TAI TAPU.

Press, Volume LV, Issue 16418, 11 January 1919, Page 12

TAI TAPU.

A SUCCESSFUL FUNCTION. j I The annrnl Sower show at Tai Tapu wa: | held ves'.ertlay aficrnoon, the formal OD»ciag ! bein-r" n'.nue by the Hon. C. A. C. Hatdv, i '.I.L.C. Dis!:neu'-?::ed visitors to the show ; were Sir James Alien. Actms-Pr-nie Minister. ; r.rd General Pau, Comuianclßnt Andre, and M. Georges Bader, of tb; French Mission. ■ The Bhow_ which was lar?elv attended, was ; corhit:cted by the School Com mi It co. in con- ' with tlie Patriotic Committee, the j Lacks' Red Cross Association, and iho Girls' i Citi'o. Mr T. O. Morgan was chairatau of ! the corr.'cinid committee, and Mr C. H. E. | Cnthatn F-cretarv. assisted by the Rev! E. | Mctscn. The eutvks this year were of about ; thfl sante i:umcer end up to lhe» same stac- ; d.iri a.5 last year. There was a decided jall- ! in the number of vegetable produce ! e-trics. li:t p greatly increased number o? ! cooiery exhibits mora than coanter-baljnced | l!;:\ A ip-i'.-ir- of the show v.-aa tho exhibit i of HV.-eei peas and cantfftioss r.iade fcv Mt D. i i;ratiVi:rr, o; Car.hnie-e. raid the cti'-.i'oi; o; I out b*.oot-13 by Xir Rousjtam, cf Waihcra Park. i A j the opsin r-z csren-.0-jv Mr Morgan said j '.hat owing to tile epidemic and othe°r C3t!ees ' gardens ha:' to a <-«.r!ai-i exUnl been Me»lecti ed. ar.d snriie classes ci entrte.i, narticular'v | had suflered. He nrsed the eioci '.ion of war memorial in the district. I r 11. said it had been mooted | i':ct (he. n:one.y» b.V:or<n'ng to small patriotic societies 'vouid be "collared" by •the'Coverni :r.tn!. The Tf.i Ta.p:i• Pitriciio Committee's ! :i:nds would not be "oollared" by the Governi ment bccanse the comn.ilieo would spend the money first. I Mr T. O. Morwp.n read letters f?orr. Colonel tho Hon. 11. Heaton Rhodes, M.P., which showed his continued interest in the district-, and Mr Morptn then paid a tribute (o the manner in which the Hon. C. A. C. Hardy, M.L.C., had !ock=d after the district iu Mr Rhoden's absence. Mr Hardy, in opening the chow, delivered •j_ speech which war. full of humour. He eaid fhe show was fully representative ot an excellent district. When Genera] Pau ar.d the members of his party arrived they were welcomed bv Mr Hardy, and then shewn round tlio exhibits. After a short stay they returned to Christ church, a young lady; on behalf of the residents, presenting them with a basket of choice apples just as they were about to step aboard their car. Hearty cheers were piven for General Pau and the other memhere of the Mission when th-ey arrived, and again whsu they departed. > _A short speech was delivered dining tho afternoon by Sir James Allen (reported elsewhere). Hearty cheers were given *o* tho Acting-Prime Minister. The Hardy Cup for moat points secured in tho show was won for the second time in 'succession by Mrs H Dulieu, whilst the Macartney Cup for cookery was won by Mrs J. Ryan. Certificates for most points in oacli section '.tore won as