MATAURA HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY

Southland Times, Issue 17659, 17 February 1916, Page 2

MATAURA HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY

ANNUAL SHOW. The Mataura Horticultural Society, which is the strongest body of its kind in Southland, held its 25th annual Show yesterday, and, in nearly every respect, the function proved to be ahead of previous ones. In the afternoon the attendance was satisfactorily large, the fine weather prevailing making it pleasant to go some distance. The trains from Invercargill convoyed a fair number of horticultural enthusiasts, while trains from other centres also carried many visitors. The interior of the Horticultural Hall presented an appearance of exquisite beauty, every table a phantasmagoria of soft and radiant colours, and the air was charged with a sweet perfume. The tables on which the blooms were displayed were tastefully decorated, no overcrowding being in evidence. In ttie same Hall the exhibits from the kitchen were also shown, as were the paintings, sketches, etc. Another large hall across the rood accommodated the vegetables, pot plants, needlework. Jams, and children's work, the latter being a source of much favourable comment. An army of boys and girls were busy selling buttonholes, and as seventy-five per cent, of the total raised is to be devoted to the Patriotic Fund, this should be materially increased as a result of the Show. A feature was the exhibition of paintings sent down by the Dunedin Art Society. In conversation with the judge of the Pot Plants and Cut Flowers Sections (Mr Tracy King), he voiced the opinion that a,s a whole the display of pot plants was not so good as it mlgh.t have been, the cause being principally the bad handling which some of the plants had received. Some of the plants, again, were excellent. The cut flowers were good, the display of sweet peas being a feature of the Show. There were some nice gladioli, but the best were passed owing to the bad handling they had received, and the fact that they were not well staged. The dahl in s were very fine, and, generally speaking, the Cut Flower Section was capital.

