ST. GEORGE’S CHURCH BULB SHOW

Patea Mail, Volume XLVI, 10 September 1923, Page 3

ST. GEORGE’S CHURCH BULB SHOW

SUCCESSFULLY CONCLUDED The Annual Bulb Show and Bazaar in connection with St. George’s Church concluded on Friday evening, when a repetition of the previous evening’s concert was given, all the artists acquitting themselves more than creditably. Though the exhibits were fewer in number than those of the previous year, owing to the severe winter weather experienced until quite recently, they could be said to be of a much higher standard, the narcissi being particularly fine. Next year it is hoped that the children will take a keener interest in the show and sec that each class is well supported with entries. Writing of the handwriting exhibits, the judge remarked as follows: — "It is regrettable' that the entries arc so few in number.' Possibly if 'it had not been holiday-time more children rtould have entered. What entries there are arc marked by an absence of individuality; in fact so similar were the samples submitted that they mighi easily have been written by one child. The chief fault lay in cramping the words too closely together, giving the exhibit a very untidy and crowded appearance. Many of the samples submitted were also written in too uprighta style, which docs not make cither speed or beauty. Next t ycar I would like to see some individuality shown by competitors and a departure made from the stiff style shown this year. Children should endeavour to write each letter plainly and of uniform size, with plenty of space between the words, and the result would be pleasing to the eye. Imagine what typewriting would be like if all the letters were of different sizes and the words jumbled together. ’ ’ On both evenings an excellent musical ■ programme was rendered by the Band, under Bandmaster Pjnlayson, Master Crawford also earning, round after round of applause for his songs, "My King" and "Mother Machrce." The children’s Maypole and the Sir Roger dc Caverley dances wore also well received. The whole of the details were carried through without a hitch, and reflected the greatest credit on the secretary, Mrs W. P. Shcild, and her assistants, Mrs T. E. Roberts and Mr G. H. Peacock, manager of the flower section. Mr Cocks and Mrs F. Spooner were, respectively, "Mr and Mrs Spondnlix" on Friday. Master J, Julian and Miss E. Corbett were successful in guessing the identity of the elusive ones. SPEQIAL PRIZES

The following prizes were awarded in addition to those already notified: — , , Points Prize. —Mrs Joseph Fairweather. Mrs Roberts' Prize for Pen and Ink Drawing.—Winnie Hird. Mrs McFaralnc's Special Prize for Pen and Ink Drawing.—Ernest Cousins. Mrs Mcßae's prizes for best article •made out of kerosene box and tin.— Ken Christensen and R. Hird.

Mrs Cooper’s Special Prize for Sewing.—Winnie Hird.

Children's Sausage Rolls.—Shirley Roberts.

Narcissi Poeticus, one variety. —Mrs H. B. Gocrtz. COMPETITIONS The following were the winners of tho various competitipns:— Stainless Cutlery, presented by Miss Bessie Gibson. —Mr Eric Pearce, No. 96.

Rhode Island Rooster.—Mrs Dcrrctt, No. 28.

Cake, presented by Mrs Ramsbbttom. —Mr Gordon Hayward, No. 35. , Ladies' Jumper, presented by Mrs Ramsbottom and Mrs Jack Adams.— Mr D. Nieholls, No. 32. Hand-cmbroidcrcd Camisole, presented by Mrs O. Horner. —Mr R. Norton, No. 10. • ,

Three Doulton Cups and Saucers, presented by Mrs Glcnuy.—Mr L, J. Cronin No. 3. Cake, presented by Mr Graham; correct -weight 91b 7oz. —E. Zimmerman, 91b 6oz. . Hain, presented by Miss Tui Gibson. —Mr B. Page, No. 50. Cake, presented by Mr Ausiu.- I—Eric 1 —Eric Cameron, No. 2. Box of Chocolates, presented by Mr O'Grady.—Mi’s G. Laing. Box of Chocolates, presented by Mr Cocks. —Mrs Glenny, No. 10L Cushion, donated by Mrs Ramsibottom. —Mrs G. Williams, No. 3d. Picture, presented by Mrs Powdrcll. —Mrs William White, No. 37. Baby's Knitted Set, presented by Mrs O. Horner. —Mrs Grainger, No. 39. Box of Tea, presented by Miss Tui Gibson.—Mr E. Fitzwatcr, No. 109. Gold Wristlet Watch.—Mr A. Semple, fihr 33min SOsce. Time stopped, fihr 33min sscc. Turkey, presented by Miss Shcild. — Mrs Williams. Doll’s House, presented by June Strouts. —Ethuc Oransby, No. 2G. Box of Sweets, presented by Miss Taylor.—Dickie Mcßae. Box of Sweets, presented by Mrs Goertz.—Mrs Christensen. The committee desire to tender their sincere thanks to all who assisted in helping to make the function a success, particularly those who kindly donated prize money to the funds, and to Mr D. Tverrisk, who kindly auctioned the goods after the show.