follows:--Pot plants, Mrs H. Dulieu; decorative, Mi so H; Sharp; fruit C H E Graham; Miss A. Sharp; cookery, Mrs J. Ryan. Tho officials were: —Judges: Pot plants cut flowers, and dccorative. Messrs Bradbury' and A. E. Lowe; fruit and vegetables Messrs B. Nairn and Rouaham; cookery, Mrs' Anderson; home iriuv.stnos, 2£csdames Whitelaw and Lowe. Claa3 stewards: Pot plants and cut flowers, Mrs T. O. Morgan and Mr II E 1 eryman; decorative, M r John Mackoiisio, jnn.; fruit and vegetables, Mr A E. Low; cookery, Mesdames Graham, Mackenzie and Miss Morgan. lne 6«allhol<(er3 were: Insido produco Mesdames Pcryman, Ryan, Lill, and To'beck; pot plants, Meedames Lowe and Macartney; sweets, Messrs Scott and Yarr; bran tub, Misko Heinzmann and Foster; houp-la Mies Lowe; competitions, Miss Macartney; out6tf° produoe, Messrs H. J. Macartney and R. A. i! orbes; aheep weight-guessing. Mr J. Doyle; decorations, Messrs J. Jonoe and T Taylor; tsarooms, Mesdames Jones, Heinal al> Hcrrick, and Mrs Tanner (treaPRIZE LIST. Following is' tho prize list:—FRUIT. Watson"™ °V IL ? raha ® 1. vyatson _. Six dessert apples; c. H. E. Grahaui l and 2. Sis cooking apples: C. ±1. L,. Graham 1, Miss A. McCarthy 2. Six Epncois: 11. Dulieu 1, Mrs R. Rainey Six peaches: lan Wataon 3, Mrs H. Dulieu rinnui- lnms: C. H. E. Griiham 1. Dish raspberries: lan A\ atson 1 and 2 12 Chcrries one variety: Mrs H. Dulieu 1 and 2. 1- Gooseberries, ona variety: C. H. E. Graeaih • r an TT i- n V^ rielies gooseberries, 0 eacj. C, H, ij, Graham 1 and 2. Blacl 1 ' currants: Mrs H. Dulieu 1, J. Andrews 2. Red currants: J. Andrews 1, lau Watson 2. White currants: Mrs H. Dulieu 1. Loganberries; Miss Morgan 1, Jas. MacKonzio 2. VEGETABLES. . Collection vegetables: Mias A." Sharp J 21 Pods peas: Miss L. Forbes 1, Mrs H." Dulieu 2. 12 Broad or long-pod beans: J. Andrews 1, Mrs H. Dulieu 2. 12 Butter beans: Jos. MacKcnzie I. <j Onions: J. 11. MncKonzio If Miss I. McDonald 2. G Carrots: Miss I. McDonald 1, Miss A. Sharp 2. G Turnips: Miss A. Sharp 1. Mrs 11. Duneu 2„ 2 Cauliflowers: J. 11. MacKonzio 1, J. Andrews 2. 2 Cabbages: Rev B. Metson 1, It. A. Forbes 2. 6 Stalks rhubarb: Miss A. Sharp 1, R. A. Forbes 2. 6 Lettuce: Mrs H. Dulieu 1. 3 Lettuce: Mrs H. Dulieu 1, Mrs J. Barnes 2. G Radish, 1 variety: Mrs 11. Dulieu 1, J. Andrews 2. Radish, 2 varieties, G each: Miss A. Sharp I, Mrs If. Dulieu 2. 12 Potatoes, white: Oa?. MacKenzio 1, Mrs Williams 2. 12 Potatoes, red: Mrs Williams 1, Jas. MacKonzio 2. 12 Potatoes, 3 varieties, 4 each: Mius A. Sharp 1, Jae. MaclCensio 2. 3 Beet« root: Miss A. Sharp 1, J. H. MacKenzia 3. A collection of last season's vegetables, .fit for use, was shown by Mr R. A. Forbes, and commended. HOME INDUSTRIES. Bed socks (girls under 16): May Page 1. Soldier's scarf (girls under 12): Minnie Page I. Bad socks (under 12): Gladys Thompson 1. Pyjama girdlea (under 12)': Molly Ryan 1, G. Andrews 2. Face-cloth (under 12): G. Andrews 2. Soldier's hand-, kerchief (gills under 8): Molly Ryan and D. Page, equal, 