POVERTY BAY SCOTTISH SOCIETY.

Gisborne Times, Volume XLV, Issue 3983, 16 July 1915, Page 7

POVERTY BAY SCOTTISH SOCIETY.

ART AND INDUSTRIAL EXHIBITION. A CREDITABLE DISPLAY AT THE SCOTTISH HALL. President, Dr \V. P. Porter; vicepresidents, Ale.ssrs J. Hay and T. Corson; treasurer, Air Janies Johnstone; secretary, Air F. R. Ball; committee, Messrs A. Thomas, D. Me. Kechnie, J. Barr, A. Wilson, A. Graham, A. Spence, A. Park, T. McMurray, 14. Carmichael; ladies committee, Alesdaines J. R. Kirk, A. Park, D. Blair, G. R. McKenzie, I>. G. Robertson, J. Wilson, C.- Matthews. The members of the Poverty Bay Scottish Society have been hard at work for some months past organising a monster' Art and Industrial Exhibition in order to liquidate the debt remaining on the fine new lqill, which the Society lias established in Palmerston Road. That their efforts were clowned with complete success was proved by the very lino display which was made at the Scottish Hall yesterday, when the exhibition was officially opened by the Mayoress (Airs AY. G. Slicrratt). The Society was unfortunate in the weather conditions, which prevailed, the day being exceptionally wet and cheerless. Nevertheless, there was a good gathering of the clans when the opening ceremony took place. Dr. AY. P. Porter, President of the Scottish Society, said the Exhibition had been organised in order to gather money to help to pay their debts. The members felt that the most patriotic thing they could do during this period of crisis was to pay whatever debts they owed to other people. If they did this, they felt that things would go along much more smoothly. They felt they would be wanting in patriotism if they did not pay their debts. The Society had done its share in contributing to the patriotic funds, and would he only too ready to help in that direction again. Dr Porter then called on the Mayoress to formally declare the Exhibition open. Airs Sherratt said it gave her much pleasure to he present-, and to open the fair. The Society had been unfortunate in the weather experienced, but slie hoped it would take up., and that the exhibition would prove an unqualified success. Those present then turned their attention to the attractions within the hall. A splendid display was made, the entries totalling the surprisingly good number of 5/0. Around the hall stands were. arranged with wares of all descriptions j temptingly displayed. The stall holders, who were kept busy supplying the wants of'patrons, were as follows: Tea rooms (upstairs), Alesdamcs J. R. Kirk, McKenzie, Minnis, and Burnard and assistants; sweet stall, Airs J. R. Shaw and the Alisses Shaw; work stall, Alesdam.es Park, D. G. Robertson, Ross, A. Thomson, .T. Wilson, and C. Atatthcws; doll stall, Alesdamcs) D. Blair and Nasmith ; bran tub. Alesdamcs Gi'oig and Sykes; flower stall, Alesdamcs Redstone, G. Crawford, and Alias Bousficld • jumble stall, Airs AV. A. Smith, Messrs A. Thomon, A. AVilson, J. Barr. J. Hay, and H. Carmichael.

The judges, all of whom carried out their duties to the entire satisfaction of the competitors, were as follows: Art and industrial, Airs Arlidgc; photography and post cards, Alias Carter; woodwork, Messrs Hay and Barr; school work, Miss Mathieson (brush.work), Alessrs Kinder and Cut-h----bert (writing); sewing Aliss Alatheson: cookery, Mesrs Twigley and Shaw; preserves, Air AA r . J. Cox ; singing, Alessrs Al. Foster and A. E. Lawrence ; physical drill, Airs Collin and Air R. Mitchell; elocutionary and spelling. Air Etherington; step-dancing, Mr AY. Robertson; baby show, Drs Reid and Porter.