The .fruit and vegetable exhibits evoked popular admiration, the display being, perhaps, the best ever made at the Mataura Show. Some very fine fancy work by the ladies was arranged, their efforts occupying a considerable amount of the accommodation. As usual the entries in the children’s classes were numerous, and the judge had a hard task allotting the awards. The highest praise is due to the offlcails who contributed so much in hard work to ensure the success of the Show, and to none more than to the efficient secretarv (Mr John Lowden). The following are the principal officebearers. President, A. N. Mac Gibbon, Esq, Vice-President, F. W. Brown, Esq. Messrs A. .Balneaves, D. C. Brown, J. Heslin, J. F. Menzies, J. L. Smith, F. J. Sherwood, AV, P. Thorn, and J. Lowden (Secretary). The following table gives a comparison of the entries received for the past three years:— ' _ _ „ 393 1. 1915. 1910. Pot plants ■U* 35 Cut flowers 205 172 23 0 Fruit 49 35 fll Vegetables 219 226 319 Jams, jellies and Miscellaneous . . 272 336 218 Dairy produce.. .. 11 10 5 Farm produce .... 25 23 -t Industrial 127 533 ;>B2 1249 1370 1191 THE PEIZE-I.IST. ■ POT PLANTS. ! (Open to All.) j U( jge—Mr Tracey King, Riverton. Six Stove or Greenhouse Plants, distinct genera—Miss E. Sleeman 1. Specimen Plants—Miss E. Sleeman 1, A. N. Mac Gibbon' 2. Six entries. Collection of Greenhouse Plants staged for effect—Miss E. Sleeman 1. Three Fuchsias —Miss E. Sleeman 1. Three Zonalc Geraniums —Miss E. Sleeman 1. Three Begonias, double Miss E. Sleeman 3. Three Begonias, single—Miss E. Eleeman 1. Open to' all' except professional Gardeners. Two Fuchsias, varieties —Miss E. Sleeman I. Two Pelargoniums, show or regal varieties —Miss 32. Sleeman 3. Two Geraniums, zonale single varieties —Miss E. Sleeman 1. Two Geraniums, double, varieties — Miss E. Sleeman 1. Two Geraniums, variegated, varieties —Miss E. Sleeman 1. Two Geraniums, ivy-leaved, varieties —Miss B. Sleeman 1. Two Petunias, varieties —Miss E. Sleeman 1 and 2. Two Begonias, varieties —Miss E. Sleeman 1. Two Begonias, single—Miss E. Sleeman 1. Two Balsams, varieties —A. N. MacGibbon 1 and 2. Four Pot Plants, distinct genera— Miss E. Sleeman 3. Four X-’erns, varieties —A. B. Turner Specimcnt Plant, not catalogued Miss Stenning 1, Mrs H- M. "Wheeler 2. Five entries. Hanging Basket, containing one or more plants—Mrs J. Duncan 3. Open to those not possessing a greenhouse or more than Ift x 6ft glass frame. Fuchsia —Mrs H. M. Wheeler 3. Pelargoniums, show or regal—Mrs 1L M. Wheeler 1. Geranium, single, zonale—Mrs A. M. Shanks 3, Mrs H. M. AVheeler 2. Geranium, double Mrs H. M. Wheeler 1. Geranium, variegated Mrs H. M. Wheeler 1. Geranium, ivy-leafed—A. B. Turner 1, Mrs H, M. Wheeler 2. Petunia—Mrs H. M. Wheeler L CUT FLOWERS. (Open to All.) Judges—Air Tracey King, Riverton (Flowers); Mesdames E. A. Pigeon and A. A, Mac Gibbon, Gore (Decorative). Six Roses, varieties —Miss L. E. Fowler 1. Twelve Dahlias, varieties —Mrs J. Anderson 3. Twelve Vases Sweet Peas, varieties, six stems of each, no foliage—J. G. Duncan 3, A. N. Mac Gibbon 2. Six Vases or Glasses Sweet Peas, varieties, six stems of each, any foliage —J. G. Duncan 1, A. N. Mac Gibbon 2. Collections of Cut Flowers —Miss E. Sleeman 1, J. J. Griffiths 2. Six Gladioli —J. J. Griffiths 3. Six Marigolds, French —J. J. Griffiths 1. Six Penstemons, varieties —Mrs A. M. Shanks 1. Six Asters, plain varieties —Miss E. Sleeman 1, A. N. Mac Gibbon 2. Three Buttonhole Bouquets Miss Ada McQuillan 1 and 2. Four entries. Hand Bouquet—Miss Jean McQuillan 1, Miss McKay. 2, Mrs G. Cooper 3. Bridal Bouquet—Miss Jean McQuillan 1, Mrs Cooper 2. Lady's Decorated Hat —Mrs R. Murdoch 3, T. Dixon 2. Decorated Table —Mrs AV. P. Thorn 1 and 2. Best Decorated Table ■ — Miss Jean McQuillan 3, Miss Emily Sleeman 2. Best Arrangement of Flowers and 3 ( 'oliage, on small table —Miss M. C. Smith 1, Mrs D. Gillanders 2. Best Arrangement of Flowers and Foliage, on stand —Miss M. C. Smith 3, Miss It. ITyde 2. A MAT HUES. Three Roses, varieties—J. S. Corbet I, Miss L. 32. Fowler 2. One Rose —Miss K. Sleeman 3, J. S. Corbet 2. Three double Dahlias, varieties—Airs John Anderson I and 2. Three single Dahlias, varieties —Miss 12. Sleeman I, Mrs John Anderson 2. Three Cactus Dahlias, varieties—Mrs John Anderson I. A. B. Turner 2. Three Decorative Dahlias, varieties— Mrs John Anderson 1 and 2. Pour Gladioli, varieties —Mrs F. W. Brown 1, Mrs A. Dickie 2. Three Herbaceous Phlox, varieties— J. .1. Griffiths 3, .Miss Balneaves 2. Four Verbenas, varieties —•.!. S. Corbel I. Four African Marigolds—.Miss Balnea ves I. Four French Marigolds - - Aliss I’.alneaves J. Tb rcc Carnations, varieties — A. X Mac). J ihlion I, -Mrs G. Cooper 2. Four J'icotces —Miss J2. .Sleeman 3. Four Double Dianthii, varieties—.Miss Balneaves I. Four Single Dianthii, varieties —J. ,J. Griffiths 1 and 2. Three Pcnstcmnus, varieties Aliss E. Sleeman 1, Mrs A. M. Shanke 2,