1, E. Dowso/2. Treasure bag (under 8): Molly" Ryan 1. Bsd 6ocks (boys unaor 1G): Jacl; Dowse 1. Face cloth (boys under 12): Albort Dowse 1. Soldier's handkerchief (boys under 8): Jack Ryan 1. POT PLANTS. Threu varieties, in flower: Mrs 11. Dulieu 1. One plant, in flower: Mrs H. Dulieu 1. Twp foliage plants: Mrs H. Dulieu 1 End 2. One loliage' plant: C. 11. E. Graham 1, Mrs 11. Dulieu 2. Two varieties fern: Mrs H. Dulieu 1. l)no fern: Mrs 11. Dulieu 1, Miss Yarr 2- One foliage asparagus: Mrs Morgan 1, extra special, Mrs 11. Dulieu £. Three Mrs H. Dulieu 1. One geranium: Mrs H. Dulieu 1 and 2. Two flowering begonias: Mrs H. Dulieu 1 and 2. One pelargonium: Mrs H. Dulieu 1. Single petunia: C. H. E. Graham 1 and 2. Double petunia: Mrs H. Dulieu 1 Rml 2. Aspidistra: Mrs H. Dulieu 1 and 2. One fuchsia: Mrs H. Dulisu 1 and CUT FLOWERS. Twelve roses, 6 varieties: Mr Brown 1, Miss A. Macartney 2. Six roses, 3 varieties : Miss A. Macartney 1, Mrs H. Dulieu 2. 'l'hroo roses: Miss A. Macartney 1, Mr Brown 2. . One ro3&, white: Miss A. Macartney 1. One rose, red: Mrs H. Dulieu 1, Miss A. Macartney 2. One ro.o, pink: Miss A. Macartney 1, Mrs H. Duiieu 2. One 'rose, yellow: Miss H. Duiieu 1, Miss A. Macartnoy 2. Nine sweet peas (yarieties), each 5 spikes: Mrs H. Dulieu 1. Six sweet peas (varieties), each 5 spikes: Mrs 11. Dulieu 1 and 2. Three sweet poas: Mrs H. Dulieu 1 and 2. Vaso sweet peas, 1 variety, 9 spikes: Mrs H. Dulieu 1 Mid 2. Six pansics: Mrs 11. Tobeck 1, Mrs H. Dulieu 2. Threespansies: Mrs Duliou 1, Mrs Tobeck 2. Twelve carnations, G. varieties: Mrs H. Dulieu 1, Miss L. Forbes 2. Six carnations: Mi3s Annie Barnett 1, Mrs H. Dulieu 2. Two Canterbury bells: Miss M. Sharp 1. Four phlox drummondi: Mrs H. Dulieu 1 and 2. Three "weeks stocks: —. Brown 1, Mra H. Tobeck 2. Single geranium : Mrs H. Dulieu 1, Mrs Rainey 2. Double geranium: Mrs H. Dulieu I, Mrs Raincy 2. Collection geraniums: Mrs H. Dulieu 1, Mrs F. Pluiuridge 2. Pelargoniums: Mrs H. Dulieu 1 and 2- Nino hardy flowers: Miss M. Sharp 1, Mrs H. Dulieu 2. Six hardy flowers: Miss M. Sharp 1, Mrs H. Dulieu 2. Vaso antirrhinums: Miss M. Sharp 1, Mra H. Dulieu 2. Vase verbenas: Miss M. Sharp I,- Mrs H. Dulieu 2. DECORATIVE SECTION. Vaso hardy flo'wers ar.d foliage: Miss M. Sharp 1, Mrs R. Rainey 2. Best arranged bowl: Miss M. Sharp 1, Mrs H. Tobeck ' 2. Basket: Miss M. Sharp 1. Two buttonholes: D. Suckling 1. 'iwo sprays: Miss A. Macartney 1. Decorated lial: Mrs Suckling 1, Misa G. Andrews 2. Table' decoration: Misa M. Sharp 1. Vaso of flowers (girls under IB): Mis 3 i\ Plumridge 1, Mis 3 (j. Androv-a 2. Two buttonholes (girls under 16): -aiss F. P.luniridgi: 1, Mies G. Andrews 2. Hand bouquet (girls under 16): Miss G. Andrews 1. Vase of flowers (boys under 16): 1?. Suckling 1, J. Andrews 2. Tv.