BAZAAR AND FLOWER SHOW

Waipa Post, Volume VIII, Issue 369, 24 November 1914, Page 5

BAZAAR AND FLOWER SHOW

The horticultural and home industrial show in connection with St Andrew’s Presbyterian Church took place on Friday and Saturday last at the Town Hall. The weather was propitious and the attendance good on both days. The arrangements for the exhibition of the horticultural exhibits were good, and the entries in most classes good, notably in roses and sweet peas, of which there was a fine collection. The home industries section was especially good, and entries were received for every class in the children’s section. Special mention was made by the judges on the excellence of the essays submitted. The mapping and penmanship also came in for favourable comment. The hall was utilised for the sale of articles in connection with the bazaar, and the stallholders had a large and varied selection of articles, which were offered at reasonable prices.

The following ladies had charge of the various stalls: Provisions: Mesdames Wallace and Edgecumbe; band, Mrs Moeller and Miss Edgecumbe; sweets and flowers, Mesdames Battson and A. Storey, Misses N. Mandeno and Ross; fancy goods, Mesdames Brown and Ross senr., and Miss Mandeno; plain work, Mesdames I. and B. Mandeno, and Miss D. Mandeno ; Christmas tree, Misses L. Lawson and V. Candy; jumble stall, Misses R. Andrew, Joyce Davis, and Mary Griffith ; bran tub, Misses Vera Adams,Sophie Hinton, and Mavis Tremain ; fish pond, Misses Ruby Merry weather, Lily Hole, and Phyllis Richards; tea rooms, Mesdames W. Mandeno, Linton, and H. Mandeno. There were also several other willing workers in charge of the various competitions. The children were under the supervision of Mesdames Fortescue and Archibald.

. Miss J. F. Stewart (secretary of the bazaar) and Mr F. R. Linton (secretary of the show) worked hard, and they were ably assisted by their respective committees. The Rev. D. J. A; Shaw, said he was pleased to see so many present. He briefly stated the object for which the function was being held, which was to help reduce the debt on the church property. He was proud to be the minister of a church that had such a splendid number of workers, and he admired the spirit in which they faced the problem of the extinction of the present debt.

The opening ceremony was performed by Mr J. A. Young, M.P., who said it gave him very great pleasure to be present. The work the churches were engaged in was a noble one, and no matter to what denomination they belonged, they were one and all rendering a valuable work to society. The function they were holding was to raise funds to enable them to continue and progress in the work of the Christian church, and he hoped the people would not be backward in helping in such a cause. He congratulatd them on the splendid display, and he paid a compliment to the work- done in connection with the bazaar by the ladies, who were always to the front in assisting at functions like the present, He was pleased to hear they had decided to devote a portion of the profits to the Belgian fund. Reference was made to the heroic action of Belgium, and France, and England These nations had givem their word and were prepared to stand by it, and by doing so would always be respected. While we are sad at the present crisis in which we are engaged, we feel that w# are engaged in a noble cause. If something nobler was to be the outcome of the present, their efforts would not have been in vain. In declaring the bazaar and show open, Mr Young said he hoped the business done would be good, and that their efforts would meet with the success which such an object deserved. (Applause). In proposing a hearty vote of thanks to Mr Young for his presence, it was pointed out that it was at great inconvenience that Mr Young was present. His time was now fully occupied in visiting the various places addressing his constituents. The proposal was carried unanimously. Several members of other denominations were present on the platform. The judges in the Flower Show were as follow:—Pot plants, cut flowers and garden produce: Mr E.Allen. Decorative : Mesdames T. Jolly and Douglas. Fancy work : Mrs Dr. Hall. Home Industries: Mrs Andrew Kay and

purebred rooster; Mr Linton’s children, pet lamb. The le Awamutu Town Band and Te Awamutu Orchestral Society rendered musical items at intervals duiing the show. On Saturday evening a most successful sale of stock, etc., was held by Mr M. C. Lawson. Bidding was brisk, and good prices were realised.

The proceeds from the sale of gifts to the Belgian Relief Fund totalled £lo 9s 6d. The following is the detailed prize list: — POT PLANTS.

(Stewards : Mesdames A. J. Bray and G. Hall and Mr W. H. Mandeno.) Aspidistra —Miss O. Amor I, Miss S. L. Mandeno 2.

Asparagus Sprengari—Mrs R. Dawson I, Mrs G. Salter 2. Asparagus, any other variety Mrs Sutherland I.

Calceolaria —Rev. J. Olphert I and 2.

Maidenhair Fern—-Mrs C. Bowden I.

Collection of Ferns (Mr W. H. Mandeno’s special 10s) —MrsC.F, Battson I.

Palm —Miss V. F. Mandeno I, Mrs Dawson 2.

Geranium —Mrs S. Mathews I and 2.

Specimen Plant, flowering— Mrs Harvey I. CUT FLOWERS. (Stewards : Mesdames A. J. Bray and G. Hall and Mr W. H. Mandeno.)

