EAST TAIERI ROWER SHOW

Otago Daily Times, Issue 19092, 11 February 1924, Page 8

EAST TAIERI ROWER SHOW

Notwithstanding the dry weather, and the fact that Cowers, fruit, and vegetables ripened much earlier this season, there was a very creditable display at _ the annual flower show of the East Taieri Church on Saturday. Of the various classes on the catalogue, flowers were much the best, anu. also figured largest in the entries. Mr Herb. Christie (Green Island) judged the flowers, fiuit, and vegetables, Mrs Cbas. Findlay (North Taieri) the baking, Miss Prentice, the decorative work, and Mrs Waddell the needlework. Miss M’Donald and Mr Watt were joint secretaries. The tea rooms did good business in the course of the afternoon. In the evening an interesting address on “Sweet Pea Culture” was given by Mr Errington. Watts’ jazz orchestra brightened the proceedings with inspiriting music. The Bey. D. M‘Cosh (pastor of East Taieri), and Mr James Henderson (treasurer) lent valuable assistance during the day. The following is the prize-list: CLASS A. Nine roses, nine varieties—Miss Gow 1, Miss M’Pherson 2. Sis roses, six varieties— Miss M’Donald 1. Three roses, three varieties —Mrs P. A. Gibson 1 and 2. Three roses (red) —Mrs Naiamith 1, Miss Gow 2. Three roses (pink)—Miss Gow 1, Mrs Na;«mith 2. Three roses (yelkwp-Mias Gow 1. Three roses, other than. red. pink, or yellow .—Mrs W. C. Todd 1, Miss Gow 2. Vase single roses —Mis Sutherland 1, Mrs W. Kirk 2. Champion rose (judged from all exhibits)—Mrs W. C. Todd X. CLASS B. Collection of cut-flowers (12 species, grown in open)—Mrs Sutherland 1, Miss M’Donald 2. Four antirrhinnms (two spikes each) —Mrs Shaw 1, Miss Gow 2. Six varieties sweet peas (six stems)—Miss M’Donald 1, Mrs Kirk 2. Six varieties annuals—Mrs Gow 1. Six carnations —Mrs Bedford 1, Miss M’Donald 2. Six asters—Mrs W. C. Todd 1. Three varieties cactus dahlia —Mrs Wm. Blackie 2. Four varieties (other than cactus)—Mrs Wm. Blackie 2. Gladiolas (six spikes}—Mrs Sutherland 1 and 2, Mrs Stevens 8. CLASS C. Decorative table (any flower) —Miss M’Donald (sweet peas and maidenhair fern) 1, Miss Mackay (autumn crocus and maidenhair fern) 2. Decorative bowl of roses (any foliage)—Mrs Bedford 1, Mrs Kirk 2. Yase 'of carnations (decorative) —Mrs Bedford 1, 'Miss Ella Bedford 2. Tase of flowers (not 'loses) —Mrs Sutherland 1, Miss H’Donald 2. Bowl of sweet peas (decorative) —Mies Gow '1 and h.c., Miss Shaw 2. Bowl of flowers (not roses) —Mrs Bedford 1, Miss Gow 2. Any meritorious exhibit not included in schedule —Miss M'Kay 1,2. and h.c.. Miss M’Donald h.c. CLASS D. Fruit cake (dark) —Mrs Stevens 1, Mrs J. S. Watt 2. Fruit cake (light)—Mrs J. Willians 1, Mrs J. Sutherland 2. Buttonhole (rose leading flower, open to children)—Stuart Kirkland 1 and 2. Buttonhole (any flower, open to children)—Annie Blackie 1* Stuart 'Kirkland 2. Plain sponge—Mies M’Pfaerson, 1. Shortbread—Mrs Stevens 1, Mrs Sutherland 2. Seed cake —Mrs J. S. Watt 1, Mrs Sutherland 2, Three oven scones—Mr it. Carter 1 and 2. Three girdle scones—Mrs Wm. Blackie 1, Mrs J. S. Watt 2, Mrs J. S. Watt vji.c. Six pikelets—Miss M’Pberson I. Miss M’MiTlan 2. Nuv bread—Mrs W. Kirk 1, Miss Ivy Kirk 2. Brown bread—Miss G. Blackie X_ Three oatcakes—Mrs Wm. Blackie 1. CLASS B (Girls under 16). Six oven scones—Miss G. Blackie 1. Six pikelets—Miss G. Blackie 1. Six biscuits (one variety)—Miss G. Blackie 1. Plain sponge sandwich—Miss Ethel Kirk L Butter sponge—Mias E. Has tie 1. CLASS P. Potatoes, six—Mr W. C. Todd 1, Mrs P, A. Gibson 2, J, V\'. Shaw h.c. Broad beans, six pods—Mrs P. A. Gibson 1, Miss M. Craig 2. Cabbage—J. W. Shaw 1. Carrots, three—Miss M. Craig 1, Jack Kirk 2. Onions, four —D. Sutherland 1, W. G. Todd 2. Rhubarb, six stalks—Ronald Kirk 1 and 2. Best Collection of vegetables—Mrs J. H. Gow 1 J. W. Shaw 2. ’ • CLASS G. Six cooking apples—lrwin Miller L Six dessert apples—lrwin Miller 1. Six dessert pears—lrwin Miller 1. Twelve plums, dark—lrwin Miller 1. Collection of fruit— Miss B. Mackay X. CLASS H. Plate of Turkish delight—Mrs Shaw 1. Plate of fudge—Mrs Shaw- 1. Plate of almond toffee —Lloyd Bedford 1. Collection of toffee —Mrs P. A. Gibscn 1. Collection of sweets, other than toffee —Mrs P. A. Gibson 1. CLASS I. D’oyley, crochet —Miss M. Allan 1, Miss Wright (Outram) 2 and h.c. D’oyley, other than crochet—Miss M. Wright (Outram) x and 2. Piece of crochet—Miss M. Wright (Outram) 1, Miss Nichol (Taurima) 2. Traycloth, other than crochet—Mies Wright 1, Mias Nichol h.c. Camisole, crochet top—Mrs G. M’Donald 1, Miss J. Allan 2, Miss A. Gourlay h.c. Camisole, worked—Mies Medlicot 1, Miss J. Allan 2. Nightdress, worked —Miss A. Gourlay 1, Miss E. Nichol 2 and h.c.

There were some very fine samples of needlework for exhibition only, and were much admired by patrons of the show. One of the specimens was worked by a lady over 80 years of age. Miss Wright (Ontram) and Miss Nichol (Tauiima) were the principal exhibitors.