-o sprays (boys under 16): lan Watson 1,. V. ' Suckling 2. Cut flowers, grown by exhibitor (boys under 16): lan Vatson 1, J. An- j drews 2. ! COOEJ2RY. j Pikelets: Mrs Foster 1> Mrs A. Tanner 2. ' Sponge cake: Miss D. Plumriags 2. Sponge , roll: Miss D. Pluniridg© 1, ilieo A. Davis 2. Sponge sandwich: Mrs John Mackenzie 1, Mr 3 A. Tanner 2. Mixed paetry: Mrs • A. Tanner 1. Shortbread: Mrs John Mac- . kenaie 1, Miss Yarr 2. Sultana cake: Mis 3 1. Tobeci: 1, Mrs J. ltyan 2. _ Gingerbrecd: Mrs J. Kyan 1. Oatcako: MiEs Yarr 1 ond.J 2. Rich fruit cake: M*b H. Tobeck 1, Mrs t A. Tanner 2. Seed cake: Mrs J. Ryan 1, j Miss I. Tobeck 2. Sis plain scones: Mrs i G. Humphries 1, Miss Humphries 2. Six I scones,' any variety: Miss I. Tobeck 1. | liread: Mrs J. Ryan 1. Jam, 3 varieties: { •Mid Wliitelaw 1, Mia J. Ryan 2. Manna-

lade: Miss Macartney 1 Mrs R. Rain«y 2. | Jelly : Mrs Whiiela - 1. Miss 1. lobec* and Mrs J. Itvar., equal. Pieties. Mrs J. Itvar. 1. Bottled fruit, 4 varieties: Mia J. Il'v.in 2. Bottled fruit, 2 varieties: — l Graham 1. Miss D. Phi-nrtdge 2. Ed honev: Sarah Pearson 1. lab.e batter. Mrs A. Tanner !. Plain scones (under Jo). Lan Watson J, -•+-*$ <-'■ Andrews -. r>,der 10: Miss G. C'.ossur 1, Miss Page .. Plain scones, inade by bo.. . D. S. cs.icg 1, m-inVv Ban - -It 2. bponge ssiiuw-cli: M.ss >r Pago 1. Sponge sandwich iv* r -der ID;: la-i \W«a:t 1, buckling likeiats: lan Watson 1, MUs G. Coswr 2. biscuits: Mav Pa"e 1. Miss M. J. Kya.n jßoc.; iWv Meison 1, M:« G Andrews 2. Heaviest hen Lw. Lar..ett 1, Misses A. Tobeck and G. Opsser, cqua., -. licuvicat duck oygs: Jac.i ii..au . SOITTDBIiIDGE. j Patron: Co'onel the Hoi:. I!. Heatou Kh:dcs, 1 Ml* l'rcsistc^t; Mr Jauus fc>to*rj\ ewrctury and ir«aurer:'Mr J. S. Char--juan. Tlie XTo.tic-Uitural Society s tv:enannual show took paicc ut tho Town" Hall ba Thursday in i:r.; wuuher. Th're v-s a attendance ci tin* public. Although tho entries v.-ero not so numerous ;ts in previous years, due to tho bacswardn«~3 of the season and tho abnoininJ vveath-r Jomlitions, tho quality of the cxhicts rwchei a hi"h standuid m nil sections ti.a favourable comments from tho judges. The cun given last year by tho Hon. C. A. L. "'iJrA- fa- moit points in flowers, fruit, and vegetables v.as won by Mr J. Moorhead for the second tune, and becomes his propcaj. He made np a large number of cmries ard his exhibits wire very good. Mr J. !■> Chap man was tho runner-up- A rose bowl, given bv Mrs Withers, fcr tho best exhibit of loses, ivnd to be, held from year to year, mora hv- Mr V'. M. Gabbi© The show was op.net. bt the Hon. C. A. C. Hardy, and tho rodgw Were Mr -R. Na-ini (fruit, flowers, and'veg-t----ab'ea). and Mesdanr.es Anderson (Chns,churcli) and S. Johnston (Lceston) industrial work and produce. It has been decided to give any profits from the to tho *s-vy League War Fund. 1 nze l:a-- j SECTION I—POT PLANTS. j Aspidistra (1): Mrs Wroot 1. Single fuchsia (2): SS. Chiii/man 1. Gou.de-,i... Single geranium \»;: J. S Chapman 1 VViUia 0 'fvro £ ir."ie ceraniums i* IES , L - lm F ß ° n I' j. S. Chapman. 2. Double geranium (1): ! j'. S. Chapman 1. Ivy geranium 2 : .T. ... i Chapman 1 and 2. Pelarp'num 0): J. b. Cha-pnrin J. .Scented musk (1). D- !