HOKITIKA NOTES.

Grey River Argus, 2 May 1929, Page 2

HOKITIKA NOTES.

(Prom Our Correspondent J HOKITIKA, May 1. Steady polling is going on for the elections to-day, motor cars being very much in evidence conveying voters to the polling booths. The weather is cold and showery at intervals, but a heavy poll is anticipated. The death took place this morning at the Westland Hospital of Mr Francisco Freitas. The deceased was 97 year s old. He worked at the Hospital for 50 years. He was a native of Portugal, and had boon in the colonies 83 years. He leaves thirteen of a family, namely. Mesdames Hooker (Auckland), Giblini (Reefton), Kenning and Fox (Hokitika), and Misses Freitas (2), of Greymouth and Hokitika; and the sons are: Edward, John, Emanuel and Joseph (Hokitika), Thomas (KokKtahi), Anthony (Kumara), and Frank (Reefton). To the bereaved family the sympathy of the community is extend td in their loss. FLOWER SHOW. This afternoon the annual show of the Chrysanthemum Society was held, and equalled any of its predecessors. Mr J. J. Breeze carried out the duties of judge in the chrysanthemum classes in his usual able manner. Mrs Pres ton judged the cooking classes and Mrs and. Mr 9 the decorative and fancy work classes, Mrs G. Perry the school section, and gave exhibitors every satisfaction in ♦ heir decisions. The Yarrall rose bowl trophy for best bloom was won by Mrs IT. Fitzgerald, who also was awarded the silver cup for four best blooms. The Coulson silver cup was won by Mr Askew. Results:— Cut Blooms section: Four Japanese, 4 distinct varieties, Ist prize 10/crish and silver cup—Mrs H. Fitzgcr •Id 1, F. Grouf.ky 2. Yarrall Rose Bowl awarded to Mrs H. Fitzgerald for best bloom. Two Japanese, one variety—Mr s H. Fitzgerald 1, Mrs Askew 2, F. Groufsky 3. Two Japanese, two varieties—Mrs H. Fitzgerald 1, Mr Askew 2, F. Groufsky 3. Two Japanese, incurved, two varieties; special prize of 10/6 —Mr Askew 1, Mrs H. Fitzgerald 2. Two Chinese, incurved, one variety—Bernard Groufsky 1, Mrs H. Fitzgerald 2. Two White Japan e e—Mr Askew 1. Two Yellow Japanese; special prize 10/6 —Mrs JI. Fitz gorald 1, Mr Askew 2. Two Red Jap anese—Mr Askew 1, Mrs H. Fitzgerald 2. Two Pink Japanese —Mrs 11. Fitzgerald 1, A. Yarrall 2, Mfi Askew 3. Two or any other colour, Japanese—' Mrs H. Fitzgerald 1, Mr Askew 2. One Vase of five large ’mums, not less than three distinct varieties; for those who have never won a first prize—Pat MeGavin 1, Bernard Groufsky 2. Mrs Wieblitz 3. Three Vases, single ’mums, three blooms of eacht variety in each vase—Mrs McGavin " -and 2. Best vase of outside grown ’mums, disbud ded—Mrs Aske wl, Mrs H. Fitzgerald 2, Mrs McGavin 3. Coulson Cup awarded to Mr Askew. Six Vases of outside grown ’mums, not t obe disbudded —F. Groufsky 1. Best three trusses ’mums—Mrs McGavin 1 and 2, Mrs Fitzgerald 3. Best collection of six vases flowers, six varieties—Mr Askew 1, Mrs Fitzgerald 2 J A. Yarrall 3. Best decorated bowl of ’mums, any foliage allowed—Mrs H. Fitzgerald 1, Mrs McGavin 2. Best bowl of flowers ,outside grown, .not ’mums —G. Huxford 1, Mrs H. Fitzgerald 2. Three cactus dahlias —Mrs Fitzgerald 1, G. Huxford 2. Twelve Cosmos, not less than three varieties —Miss King 1, G. Huxford 2. Best Rose—F. Groufsky I. A. Yarrall 2. Any flower, not classified—Mr Askew 1, Mr Wieblitz 2, Mrs Fitzgerald 3. Plant ’mum, not less than three blooms—Mrs McGavin 1. Pecorative ’mums —F. Groufsky 1, Mrs McGavin 2. ’Mum, not less than two blooms —Mrs McGavin 1. Best Asparagus Fern—Mrs Randall 1, Mrs McGavin 2. Decorative section: —Best decorated table—Mrs F. Williams 1, Miss Thompson 2. Best decorated mantJepiccc— Mrs Randall 2. Best decorated basket of flowers —Mrs F. Williams 1, Mrs Randall 2. Best decorated vase— Nancy Yarrall 1, Estelle Randall 2 Best button-hole —Arthur Richards 1, Eva Randall 2, Connie Sherman h.c. Best lady’s spray—Eva Randall 1, Nancy Yarrall 2.

Sundries and Cooking: Best white loaf of home-made bread—Airs A. Cropper 1, Mr Burrowes 2. Best fruit cake—Miss Hazel Keller ftnd Mrs H. Pinch (equal) 1. Special prize of 10/6 cash. Best plate oven scones—Mrs King 1, Mrs A. Cropper 2. Best plato of pikelets—Lucie Mclntyr.c 1, Billie Yarrall 2. Best ginger cake—Mrs A Cropper 1, Mrs Butland 2. Home made soap—Mrs Wieblitz 1, Mrs Claris Campbell 2. Fancy Work section: Best D’Oyley. embroidery (white or coloured) —Mrs F. Galop 1, Mrs F. Brown 2. Best cushion—Mrs Butland 1. Best handworked white embroidered article— Mrs Bullimore 1, Mrs Randall 2. Best crochet (fine) —Mrs Ferris 1, Mrs Cooke 2. Best crochet (coarse) —Miss Toomey 1. Best hand-worked night dies'—Mrs Butland 1, Mi’s G. Thomas 2. Best coloured work in silk embroidery—Mrs Nel son-Wright 1, Mrs G. Thomas 2. Best piece tatting —Mrs Ferris 1, Mrs T. Foote 2. Best article in raffia.—Mrs Nelson-Wright 1, Mrs Davies and Mrs A .Groufsky (equal) h. Fancy apron (girl s under sixteen years)—Ella Groufsky 1, Ruth Witblitz 2. Most useful article made from a sugar bag—Edna Saunders 1, Edna Spence 2. Primary School section: Best freehand drawing, under 12 years, a jug— Aithur Richards 1. Best freehand drawing, over 12 years, a table—Eva Randall 1. Best writing in ink, smallhand, under 12 years, first verse of National Anthem—Hilda Dirnmick 1 Best writing, in ink, over 12 years. “ Application for a Situation” —Hilda Dimmick 1. At a meeting of the Hokitika Boxing Club held last evening the following officials were appointed for the tourney to be held on Thursday, 9th May —Referee, Mr A. Beban; weight steward, M? A. Yarrall: timekeepers, Messrs M. Houston and R. Lynn; gong steward, Mr J. Butland; call and gloye;

stewards, Messrs W. Haybittie, E. W. Been an. T. Brown, and D. Dowell! official seconds, Messrs M. Houston, C. Morrison, E. Howat, and J. Turner; draw stewards, F. Baillie (Grey) and Secretary; door-keeper, Mr J. Findlay, .assisted by Messrs J. Johnson, J. Cutbush, Paddy Rose, R. Thomas. A. Cutirtßh.-. ■