PROSPECTS FOR FULL-SIZED AGRICULTURAL AND PASTORAL FIXTURE FOR NEXT SEASON

Bay of Plenty Beacon, Volume 13, Issue 60, 4 March 1949, Page 5

PROSPECTS FOR FULL-SIZED AGRICULTURAL AND PASTORAL FIXTURE FOR NEXT SEASON

Galatea Show

The Galatea Horticultural Show Committee held a very successful show on Saturday at the Galatea School and in the grounds. The show was officially opened by Mr J. Wilson, Patron of the Society, who was introduced by the president, Mrs Black.

In her introduction Mrs Black the hope that next year the show might be developed into an A. and P. Show, an idea which had been voiced by many local people. Mr Wilson expressed his pleasure at seeing the show so well supported, both by entrants and visitors, and endorsed Mrs Black’s hopes of •an A. and P. Show next year. All the sections were well filled, and there was very keen competition in the vegetables. Knitting and embroidery were of a high standard, whilst the children’s section showed very good quality. The judges, who were awarded hearty acclamation by all present, were:— Mrs T. London, Te Whaiti, Preserves, sewing and knitting. Mrs Corbett, Rotorua, Vegetables, flowers and decorative. Mr M. Jackson, Galatea, Cooking and sweets. Mrs Gibbs, Murupara and Mrs Taylor, Galatea, fruit. Mr R. Heard, Galatea, was the winner of the vegetable section with 25 points and was presented with the vegetable points cup donated by. Mr Dhanjee of Murupara. A dance was held in the school at night. FLOWERS— Asters: Mrs V. Williams 1, Mrs J. Lee 2, Mrs Scott 3. Calendula: Mrs Yager 3. Dahlia, largest: Mrs Black 1, Mrs C. Heard 2. Dahlia, decorative: Mrs Heard 1, Mrs Black 2. Dahlia, single: Mrs Nicholls 1. Dahlia, pom-pom: Mrs Heard 1, Mrs Black 2. Daisies: Mrs Yager 1. Delphiniums: Mrs Black 1. Gaillardia: Mrs Pountney 1, Mrs Heard 2, Mrs MacDonald 3. Gladioli: Mrs Taylor 1. Marigolds, African: Mrs Payne 1, Mrs Yager 2. Marigolds, French: Mrs Black 1, Mrs Hill 2,' Mrs Nicholls 3. Phlox Drum.: Mrs Pratt 1. Phlox Per.: Mrs Black 1. Pansies: Mrs Nicholls 1, Mrs Heard 2. Petunias: Mrs Black 1. Roses, collection: Mrs Pratt 1. Roses, Polyanthus: Mrs Hill 1. Stocks, collection: - Mrs Nettleton 1, Mrs Thatcher 2.-Stocks, double: Mrs Thatcher 1. Iceland poppies: Mrs Nicholls 1. Lillies: Mrs Black 1. •Collection Perennials: Mrs Heard 1, Mrs Webb 2, Mrs Bridgeman Snr 3. Cut flowers: Mrs Cawte 1, Mrs Yager 2. Godetia: Mrs Black 1. Zinnias, giant: Mrs Black 1, Mrs Rawson 2, Mrs Thatcher 3. Zinnias, miniature: -Mrs Black 1, Mrs Gibbs 2 and 3. Carnations: Mrs Heard 1, Mrs Yager :2, Mrs Thatcher 3.