Gaillardias —Miss Graham I. Larkspur, collection —Mrs W. H. Mandeno I. Nemesia, collection Mrs S. Mathews I and 2. Pansies, collection of six —Miss S. L. Mandeno I, Master G. Bowden 2. Poppies —Mrs J. Brown I, Miss Violet Candy 2, Roses, three varieties —Mr Conder I, Mrs S. C. Macky 2. Roses, six varieties —MrConder I. Roses, collection (Mr Budge’s special 10s)—Mrs (Dr) Douglas I, Mr A. W. Cheale 2, Mrs F. Bowden h c.

Roses, climbing, three—Mrs Douglas I, Mrs F. Bowden 2. Roses, champion —Mrs Douglas

Stocks, three varieties —Mrs S. Mathews 1, Mr Conder 2. Sweet Peas, three varieties—Mrs 'S. Mathews I, Mrs C. Bluck 2.

Sweet Peas, six varieties —Mrs Douglas I, Mrs S. Mathews 2. Sweet Peas, crimson or scarlet —Mrs S. Mathews I and special. Sweet Peas, lavender —Miss F. Ashby I.

Sweet Peas, pink —Mrs C.Bluck I, Miss E. Mandeno 2. Sweet Peas, orange —Mrs Mathews I.

Sweet Peas, champion (Miss Bowman’s special 10s) —Mrs S. Mathews I, Mrs Douglas 2. Collection ot Cut Flowers (Mr W. Taylor’s special 10s) —Mrs A. Bygrave l, Mrs S. Mathews 2. Bloom or Spike, not otherwise mentioned —Mrs S. Mathews I. DECORATIVE. (Stewards: Miss E. Mandeno and Messrs G. Archibald and R. Kidd.) Bridesmaid’s Basket (Miss J. F. Stewart’s special 5s) —Mrs Dawson I, Miss Aicken 2. Bridal Bouquet —Miss Aicken I, Mrs G. Bowden 2. Bridal Bouquet, shower (Miss F. A. Thompson’s special 5s) —Mrs Dawson I. Hand Bouquet —Mrs Dawson I, Miss Aicken 2. Bowl of Flowers —Mrs Dawson 1, Miss Mathews 2. Bowl of Sweet Peas —Miss I. Mandeno I, Mrs Bluck 2, Miss Mathews h c. Bowl of Roses —Miss Alexander 2.

Table Decoration (Wellwisher’s speciai 10s 6d)—Miss Aicken I, Mrs Solomon and Mrs Dawson 2.

Floral Device (Mr J. H. Mandeno’s special ios)—Miss C. Kirkham I. This exhibit displayed a church from which a bride and bridegroom, attended by bridesmaids, were leaving. The surroundings of the church were nicely designed, showing a miniature lake, on which were swans. The device was greatly admired. Lady’s Spray and Buttonhole to match —Miss Aicken I, Mrs Dawson 2.

Tall Vase of Flowers (Mrs Lawson’s special 5s) —Mrs G. Bowden I, Mrs S. H. Dwen 2. GARDEN PRODUCE. Steward: Mr R. Kidd.

Beans, broad —Mrs Black I. Beet —Mr G. Reynolds I, Mr G. Iremonger 2. Cabbage—Mrs H. North I, Mr G. Reynolds 2. Onions, spring—Mrs W. H. Mandeno I, Mr A. Bygrave 2. Onions, autumn sown—Mrs G. Reynolds I. Peas —Mrs Dwen I, Mrs Harvey 2.

Miss Scott. Children’s class: j Rhubarb—Mrs Dwen I. Mrs Whyte (Otorohanga) and! Gooseberries, one quart, finest— Rev. D. N. Mackenzie (Paterangi). Mrs S. Mathews I. Among those who gave stock Gooseberries, one quart, largest were:—Mr Bruce, calf; Mr W. —Mrs S. Mathews I. Taylor, sheep ;Mr Ross, pig ;Mr j Silver Beet—Rev. D. J. Shaw I, J. McGechie, Junr., sheep; Mrs i Mrs W. H. Mandeno 2. Calder, turkey ;Mr Redgate, hen,; Collection of Vegetables—Mrs rooster, and pup ; Mr Fortescue,! A. Bygrave I.

HOME INDUSTRIES. (Stewards : Mesdames Archibald and Kidd and Miss Ethel Mandeno.) Preserved Fruit (Mr S. Clark’s special ios)—Mrs F. Bowden I, Mrs H. Mandeno 2. Chutney—Mrs H. Mandeno I, Mrs Harris c. Hop Beer Mrs S. Mathews FllC, Jams, three varieties —Mrs F. Bowden I, Mrs Archibald 2. Marmalade —Mrs W. H. Mandeno I, Mrs R. H. Lord 2. Mincemeat- —Mrs W. H. Mandeno I.

Pickles—Mrs H. Mandeno h c. Butter, not separator —Miss N, Mandeno I.

Butter, separator —Mrs S. C. Macky I. Bacon, roll—Mr A. H. Storey h c.

