EXHIBITIONS.

New Zealand Herald, Volume XXXVIII, Issue 11826, 2 December 1901, Page 7

EXHIBITIONS.

MANGERE HORTICULTURAL AND INDUSTRIAL EXHIBITION. The Mangere Schools' Horticultural and Industrial Exhibition, held on Friday and Saturday, was favoured with beautiful weather. Owing probably in some degree lo the dry season there were not so many entries in vegetables, but this was more than compensated for by the number and quality in the industrial classes. The decorated tables made a beautiful display, Miss B. Woodward carrying off first honours, and Miss Beattie second. Deserving of special mention were the specimens of woodcarving, handpairiting, and needlework. A beautiful picture in black and white, which gained a South Kensington teachers' certificate, was exhibited by Miss B. Woodward, and a painting, "Lake Sumner," by the same young lady, was the subject of many encomiums. Useful articles in woodwork made by the boys would have done credit to any carpenter, particularly a gate and wheelbarrow made by J. R. Jones. After the judging had been completed .Mr. Allan, chairman of the School Committee, expressed his pleasure at seeing so many present, and called on Mr. W. F. Massey, M.H.11., to formally open the exhibition. Mr. Massey, in a brief address, said the quality of many of the exhibits would do credit to any industrial exhibition in the colony. He also was of opinion that the pupils of the Mangere schools would learn more that afternoon than 011 any other day in the whole course of the year. He congratulated the district on the excelent display made by its juniors, and the promoters on the success of the exhibition. Mr. W. Westney moved a vote of thanks to the judges, which was carried by acclamation. During the evening the school children, led by Mrs. Mellsop, gave several songs, etc. Musical items and songs were also given at intervals bv Messrs. Cowie, Wyman, Misses M. Taylor, L. Robertson, and others. For tho nail-driving competition some 10 young ladies entered, and created a great deal of merriment by their endeavours to drive a Sin nail home with the least possible number of blows. Miss Hammond took first prize, Miss Annie Taylor second, Miss Elsie Massey third. Threading needles by gentlemen was a quieter affair; Mr. Knight first, Mr. Hall second. Potato-paring: Mr. Hall first. There was quite a furore of excitement on Saturday evening over the box-making competition for ladies. There were 12 entries. Miss Annie Taylor was first, time sim.; Miss Elsie Massey second, time 5m.; Miss Montgomerie third, time sm. The work was first-class. This was followed by a lmttrimming competition for gentlemen. " Eleven gentlemen came out for the millinery business, the prize-takers being Arthur Watkinson first, Morton Rennie second, and Lawrence Taylor third. The chairman of the School Committee, Mr. Allan, thanked the people for their attendance, and concluded by calling on them to sing "God Save the King." The following is the prize list — Pot Plants (judges, Messrs. Bennett and Whiteley).—Ferns, two varieties ; Campbell Ronnie, 1: Olive Rothery, 2. Fern, single specimen: Eva Ronnie, 1; Olive Trayes, 2. Pelargonium: Alexander Tims, 1. Geranium: Ivan Hall, 1. Native tree or shrub: John R. Jones, 1. Musk. Gracie Hnstie, 1: David Hnstie. 2: George Horscroft, 3. Mignonette: Ruth Allan, 1; Olive Rothery. 2. Sweet pea, dwarf: Lucy Allan, 1; Ruth Allan, 2. Nasturtium: May Brown, 1; Lucy Allan, 2. Lobelia: Lucy Allan, 1 ; May Brown, 2; Ruth Allan, 3. Cineraria: Hazel King, 1. Cactus: Arthur Westney, L. Hanging basket, filled: Lucy Allan, 1. Open to Primer Classes Mignonette: Ruth Allan, 1; Frances Rothery, 2; Mary Rothery, 3. Nasturtium: Ruth Allan, 1. Fern: Albert Ilenwood, 1. Cut Blooms.—Sweet peas, eight varieties: Percy Watkinson, 1; Isabel Massey, 2. Sweet peas, variety and taste in arrangement (prizes given by Messrs. A. Yates and 20.) : Lucy Allan, 1; Percy Watkinson, 2. Stocks, three spikes: Elsie Knight, 1: ■iracie Hnstie, 2; George Knight. 3. Candy tuft: Archie Paul, 1: May Brown, 2. Snapdragon: Arthur Westney, 1; Oracle Hastie, 2. Carnations, six blooms: Ralph E. Taylor. 1: Kate Manson, 2; A. Henivood, 3. Roses, six blooms: Louis Taylor. L: Geo. Knight, 2: P. Watkinson, 3. Pannes, six blooms: Elsie Knight, 1: Louis Taylor, 2: D. Hastie, 3. * Poppies, six blooms: Humphrey Clarke, 1: Roy King, 1. Verbenas: G. Hastie, 1; D. Ha.stie, 2. Cornflower, six blooms: P. Watkinson, 1; SV. Horseroft, 2. Ladies' spray: R. I '. Taylor, 1: H. Ki-ng, 2: Edith Gillman, 3. jont.'s buttonholes, two: IT. King, 1: E. Tillman. 