SUMMER SHOW.

Waikato Times, Volume 102, Issue 17277, 13 December 1927, Page 10

SUMMER SHOW.

HELD AT TIRAU. LIST OF PRIZE-WINNERS. A summer show, held by the Church of England Ladles’ Guild, took place in the Tirau Public Hall on Friday. The following were the principal prizewinners : Roses —Six blooms, Mrs McDermott (Cambridge) 1, Miss Russell (Tirau) 2. Three blooms: Mrs McDermott 1, Miss Russell 2. Six sprays: Miss Russell 1, Mrs McDermott 2... Threblooms (dark): Mrs McDermott 1 Miss Russell 2. Three blooms (dcco rative) : Mrs McDermott 1, Miss ltus sell 2.

Sweet Peas —Six distinct kinds: Mrs J. Allen 1, Mrs Hardy 2. Three distinct kinds: Mrs Hardy 1, Mrs Jackson 2. One vase: Mrs J. Allen 1, Mrs Hardy 2. Vase pink or rose: Mrs J. Allen 1, Mrs Hardy 2. Vase crimson: Mrs Hardy 1, Mrs J. Allen 2. Vase blue or mauve: Mrs J. Allen 1, Mrs Hardy 2. Any colour: Mrs Hardy 1, Mrs Harwood (Okoroirc) 2. Collection: Mrs Harwood 1, Mrs Hardy 2. Cut Blooms —Six calliopsis: Mrs M. Harrison 1, Miss Stewart 2. Delphiniums: Mrs Stewart 1, Miss Russell 2. Gladioli: Miss Russell 1, Mrs M. E. Fitzgerald 2. Geraniums: Miss Stewart 1, Mrs J, Allen 2. Ixias: Miss Russell 1, Miss Fitzgerald 2. Pansies: Mrs Harwood 1, Mrs J. Allen 2. Poppies (Iceland) : Mrs J. Allen 1. Popples (any kind): Miss Stewart 1 and 2. Slocks: Miss Stewart i, Mrs J. Allen 2. Sweet William; Mrs A. Gray 1, Miss Stewart 2 and 3. Verbenas: Miss Stewart 1 and 2. Vase of flowers not on list: Miss Russell (peony) 1, Mrs Bear (petunias) 2, Deeoratlve —Bowl of flowers; Mrs Speddlng 1, Miss Stewart 2. Decorative mantlepiece; Mrs Speddlng 1, Mrs Eggleston 2. Decorated table; Mrs Eggleston i, Miss Stewart 2, Vegetables—Asparagus: Mrs Arthur Jollman i, Mrs Main 2, Cauliflower: Mrs E, Strickland i, Mrs Bear 2. Cabbage: Mrs Eggleston 1, Carrots: Mrs Eggleston 1, Lettuce: Mrs Bear 1, Rhubarb; Mrs Bear 1, Mrs Fitzgerald 2, Turnips: Mrs Eggleston 1. Six of any kind; Mrs Bear 1, Drawing In chalk—Under 10: Donald Withers 1; under 14; Alice Bear 1, Phyllis Withers 2. Hand-sewn article, under 15;; M, Mouldy 1, Points prizes—Roses (presented by Mr F. W. Sanders, Hamilton) : Mrs McDermott (Cambridge) 1. Sweet peas: Mrs Hardy and Mrs J. Allen (a tie). Cut blooms: Miss Stewart 1, Miss Russell 2, Decorative: Mrs Spedding 1, Miss Stewart 2. Vegetables: Mrs Bear 1,

Competitions—The winners of the different competitions were as follows: Woollen rug: Miss Hughes 1; doll, Mrs Main 1. Half lamb: Mr Cooper (Hamilton) 25ilb (correct weight 25Jib). Mr Cooper kindly donated ills prize to be sold by auction on behalf of the church funds. Goose (number 72), Mr G. Wilson. Table centre: Mrs Hunt. Green centre-piece: Mrs Evans. Jar of sweets (Mr 11. Crosby Steel) : Mr G. Seton, Box of chocolates: Mr Ross. Glothes-pegging competition, judged on neatness and also time, caused much amusement, and was won by*Mr Mackay.

Stallholders Needlework: Mrs Bonunx. Allen and Miss Dee; toy

stall, Mrs Seton; cake stall, Mrs Jordan and Mrs Dee; produce, Mrs M Harrison, Mrs Marshall and Miss L. Harrison; tea rooms, Mesdarnes Selby, Coates, J. Gray and Gubb; sweets. Mesdarnes Roberts, D. Goodwin, and McLaren.

During the evening Mrs Bishop (piano), Mrs Litchfield (violin), and Mr B. Bragg (cornet) played several selections. ,Mr G. Scion conducted a Dutch auction, when everything offered found speedy buyers.. The Rev. Ward thanked the ladies of the Guild for their splendid efforts in making the show a success, and he also thanked the general public for their most willing support. The church fund will benefit by ■ome £.72, .and great credit is due to Mrs W. Withers (secretary) and her .villing band of helpers. Mr M. E. itzgerald was in charge of the horticultural section cf the show.