. Parsons 1. F. E. Wilson 2. J. Hansen Radishes Hansen I,'J. Mathieson 2. ' - _ Turnips (4J. —J - Mathieson 1, F. E. Wilson 2. J. Hansen 3. New Potatoes (<5). —J. Hansen 1. Mrs F. Jones 2, Mrs Taylor 3. 'Collection of Vegetables (3). —K. Parsons 1, J. Mathieson, 2. Collection of Culinary “Herbs .(2). JLC. Parsons 1. Mrs A. R. Williamson Rhubarb Tsh—tyrs Williamson 1 and 2. Miss H. Coker 3. Lemons (ft). —D. Mullooly 1, K. Parsons 2, TV. Holter 3. / Gooseberries (41.—Mrs Revill 1, K. Parsons 2, Mrs Taylor 3.

; ESSAYS.,;. > Essay, open to pupils of VVaipaoa School (prizes donated by Mrs R. H Shanks) — N ; . , Stds. 11l and IV. (7).—Jov Adams 1 Diana Parkinson 2, Allen Box 3. Stds. V and VI (6).—Geraldine Fitzgerald 1, Eunice Davis 2, Gladys XcDarlane 3. .