Four asters. plain, varieties —A. X. Mac Gibbon 1, Mrs 10. .1. Wright 2. Four Asters, Incurved varieties — Miss 10. ,1. 'Wright 1. Four Phlox Drummond), varieties —J. Li. Smith 1, J. S. Corbet 2. Six Sweet Peas, varieties, no foliage —-1. G. Duncan 1, A. X. Mac Gibbon 2. Bowl of Sweet Peas, Pinks, any foliage—J. G. Duncan 1, A. X. Mac Gibbon 2. Seven entries. Bowl' of Sweet Peas, white, any foliage—.l. G. Duncan 1. Seven entries. Bowl of Sweet Peas, varieties, _ any foliage—J. G. Duncan 1, Mrs A\’, P. Thorn 2. blight entries. Lily Stalk —Mrs A. Dickie 3, Mrs F. W. Brown 2. Two Begonia Blooms —Miss E. Slecman 1. Four Geranium Blooms, varieties — Miss 10. Sleeman 1, .Mrs A. M. Shanks Collection of Six Blooms, varieties, annuals excepted—.l. S. Corbet 1, Miss 12. Sleeman 2.

Collection Cut Flowers, 12 varieties — J. S. Corbet 1, Mrs A. Dickie 2. Bowl of Asters —Mrs F. AV. Brown 3. Two Buttonhole. Bouquets —Miss M. C. Smith 3, -Aliss Ada McQuillan 2. Eight entries. Decorated Epcrgne Mrs AA - . P. Thorn 3, Miss 12. Sleeman 2. Decorated Child’s Hoop—Mrs AA. P. Thorn 1 and 3, Mrs R. Alurdoch 2. Lady’s Dress Spray—Mrs AA . P. Thorn 1, Airs R. Murdoch 2. Wreath of Flowers Mr AA'. P. Thorn 3, Miss E. Sleeman 2. Ornamental Basket of Flowers —Miss E. Sutherland 3. CHILDREN'S SECTION. Fuchsia —Miss 32. Laurie 3, Aliss Elsie Duncan 2. Five entries. Zonale Geranium —Miss Mary Sleeman 3, Miss Rose AlcQuillan 2. Four entries. Basket of Flowers —Miss Nellie Shanks 3, Miss May Thorn 2, Aliss Mary Sleeman 3. Five entries. Collection of Cut Flowers —Aliss Shanks 1, Aliss Mary Sleeman 2. Four entries. Six Sweet Peas, varieties, any foliage—Miss Mary Sleeman 1, Aliss Nellie Shanks 2. Six entries. FRUIT. Judge—Air H. Knowler, Tc AA'ae Wae. (Open to All.) Collection of Apples—AV. A- Dickie 3. Six Dessert Apples—W. A. Dickie 1, Aliss 12. Sleeman 2. Six Cooking Apples—W. A. Dickie 1, Mrs E. Sleeman 2. 12 Plums, 3 varieties —W. A. Dickie 1, Mrs E. Park 2. Six Plums, one variety, cooking—Mrs H. AI. Wheeler 3, Aliss E. Sleeman 2. Six Dessert Plums—John Taylor 3, Aliss E. Sleeman 2. Six Pears, one variety—:L. E. Fowler 3, Aliss 12. Sleeman 2. Collection of Fruit, grown by exhibitor—Aliss 32. Park 3, Aliss E. Sleeman 2. COTTAGERS’ CLASSES. Collection of Apples—J. Curtin t, J. L. Alitchell 2. Four Dessert Apples—J. Walker 1, Mrs J. Carroll 2, Aliss Balneaves 3. Sixteen entries. Four Cooking Apples—Airs AV allace 3, Miss It. I„. Patterson 2. Twenty entries Nine Plums, three varieties —Arnold Cockburn 1, Mrs H. AI. Wheeler 2. Four Plums, one variety, cooking—Airs H. AI. AVheeler 1, Airs A. J. Grant 2. Four Pears, one variety—Miss Balneaves 1, L. E, Fowler 2. Nine entries. A r EGETABLES. Judge—Air H. Knowler, Te AA’ae Wae. (Open to All.) Collection of Potatoes —L. H. Allott 1. 12 Kidney Potatoes —L. H. Allott 1, George Terry 2, 12 Potatoes, any one variety—G. Terry 1, W. Terry 2. Two Cabbages, white —Airs J. AlcGregor 3, L. H. Allott 2. Two Cabbages, red —J. L. Mitchell 3, Aliss G. Alunro 2. 