• Folilgo plant (1): J. S. Chapman 1. Balsam (1): J. li. Chapmen 2. Collection ferns (1). Miss Willis 1. Any plant not m cata!o o uo (3); Mi3s Withers 1, J. S. Chapman . SECTION 2—CUT BLOOMS. Collection Margucrito carnations (1): J. S. Chapman 1 and 2. Three carnations (~): J. Moorhead I and 2. Colectiou carnations (-): J. Moorhead 1 and 2. Sis pansys (4): J. Moorhead 1 and 2. Eighteen pansies (A): J. Moorhead 1 and 2. Co:oct:on calceolaria (3 . J. Moorhead 1 and 2. Stem o» liliuni (-) • A. Greenwood I. J. S. Chapman Ihreo gladioli (3): J. Mcorhead 1 and - Colkotiorv gladioli (2): J. Moorhead 1 and 2. One rose. (8): Mrs Goulden 1, J. Moorhead C. Threo roses (5): V/. M. Gabbie 1, J. -Joorheod 2. Si:; rows (Cj: \\ r . Gabbio 1, J. Moo.head 2. Twelve rose 3 (1); Vj' Moorhead 2. Eighteen rotes (3): Vf. Gabbie 1 J. Moorhead 2. Three pent3temons (3): J. Moorhead 1 and 2." Three Eingle dahlias (1): J. Moorhead 1. Three cactus dahlias (-): J. Moorhead 1. Collection dahlia 3 (1): «• Moorhead 1. Three verbenas (G): J. Moorhead 1 and 2. Swret William (3): A. Greenwood 1. .T. S. Chapman. 2. Antirrhinums (4): J. Moorhead 1, J. S. Chapman 2. Throe ten week stoc 1 »B (3): J. Moorhead 3, A. Greenwood 2. Three dianthus (7h J. Moorliead 1, 2, and 3. Three dolphiniums (3)): J, Moorhead 1, J. Chapman 2. Canterbury bell.? (4): J. Moorhead 1 and Nasturtiums (3): J Moorhead 1 and — ; Nem as i .is (5): .T. Moorhead 1 and 2. Sclu«aii- : thu9 (3): J. Moorhead 1 and '2. French j marigolds (4): J. Moorhead 1 and 2. African marigolds (2): J. Moorhead 1. Collection phloxes (2): J. S. Chapman 1 and 2. Hollyhocks : Mis 3 Simpson 1. Single petunias (5): J. Moorhead 1, J. S. Chapman 2. Double petunias (3): J. Moorhead 1 and 2. Gera- , niura (2): Mrs Greenall 1, J. S. Chapman . 2. Iceland poppies (1): J. Moorhead 1 and 2. Collection geraniums (2): Miss Simpson 1, Mrs Greenall 2. Collection gaillardia (3): J. Moorhead 1 and 2. Salpiglosi3 (1): J. Moorhead 1. Coamsa (i): J. Moorhead 1. Cut perennials (2): Mrs A. John 1. Six varieties eweet J3<ia3 (5): 31rs A. John 3, J. Moorhead 2. Twelve varieties aweet peas (3): J. Moorliend 1 Twelve Momus hardy herbaceous or bulbous plants (1): Mi 39 S'torry 1. Collection cnt blooms, perennial and annual (.2): Mrs U. Bishop 1, Mrs Schnelle 2. Flowering climbs (-< '■ Miss 1, Mrs. li. -Bishop 2. Hydrangea (1): Mrs Joseph Haauah I. SECTION 3—DECORATIVE. Ornamental basket (1): S. Abbott 1. Two buttonholes for gentlemen (2): . Miss Storry 1, Miss Abbott 2. Best arranged pair of vases (2): Miss Abbott 1.. Most artistically arranged bowl of flowers (3): Miss Willis 1, Miss Reeso 2. Dinner table centro decorar tion (2): Mrs D. Tong and Misa Abbott (equal) 1. Decorated go-cart or perambulator (1): Mrs R. Bishop 1, . SECTION 4—FRUIT. Twenty-four heaviest gooseberries (7): C. J. Lewton 1, J. S. Chapman and C. Greenwood (equal) 2. Dessert gooseberries (6): F. Greenwood 1, J. S. Chapman 2. Raspberries (2): J. S. Chapman 1 and 2Red currants (2): Mrs