DECORATIVE —Vase of flowers: Mrs Yager 1, Mrs Cawte 2, Mrs Black 3. Decorated saucer, sand: Pam Stunnell 1, Mrs Heard 2. Victory posy: Mrs Cawte 1 and 2. Shoulder spray: Pam Stunnell 1 and 2, Mrs Pountney Snr 3. Buttonhole: Mrs Heard 1, Mrs Yager 2 and 3. Decorated bowl: Mrs Heard 1, Mrs Williams 2, Mrs Nicholls 3. Novelty holder: Mrs Taylor 1, Mrs i Williams 2, Pam Stunnell 3. VEGETABLES- —Beans, French: R. Heard 1, C. Neilson 2, Mrs Nicholls 3. Beans, Runner: Mrs Yager 1, C. Neilson 2, R. Heard 3. Beet, silver: Mrs Bridgeman 1, J. Lee 2, Mrs Black 3. Beet, Globe: Mrs Lane 1. I. MacDonald 2, Mrs Jansen 3. 'Carrots, long: Mrs Yager 1, C. Heard j 2. Carrots, short: Miss Turnbull 1, Mrs Bridgman 2, Mrs Lane 3. Cab- j bage: Mrs Paton 1, R. Heard 2, J. Lee 3. Lettuce: Mrs Black 1, R. Heard 2 and 3. Onions, best shape: Mrs Devine 1, Mrs Proffitt 3. Onions, largest; Mrs Proffitt 1, Mrs Judd 2. Cucumber, long: Mrs Nettleton 1. Parsnips: Mrs Bridgman 1, I. MacDonald 2, Miss Turnbull 3. Peas: C. ‘Neilson 1, Mrs Young 2. Swedes: V. Williams 1, C„ Neilson 2, Mrs Paton 3. Potatoes, red: Mrs Thatcher 1, Mrs Gear 2, Mrs Gibbs 3. Potatoes, white: Mrs Paton 1, C. Heard 2, R. ! Heard 3. Rhubarb: Mrs Gear 1, R. j ‘Heard 2, C. Heard 3. Pumpkin: Mrs 1 Thatcher 1, R. Heard 2, Mrs Bridg- I m&n Snr 3. Marrow: R. Heard 1, j Mrs Thatcher 2, R. Heard 3. Eschallotts, white: Miss Turnbull 1, Mrs Gear 2, I. MacDonald 3. Eschallotts, ! red: Mrs Yager 1, I. MacDonald 2, | Mrs Yager 3. Tomatoes, ripe: Mrs Bridgman 1, Mrs Black 2, Mrs Heard { 3. Tomatoes, green: Mrs Caie 1, j Mrs A. Hill 2, Mrs Jansen 3. Collec-! tion vegetables: R. Heard 1, Mrs Thatcher 2, Mrs Yager 3. Cauliflower: R. Heard 1. COOKING —Scones, brown: Mrs . Jansen 1. Scones, white: Mrs Yager 1, Mrs Jansen 2. Sponge, butter: Mrs Gear 1, Mrs Judd 2, Mrs R. Heard 3. Sponge, no butter: Mrs Payne 1, Mrs Nettleton 2, Mrs Heard 3.1 Sponge roll: Mrs R. Heard 1; ;Mrs-j

Gear 2, Mrs Yager 3. Kisses: Mrs C. Heard 1. Shortbread: Mrs Creamer 1, Mrs Yager 2, Mrs Cawte 3. Fruit cake: Mrs Yager 1, Mrs Nettleton 2, Mrs Lee 3. Gingerbread: Mrs Young 1. Jam tarts: Mrs C. Heard 1, Mrs Cawte 2, Mrs Jansen 3. Pikelets: Mrs Gear 1, Mrs Caie 2, Mrs Williams 3. Biscuits: Mrs Yager 1, Mrs Cawte 2, Mrs C. Heard 3. Madeira: Mrs Lee 1, Mrs Yager 2, Mrs Nicholls 3. Sultana cake: Mrs Young 1, Mrs Caie 2, Mrs Yager 3. Fruit loaf: Mrs Creamer 1, Mrs C. Heard 2. Gems: Mrs Williams 1. Meringues: Mrs Gear 1, Mrs C. Heard 2. Queen cakes: Mrs Cawte 1. Cream puffs: Mrs Judd 1, Mrs C. Heard 2. Gingernuts: Mrs Young 1, Mrs Nicholls 2.