3 2 Pods Peas—J. L. Alitchell 1 and 2. Six Autumn-sown Onions —Miss 32. Sleeman 3, J. L. Mitchell 2, Six Spring-sown Onions —J. L. Mitchell 3, John Taylor 2. Four Locks —W. Russell 1, J. L. Mitchell 2. Three Nests Kschallots, giant pickling —J. L. Smith 1. Three Nests Kschallots, small pickling—Walter Russell 3, Mrs T. Helm 2. Four Carrots, short variety—W. Allison 3, J. L. Alitchell 2. Four Carrots, long variety—Miss G. Munro 3, W. Allison 2. Four Parsnips—AA'. Allison 3. Four Beet, long variety—AV. Russell I, Miss 32. Sleeman 2. ’ Four Round Turnip Beet —W. Russell 3, Miss' G. Munro 2. Four Turnips, garden variety—Mrs I. AlcGregor 1, Miss Dora Johnston 2. Four {Stalks , Rhubarb, red —John Taylor 3, W. Leitcli 2. Four Stalks Rhubarb, green W. Russell 1, Miss Elsie Sutherland 2. Two Cucumbers —AValter Russell 1. Four Tomatoes —W. Russell 1, W. Russell 2. Tavo A' egetable Marrows — P. Larkin 3, Frank Ashby 2. Two Lettuce—W. Allison 1. Herbs, collection of sprigs—Aliss E. Sleeman 1 and 2. Collection Vegetables, grown by exhibitor —J. L. Alitchell 1, Aliss G. Munro 2. AAIATEURS. 12 Kidney Potatoes —Walter Russell 1, L. H. Allott 2. Four entries. 12 Potatoes, any one variety—W. Terry 1, AValter Russell 2, John Walker 3. Eighteen entries. Collection Potatoes, six varieties Walter Russell 1, Mrs AV. Cook 2, J. Friend 3. Nine entries. Two Cabbages, table —Walter Russell 1, Mrs W. P. Thorn 2, T. Jenkins 3. Ten entries. Two Cauliflowers—Walter Russell 1. Three entries. 12 Pods Peas —Jus. Ingram 3, J. L. Mitchell 2 and 3. 3 2 pods French Beans —Airs I. McGregor 1 and 2, P. Larkin 3. Four entries. 12 pods Longpod Beans —W. Terry 3, Mrs F. W. Brown 2. Six entries. 12 pods Shortpod Beans —J. L. Alitchell 1, AValter Russell 2. Five entries. Four Onions, autumn sown —12. Boyes 1, Walter Russell 2. Nine entries. Four Onions, spring sown —J. L. Mitchell 1 and 2. Eight entries. Four Leeks —Walter Russell 1, J. L. Alitchell 2. Three entries. Four Turnips, ■ garden variety—Walter Russell 3, W. P. Thorn 2. Nine entries. Four Parsnips—AA'alter Russell 3, Miss G. Munro 2. entries. Four Carrots, short —W. Allison 1, J. L. Mitchell 2. I2ighteen entries. Four Carrots, long—Miss G. Alunro 1, J. L. Mitchell 2. Eleven entries. Four Beet, long variety—Walter Russell 1 and 2. Eight entries. Four round Turnip Beet —Walter Bussell 1, J. L. Smith 2. Seven entries. Four stalks Rhubarb, red—Mrs R. Martin 3, Mrs H. W. AA’heeler 2. Ten entrie-s. Four stalks Rhubarb, green—John Walker 3, AA’alter Russell 2. Four entries. Two Lettuce —AA'alter Russell 3, Airs G. Cooper 2. Three entries. 12 Eschalots —AA’alter Russell 1 and 2. Seven entries. Collection A’egetables, grown by exhibitor —Miss G. Munro 1, J. L. Mitchell 2, Three entries. Curly Green, best head —J. L. Alitchell 1 and 2. Six entries. Heaviest Cabbage—James Ingram. 441b, 1; Miss Jessie AlcLachlan, 38%1b, 2. JAAIS. Judge—Air A. Simpson, Gore. Black Currant Jam—Airs D. Gillanders 3, Airs Ji. Prydc 2. Twelve entries. Gooseberry Jam —Miss Balneaves 3, Mrs D. Gillanders 2. Six entries. Strawberry Jam—Mrs A. O. AVheeler 1, Aliss Jean Dickie 2. Nine entries. Raspberry Jam —Mrs D. Gillanders 1 and 2. Eleven entries. Plum Jam —Mrs .1. Duncan 1, Mrs E. Ashby 2. Five entiles. Rhubarb Jam —Airs D. Gillanders 1 and 2. Five entries. Apricot Jam—Airs D. Gillanders 3 and 2. Marmalade Jam—Airs D. Gillanders 1 and 2. Eight entries. Alelon Jam—A. N. AlacGibbon 3. JELLIES. Gooseberry Jelly—Aliss Dora Johnston I, Airs B. Alurdoch 2. Three entiles. Black currant Jelly—Aliss Balneaves 1, Miss Jcaunie Dickie 2. Six entries. Ited Currant Jelly—A. N. Mac Gibbon I and 2. Best Apple Jelly, light—Airs D. Gil--1 anders 1 and 2. Six entries, Apple Jelly, dark —Mrs AleKinnon I, Aliss Balneaves 2. Ton entries. AI I SCEI-.1-.AN ROUS. J edge --A1 rs A. C. Alillcr, Invercargill. Black Cun-ant AVine,—J. L. Alitchell 1 and 2. Four entries.