A. John i. • White currants (4): Arthur Wylie 1, J. S. Chapman 2. Black currants (3): J. S. Chapman -1. Loganberries (4): J. j S. Chapman 1 anfl 2. Cherries (2): H. Bishop 1. Apricots (3): C. Lewton 1, Mrs Howatsou 2. Deseort apples (0): Mrs Sutton I, J. S. Chapman 2. Cooking apples (3): Mr 3 Piper 1, J. S. Chapman 2. SECTION S—VEGETABLES. Broad, beans (3): J. S. Chapman 1, J. Levctt 2. Heaviest cabbage (2): J, S. Chapman 1 and 2. Two cabbagoa for tablo (1): J. S. Chapman 1. Two (3): J. S. Chapman 1 and 2. Two red cabbages (3): J. S. Chapman 1 aud 2. Two cauliflowers (1): J. S. Chapman I. Pod peas (4): J. S. Chapman 1 and 2. Shelled peas (s)': 0. Moorhead 1, J. S. Chapman 2. Rhubarb (1): J. S. Chapman 1. Lettuce (6): J. Moorhead 1, J. S. Chapman 2. Long red beet (G): J. S. Chapman 1 and 2. Globa red beet (4): M. Dugan 1, Mrs Piper 2. Table carrots (7): Mrs Piper 1, J, Moorhead 2 and 3. White pkin potatoes (4): C. Greenwood 1, E, Hall 2. Red skin potatoes (3): E. Hall 1, J. S. Chapman 2. Throe ■varieties potatoes (1): J. Williamson 1. Onions (7): J. Williamson 1, R. Rowo 2. Pickling onions (5); E. HaJl 1, Mrs Piper 2. Leeks (3): J. S. Chapman 1 and 2. Parsnips (7): J. S. Chapman 1 and 2, M. Dugan 3.* Table turnips (3): M. Dugan 1, James Hannah 2. Swede turnips (2): J. S. Chapman i and 2. Radishes (l): J. S. Chapman 1. Collection vegetables (1): J. S. Chapman 1. Collection of vegetables grown by schoolboys (I): George Everest 1. SECTION 6—INDUSTRIAL WORK. Point lac© work (1): Mrs H. Schnelle !• ■Eyelet embroidery (1): Miss Artificial flowers,- paper (3): Mr 3 G. Nairn 1 and 2, Mrs D. Dick 3. Crochet in cotton. (2): Mias L. Moorhead 1, Miss Willis 2. Collection croc lie t work (1}: Miss Moorhead 1. Crochet d'oyley (3): Miss Moorhead '1, Miss Willis 2. Wood cairvmg, chip work (2): T. Carter 1 and 2. Ironed shirt and collar (1)! Mrs Joseph Hannah 1. SECTION 7—COOKERY AND PRODUCE. Home-made scones (G): Mrs G. Nairn. 1, Mrs Williamson 2, Mia iichnelie 3. S.P» sccnes (5): Mrs Sutton 1, Mis Williamson. 2. bread (2): Miss L. Moorhead !• Home-made fruit cako (2): Mrs Williamson .1, Miss Benny 2. Sponge cake (3): Mrs Wij- ' liamson 1, Mrs Goulden 2. Spongo 6andwich , (4): Mrs Goulden 1, Mrs W illiajnson 3 aB< I 3. Seed cake: Mrs Williamson 1 and 2, Mrs Goulden. 2. Pastry (1): Mrs Goulden 1. Cream puffa (2V: Mrs Williamson 1 Mrs Goulden 2. Freeh butter (4): TB Williameon 1; Mn Goulden 2, Mrs Sutton 3. Hena eggs (1):- Mr.; Schnelle 1. Honey -in como (1): Miss Simpson 1. Honey in section (-J • D. Tong 1, Miss Simpson 2. Extracted honey (2): Mrs Schnelle 1, ~MiB3 Simpson 2. Homemade jam (3): Mrs R. Bishop 1, Mrs Schnello 2 and '3. Home-made marxna-ade (1). M A. Greenwood 1. Home-made wine (3): ilrs Schnelle 1 and 2, Mrs A. Greenwood 3. Homemade jelly 12): Mrs Schnelle 1 and made pickles (2): Mrs Schnelle 1 and. Sauce (1): Mrs Schnelle 1. id Miss Benny 1, Mrs Schnelle 2. Preserved fruit (1): Mrs Williamson 1 and airs Schnello 2. Collection home preserved (1): Mrs Williamson