OUTSTANDING DISPLAY

Gisborne Herald, Volume LXVI, Issue 20099, 20 November 1939, Page 10

OUTSTANDING DISPLAY

SCHOOL FLOWER SHOW MANUTUKE SUCCESS VISITORS IMPRESSED (Herald CoiTCSliomlent.) The annual flower show conducted by the Manutuke School pupils look place in the Manutuke Hail on Thursday evening. Over 300 adults and children were present to view the magnificent display of flowers, vegetables, fruit, cooking, handwork and decorative, work.

Very favourable comments were passed concerning the considerable trouble to which the children had gone in order to make the show such an outstanding success. Particularly was this the case with respect to the vegetable section, which compared more than favourably with the display at the recent A. and P. Show.

The judges, Mesdames J. E. and K. Hepburn, and Mr. Piercy, had an arduous task, but performed their duties to the satisfaction of all. Details of the results are as follows: Senior CookingScones: G. Patterson, 1 and 2; E. Grayson, 3. Pikelets: H. Walker, 1; E. Patterson, 2; B. Livingston, 3. Sponge cake: S. Smith, 1; D. Marsh, 2; D. Rickard, 3. Marble cake: H. Walker 1; M. Sherwood. 2: A. Morris, 3. Rock cakes: H. Walker, 1: E. Grayson, 2: L. Strong, 3. Ginger bread: E. Grayson and B. Livingston, 1; A. Morris, 2. Biscuits: S. Smith, 1. Junior CookingScones: E. Jacques, 1; M. Patterson, 2; R. Foulgrain, 3. Pikelets: R. Poulgrain, 1; N. Livingston, 2. Sponge cake: N. Pearse, 1: T. Beale, 2: N. Livingston, 3. Marble cake: L. McIntyre, 1. Biscuits: N. Livingston, 1; R-. Grayson, 2; L. Mclntyre, 3. Rock cakes: B. Hokianga, 1 j L. Mclntyre, 2. Gingerbread: F. Pearse, 1; G. Mclntyre 2. Senior Sweets Toffee: 11. Walker, 1; B. Livingston, 2; D. Rickard, 3. Chocolate fudge: E. Grayson. 1; B. Livingston, 2; G. McIntyre, 3. Coconut ice: B. Livingston, 1; E. Grayson, 2; D. Rickard, 3. Junior Sweets Toffee: N. Livingston, 1; R. Grayson, 2 and 3. Chocolate fudge: R. Grayson, 1; N. Livingston, 2; L. Mclntyre, 3. Coconut ice: N. Livingston, 1; R. Grayson, 2; L. Mclntyre, 3. Decorative Gentleman’s buttonhole: A. Marsh. 1; A. Morris, 2; L. Coppin. 3. Lady's spray: E. Grayson, 1; S. Wakeling, 2; M. Patterson, 3. Victorian posy: D. Marsh, 1 and 3; J. Hebcnton, 2. Decorated hat: E. Grayson, 1; L. Coppin, 2; K. Foley, 3. Handwork article: E. Grayson! 1; E. Whaitiri. 2: P. Jones, 3. Handwork cushions: D. Marsh, 1; E. Grayson, 2 and 3. Carvings: P. Downes ]; C. Carrington, 2; P. Tupara, 3. Woodwork: R. Tikitiki; 1: P. Downes, 2: C. Carrington, 3. Flowers White roses: L, Strong. 1; J. Waipara. 2; J. Hebenton, 3. Red roses: J. Waipara, 1: D. Rickard, 2: N. Pohatu, 3. Mixed roses: J. Hebenton and A. Pilgrim, 1: S. Smith, 2; L. Strong, 3. Iceland poppies: A, Pilgrim, 1; F. Pearse, 2; L. Strong, 3. Pansies: L. Strong, 1: J. Hebenton, 2: F. Pearse, 3. Phlox: L. Strong, 1. Carnations: E. Grayson, 1; R. Grayson, 2; P. Maynard, 3. Geraniums: R. Grayson, 1; E. Grayson. 2: B. Hine. 3. Sweet William: M. Patterson, 1; S. Whaitiri, 2; E. Whaitiri, 3. Antirrhinums: E. Grayson, 1; G. Mclntyre and J. Hebenton, 2; N. Pearse, 4. White flowers: J. Waipara, 1; E. Grayson and G. Farmer, 2. Blue flowers: D. Marsh, 1; M. Sherwood, 2; J. Hebenton, 3. Any coloured flowers: T. Riki, 1; L. Strong. 2; E. Whaitiri. 3. Mixed flowers: M. Sherwood, 1; B. Hine, 2 and '3. Native leaves: G. Farmer, 1; D. Marsh, 2. Primer girls: L. Beale, 1; M. Smith, 2: M. Rua, 3. Primer boys: M. Prichard, 1; M. Moeau, 2; D. Thompson, 3. Vase, girls: A. Pilgrim. 1; J. Waipara. 2: S. Smith. 3. Vase, boys: J. Hebenton, 1; S. Whaitiri, 2; L. Coppin, 3. For members of sweet pea club.—Six blooms: .L, Strong 1 and 2. Vase: L. Strong, 1; E. Patterson. 2; E. Grayson, 3. Vegetables