JAMS AND PRESERVES— PIum jam: Mrs R. Heard 1, Mrs Neilson 2, Mrs Yager 3. Jellies: Mrs Cawte 1. Blackberry jam: Mrs Gear 1, Mrs Cawte 2, Mrs Williams 3. Gooseberry jam: Mrs Paton 1, Mrs Walsh 2,. Mrs Young 3. Peach jam: Mrs Neilson 1. Orange marmalade: Mrs Neilson 1, Mrs Nicholls 2. Nectarine jamr Mrs Caie 1, Mrs Neilson 2. Collection jams: Mrs Young 1, Mrs Yager 2, Mrs Gear 3.* Preserved gooseberries: Mrs Gear 1, Mrs Yager 2. Collection preserved fruit: Mrs R. Heard 1, Mrs Yager 2 and 3. Eggs: Mrs Gear 1, Mrs Neilson 2, Mrs Adamson 3. Preserved vegetables: Mrs Bridgman 1, Mrs Neilson 2. Pickled onions: Mrs Gear 1. Plum sauce: Mrs Walsh 1, Mrs Yager 2, Mrs Webb 3. Tomato sauce: Mrs Cawte 1, Mrs Bridgman 2. Tomato relish: Mrs R. Heard 1, Mrs Black 2. Pickles: Mrs Yager 1. SEWING AND EMBROIDERY— Richelieu work: Mrs Nicholls 1, Mrs Carson 2. Tea cloth, white: Mrs Carson 1. Tea cloth, coloured: Mrs Carson J, Mrs Burgess 2, Mrs Rawson 3. Pyjamas: Mrs Jansen 1. Dressing table set: Mrs Nettleton 1 and 2, Mrs Nicholls 3. Dressing table set, white: Mrs Nettleton 1. Woman’s cotton frock: Mrs C. Heard 1. Crochet atricle: Mrs Pountney 1, Mrs Jansen Snr 2, Mrs Dixon 3. Baby’s frock: Mrs Nicholls 1. Smocked article: Mrs Nicholls 1. Boy’s trousers: Mrs McLeod 1. Something new from old: Mrs Gear 1, Miss Welsh 2. Cushion: Mrs Thatcher 1 and 2. Sugar bag article: Mrs Yager 1 and 2. Flour bag article: Mrs Yager 1. Salt bag: Mrs C. Heard 1. Tapestry, mounted: Mrs Nicholls 1. Tapestry, unmounted: Mrs Lane 1. Tray cloth: Mrs Thatcher 1 and 2. KNITTING— Baby’s outfit: Mrs Lane 1. Child’s jersey: Mrs Pountney 1, Mrs Lane 2. Lady’s cardigan: Mrs Vegar 1. Man’s pullover: Mrs Nicholls 1, Mrs Vegar 2. Child’s cardigan: Mrs Brizzle 1 and 3, Mrs Pountney 2. Sleeveless pullover: Miss Walsh 1. Fair Isle: Miss Stunnell 1, Mrs Webb 2, Mrs Paton 3. Knitted gloyes: Miss Walsh 1. CHlLDßEN —Embroidered article under 3: Robyn Gear 1 and 2, Carol Gear 3. Scones: Merle Lee 1, Ailsa Heard 2, Carol Gear 3. Sand bowl, under 9: Claire Williams 1, Brian Walsh 2, Carol Gear 3. Sand bowl, under 9: M. Caie 1, Merle Lee 2, Brian Walsh 3. Floating saucer: B. Walsh 1, John Lane 2, Helen Caie 3. Buttonhole:. Helen Caie 1. Sand saucer, 6 and under: Billy Gear 1, John Lane 2, Janice Gear 3.

FRUlT —Collection fruit: Mrs Yager 1. Cooking apples: Mrs Hill 1, Mrs Yager 2, Mrs Walsh 3. Dessert apples: Mrs Caie 1, Mrs Cawte 2, Mrs Black 3. Peaches: Mrs Cawte 1. Nectarines: Mrs Yager 1. Dessert Pears: Mrs Black 1. Bottling pears: Mrs Gear 1. Sweets: Mrs Yager 1.