2: R. E. Taylor, 3. Hand bouquet: H. King. 1: R. E. Taylor, 2: A. Tims. 3. Basket of wild flowers (prize given n* Mr. Bates, Otaliuhu): Hilda Kirkbride, • Isabel Massey, 2: Lucy Allan, 3. Basket >f flowers, open to primer classes only (prizes rjven by Miss W. Mellsop): Maud Weston, !; Ruth Allan, 2. Vegetables, best collection (prize given by vlr. Hall, Otahuhu).May Brown. 1;_ Win. Tones, 2. Cabbages, two: D. Hastie i; R. V d, 2; F. E. Rothery, 3. Cauliflowers: >ril' Jones, 1. Lettuce, two heads: A. Tims. 1; E. Evans, 2. Potatoes, round vhite: P. Watkinson, 1: D. Hastie, 2; E. lories, 3. Potatoes, kidney: H. C.ark, >• J R. Jones, 3. Shepherds: Roy ?"irig 'l- 8. Gooseman, 2. Potatoes, boiled v, skins: C. Jones, 1; Mary Tutari. 2: I. Watkinson. 3. Potatoes, heaviest : D. Has,|p 1. Turnips: H. Clark, 1; May Brown, > ' Peas: D. Mellsop, 1: B. Pegler, 2; Jno. loues, 3. Beans: May Brown, 1: D. Hasie. 2. Carrots: C. Langford, 1: .1. -intones 2: W. Jones, 3. Pars.ey: Lucy Alan, 1: R. Allan, 2. Rhubarb: O. Rothery, : D. Mellsop. 2. Gooseberries: D. Hastie, ■ E Jones 2. Onions: C. Langlord, 1. Industrial, Girls Only (judges, Meidaines Dickenson. Hodge and lutherford.-Tea >osy (prize given by Mrs. T. Kenwood). O. ["raves, 1: H. King. 2: Edith Gillman, 3. Best-dressed doll: Elbe Glasgow 1, L. [Cuitrht 2- Pincushion: I. Massey, 1, xt. ECnight, 2 Brush and comb bag: Amy Hall i; May Brown, 2; B. HJlita 3. Set toilet mats: W Horscroft 1; Mary Tutor! 2. Penmanship, 2ord Psaiin. Elorscr'oft, 1; G. Glasgow 2 Mat) of_Engand : Muriel Wyman, 1: H. King, 2. Wooleri singlet: Margaret Smith, 1. Woollen Tam-o'-Shanter:. Mabel Gillespie, 1. Pinafore: (J. Hastie. 1; E. Horseioft, ?; Lucy Allan, 3. Petticoat (Kicked): O. fj'illespie, 1; Ivy Rao, 2. Industrial. Boys Only (judge, Mr. Jas. Muir, Board of Education) —Dried grasses, best collection (prize given by Mr. '1. Henivood): Arthur Westney, 1: Roy Henwood, ?. Wm. Jones, 3. Farm gate (prize given w Mr. J. L. Jones) :J. R. Jones, 1. Wheelbarrow (prize given by Mr. Watkinson)- J. R .Tones, 1. Kite: "Victor ,llallici«y, 1. Knifebox: J. R. Jones. 1. Milking-stool: P Sorenscn, 1: "VV • -Tones, 2. Penmanship, 23rd Psalm (judges, Mesdarnes Dickenson, Hodge, and Rutherford) : R. E. Taylor, 1; E. Trayes, 2. Map of Africa (prize given by Mr. Boyd): J. Gillespie, 1; J. R. .Jones. 2. • . Open to Primer Classes Only.—Handkerchief (hemmed): Ani tana, 1; Mero Miko, 2: Minnie Douglas, 3. Scones (plain): J. R. Jones. 1; W. -Tones, 2. Scones (currant) : Eva Rennie, 1. Jam sandwich: Hazel King, 1; S. Goodman, 2; G. Hastie, 5. Snongo cake: Do; i Sorenson, 1; May Brown", 2. Plum, pudding: May Brown, 1; Rocie May, 2. Toffee : Eva Rennie, 1; It. May, 2. Open to Residents of Mangere.—-Decorated table: Miss B. Woodward, 1; Miss Olive Beattie, 2: Miss Annie Ilennie, 3. Handbasket :' Miss Rosa Taylor, 1; Miss Elsie Massey, 2. Bridal shower bouquet: Miss IS. Woodward, 1; Miss M. Taylor, 2. Ladies' *pray: G. Woodward, 1: M. Taylor, 2. Gent.'s buttonhole: Rosa Taylor, 1: A. E. WatkTnson, 2. 21b loaf, wheatmeal : Mrs. Allan, 2. Preserved apples: Mrs. Watkinson, 1: Annie Ronnie, 2. Dozen hen eggs (brown): Mrs. Watkinson, 1. Heaviest dozen hen eggs: Harold Watkinson, 1. Dairy butter (salted): Mrs. T. Henwood, 1: Miss K. Wallace, 2. . Dairy butter (without salt): Mrs. Rothery, 1; Miss E. Wallace, 2. Special Classes, open to ex-pupils of both schools.—Hand-carved work: Miss M. Taylor, 1; Miss A. Hall, 2; Miss M. Wills, 3. Hand-painted work: Rosa Taylor, 1; A. E. Watkinson, 2. Faneywork (hand sewn) : Miss Lyclia Pegler, 1; Miss Lizzie Robertson, 2; Miss L. Paul, 3. Afternoon tea- cakes: Miss W. Mellsop. 1. Currant cake (pri-/.e given by Mrs. Wily): Miss M. Rennie, 1. Map of Europe, coloured (prize given by Mrs. Mellsop): 11. Watkinson, 1; Winnie Mellsop, 2. An applique cushion, worked by Miss Mabel Wills, was specially commended by the judges. Messrs. Yate? and Co. showed a fine collection of sweet peas, grown on their Mangere seed farms, embracing all the new and up-to-date varieties. Mr. Lippiatt, of Otaliuhu, exhibited a fine lot of roses, mostly of the tea variety Some very creditable speeiments of the photographic art, were exhibited by Mr. Arthur Watkinson. The judges specially mentioned a panel of hand-painted arum lilies, done by Miss Rosa Taylor, a pupil of Miss B. Woodward.[Own Correspondent.]