Competition Comments; Show Puzzle Results

Northern Advocate, 26 July 1938, Page 2

Competition Comments; Show Puzzle Results

r pilE jumbled names competition about things seen at the Sho\v r was particularly" popular. The dodge of adding an extra letter certainly got Northlanders guessing, and some of the definitions were also puzzlers, Jgtev, Not once but many times at the Show the Princess and I received visits from young people who frowned very hard and wanted to know whatever could “take a fly.’’ With the Acclimatisation Society’s stall nearby it was very easy for one to guess “trout,” but of course I could not tell Number 18 was another teaser. It was surprising the number of Northlanders who had the greatest difficulty in imagining the answer to the “exhibitors’ friend.” ; One warrior arrived at H.Q. stall full of chatter. He couldn't quite see what was wanted in the competition. We obtained a copy of the page, spread it on the floor and proceeded to explain. Once the example “Steamer” had been gone over, our young friend soon saw the idea. He settled down on the floor and then and there worked out the puzzle. Here is the correct solution:— 1. STEAMER. 2.—MOTOR-CAR. 3.—MERRY-GO-ROUND. 4.—BUTTER. S.—PHOTOGRAPH. C.—PUDDING, 7.—CUSHION, 8— BACON. 9—LOCOMOTIVE 10—CANDY-FLOSS. 11.—BABY CINE. 12.—YACHT. I,:.—RADIO. 14.—MILKING MACHINE. 15— SHOOTING GALLERY. 16—AEROPLANE, 17—BORZOIS. 18—STEWARD. ■ . 19.—TROUT, 20.—ROOSTER, There were quite a number who successfully solved all 20 teasers, and from these it was necessary to select the prize-winners according to age and neatness. This resulted in the cash prizes being awarded to;— ATHOL ROSS. JEAN YOUNG, “Rossmore,” Houto E.D., Maromaku. Age 13. Whangarei. JOAN BATCHELOR, JOY DOEL, 1 Moody’s Avenue, 8 Wrack Street, Whangarei Age 13. Whangarei Age 10.

Honours List Certificates of Merit have been awarded to the' following Young Northlanders for good work in the recent Jumbled Show Exhibits Competition:—Jack Norris, Whangarei; Beryl Price, Mangapai; Eric Fieldeh, Puru'a; Miriam Young, Houto; Iris Jenkins, Ngararatunua; David Timanus, Waihi; Douglas Ryan, Parua Bay; Norma Carter, Oakleigh; Lilian Drake, Aponga; Maud Price, Mangapai; Gladys Drake, Aponga; Joy Mullei’, Waipu; Dorothy Coward, Ru'atangata West; Valma Coward, Ruatangata West; Dorothy Bell, Whangarei; Verna Telfer, Parua Bay; Rita Coxhead, Kaui'i; Clare Vyle, Whangarei; Noelehe Ward, Whangarei; Edna McBeth, Whangarei; Thelma Mcßeth, Whangarei; Rubina Dawson, Towai; Shirley Rowland, Maungatapere; Fay Jenkins, Ngararatunua; Roy Wright, Pxpiwai; Len Wright, Pxpiwai; Velma Wright, Pxpiwai; Beulah Hoban, Whareora; Cyril Wright, Pxpiwai; Noelene Going, Whangarei; Marie Smith, Maungaturoto; Ena Byers, Whangarei; PeaxT Nelson, Kara; David Dobson, Waiotira; Marie Cai’rington, Pipiwai; David Carter, Maungatapei'e.

Identification Of Trees Otakairangi School: (1) Tauhinu (Pomaderris phylicaefolia); (2) A coprosma. These small-leaved species are very difficult to identify without flowers of both sexes—your specimen is probably Coprosma propinquea. Cape Brett School: This school is to be complimented on the excellent way in which specimens were packed. There was no number five in collection. Specimens are: (1) Kaikoinako (Pennantia corymbosa); (2) Paratanlwha (Elatostemma rugosum), commonly called Pig Fern; (3) Kohekohe (DySoxylum spectabile); (4) Rewarewa (Knightia excelsa); (6) Whau (Entelea aborescens); (7) Taraire (Beilschmiedia Taraire); (8) a Metro - sideros, probably Aka (M. flofida); (9) Hangehange (Geniostoma ligustrifdium); bud of Eewa Rewa. Fruits now ripe are:— TARAIRE—Fruits are very earjy this year, ana very anunaant. One school seen last week had a kerosene tin full. MIRO is just starting to ripen. It is however very uncertain from seed.

and it is best to gather young plants. HOUHERE seed will still be obtained in sheltered positions, but most of it will bo shed. KAHIKATEA is just beginning to ripen. WHAUWHAUPAKU and RAUKAWA also have ripe berries now. PURIRI berries are still obtainable. Late KAURI cones are still available —remember that glass is necessary to germinate these seeds. CUTTINGS. This is just the time for hardwood cuttings. Procedure was fully dealt dealt with in Bulletin. No. 3, which your Headmaster will show you if you ask him. It is hoped that every coastal school will put in at least 100 pohutukawa cuttings towards its quota for Centenary trees. Probably the easiest costal tree to grow from cuttings is NGAIO, and it is expected that schools in the vicinity of Whangarei will put in NGAIO cuttings by the hundred. There are several Ngaio trees on Pcho Island, which is owned by Mr Innes McKenzie. There are two Or three Ngaio trees on reft side of the road just before you cross the new bridge to go up the Maunu Hill. These trees belong to Mr A. Heape, and Mr Heape advises that schools are welcome to any cuttings they want Itbttt these trees.