INSTITUTE SHOW

Hawke's Bay Herald-Tribune, Issue 99, 13 May 1937, Page 9

INSTITUTE SHOW

Fine Efiort by Maraekakaho Women THE LIST OF AWARDS The Maraekakaho Women 's Instifute held a most successful show in the Maraekakaho HalL This was the first effort of the Maraekakaho Women 's Institute in this direction, but it is hoped to. make .ihe show nn annual eveht. The prosident, Mrs J. Graham, wolcomed the many visitors and thanked all those who had helped to make the day a success, especially the judges in the various sections. Mrs Graham expressed great pleasure at having present Mrs Riggir, president of the Northern Hawke's Bay Federation of Women 's Institutes, whom she callcd upon to open the show. Mrs Riggir, after speaking for a few minutes about the work and anms of women's institutes, formally declared the show open. An enjoyable aftemoon tea ' was served in the supper-room, where the tablea were decorated with bowls of autumn leaves and autumn-tinted flowers and red, white and- blue streamers. In charge of the afternoon tea, Mrs L. McLean and her band of willing helpers spared no effort in making tea very popular, Misses Simmons and McLean, at the sale stall, did bidsk business and.also were in charge of the competitions. A brau tub provided for the small folk was very well patronised. In all classes entries were very satisfactory, and in spite of the dry season entries in the flower and vegetablp sections were surprisingly good. Following is the list of awards: — COOK3NG. (Judge: Mrs McKinley.Y Loaf of* white bread (21bs.) : Mrs Simmons 1. Fruit cake: Mrs Ramm 1, Mrs O. Clarkson 2, Mrs G. - Graham 3. Shortbread (3 pieces): Miss J. Walker 1, Mrs Johnstone 2, Mrs R. Averill 3. Plain sponge sandwich. with butter: Mrs Reynolds 1, Mrs Foreman 2, Mrs I& McLean 3. Sponge roll: Miss Walker 1, Mrs Simmons 2. Madeira cake: Mrs Jones 1, Miss Merton 2, Mrs Johnson 3. Gems (3): Mrs Reynolds 1, Mrs G. Graham 2, Mrs McLagan- 3. Oyen scones (3): Mrs Farmery 1, Mrs J. Graham 2, Mrs G. Graham 3. Pdkelets (3): Mrs McGregor 1, Miss J. Walker 2, Mrs Reynolds 3. Small cakes (3 kinds 3 of each): Mrs -Simmons. Biscuits (3 kinds 3 of each) : Mrs J. Graham. . Apple pie* (short crust): Mrs G. Graham 1, Mrs J. Graham 2, Mrs Ramci 3, Open jam tarts (3) : Mrs Farmery. • HOME INDUSTBIES, (Judge: Mrs McKinley.) Bottled fruit (3 varieties): Mrs Foreman 1, Mrs R. Averill 2. Pot of marmalade: Mrs Foreman 1, Mrs Ramm 2, Mrs R. Averill 3. JeliJ- (2 vanotaes) : Mrs Foreman 1, Mrs R. Avevill 2, Mrs J. - Graham 3. Tomato sauce: Mrs Brabant. Pickles (mixed): Mrs Fcreman 1, Mrs - Ramm 2, Mrs Hewetson 3. One bar of soap: Mrs' L. h£cLean 1, Mrs Farmery 2, Mrs A. Lockie 3. Heaviest hen's eggs (6): Mrs Farmery 1, E. Averill, Mrs Foreman 3. Ilb. butter: Mrs Foreman 1, Mrs Simmons 2, Miss J. Walker 3, •