Elderberry Wine —Mrs G. Barclay 1 and 2.

Gooseberry Wine—Mrs G. Barclay 1 and 2. Four entries.

3 2 Hen's Eggs—Mrs D. Kay 1, Walter Russell 2. Six entries.

Plum Pudding—Mrs Forest Dixon 3, Mrs W. Johnston 2. Six entries.

Home-made Bread, 21b or over—Mrs T. Helm 1, Miss M. J. Dickie 2. Six entries.

Plate Six Girdle Scones —J. K. Murray 1, Mrs A. G. Wheeler 2. Six entries. Plate Six Oven Scones—Miss Mary H. Dickie 3, Mrs Gillanders 2. Six entries.

Plato Shortbread—Mrs W. X’. Thorn 1 and 2. 34ight entries. Plate Pastry—Mrs W. Cook 1, Mrs L. H. Allott 2. Three entries. Seed Cake—Mrs Gillanders 3, Mrs Forest Dixon 2. Three entries.

Fruit Cake, light—Mrs D. Gillanders h.c. Fruit Cake, dark —Mrs D. Gillanders 1, Mrs W. Cook 2. Four entries. Sponge Sandwich—Mrs D. Gillanders 1, Miss Dora Johnston 2. Plate Patty Cakes, mixed—Mrs D. Gillanders 1 and 2. Ginger Bread Cakes—Miss Mary H. Dickie 1, Mrs D. Gillanders 2. Five entries. I’late of Mixed Biscuits —Mrs Gillanders 1 and 2. Plate Pancakes — Mrs McKinnon 1, Mrs A. G, Clarke 2. Nine entries. Plate of Afternoon Tea Cakes —Mrs D. Gillanders 1 and 2. Plate of Gems—Mrs D. Gillanders 1, Miss Jean McQuillan 2. Four entries. Collection Bakery and Cookery—Miss H. Xxay 3, Mrs D. Gillanders Best Sandwich Sponge—Miss Irene 3, Miss Rose McQuillan 2. Five entries. Oven Scones —Miss Rose McQuillan 3, Miss May Thorn 2. Madeira Cake — Miss May Thorn 1, Miss Irene Friend 2. Best ■ Preserved Fruit—J. K. Murray I, Mrs R. Martin 2. Eight entries. Open to those who have never taken a first prize. Home-made Bread—Miss M. C, Dickie 1, Mrs T. Helm 2. Four Girdle Scones—Miss Jean McQuillan 1, Miss Dora Johnston 2. Four Oven Scones —Mrs Forest Dixon 3, Miss Jean McQuillan 2. Plate of Pastry—Mrs W. Cook 1, J. K. Murray 2. Fruit Cake—Mrs T. Helm 1, Mrs J. Duncan 2. Seed Cake—Mrs A. G. Wheeler 3, Miss Dora Johnston 2. Plate of Shortbread—Miss A. Grierson 3, Mrs L. H. Allott 2. DAIRY PRODUCE. Judge—Mr A. Simpson, Gore. 21b Fresh Butter, in rolls—Mrs P. T. Aitken 1. 21b Fresh Butter, in rolls, non-separ-ator —Mrs P. T. Aitken 3. 21b J-Yesh Separator Butter—Mi's P. T. Aitken 3, Mrs A. G. Clarke 2. Plate of Fancy Butter —Mrs P. T. Aitken 1 and 2. 21b Jar Powdered Butter—Mrs P. T. Aitken 2. 51b Salt Butter—Mrs P. T. Aitken 1. FARM PRODUCE. Judge—Mr Hugh Smith, McNab. 21 Heads Wheat—F. Mackay 1. XV. 3?r.vde, senr., 2. 24 Heads Oats — W. Pryde, senr., 1, Andrew Kingston 2. 4 Swedes —J. P. Nicholson 3, Walter Russell 2. 4 Turnips, white flesh —W. Pryde sen., 3. 4 Turnips, yellow flesh —J. C. Clement 3. Collection of Turnips—W. Pryde 3. Sample Dong Oats, 71b — W. Pryde, senr., 3, M. Dickie 2. Sampe Short Oats, 71b —W. Pryde, senr., 1 and 2. Sample Wheat, 71b W. Pryde, sen., 1 and 2. Crossbred Fleece, wool in grease— Finlay Mackay 3. INDUSTRIAL.. ADULTS. Judges—Mr Alf. Latham (Gore), paintings; Mesdames E. A. Pigeon and A. A. MacGjbbon (Gore), fancy work and sewing. Painting in Black and White or Sepia —Miss Milliken 1, Miss E. J. Wright 2. Three entries. Pastel Painting—Miss Jean McQuillan 3, Miss E. J. Wright 2. Seven entries. Landscape Painting, in oils, from copy—Mrs W. P. Thorn 3, Miss Milliken 2, Thirteen entries. Landscape Painting, in oils, from copy (open to those who have not previously taken first prize—Mrs R. Pryde 3, Miss Jean McQuillan 2. Eight entries. Fruit or Flower Painting, in oils, from Nature —Miss L. McKenzie 1 and 2. Six