NIGHTCAPS NEWS

Southland Times, Issue 20171, 6 May 1927, Page 4

NIGHTCAPS NEWS

WINTER SHOW. ' (From Our Correspondent.) The following cups and special prizes have been allotted by the Nightcaps Show Committee for competition at their annual Show on May 20 and 21:— £5 5/- silver cup, donated by Southland Mine Owners’ Association for most points in Show, to be won twice in succession or three times at intervals. Winners —1925, Mrs P. Grant; 1926, Mrs W. Excell. £5 5/- challenge cup, donated by Southland Coal Owners’ Association, for most points in school work. Winners —1925 and 1926, Nightcaps Public School. £lO 10/- silver cup, donated by the trustees of the McKinnon Memorial Fund, for most points in horticulture and agriculture (sections A, B, C, and D), to be won twice in succession or three times at intervals. Winner—l 926, Mr F. J. Collie. £5 5/- cup, donated by McKinnon Memorial Fund trustees for best kept garden. Winner—l 926, Mrs W. Excell. £5 5/- cup, donated by McKinnon Memorial Fund trustees, for most points in sections A, B and D, to be won twice in succession or three times at intervals. Winner —1926, Mrs J. Casey. £5 5/- cup, donated by Mr John McGill, for best black breasted Old English Game, to be Won twice in succession or three times at intervals. Winner—l 926, Mr J. Sheehan. Gold medal, presented by Mr-F. Boyle, for most points in poultry. Gold medal, presented by Mr F. Knaggs, for best exhibit in school work. Most points in produce —10/6. Most pointe in butter 5/-. Most points in dressed poultry—s/-. Most points in fruit—lo/6. Collection of vegetables—First 10/6, seeond 5/-. Collection of chrysanthemums—lo/6. Most pointe in roots —First 7/6, second 2/6. Most points in cabbage, cauliflower, marrow and lettuce —Roll of bacon, donated by Messrs Purdue and Reed. Most points in potatoes—First 7/6, second 2/6. Most points in onions, leeks and eschallote—First 7/6, second 2/6. Most points- in carrots, parsnips and leeks —First 7/6, second 2/6. Most points in grain and seeds —10/6. Most points in oil, water and pastel painting—First 7/6, second 2/6. Most points in classes 84 to 90—First 7/6, second 2/6. Most pointe in knitting—First £1 1/-, second 5/-. Most pointe in needlework—First £1 1/-, second 5/-. Most points in miscellaneous needlework —-First 7/6, second 2/6. Most pointe in crochet—First 7/6, second 2/6. Most points in needlework, children 14 years and over—First 5/t, second 2/6. Most points in baking—First £1 1/second 5/-. Most pointe in preserves, jams, jellies and bottled fruit—First 7/6, second 2/6. Most points in pickles—First 7/6, second 2/6. . Most points in plain baking classes — First 7/6, second 2/6. Trophies allotted by Society—Cash or trophy, value £2 2/-, to be won twice, competition open to society members only, for most points in the following classes: Utility —White Leghorn, Rhode Island Red, Black Orpington, Wyandotte (any variety), and Indian Runner Duck (any variety). Open class—Game (any variety), Bantam (any variety) and Pigeon (any variety). Best Hamburg (any variety)—lo/6; Best Langshan (any variety)—lo/6; Best Ancona—lo/6; Best Wyandotte cockerel —lO/6; Best Black Orpington—lo/6; Best Rhode Island Red—lo/6; Best Utility White Leghorn cockerel—lo/6; Best Utility White Leghorn pullet—lo/6; Best Light Sussex —lO/6; Best Old English Game (opposite sex to cup winner)—lo/6; Best Bantam in Show—lo/6; Best Black R-osecomb Bantam—lo/6; Best Pekin Bantam —10/6; Best Game Bantam—lo/6; Best bird in , children’s class—lo/6; Most points in ducks —half hundredweight meat meal; Best Homer cock—lo/6; finest Homer hen—--10/6; Best canary (any variety)—lo/6; Best duck in Show (either sex) —10/6; Best bird in novice class—lo/6; Best pet 5/-. GOLF CLUB. The annual meeting of the above was held in the supper room of the Coronation Hall on Thursday, April 28, when Mr. A. I. Milne (president) occupied the chair. There was a small attendance. The bal-ance-sheet was read and showed a aiuall credit. In moving that it be adopted, Mr. Milne congratulated the club on its position, this being largely due to the generosity of Mr. Valli (Wairio) who had placed his land, rent free, at the disposal of the club, and also to their energetic secretary (Mr. J. Barr) who, with the help of Mr. Samuel, had got the greens into first-class order. The following office-bearers were elected for the ensuing year: President, Mr. A. I. Milne (re-elected); vice-president, Mr. G. Langford, secretary and treasurer, Mr. J. Barr (re-elected) ; captain, Mr. L. Edmond (re-elected) ; general committee, the foreI going office-bearers, Messrs Knaggs, Samuel and Wilson. Mesdames Barr, Sheddon and Dockerty; green and handicap committee, office-bearers and Mesdames Barr and Dockerty. The annual subscription was fixed at 10/for gentlemen, 5/- for ladies, and 2/6 for juniors under 17. The opening day was fixed for Saturday, May 7, at 1.30 p.m., mixed foursomes to be played. The president's prize (championship cup) and the Knaggs Challenge Cup were presented, both being won by Mr. L. Edmond. Mrs A. Y. Cook, the winner of the ladies’ competition, was presented with a silver button, donated by Mr. Samuel. Mrs J. Barr signified her intention to donate a prize for the ladies’ competition this year, and the offer was accepted with thanks. Before dispersing, the president asked Mr. Edmond to give an address on some of the finer points of golf etiquette, this being followed with the closest attention by all present. A vote of thanks to the chair concluded the meeting.