KNITTING. (Judges: Mesdames Eaton, Riggir, and Baker.) Socks: Mrs Walker, senr., 1, Mrs McLagan 2, Miss Conway 3. Child's vest: Mrs Foremah 1, Mrs L. McLean 2. Pullover or cardigan: Miss Brading 1, Mrs Glass 2, Mrs McGregor 3. Threopdece baby set: Miss A. McKinnon 1, Miss Wa^er 2. Pair of booties: Mrs Foreman . 1, Mrs McLean 2, Miss S. McKinnon 3. NEEDLEW ORK. (Judges: Mesdames Eaton, Riggir and Baker.) Embroidery (white) : Mrs Brabant J, Mrs Brabant 2, Mrs Hewetson 3. Embroidery (coloured): Miss Attwood 1, Miss N. Coleman 2, Miss B. Knapp 3. Smocked child's dress: Mrs McLagan 1, Mrs Foreman 2. Baby's frock: Mrs JohnStone I. Novelty; Miss M. Whyto Mrs Johnstpne 2, Mrs J. Johnstone 3. Special prize: Mrs Browning. CHILDREN 'S CLASS. (Judges: Mesdames Eaton, Riggir and Baker.) Knitted garment (under 14): Molly Talbot 1, 2 and 3. Article from motortyre: J. Talbot. HANDICRAFTS. (Judges: Mesdames Eaton, Riggir and Baker.) Best toy: Mrs B. Otene 1, 2 and 3. Cushion from sugar-bag: Mrs Farmery 1, Mrs Johnstone 2. Floor rug from waste material: Mrs Farmery 1 and 2. Article made from flour-bags: Mrs Donovan 1, Mrs Otene 2, Mrs Farmery 3. Article from tins: Mrs Johnstone I. Article made by a man: Mr McConaehie 1, Mr McLagan 2, Mr Anderson 3. FLOWERS. (Judge: Mrs H. M. Wdlson.) Decorated section. — Decorated table: Mrs O. Clarkson 1, Mrs Glazebrook 2, Mrs Hewitt 3. Decorated bowl: Mrs Hewitt 1, Mrs O. Clarkson 2, Mrs J. Graham 3. Decorated vase: Mrs O. Calrkson I, Mrs Hewitt 2, Mrs J. Graham 3. Bowl of chrysanthemums: Hrs Hewitt 1, Mrs O. Clarkson 2. Bowl of mixed flowers: Mrs Hewitt 1, Mrs 0. J. Baker 2, Mrs J. Graham 3. Spray: Mrs Hewitt I, 2 and 3. Posy: Mrs Hewitt 1 and 2, Mrs 0. Clarkson 3. Cut flowers. — Best chrysanthemuin bloom; Mrs Foreman 1. Collection of chrysanthemums: Mrs Foreman 1, Mrs O. Clarkson 2. Best marigold: Mrs Dasent 1, Joyce Elliott 2, Mrs McGregor 3. Collection of -berry sprays: Mrs O. Clarkson 1, Mrs W. Lockie 3. Collection of iccland poppies: Mrs Johnson. Collection of dahlias: Mrs Dasent. Collection of roses: Mrs C. J. Baker 1, Mrs J. Graham 2, Mrs J. Grahrm 3. Collectio of autumn leaf

sprays:* Mrs McGregor 1, Mrs C. J. Baker 2« Mrs Johnson 3. VEGETABLES AND FRUIT. Best pumpkin: Mrs Dasent 1, Mrs Elliott 2. Best marrow: Mrs Foreman 1, Mrs Dasent 2. Onione, (3) : Mrs Glass 1, Mrs Glass 2, Mrs J. Graham 3. Carrots (3): Mrs James 1, Mrs McGregor 2, Mrs Dasent 3. Parsnips (3): Mrs Farmery 1,. Mrs James 2, Mrs Foreman 3. Leeks (3): Mrs Dasent 1, Mrs James 2. Potatoes: Mrs Elliott 1, Mrs Hewitt 2, Mrs Farmery 3. Kumeras (3): Mrs James. Silver beet: Mrs Foreman. Red beet: Mrs Simmons 1, Mrs J. Graham ,2. Sweet corn (3 cobs): Mrs J. Graham 1 and 2. Rhubarb (6 stalks): Mrs Dasent 1, Mrs McGregor 2. Collection qf vegetables: Mr Boyes 1, Mrs Foreman 2, Mrs J. Grabam 3. Collection of fresh fruit: Mrs Dasent 1, Mrs W. Lockie 2. Field mangolds: Mrs Hewitt. POINTS FRIZES. Cooking: Mrs G. Grabam and Miss J. Walker 1, Mrs J. Graham 2. Home industries: Mrs Foreman 1, Mrs R. Averill 2. Needleworl$: Mrs Johnstone 1, Mrs Brabant 2. Knitting: Mrs Foreman 1, Mrs L. McLean 2. Handicrafts: Mrs Farmery 1, Mrs Otene 2. Flowers (decorative) : Mrs 'Hewitt 1, Mrs Clarkson 2. Cut flowers: Mesdames Dasent and Foreman (equal) 1. Vegetables and fruit: Mrs Dasent 1, Mrs J.' Graham 2. COMPETITION WINNERS. Cake; Mrs Farmery. Quoits: Mr V. Reynolds. Chocolates: Mrs Dasent. Putting tail on donkey: Miss M. McKinnon.