COMPETITION WAS KEEN AT FIRST THORNTON SHOW

Bay of Plenty Beacon, Volume 13, Issue 63, 11 March 1949, Page 6

COMPETITION WAS KEEN AT FIRST THORNTON SHOW

Organised by the local Women’s Institute the first Thornton show held in the hall on Saturday was a great success. Competition was keen in most sections and the judges commented very favourably on the standard of the work displayed. Entries were particularly good in the preserves and needlework, and the flowers and decorative classes made a very colourful display. The school children’s colour work made a bright show on one wall. COOKING AND PRESERVES. (Judges, Mesdames H. and R. Withy): Nut loaf, Mrs Craddock I,* Scones, Mrs Phillips 1, Mrs Paton

2. Gems, Mrs Robb 1, Mrs D. Branch 2. Pikelets, Mrs Ducker 1, Mrs Spence 2. Sponge, Mrs F. Matchitt 1, Mrs D. Branch 2. Chocolate cake, Mrs Paton 1, Mrs McDonald 2. Open jam tart, Mrs D. Branch 1, Mrs McQueen 2. Collection biscuits, Mrs J. Branch I,' Mrs McGillam 2. Preserved peaches, Mrs Arbuckle 1, Mrs Matchitt 2. Preserved Nectarines, Mrs Arbuckle 1, Mrs Checkley 2. | Preserved Plums, Miss P. Phillips 1, Mrs Spence 2. Preserved Gooseberries, Mrs Checkley 1, Mrs McGillam 2. Preserved Peas, Mrs D.

Branch 1, Miss Mexted 2. Preserved Tomatoes, Mrs Checkley 1 Mrs Me Donald 2. Preserved Beans. Mrs McDonald 2, Mrs Matchitt 2. Preserved Pickles, Mrs D. Branch 1, Miss Mexted 2. Apple chutney, Mrs D. Branch 1. Plum sauce, Mrs Matchitt 1 M.’s McGi'lan 2 Collection preserved vegetables, Mrs Ma..gee 1 Plum jam, Mrs Sheat 1, Mrs Spence 2. Marmalade, Mrs Matchitt 1 and 2. collection jams, no berries, Mrs Maichitt 1. Collection berry jams, Mrs Arbuckle 1, Mrs Magee 2. Apple jelly. Mrs Paton 1, Mrs Arbuckle 2. NEEDLEWORK (Judge Mrs Carter): 3-piece crochet set, Mrs Sheat 1, Mrs Jones 2. 3-piece embroidered set, Miss Phillips 1 and 2. Handmade handkerchief, Mrs McQueen 1, Mrs Craddock 2 Apron, Mrs Whit.1, Miss K. Adams 2. Worked supper cloth, Miss Phillips 1, Mrs Sheat 2. Child’s washing frock. Mrs Ducker 1, Miss L. Phillips 2. Smocked garment, Mrs F.. Gardner I, Mrs Jones 3 (equal 2 entries!. Cottun gloves. Miss Adams 1, Mrs Southcombe 2. Wool gloves, M'S Crad-

dock 1, Mrs Jones 2. Adult’s cardigan or pullover, Mrs Magee 1, Mrs Checkley and Mrs Matchitt equal, 2. Child’s jersey or cardigan, Mrs Checkley 1, Mrs E. Gardner 2. Infant’s garment, Mrs Southcombe 1, Mrs Checkley 2. VEGETABLES AND FRUIT (Judges, Mesdames H. and R. Withy): Cabbage Mrs Arbuckle 1, Mrs H. Gardner 2. Carrots, Mrs Lennon 1, Mrs Magee 2. Potatoes, Miss L. Phillips 1, Mrs Matchitt 2. French beans, Mrs H. Gardner 1. Tomatoes, Miss L. Phillips 1 and 2. Marrow, Mrs Craddock 1, Mrs Matchitt 2. Long cucumbers. Mrs Craddock 1, Mrs Robb 2. Collection of fruit, Mrs Sheat 1. Collection of vegetables, Mrs Magee l, .Mrs Sheat 2. Dessert apples, Mis? Mexted 1. Cooking apples, Miss Mexted 1. Beetroot, Mrs Magee 1, Mrs Arbuckle 2. Peas, Mrs

D. Branch 1, Mrs Magee 2. Runner "beans, Mrs Craddock 1, Mrs White 2. Table pumpkin, Mrs. Matchitt 1, Miss Mexted- 2. Apple cucumbers, Mrs Matchitt' 1, Miss Mexted 2. Watermelon, Mrs Matchitt 1, Mrs Arbuckle 2. Peaches, Mrs Sheat 1 and 2., Pears, Mrs Sheat 1 and 2. FLOWERS (Judge, Mrs A. Martin): Cactus dahlias, Mrs Spence 1, Mrs Graham. 2. Charm dahlias, Mrs McQueen 1, Mrs H. Gardner 2. Pom pom dahlias, Mrs L. Smith 1 and 2. Decorative dahlias, Mrs Matchitt 1 Mrs Graham, Mrs McQueen 2. Asters, Mrs H. Gardner 1, Mrs Magee 2. Zinnias, large, Mrs Matchitt 1 and 2. Zinnias, small, Mrs Gardner 1 and 2. French marigolds. Mrs McLean 1, Mrs Matchitt 2. African marigolds, Mrs McLean 1, Mrs Magee 2. Collection hydrangeas, Mrs Robb 1. 1 Rose, Mrs McDonald 1,

Mrs Graham 2. Gladioli, Mrs Tresr siaor 1. Collection antirrhinums, Mrs McQueen 1. Large boxvl flowers Mrs Matchitt 1 and 2. Small bowl. Mrs Paton 1, Mrs E. Gardner 2. Vase for effect, Mrs Matchitt 1. Mrs D. Branch 2. Victorian posy, Mrs Ducker 1, Mrs Tooke 2. Floating bowl, Mrs Matchitt and Mrs Ducker 1, Mrs Ducker 2. Shoulder :pray, Mrs J. Branch 1, Mrs Tooke 2. Jug for effect, Mrs Tooke 1. Mrs Ducker 2. Decorated coupe, Mrs Paton 1, Mrs D. Branch and Mrs Ducker equal, 2

CHILDRENS SECTION: Buttonholes, Nita Walker 1, Kevin McGillan 2. Posy, Nita Walker 1, Merle Branch 2. vase, Ruth McDonald 1, Linley Williams 2. Drawing, infants, lan Paton 1, Gordon Robb 2. Plate design, Ria Nepia 1, Lois Ducker 2. Cream tins, John Moore 1, Gavin Mexted 2, Poster, Barry McGillan 1 and 2.