FLORAL FETE.

Hokitika Guardian, 12 February 1920, Page 4

FLORAL FETE.

A SUCCESSFUL GATHERING

The annual Presbyterian Floral Fete (took place on Cass Square yesterday afternoon under perfect weather conditions. There was a largo attendance ■and much interest was shown in the proceedings. The Municipal Band was present and played an enjoyable musical (programme during the afternoon. The (display made was a distinctly good one, though the failure of the East Coast promises of exhibitions of cut flowers to eventuate robbed that portion of considerable interest. As it was, however, the cut blooms were decidedly good, one or two growers tabling some splendid specimens, though as a whole the blooms were not as robust as on former occasions. In the vegetable section there was a line display of cabbages, while potatoes were also a good selection, and the other portions well contested. The I [decorated classes filled well, and the . (various exhibits allowed much diversion pi taste in the general arrangement. Home industries supplied an interesting display that was tne subject of much inspection, and criticism at the hands ol the lady members of the assemblage, the (general comment being of a very favorable nature. Messrs 11. Haile and E. Dove were the judges, and they carried out their tasks in a satisfactory manner. (The ladies stall and afternoon tea rooms had a busy time, tne former soon selling out the whole of their stocks. The various officials including the secretary |TMr L. Gooch) were attentive to their jduties, and the day passed off very successfully. The following is the prize •list:—

DECORATED SECTION. Poster Parade (under 14 years)—Bello Wilson (Highlander Milk), Ist, Elsie Ackers (Kirkpatrick and Co), 2nd. Decorated Bicycle.—Phyllis Thompson Tst.

Decorated Pram or Go Cart. —-Miss •Estelle Wethey Ist, Mrs,L. Hills 2nd, Decorated Tricycle.—Mrs L. Hills Ist. Decorated Hoop.—Master B. Wethey Ist, Miss J. Sweney 2nd. Decorated Parasol. —Mrs P. B. Fraser .Ist, Miss Lily Sweney 2nd. Decorated Basket—Miss Jessie Brown Ist. Decorated Hat.—Mrs L. Gooch Ist, .Mrs Murdoch 2nd. Gentleman’s Buttonhole. —Miss B. Good Ist, Miss M. Sweney 2nd. Decorated Table.—Miss Florae Andrews Ist. CUT FLOWEDS. (i Show Dahlias.—Mrs'J. Stapleton ,Ist. 6 Cactus Dahlias.—Mr A. B. Boyd Ist 'and 2nd. 4 Collarette Dahlias. —Mr A. B. Boyd lsit. Phlox Drummondi.—Mrs W. Wilson Ist. 0 Pansies.—Mr A. B. Boyd Ist. Champion Bose in Fete. —Mr A. B. ‘Boyd Ist. Sweet Peas (4 spikes, 1 variety).— ..Mrs F. Andrews Ist, Miss 'Hazel King 2nd. Sweet Peas (4 spikes, 3 varieties.)— ■Mrs F. Andrews Ist, Miss Hazel King '2nd. Sweet Peas (3 spikes, 12 varieties.)— Mrs F Andrews Ist. Gladioli.—Mrs C. Guthberlet (BrunJner), Ist, Miss J. Millner 2nd. Collection Annuals. —Mr A. B. Boyd Ist. Collection Flowers. —Mrs J. Stapleton Ist. Collection Wild Flowers.—lna Millner Ist. Collection Native Ferns.—Lulu Millner list. Collection Vegetables.—Mr R. Goudie list. 6 Potatoes, 1 variety.—Miss Hudson Mr J. J. Breeze 2nd. 6 Onions. 1 variety.—Mr J. King, junr., Ist. 6 Parsnips, 1 variety.—Mrs C. Gutli'berlet Ist. 6 Beetroot, 1 variety.—Mrs C. Guthberlet Ist. 6 Carrots, 1 variety.—Mr J. King, junr.,.lst. 2 Cabbage, 1 variety.—Mrs Muir, Ist.

COOKING COMPETITION. Home Made Loaf. —Mrs J. Stapleton Ist. Plate Oven Scones.—Mrs W. Jones ■lst, Mrs J. King 2nd. Plate Girdle Scones.—Mrs Findlay Ist. Madeira Cake. —Airs J. King Ist. Fruit Cake. —Miss Hazel King list. Ginger Bread.—Mrs Fraser Ist. Fancy Sponge.—Mrs Fraser Ist, Mrs •Robertson 2nd. Short Bread.—Mrs Findlay Ist, Oat Cake.—Mrs Buchanan Ist. Plate of Pastry.—Mrs Robertson Ist. Home Made Sweets, 4 varieties. —Airs A. 13. Boyd Ist. Collection Pickles and Sauces.—-Mrs L. Hills Ist. Sponge Roll.—Mrs Aitken Ist.