Intcrst throughout the afternoon and evening was kept up h.v the interesting competitions which were kept going. The physical drill competitions for both girls and hoys was a fine spectacular event, and the wonderful time which was kept was the subject of much favorable comment. The judges in these events were Airs A. H. Collin and Mr It. Mitchell... The girls’ physical drill competition brought forth 'five entries, and after a most interesting display Airs Collin decided to recall two Alangapapa E-a-hool squads to appear to-night. There was a good attendance at the evening session, when the stalls did o-ood business, and the bright- display was greatly admired. The beautiful collection of pot plants, kindly donated by Air A. Thomson, helped to decorate the hall nicely.. Among the many interesting exhibits shown were ingenious models of a plough and drill made of nickel, the work of Ali *1 - "Wilson, and a fine model of a steam engine made by Air R. Pic-ken. EVENING SESSION. -pile evening session was attended by a largo number of people, and the hall presented a very animated appearance. Girls in costume with cushions, cakes, etc., to rallle did a large business. There were two competitions in the evening, the Highland Fling and boys’ physical drill. 1 here were five entries in tbe Highland Fling class, and the winner, alms Andrew, was complimented by the judo-e on her excellent- display. - Aliases Minnis and Smith were second and third respectively. Air AY. Robertson acted as judge. The physical drill competition l™ boys saw squads from the Gisborne, Alangapapa, and Kaiti schools oppose each other. Lieut. R. Mitchell acted as judge. After a most creditable display, the judge announced his award" as follows :—Gisborne School, 4 25 points, 1 ; Alangapapa School, U-> points, 2; Kaiti School, 110 points, A. Besides the competitions, there was plontv to interest and instruct. lidding ' patriots could polish up then shooting practice at the shooting gallery, and a ping pong tourney caterei for the ‘sports.’ Business proceeded until after ten o’clock, and altogethu a most enjoyable evening was spoil The fair will be continued tins aitoinoon and evening, and to-morrow afternoon and evening. BRIZE LIST. School Work.— Writing, Standard 6: Elsie Gruntree (Alangapapa) U Beryl Robertson (Gisborne) 2 • StancLard' 5: Gladys Bell (Gisborne) 1, Doris Hughes (Gisborne) 2; Stand a id 4 Walter Smith. (Gisborne) 1 Alexia Thomson (Gisborne) 2; Standard: IAndrew (Alangapapa) 1, Albert Jamieson (Gisborne) 2; Standard 2: A. Ay. linek (Gisborne) 1, Elsm Gleave (Gisborne) 2; Standard 1: I rank Doblic (Gisborne) 1, Eva Sawyer (Gisborne) Industrial (adults).—Drawn thread work: Airs Pal'grave 1; crotchet wotk in cotton: Airs AV. Boss 1, Airs -• Rose 2. Mrs Pal grave h.c ' stencil work: Miss Hooper 1, Mrs evelet embroidery: Mrs J. A\. Bain l! Patriotic class, pair stocks: M'S Park 1, Airs D. Blair 2. Children’s Work.—Crochet: MaUge Kane 1, Jessie Graham 2; dressed doll: Bernie Blackbw'ti 1 Verna Duncombe 2; woodwork first yc.U boys: A. Ingram (le Hapaia) U Horace Miller'(High School) 2; second k“. ky S , knife box: (Gisborne) 1, Arthur Pittar .(Bagh School) 2; tea tray, I<. H. Jones (Gisborne) 1; any woodwork: L. GAlbrecht (Kaiti) 1, F. 11. Jones (Gisborne) 2; second yoar .boys: KGain brill (High School) 1, A. GArthur (High School 3 2; chip carying Mir Collinson; meccano, Gray JHair Preserves.—Bottled UTV °ne bottle: Mrs A. Thomson. 1, Mrs H. Tl Whyte -2; three vaneti es: JV.I i s -ti • J3\ Whyte 1 and 2; collection: Mrs H B. 'Whyte 1; jam. one bottle. Mis. H.' B. Whyte'l, Mre-Breingan 2; three varieties; Mrs Whyte 1, Mrs D G. Robertson' 2; J oily, Airs J. AVilson 1, Mrs AVhyte 2; marmalade, Mi s Aitken 1; tomato sauce: Airs Whyte 1,