entries. Fruit or Flower Painting, in oils, from copy—Mrs W. P. Thorn 1 and 2. Three entries. Fruit or Flower Painting, in oils, from copy (open to those who have not previously taken first prjze) —Mrs W. P. Thorn 1 and 2. Three entries. Figure Painting—J. S. Corbett 1, Miss Jean McQuillan 2. Eight entries. Water Colour Painting Mrs D. Graham 3 and 2. Three entries. Crayon Drawing Miss Milliken 1, Miss I. Smith 2. FOur entries. Pen and Ink Sketch —Richard Cmlckshanks 1, Miss Ada McQuillan 2. Seven entries. Cartoon—Mrs D. EUey'l, Miss Lily M. Cornish 2. Three entries. Specimen of Photographic Viewsfamateur) —Leslie Anderson 3. Wood-carving, chip—Miss R. Ij. Patterson special, Miss Barrett 1. Specimen Handiwork, ladies —Miss Dora Johnston 3, J. Corbet 2. Coloured Poker Work —Miss M. Milliken. Mountmeliick —Mss R. Pryde 1, Mrs E. Sloan 2. Set Four D'Oyleys—Nellie Ashby 1, Miss E. McGowan 2. Bed Quilt —Mrs L. Cooney 1, Mrs H. Richardson 2. Drawn Thread work —Emily Sleeman 1 and 2. Crochet Work, in cotton Miss B. AlcGowan 1, Miss R. L. Patterson 2. Point Lace —Emily Sleeman 2. Best Cushion Cover, washing—Miss M. Pryde 1, Miss Barrett 2. Best Collection of Different Kinds of Any Work—Miss E. Sleeman 3, Miss Dora Johnston 2. Eyelet Embroidery—Mrs R. Pryde 3, Miss M. Pryde 2. Gipsy Tablecloth —Emily Sleeman 2. Table Centre —Miss Barrett 1, Miss E, Eleeman 2. Child’s Crochet Petticoat —Mrs W. Cook 1, Miss J. Duncan 2. Knitted Muffler, Balaclava Cap, Socks —Mrs J. Duncan 3, Miss Barrett 2. Pen Painting—Mrs Boom 3, Airs J. McQuillan 2. Sideboard Runner —Mrs Pryde 3. JUVENILE SECTION. Judges—Messrs McNeil (Invercargill) and Joseph Hunter, AI.A. (Gore) school work, and Mesdames E. A. Pigeon and A. A. AlacGibbon (Gqre) sewing. Map of Dardanelles, plain—Aliss Rose McQuillan 1, Aliss Flo McQuillan 2. Map of Dardanelles, coloured- —Miss Rose AlcQuillan 3, Miss Flo McQuillan 2. 3 i 'reehand Drawing, any figure—Aliss Rose McQuillan 1 and 2. Seven entries. Freehand Drawing, any figure. Standards V. and VI. in 1915 —H. Henderson 2. Only second awarded. Freehand Drawing, any figure, Standards HI. and IV. in 1915—Jack Christie 3, Miss Agnes Fraser 2. Forty-two entries. Freehand Drawing, any figure, Stanidards 1. and 11. in 1915 —M. Cameron 3, Miss Eileen Wallace 2. Thirty-seven entries. Ornamental Design for Border or Heading, coloured —Miss Rose McQuillan 3, K. O'Connor 2. Three entries. Drawing in Black and White —One entry forward but no award. Shaded Drawing—Two entries, both being disqualified. Copy of Mado-up Account —Stanley Wilson 3, Miss Nellie Whittingham 2, Thirty-four entries. Specimen of Penmanship, Standard IV. or under, 1915—Aliss Alargarot Fraser i. Miss Eileen Kay 2. Seventyseven entries. Specimen of Penmanship, Standard 11. or under, 1915 Miss Rene Bryant 1, Aliss Ena Murray 2. Seventy-one entries. Specimen of Ornamental Penmanship —Two entries. No award made. Shaded Drawing—Aliss Rosie AlcQuillan 1, Clarence Aitken 2. Four entries. Best Woodwork Models (first year pupils)— Edward Curtin 3. Pest Woodwork Models (second year pupils;—A. T. Howie (W'uikaiu) i and 2. Three entries. Essay on New Zealand's Part .n the War, Standard AT or under, 391 i entry. No award. Specimen Handiwork, girls —Aliss O. Henry 3, Aliss A. Aitken 2. White Seam—Miss Alargaret Fraser 3, Miss Flo AlcQuillan 2. While Seam, girls under 3 2—Miss C. Aitken 1, Aiiss Agnes Fraser 2. Eight entries.

