ROSS NEWS.

Hokitika Guardian, 2 March 1922, Page 1

ROSS NEWS.

(Our own correspondent.)

ANNUAL FLOWER SHOW._

On Saturday last in the Totara Hull, the annual flower show, in aid of St Paul’s Building Fund, was held. The day was beautifully fine and tlile hall during the afternoon and evening was filled with an animated throng. In the afternoon a lorry load of visitors arrived from Hokitika and were cordially •welcomed. The entries in most classes were this year more numerous and it is gratifying to note that exhibitors were paying more attention to the conditions imposed .by the schedule. Some few excellent exhibits, however, had again to be disqualified, as they did not conform with ihe express directions on the schedule. This is more unfortunate as tiie judging under such circumstances is unsatisfactory both io the judge and exhibitor. The difficult task of awarding points was in the capable hands of Mrs Bennett and Messrs A. B. Boyd ami F. Howard sent’., «>f Hokitika, whose judging met with popular approval.

Noticeably better this year were the flower exhibits, there being some particularly line sweet peas and dahlias. Mr Boyd’s line display of the latter, together with an exhibit of pansies were greatly appreciated and materially helped the show. The vegetables, though chiefly of I letter quality, were not as numerous as last year, the broken weather of spring very possibly accounting for the fewer exhibits. Both the needlework and cookery displays were creditable in every way. New features this year were the collections of pasture grasses and" local weeds, and th<s writing section. These should be productive of much good in a very desirable direction. The takings very closely approached the record of last year’s show. The prize list is as follows: — Children under 14 years.—Bouquet, X. Ivey 1, V. Gardiner 2. Buttonhole: R. Thiele 1, F. Chapman 2. Lady’s Spray: R. Thiele 1. Floral Design: R. Thiele I. Brine for most certificates: R. Thiele. Open Competition. Lady’s Spray: - .Mrs Me Key 1. Buttonhole: Mrs Mckev 1. Floral Design : Mrs Hornell 1. Brize for most Certificates: Mrs MiKey. Bot Plants. Flowering: Mrs Herbert ■>. Foliage: Mrs Herbert 1. Brize for most certificates: Mrs Herbert. Best Collection of Sweet Boas. —Mr Scott 1 and prize; Mrs Carter 2. Best Collection of Roses.—Mrs Herbert I and prize- Mr Scott 2. Rest Collection of Dahlias.—Mrs Herbert 1 and prize; Mrs Thiele 2.

Cut Flowers.—Asters: Mrs Carter 1; Mr Yarrall 2. Pansies: A. Gardiner 1, Mrs Cornish 2. Gladioli: Mrs Herbert 1, Mr Scott 2. Cosmos: Airs Carter 2. Lilies: Mrs Thiele 1, Mrs Herbert 2. Prize for most certificates: Mrs Carter and Mrs Herbert (equal). Best Collection of Flowers, children under 16 years.—Yarrall Children 1 an I prize; A. Goad 2. Vegetables.—Cabbages: Mrs J. Chapman 1, H. Osmers 2. Marrows: Mrs Bptlaff ]. Lettuces: J. Smith 1, A. Sharkey 2. Radishes: H. Osmers 1. Onions: S. Mitchell 1, J. Jones 2. Turnips: Mrs Elcock 1, State School 2. Carrots: S. Mitchell 1, V. Chapman 2. Parsnips: V. Chapman 2. French Beans: J. Anderson 1, H. Osmers 2. Peas: A. Sharkey 1, -Mrs Elcock sour. 2. Runner Beans: Mrs Elcock senr. 1, V. Chapman 2. Butter Beans: P. Gardiner 1, H. McMullan 2. Pumpkin: J. Smith 1. Cucumbers: IT. Osmers 1. Rhubarb: Mrs A. Upjohn 1. Potatoes: Mrs Elcock, junr. 1, State School 2. Eschallots: J. Jones 1, S. Mitchell 2. Broad Beans: P. Gardiner 2. Heaviest Marrow: Mrs Detlalf, prize. Prize for most certificates: .Mrs Elcock senr., H. Osmers, and S. Mitchell (equal). Fruit.—Apples, collection: Mrs Kennedy 1. Cooking apples: Airs llcdwig 1. Plums, collection: IT. Osmers 1. Pears, dessert: A. lTcdwig 1. Pears, cooking: H. Osmers 1. Prize for most certificates: A. Med wig and FI. Osmers equal. Bread, Cakes, etc.—Home made bread: Airs O’Donnell 1, Mrs S. Mitchell 2. Scones: Mrs Grimmond 1, and 2; Miss Johnston 1, Miss 1. Goad 2. Emit Cake: Mrs Pethig 1, Mrs Grimmond 2. Seed Cake: -Miss Johnston 1. Sponge Sandwich: Mrs M. Walton 1, Aliss Johnston 2. Oat Cake: Mrs Grimmond 1. Short Bread: Mrs Grimmond 1, Airs Pethig 2. Pastry: Airs Grimmond 1, Miss Johnston 2. Apple Pic: Afrs Grimmond 1. Brize ior most certificates: Airs Grimmond. Cookery, children under 16.—Plain Scones: A. Hamilton 1 and 2. Pikelets: A. Hamilton. Sponge Sandwich: A. Hamilton. Prize for most certificates: A. Hamilton.