Bacon, side—Mr W.H.Mandeno I, Mr H. Mandeno c. Ham, smoked—Mr A.H. Storey h c.

Ham, unsmoked —Mrs W. H. Mandeno I, Mr H. Mandeno h c. Eggs, one dozen, heaviest—Mr W. G. Signal I, Mrs Walter 2. Bread, white (Mrs R. J. Ross’ special 5 s ) —Mrs W. Gibson I, Miss F. Signal 2. Bread, brown (Mrs R.B.Brown’s trophy)—Miss F. Signal I. Biscuits, collection —Mrs A. H. Storey h c. Cake, seed —Mrs F. Bowden I, Mrs A.'H. Storey 2.

Cake, pound (Mrs A. Wallace’s special ss)—Mrs F. Bowden I, Mrs Harvey 2. Cake, plain sponge—Mrs F. Bowden I, Miss Bond 2. Cake, fancy sponge —Mrs A. J. Bray I, Miss Bond 2. Cake, oat (True Scot’s special los) —Mrs F. Bowden I, Mrs A. S. Wallace h c.

Cake, cheese —Mrs F. Bowden h c, Miss Bond h c. Cakes, collection (MrD. Sutherland’s special ios)—Miss N. Mandeno I, Miss B. Alexander 2. Ginger Bread —Mrs A.H.Storey c. Puff Pastry—Miss Bond I, Mrs C. Bluck 2. * Pikelets—Mrs Lawson h c. Sponge Roll (Mr W. Mathews’ special ss) Mrs A. J. Bray I, Miss Bond 2. Short Bread—Miss Alexander I, Mrs Bray 2. Scones, plain—Mrs G.Reynolds c. Toffee—Mrs A. H. Storey I, Miss Bond 2. Cocoanut Ice —Miss Ross I, Mrs F. D. Wood 2. Turkish Delight—Miss Bond I, Mrs A. H. Storey 2. Date Cream—Miss Ross I, Mrs F. Bowden 2.

Collection of Sweets (Mr R. J. Ross’ special 10s)—Mrs Archibald I, Mrs A. H. Storey 2.

FANCY WORK. (Stewards : Mesdames Archibald and Kidd and Miss Ethel Mandeno.) . Mount Mellick—Miss Bourne I, Mrs Storey 2. Drawn Thread Work —Mrs Geo. Hall i:

Point Lace—Mrs H. F. Saunders I, Miss Bond 2. Worked Eyelet or White Embroidery (Mr R. Kidd’s special fs) —Miss Carruth I. Crotchet, in cotton —Mrs Archibald I, Miss Clemow 2. Fancy Article —Mrs F. Bowden I. CHILDREN’S CLASS. (Stewards: Mrs H.J. Jones and Mr W. G. Miller.) Essay on the War (Mrß.Kidd’s special lOs)—MasterF. Alexander I, Miss Constance Jary 2, Master N. Alexander c. Map of Europe (Mr W. Taylor’s special ' 10s 6d) —Master Allan Macdonald I, Miss Mary Rowlands 2.

Penmanship, for children over 12 years —Master Allan Macdonald I, Miss Lilia Lawson 2, Miss Constance Jary h c, Master A. Johnstone c. Penmanship, for children under 12 years (Mr W.G.Miller’s special ss)—Miss Sophie Hinton I, Master W. Jackson 2, Miss Maura Quin special, Master De Coek special. Flower Study Miss Ellicia Blackbourn I, Miss Mary Rowlands special. Flower Study, for children over 12 years —Master Robert Blackbourne I and 2. Collection of Wild FlowersMaster Guy Jones I, Miss Muriel Walter 2. Bouquet—Miss Rose Lord I, Master G. Park 2. Buttonhole —Miss Marjory Bray 1, Miss Dora Poolman 2. Darned Stocking (Mrs F. R. Linton’s special ss) Miss A. Slebbing I. Plain Sewing—Miss Catherine Worthington I, Miss May Clark 2. Scones —Miss Olive Pellow I. Sponge Sandwich —Miss Olive Pellow I, Miss Marjory Bray 2. Extra prizes were awarded to Miss Mollie McGovern and Master Arthur Wood. COMPETITIONS. The result of the weight-guess-ing competitions was as follows : Gosling, slbs i2oz —Mr A. Paul guessed correct weight. Pig, 62%lbs—Miss Irvine and

Mr W. F. Stewart, 63lbs. The winners agreed to have the pig auctioned. Sheep, 1421bs I^oz —Mr B. C. C#mdy, Il7%ibs, 1. Pig, 96/^lbs —Mr A. Paul, 97 lbs, I. Turkey, 9lbs 7oz—Mrs Pellow guessed correct weight. The shooting competitions resulted as follow :—Picture, Mr F. Hinton I; calf, Mr McConkey I. Sock-darning, for gentlemen— Mr Cowan 1. Nail-driving, for ladies —Miss Ivy Butcher 1.