ANNUAL AUTUMN SHOW

Taranaki Daily News, 3 May 1933, Page 6

ANNUAL AUTUMN SHOW

ST. ANDREW’S CHURCH FUNCTION. BUSY SCENES IN TOWN HALL. A mixture of gold and brown autumn colours made a pretty setting in the Stratford Town Hall yesterday afternoon on the occasion of the St. Andrew’s chrysanthemum and autumn display. Against the more sombre background of the tinted foliage, the gay colours of the cut flowers and chrysanthemums lent a ray of brilliantly fresh colour to the scene. . The show was well attended, and visitors from the country districts, were plentiful. Judging by the remarks of those who inspected the exhibits, both competitors and those responsible for the outlay and organisation have every reason to congratulate themselves on the success of their work. The baby show proved a popular item, the entries being numerous. The Rev. J. MacGregor introduced the Mayor (Mr. Thomson), who performed the opening ceremony. “In every section of business these days the meeting of overhead expenses and outgoings is becoming more difficult,” said Mr. Thomson. “As it is in business, so it is in church life.” The ideal way was giving direct, he continued, but unfortunately it did not seem possible to rely only upon this, and it lay with those who had the interests of the church at heart to find some other means of raising money. Mr. Thomson said the church had always had a very loyal body of workers willing to carry out the work. The autumn show was instituted several years ago and had carried on successfully since its initiation, but with the addition now of produce stalls, which were a great help. “I am pleased to see that the country community as well as the town are all helping,” said Mr. Thomson in conclusion, “and I hope the show will meet with the large success it deserves.” The officials were: Secretary, Mr. W. Pettigrew senr.; judges, all flower sections, Mr. V. C. Davies; cooking, Mrs. A. A. Piper (Lowgarth); sewing, Mrs. J. C. McDowall; sweets, Miss 0. Faull; farm and garden produce, Mr. M. Gemhoefer; baby show, Matron Blythe. Stewards: Chrysanthemums, Miss D. Pettigrew; children’s section, Mrs. R. B. Anderson; floral decorations, Mrs. R. B. Anderson; cut flowers, Miss D. Pettigrew; pot plants, Miss D. Pettigrew; needlework, Mrs. P. Aitken; cooking, Mrs. M. Urquhart; sweets, Miss M. Smart; farm and garden produce, Messrs. R. Sextus and W. W. Pettigrew. During the evening Mr. Charles H. Rogers’ orchestra played selections. The awards are as follow:— CHRYSANTHEMUMS. Novice Class. Points prize, half-dozen dahlias, Duncan and Davies’ special: Mrs. F. Hall. One, any colour: Mrs. F. Hall 1. Three, any colour: Mrs. F. Hall 2. Floral Decorations. Points prize, Dr. Gordon’s special, 10s 6d: Mrs. Turner. Bowl single chrysanthemums: Miss B. Wendlebom 1, Mrs. Turner 2. Bowl double chrysanthemums: Miss C. Pettigrew. „ „ < Decorated table: Miss C. Pettigrew 1, Mrs. Turner 2. Autumn foliage: Miss D. Pettigrew 1. Bowl any flowers: Mrs. Turner. Bowl of floating flowers: Miss V. Ellis 1. Display of foliage and berries: Mrs. P. Thomson 1. Children’s Section. Bowl of flowers (under 12): Miss C. Turner 1, Miss C. Thomson 2. Bowl of flowers (under 14): Miss Gwen Whittlestone 1. CUT FLOWERS. Points prize, Duncan and Davies’ special, dahlia roots: Mrs. E. E. Coldwell. Collection outdoor blooms, including shrubs; Mrs. \Coldwell 1, Mrs. F. Hall 2. POT PLANTS. Points prize, Mr. Lester’s special seedlings: Mr. H. Dixon. Aspidistra: H. Dixon 1. Asparagus: H. Dixon 1 and 2. Pot plant, flowering: H. Dixon 1. Maidenhair: H. Dixon 1 and 2. Pot plant foliage: H. Dixon L COOKING. Points prize, Mr. F. E. Trim’s special, 251 b. bag flour:. Mrs. Skousgaard. Oven scones: Mrs. T. W. Henderson (Tima) 1, Mrs. Yandle 2. Sultana scones: Mrs. Yandle 1, Mrs. A. Beale 2. Madeira cake: Mrs. P. Skousgaard (Douglas) 1. Eggless cake: Mrs. Skousgaard 1. Gingerbread: Mrs. Skousgaard 1, Mrs. Gaw 2. Girdle scones: Mrs. Irving L Pikelets: Mrs. Irving 1, Mrs. Skousgaard 2. Shortbread: Mrs. Skousgaard 1, Mrs. Pettigrew 2. . FARM AND GARDEN PRODUCE. Points prize, bag of garden fertiliser: Mr. F. Jans. Mangolds, Globe: F. Jans 1. Swedes, any variety, two roots: R. Collins L Carrots, field, yellow or red: F. Jans 1, R. Collins 2. Carrots, garden, long: F. Jans 1, R. Collins 2, W. Jackson (Kupe) 3. Carrots, garden, short: F. .Jans 1, R. Collins 2, Miss Joyce MacGregor,;3. Collection of vegetables: F. Jans 1, R. Collins 2. Potatoes, two varieties, three of each: F. Jans 1 and 2, R. Collins 3. Beetroot: C. Cook 1, W. Jackson 2, F. Parsnips: J. MacGregor 1, F. Jans 2. Pumpkins: F. Jans 1, Mrs. M. G. Aagaard 2, Corkill 3. Marrow, one best: P. Thomson 1, W. Jackson 2, F. Jans 3. Cabbage, best head: F. Jans L •Onions: F. Jans 1, R. Collins 2. Silver beet: F. Jans 1, Mrs. M. G. Aagaard 2, W. Jackson 3. Turnips, any variety, two roots: R. Collins 1, F. Jans 2. NEEDLEWORK. Points prize, Messrs. Carryer’s Ltd. trophy: Miss O. Dring. Embroidered apron: Miss O. Dring 1, Miss V. Ellis 2, Mrs. Jarden 3. Supper cloth: Miss O. Dring 1 and 2, Mrs. Skousgaard (Douglas) 3. Traycloth: Miss O. Dring 1 and 2, Mrs. R. Aylward 3. D’Oyleys: Miss V. Ellis 1, Miss 0. Dring 2 and 3. Hand-sewn article: Miss O. Dring 1, Miss C. Pettigrew 2, Mrs. Kidd 3. Cushion: Mrs. Jarden 2, Miss M. Phillips 3. Article made from sugar bag: Miss Fryday (Waipuku) 1,2 and 3 (cushion, apron and curtain), -