Now politics, white: R. Poulgrain, 1; L. Strong. 2; P. Downes, 3. New potatoes, red: F. Jones, 1; K. Tikitiki, 2; D. Jones, 3. Carrots: T. Mataira, 1; G. Farmer, 2; R. Grayson, 3. Red beet: T. Mataira, 1; G. Farmer, 2; L. Coppin, 3. Radishes: L. Strong, 1; K. Foley, 2: T- Foley, 3. Turnips: R. Grayson. 1: L. Coppin, 2; E, Jacques, 3. Broad beans: R. Beale, 1; L. Beale, ‘Z; E. Jacques, 3. Peas: R. Grayson, 1; E, Grayson, 2; L. Beale and R. Beale, 3. Lettuce: P. Downes, 1 G. Pearce, 2; M. Sherwood, 3. Cabbage, M. Sherwood, 1; R. Grayson, 2; T. Foley, 3. Cauliflower, L. Coppin, 1; L. Beale, 2; W. Mataira, 3. Fruit Oranges: L, Coppin, 1; F. Jones, 2; E. Grayson, 3. Lemons: E. Grayson, 1 and 2; F. Jones, 3. Limes: E. Grayson, 1; R. Coppin, 2: R. Grayson, 3. Loquats: A.'Morris, 1: G. Morris, 2. Plums: N. Pohatu, 1; T. Nikora, 2; F. Jones, 3. Gooseberries: D. Jones, 1; F. Jones, 2; L. Coppin and R. Ruu, 3. Strawberries: E. Grayson, 1; R. Grayson, 2; F. Jones, 3. Special Awards

Prizes were presented as follows: — Senior cooking: Hazel Walker, 1; Ellen Patterson, 2; Shirley Smith, 3. Junior cooking: Nancy Livingston, 1; Lesley Mclntyre, 2; Roger Foulgrain, 3. Flowers: Lois Strong, 1; Joyce Waipara, 2; Ada Pilgrim, 3. Sweet pea club members: Lois Strong. Senior sweets: Betty Livingston. Junior sweets: Nancy Livingston. Primer girls: Myrtle Beale. Primer boys: Morris Rickard. Vegetables: Rosalie Grayson, 1; Taroa Mataira, 2; Leslie Coppin, 3. Fruit: Eleanor Grayson. Gentleman’s buttonhole: Arthur Marsh. Lady's spray: Eleanor Grayson. Victorian posy: Dawn Marsh. Decorated hat: Eleanor Grayson. Cushion, Dawn Marsh. Carving: Pauli Downes. Wooden article. —Girl: Eleanor Grayson. Boy: Revviti Tikitiki. Special prizes were donated by the following: —Mr. Piercy, best arranged vase of flowerse. —Girl: Ada Pilgrim. Boy: John Hebenton. Mrs. Hebenton, for Maori pupils.—Cooking: Bella Hokianga. Flowers: Joyce Waipara.

Mrs. Hepburn, for most points in the show.—Girl: Eleanor Grayson. Boy: Leslie Coppin. Programme by the Children At the conclusion of the flower show those present were entertained with a programme of school activities by the children. The latter had prepared souvenir programmes for each one present. The excellence of these formed a topic of favourable discussion. Towards the close of the evening the prizes won in the flower show were presented by Mr, Piercy, who also thanked the donors of the special prizes. The Palutahi School Committee was thanked for the loan of its film strip projector and Mr. Williams for demonstrating it. The object of the entertainment was to raise money to purchase a film strip projector for the school. This was successfully accomplished.