ROSS NEWS.

Hokitika Guardian, 7 March 1924, Page 4

ROSS NEWS.

(From Our Correspondent)

The Ross Flower Show was held on Saturday last, and was again fortunate in having perfect weather. There was a large entry of exhibits, including some Lorn Hokitika and some from South Westland. -Airs S. Bennett again judged the cookery, and sewing. Air A. B. Boyd, the Flowers, and Air Fred Howard, senr.. the vegetables, anjl tiieii judging gave eminent satisfaction. Air Boyd also exhibited some line blooms grown by himself, and Air ’1 . E. V. Scddou also sent in a line exhibition of flowers. The Committee of the Show are greatly indebted to the judges who hair given their services continuously ‘■ii tlie past eight years. The following are the results: 1. —Open Competition, children under I I years: -A, bouquet—Alias Billy Yarrall 1, Alisa Claire Stapleton 2. B, Buttonhole—Alaster Henry Thiele, 1 and 2, Ladies’ Spray—Miss B. Yarrall 1, Alaster H. Thiele 2. D, Floral Design—Alaster 11. Thiele I. 2. Open Competition, Gentleman’s buttonhole—Alis.s E. Alitcliell 1. ,’i s —Mrs Herbert 2nd. ■j.—Best collection of Sweet Pons— All's S. Bennett 1, Airs C. Detlali 2. 3. —Best Collection, of Roses —Air E. Heveldt ], All's S. Bennett 2. o.—Best Collection ol Dahlias Airs t'liiele 1, Airs Goad 2. 7.- Cut Flowers: Asters —Aliss B. Yarrall 1, Miss N. Yarrall 2, Alis.s C. Stapleton, very liigh!v commended. Garnations—Airs Herbert J.

Pansies-- All's X. Mitchell 2. Gladioli— Airs Cornish 2. Stocks- -.Miss B. Yarrall 1. -Miss X. Yarrall, Aliss C. Stapleton, veiy highly commended. Cosinca —Aliss N. A anall. very highly commended. Lilies Airs Cornish 2. S. Rest Collection of Flowers- Aliss [tidy Yarrall 1. -Mists Nancy A’arrall 2. Best Collection of Vegetables —M r S. Alitcliell 1. 10. A'egctables: I. Cabbages—S. Alitcliell I, A. Alason 2. I'. -Marrows— W. Detlali 1. Alls Goad 2 Lettuces —A. Hedwig I. i. Onions - .1. Thomson I. b. Turnips--S. Alitcliell 1. (j. -Carrots-- S. Mitchell 1. 7 French Ryans Airs Elcoek 1. B. Broad Beans .J. Thomson 1. !). -Runner Beans A. Mason ]. 10.—Pumpkin -A. Hedwig I. 11. —Cucumbers—S. Afitchel 1. 12.—Rhubarb —A. Peebles J. 12. Potatoes- S. Alitcliell 1. Fl. Leeks—A. Iledwig I. I .A. Beet- X. Alitcliell J. II . Cookery Scones Airs 11. Hondo 1. Aliss AA . Wilson 2. Fruit Cake Airs J. l’etbig 1. Sponge Sandwich—Mrs Mason I. Aiiss Wilson 2. Shortbread- Airs J. Petliig i. Ginger Bread Airs 8. I*. Evans 1. Pastry .Mrs AA'. Wilson I. I ikelets—Airs H. blonde 1. 12. Cciokeiy. (children under Ji'ii: Scones —Vera Gardiner 1. 12. Confectionery : Toffee Mrs Herbert I. Cocoanut lee —Violet Holmes 1. Turkish Delight Mrs Herbert 1. Alixed Sweets- Airs Herbert !. M. I lonie-niade Preserves: Jams Mrs Herbert I. Airs G. 11. Chapman 2. Jellies Airs Herbert i. I’iekle.s —Airs Herbert J. Sanees Airs O’Donnell ]. to.- -Produce : Home-made Butter ---Walter A'ltiski 1. Hen Eggs -Airs Ebook I. lb. Needlework : [’lain Aliss K. Alitcliell 1 Fancy. Airs Hansbuiy, Airs Hedwig Ist: Aliss K. Alitcliell 2. Crocket Work- Airs .1. Hansbuiy I. and 2. pen I'.iintiug Air Evan:, I. Fainted Work -Air Iledwig I. Pastel AYork—Ale: E. Mitchell ] Stencilling- Ail's Evans 1 17. Best Collett ion ol Ivins Allan Alitcliell 2. 18. Best Collection of Pasture Grasses—Billy Alitcliell ~i . Fsobel AI iLcliol' 2. 1!). Best Collection of Local Weeds .Allan Alitcliell 2. 20.- AA'riting: A. — Under 8 years A’erda Jones 1. Ad dun Denia 2. B - I'utier 10 years—Gordon Alitcliell 1. Robert Wilson 2. [’nder 12 years--Winnie Chalmers 1. Kitty AlcAlullan 2. P —Ruder 14 years- Ivy Donaldson t, Vera Gardiner 2. Tlie funeral of the late Alls Nolan took place on Sunday and was very largely attended, many Fiends (timing from both North and South to pay their las! respects. Rev. Father Riordan conducted the services both at ilio Church and the graveside.