Beret: Misses V. Ellis and Fryday, first equal. Pin cushion: Mrs. Jarden 1, Miss C. Pettigrew 2. SWEETS. Best plate cocoanut ice: Mrs. M. G. / agaard 2. Cream dates: Miss V. Ellis. Turkish Delight: Mrs. M. G. Aagaard 2. BABY SHOW. Under three months: Mrs. Mason 1. Three to six months: Mrs. W. A. Mackay 1, Mrs. Kerr 2, Mesdames Leham and Paton 3. Six to twelve months: Mrs. Kidd 1, Mrs. Frank 2, Mrs. W. Orr 3. Twelve to 18 months: Mesdames Soundy and Richards 1, Mrs. Gernhoefer 2, Mrs. Beaumont 3. In the evening impromptu speeches were held, the speakers being the Rev. J. MacGregor, Dr. W. P. P. Gordon and Messrs. T. T. Murray, T. W. Smith, G. Mclsaacs and P. Aitken. Owing to the absence of Mr. W. Taylor, chairman of the show committee, at a dairy conference at Palmerston North, Mr. P. Aitken (vice-chairman) was in charge. GENERAL ITEMS. Stratford Primary School Library. Now under the care of Mr. R. L. Hancock, the Stratford Primary School library contains nearly 8000 volumes and 2000 smaller supplementary readers supplied by the Education Board, stated the report of the headmaster (Mr. L. J. Furrie). at the annual meeting of householders on Monday night The books were all suitable for children of school age, stated Mr. Furrie, and every care was exercised in the selection of historical, geographical and scientific books as well as the ordinary story type. School Committea at Wharehuia. The twenty-two householders who met at Wharehuia on Monday night to elect the committee for the new year were well pleased with the management of school affairs in the past. The sound financial position of the committee is exemplified in the credit balance of £l3. In the future, it was pointed out, the school would have to be used for social purposes owing to the loss of the hall. Mr. R. Wellington was re-elected chairman for the eighth consecutive year. Tribute to School Chairman. Tribute was paid by several Stratford householders present at the annual meeting on Monday to the work of the retiring chairman of the school committee, Mr. A. E. Moss, who in their opinion had carried out work of undoubted value for the schooL Military Training at High SchooL A continuous course of military instruction extending over five days commenced at the Stratford Technical High School on Monday. All the boys attending the school are engaged in the course, the subjects of which comprise instruction in infantry (including platoon and company drill), physical drill, musketry, machine-gun and Lewis gun. The school pupils participating comprise A company, second command, Battalion Taranaki Regiment and officers in charge of the course are: 0.C., Lieut. H. C. Johnson; Second in Command, Lieut. J. C. McDowall; Instructional Officer, Lieut. J. Henry, N.Z.S.C.; instructors, W. O. J. L. O. Rowe, N.Z.PJS.; W.0., J. King, N.Z.P.S. Old Time Dance at Huinga. The Huinga hall committee held an old time dance in the Huinga hall on Monday night, and judging by the large attendance it was evident that the older type of dances was rapidly regaining favour in the district Though it was a wet night there were visitors from as far as Stratford. The chief pianist was Mr. K. von Sturmer, but extras were given by Mrs. Marsh (piano) and Messrs. T. Groshinski and J. C. Manning (accordion). The masters of ceremonies were Messrs. T. Kelly and W. Ogg. Good Attendance at Huinga SchooLA feature of the school year at Huinga was tire good attendance of the children, as more than half of them received certificates. The report, at the well attended meeting of householders on Monday night, commented on the marked improvement effected to the school grounds. Those present expressed satisfaction with the way in which the recent picnic, the first for 14 year’s, was conducted, and urged that it bo held again next year.