eggs: Mrs Greig 1, Airs Carmichael 2 Art Division.—Oil painting, floral__oi fruit: Airs F. Davidson 1, Aliss Dorii Johnstone 2; landscape, Aliss Dorn ' Johnstone 1, Airs M. Barlow 2: watei color, floral or fruit: Mrs D. Blair ] and 2; sea or landscape: Airs D. Blaii I and 2• any other subject; Airs D Blair 2. Pastel: Miss AVallett 1, Mr* Al. Barlow 2; study r in black anc: white: Aliss E. Sharpin 1, Airs H. Kane 2. J. Sears, aged 14 years, was awarded a special prize for a watei color of the Lusitania. Cookery.—Bread : Air Collinson 1: plain scones: Airs J. Johnstone 1, All> AV. Ross 2; pikelets, Airs Park 1, Airs AVhyte 2; small cakes. Airs AVliyto 1: biscuits : Airs AVhyte 1: pastry : Airs AVhyte 1; sponge roll: Mrs Whyte 1 : sponge sandwich: Aliss E. lies 1, Aliss G. Ross 2; fruit cake: Airs AVhyte 1 ; seed cake: Airs C. Rosie J, Airs AVhyte 2; Madeira cake : Al iss G. Ross 1; ginger bread: Airs AVhyte 1, Airs Park 2: shortbread: Aliss L. Johnstone 1, Airs Carmichael 2; oat cakes: Ain AATt'yto 1; Scotch bun : Airs Carmichael 1. Children’s classes : Plain scones: Ada Johnstone 1, Al. Murray 2, Evelyn Eairlie 3; three varieties scones: Ada Johnstone 1, E. lies 2; sponge sandwich: Mav Burt 1, Alary Gordon 2; small cakes: Evelyn AA’ebh 1 : cocoanut ice : Kathleen Coad 1, Al. ALurray 2; toffee: Lorn a Aluir 1, Hazel Gault 2; Turkish delight, Winifred Lysnar. Sweets (adults).—Cocoanut icc: Aliss. E. lies .1, Mrs AA’.vtc 2; plain toff If co: Airs A. Thomson 1, Aliss T. Haul tain 2; nut toffee: Airs AVhyte 1; Turkish delight: Aliss E. lies 1; collection sweets: Airs AVhyte 1. (School Work. —Brush drawing: Standard 6: Leslie Nicol (Gisborne) 1, Alyrtlc Thomas (Gisborne) 2; Standard 5: John Robertson (Gisborne) 1, Harold Smith (Gisborne) 2 ; Standard 4: Isabel Roddick (Gisborne) 1; Standard 3: Albert Jamison (Gisborne) 1, Doris Nicholls (Gisborne) 2; Standard 2: AMctor Caulton (Gis- | borne) 1, Godfrey Kissling (Gisborne) 2; Standard 1: John Grant (Gisborne) Sewing.—Handkerchief (Standard 1): Eva Sawyer 1 ; pillow case (Standard 3): Annie Smith 1, Matilda Mc~ Aiullen 2; Standards 5 and 6: Al. Kano 1; darning (Standards 5 and 6): Jessie Graham 1, Al. Kano 2 : darning for hoys: Leslie Nicol 1, Dick Pearson 2. Chip Carving: Air Collinson 1. Photography.—Air A. Thomson carried off all the prizes in this section. Postcards, ]2 assorted. —Bernice Blackburn 1; 24 assorted: J. Robertson 1; collection: A. Porston 1. The programme for to-day will be: 3 p.m., girls’ elocution contest; 8 p.m., final of girls’ elocution contest ; 8.30 ]).m., jihysical drill, girls’ final; 9 p.m., children’s choir. The ping pong tournament will also be eontinned to-night.