Pair of Men’s Knitted Socks, wheeling —Misses Elsie Duncan and Mary Sleeman tie.

D'Oyley, in eyelet work—Miss G. Henry 1, Miss Kate Jennings 2. Hemstitched Handkerchief, fancy Miss C. Evans 1, Miss Daisy Pint 2. Patching Elannel—Miss Mildred Brooks 1, Miss Elsie Duncan 2. Mountmellick —Miss Gertie Henry ].

Plain Hemmed Handkerchief, under 10 —Miss Sarah Eraser 1, Miss A. Aitken

Baby's Crochet Petticoat—Miss Elsie Duncan 1, Miss Mary Sloeman 2. Darning Stocking— Miss Wallace 1, Miss C. Aitken 2.

Six Worked Buttonholes-r-Miss Elsie Duncan 1, Miss C. Aitken 2. Four entries. Cushion, canvas work—Miss Mildred Brooks 1, Miss Mary Sleeman 2. Six entries.

Dressed Doll, handiwork, under 13 — Miss Doris Ashby 1, Miss Ena Murray 2. Three entries.

Work Bag in Cross Stitch, girls under 12— Miss Jean Millikan 1, Misses A. Todd and I. Martin equal 2. Four entries.

Machine-sewn Garment, Standard VI. 1015—Miss Mary Thorn 1, Miss Mary Sleeman 2.

Balaclava Cap—Miss Elsie Duncan 1