Confectionery.—Toffee: Airs Grimmend, A. Hamilton and Mrs Herbert '1 (equal). Cocoanut Ice: Mrs Herbert 1. Prize for most certificates: Airs IHerbert.

Home Made Preserves.—Bottled Fruit: Mrs Hopgood 1. Jam: Mrs Herbert 1 Mrs O’Donnell 2. Jellies: Mrs Herbert 1, Mrs Williams 2. Pickles: Mrs Evans 1, Mrs Williams 2. Sauces: Airs Williams 1. Brize for most certificates: Mrs Herbert. Produce.— Home Made Butter: Airs Frans and W. Vitiski 1 (equal), and special prize donated by Mr W. Scott. Hen Eggs: Mrs Elcock senr. 1, Mrs EvansT Honey: Aliss. Mitchell 1,-1. Mitchell 2. Prize for most certificates::—Mrs Evans. Decorated Vehicle. Children under ](;. w Thorite and D. Thorpe 1 (equal). Best Trimmed Hat. —P. Gardiner 1, T. Goad 2. . , Decorated Table, (judged by the public).— Airs AValton 1, N. McMullan Needlework. —Fancy Work: Miss, Johnston 1, A. Hedwig 2. Crochet; Mrs Holmes 1 and % Pen Pawtmg;

Mi ss H. Hopgood 1. Stencilling: Mrs Shearer 1. Best Knitted pair of socks: Mrs Grimmond 1, Miss Johnston 2. Prize for most certificates: Mrs Holmes and Miss Johnston (equal).

Sewing for girls under 16.—Worked Buttonhole: R. Hamilton 1, D. WhiteHead 2. Best Darn: F. Chapman 1, M. Jones 2.

Sewing for girls under 13.—Gan made by hand: N. Mitchell.

Best Collection of Pasture Grasses: D. Thorp© 1, N. Mitchell 2. Blest Collection of Local Weeds: H. Muir 1, J. Gardiner 2. Writing, under 8 years:—J. Smith 1, M. Deakin 2. Under 10 years: W. Chalmers 1, A. Mitchell 2. Under 12 years: H. Thiele and I. Mitchell 1, equal, H. Mitchell 2. Under 14 years: P. Gardiiter 1, N. Mitchell 2. Undel 16 years: P. Lucas 1, V. Mitchell 2.

On Monday morning shortly after starting work at Messrs Stuart and Chapman’s new sawmill, Mr A. Hedwig had the misfortune to meet with a serious accident. He was engaged working on a scaffolding on the side of Ihe building from which he fell to the ground. Fortunately the point at which he was ihon working was only seme 15 feet high. Inn the fall was sufficient to cause serious injury. Although no bones were broken Mr Hedwig received injuries io his hack and a very severe .shaking. He was conveyed to his home by car and later was attended to by Dr Baird of Hokitika. He is now making a satisfactory recovery.