NIGHTCAPS NOTES

Southland Times, Issue 21716, 31 May 1932, Page 7

NIGHTCAPS NOTES

WINTER SHOW PRIZES. The Winter Show was officially opened at 8 p.m. on Saturday evening by Mr W. J. A. McGregor, of Mt. Linton, a large number of the public attending. In the course of his remarks Mr McGregor said that he was pleased to see so many present to second the efforts of the show officials. The Nightcaps show appeared to be a successful one and the exhibitors were to be congratulated on their display which reflected great credit on the district. In these difficult times we should strive for increased production which was most essential to our well-being. He complimented all those who had assisted in making the show the success it undoubtedly was. Mr Excell (chairman of the Town Board) thanked Mr McGregor for coming along to open the show, and also thanked the secretary, convenors and judges for their good offices —those present seconding these remarks with three hearty cheers. A sale of show produce, conducted by Mr J. Millar, of Otautau, later in the evening realized quite a satisfactory sum. Special Prizes. ' Most points in baking and preserves: Mrs R. F. Lyon (31)) 1, Mrs P. Grant (25) 2. Most points in preserves, jams, jellies and bottled fruit: Mrs P. Grant (25) 1, Mrs R. F. Lyon (19J) 2, Mrs E. Cosgriff (14) 3. Most points in pickles: Mrs R. F. Lyon (12) 1, Most points in plain baking: Mrs W. Excell (8J) 1, Mrs R. Shedden (71) 2, Miss Edna Cosgriff (3) 3. Best plum pudding: Mrs A, Laidlaw. Best fruit cake: Mrs A. Laidlaw. Best sponge sandwich: Mrs W. Excell. Most points in dairy produce: Miss R. Lyon and Mr J. Prendeville equal. Most points in fruit: Dawson Wilson, most points in roots and vegetables: R. J. Lyon. Collection of vegetables: R. J. Lyon. Most points in roots: P. Klemick. Most points in onions, leeks and eschallots: J. Hamilton. Most points in carrots, parsnins, beet, cabbage, cauliflower and marrow: P. Klemick. Most points in carrots, parsnips and beet: P. Klemick 1, Allan and Bell 2. Most points in potatoes: R. J. Lyon (19J) 1, T. Cosgriff (6) 2. Most points in grain and seeds: Stroud Bros. Most points in classes 85 to 90: Sutton Purdue 1, J. C. Wilson 2. Most points in oil, water and pastel painting: H. Gazzard 1, Mrs E. Cosgriff 2. Most points in knitting: Mrs W. Excell 1, Mrs T. Duncan 2. Most points in needlework section: Miss Jean Irwin 1, Miss Kathleen Egan 2. Most points in needlework, children 14 to 16 years: Kathleen Egan 1, Annie Mclnerney 2. Most points in miscellaneous needlework: Miss Jean Irwin 1, Miss M. Chilton, Otautau, 2. Most points needlework, children 11 to 14 years: Doris Keen 1, Melrose Shedden 2. Most points in school work, £5 5/Challenge Cup donated by Southland Coal Owners’ Association: Nightcaps 1, Waihopai 2, Wairio 3. Most points in poultry: Allan and Bell. Best Hamburg, any variety: E. J. Eunson. Most points in heavy breeds: Allan and Bell. Most points in light breeds: J. Clapp. Best Brown Leghorn: R. Drysdale. Best Ancona: Mrs J. J. Blaikie. Best Black Oroington: L. and S. Brumby. Best Rhode Island Red: Allan and Bell. Best Utility White Leghorn Pullet: A. McDermid. Best Utility White Leghorn Cockerel: A. McDermid. Best Black Leghorn: H. Matheson. Best local bird: E. Dockerty. Best bird in show: R. Drysdale. Best Light Sussex: D. Holloway. Best Old English Game: E. Dockerty. Best bantam in show: A. Balloch. Best black rosecomb bantam: C. Fallowfield. Best Pekin bantam: H. Matheson. Best game bantam: A. Balloch. Most points in ducks: Al’ n and Bell. Best homer cock: H. Holland. Best homer hen: H. Holland. Best canary, any variety: Mrs J. Fowler. Best duck in show, either sex: H. Cuthbertson. Best bird in novice class: J. Molloy. Only one championship was awarded in poultry classes: H. Holland, Gore, winning the special for homer hen 275 miles or over. Most points in show: Allan and Bell.

ANNUAL REUNION. (From Our Correspondent) The annual reunion of poultry enthusiasts was held on Friday evening, when there was a fair attendance. Mr J. 0. Clapp officiated as chairman, and after the loyal toast had been honoured, he stated that once a year poultry fanciers assembled to forget their sorrows and congratulate the winners and losers. He trusted all would enjoy themselves, and hoped that those who were not successful this year would again come forward and endeavour to do better next year. In proposing the toast of "The Judges,” Mr F. Boyle said that during the time the Poultry Association had been in existence they had had some good judges who had always given satisfaction. Mr Baxter (Seaward Downs) had officiated in that capacity for a number of years and they had been well satisfied with his decisions. He deserved all the encomiums they could shower upon him. They were indebted to him for coming such a long distance, and also for. the assistance which he had always given to exhibitors. The lady judges in the other sections were also to be thanked for coming along year after year and giving their services. In reply Mr Baxter said the show was well up to the usual standard and considering the hard times- they were passing through it was quite as good as many metropolitan shows. The chairman welcomed the visitors and said they were pleased to have Mr

C. Cussens, Government poultry expert, with them. He was well known to all poultry enthusiasts and he would be only too pleased to impart advice to those who needed it After Mr W. Dahren had proposed the toast of “The Visitors,” Mr Cussens responded. He congratulated the officials and exhibitors on the manner in which the birds were penned, and generally speaking, the • condition in which they were exhibited was very creditable. The Black Orpington and duck sections were much improved. The speaker stressed the advantage of keeping the show going and stated that the department was out to encourage and stimulate interest in poultry-keep-ing, realizing its importance to the Dominion. In proposing the toast of “Successful Exhibitors,” Mr Cussens said it was a pleasure to see competitors coming from such a long distance. - Messrs Bell and-H. A. Mathieson replied, stating that they had been well satisfied with the decision of the judge. Mr F. Boyle was entrusted with the

toast of “Kindred Sports,” mentioning that they had all kinds of recreation in the township. Messrs S. Crawford (bowls), Callow (band), McLeod (Dog Trials Association) and J. Grant (football) replied. In proposing the toast of “The Secretary,” Mr J. Clapp paid a tribute to the work of Mr J. C. Wilson. In reply Mr Wilson detailed some of his experiences in exhibiting birds and said he had been successful at this year’s show with a bird which had gained honours out of a class of 28 at Waimate. The toast of “The .Stewards” was proposed by Mr Baxter, and responded to by Messrs McLeod and H. A. Mathieson. The concluding toast, "The Chairman,” was proposed by Mr F. Boyle. In supporting his remarks Mr J. Kirk said that while the society had an admirable secretary in Mr Wilson. It could also congratulate itself on having a steward of Mr Clapp’s calibre. For some years he had been connected with the poultry section and had

performed his duties in a creditable manner. Mr Clapp replied. During the evening items were given as follows: Songs, Messrs Tikey and J. Grant; recitations, Messrs Cussens, F. Boyle and S. Crawford.