Pembroke School Committee. The annual meeting .of householders at Pembroke on Monday night elected Messrs. W. H. Franks (chairman), R. A. Belcher (secretary), G. W. Kemsley and C. Walker as the school committee for the ensuing year. Draw for Ladies’ Golf. ■ The draw for the ladies’ non-handicap | golf match to be played over nine holes .'at the Stratford links to-day is: Mrs. Liddell plays Mrs. Armstrong, Miss Sullivan plays Miss L. Penn, Mrs. J. Sullivan plays Mrs. Davies, Mrs. O. Masters plays Mrs. Foster, Mrs. Anderson plays Miss Furrie, Miss Bremner plays Mr. Thomas, Miss Jackson plays Miss Moss, Mrs. Evans plays Mrs. Ebbett. - Midhirst Rugby Team. Midhirst first juniors to play Eltham at Midhirst to-moihow will be selected from: A. Adlam, Rutledge, Wellington, Hoskin, J. Baskin, W. Ludlam, M. Ludlam, H. Gadsby, Jakes (2), Cookson, Davy, Harkness (2), Clarke, Hunwick, Kovaleski, Belk, Goble, Thomas; Cheese Sale at sd. It is understood that the Mangatoki Dairy Company has effected a satisfactory sale of cheese at sd. per lb. This should return a payment of 9d. per lb. butterfat on the milk supplied, and is regarded as a very satisfactory return in view of the present state of the market. Golf Links at Mangatoki. Efforts were recently initiated at Mangatoki with a view to forming a local golf links, and there is every prospect of a successful club being formed. Mr. Geof. Pease has offered the use of his property, Upper Duthie Road, and yesterday Messrs. E. L. Abbott and L. T. Quin went over the property and laid out a suggested course. A further meeting is to be held to launch the new club, and a good membershio is ©xpected.