KAUKAPAKAPA FLOWER SHOW.

Kaipara and Waitemata Echo, 11 December 1912, Page 3

KAUKAPAKAPA FLOWER SHOW.

A SUCCESSFUL YEAR,

The Kaukapakapa District School's 34th Annual Flower Show was held in the Public Hall last Friday, the 6th inst., and proved a successful show from all points, and " totally eclipsed the old day Shows, and now vies with the best of country affairs of its kind," as remarked by an old identity who was present at the first Exhibition, (it was called a Show latter) when Mr Geo. W. Murray was teacher, and one table carried all the exhibits, the principal of >_._j.-, which were a miniature bale of flax (which product has not been •^ seen at recent Shows), and a collection of native woods. The Hall on this occasion was taxed to its utmost, the exhibits being laid out to the best advantage, and the committee, Miss Ross, MessrsDye (chairman), G. Shanks, G. Dye, Jordon, J. L. Shanks, T. Osbaldiston, Koller, and the energetic Secretary. Mr W. H. Goodwin, had spared no pains in bringing the function to a successful issue. The judges, Mesdames D. Stewart and J. Wilson, of Helensville, and Mr T. Marks, of Tahekeroa, completed the arduous task in the morning, their decisions meeting with satisfaction throughout. The attendance during the afternoon was good, and in the evening the Hall was packed, a considerable number of visitors being present from Helensville, and surrounding districts. In the flower classes there were hardly as many entries as last year, but the blooms looked of a better quality. The table decorations were all good, Miss Dye carrying off first prize with caliopsis and maiden-hair fern, and Mrs Goodwin, second, with pale pink sweet pea and maiden-hair fern, both being artistic and nicely set. The decorated basket of flowers, geraniums and maiden-hair fern, and the bowl of flowers, field daisies and maiden-hair fern, were very pretty, and were won by Miss Dye. The roses and sweet peas shown were splendid specimens, while the pot plants were numerous and good, a purple clematis being amongst the' many exhibits of single specimen flowers. The fancy work classes were well contested, and the class for the Best Ironed Shirt brought out some good laundry work, Miss Sinclair gaining first prize, and Mrs Laing, second. In the vegetable classes the large cabbages were a feature, as also the potato exhibits, which, although not of a large variety, were sound samples ; the prize for best collection of potatoes being won by Mr T. Osbaldiston, with 14 different kinds, viz., Northern Star, blue Durwent, up-to-date, million maker, forthfold, pink eye, black African, La Britain, gamekeeper, lapstone kidney, unknown, peach blossom, Robin Adair, and ashleaf kidney; Mr J. J. Sinclair taking second prize with six varieties ; the rhubarb and peas were also good. In the cake, bread, and small goods section there were some real sweet lines, the jam. sandwich, 10 entries ; Swiss roll, 9; scones, 19; and plain cake 10 ; being most prominent. The butter class was well contested, being won by Mrs Sinclair, with Miss Sinclair second. The children's section brought out a number of entries, the sewing, collection of grasses, wild flowers and weeds being really creditable. The competitions were well entered for, Mrs Mills easily winning a handsome jug for the naildriving, Mrs Cantel being second. The cake weight guessing competition was won by Mr G. Masters, while the hat-trimming by gentlemen, which caused a great deal of amusement was won by Mr P. Dye, Mr A. Becroft being second. Mr F. Dye disposed of the sur-plus-goods in fine style, realising good prices, especially in ladies' hats and vegetables. Mr Leach, at the conclusion, in a Short address thanked all those who had assisted in carrying the affair through, the donors of prizes throughout the district, Messrs Wildman & Arey, Champtaloup & Edmiston, and Hemus, of Auckland, Messrs Lambert and Bradly, of Helensville, and others, and c ihe^eneral public for attending, aiKp r°p°sed a nearty vote to ttie dbmmittee and Secretary, which $is carried by acclamation. """" Following is a list of prize win- .: • ners, all the prizes being of good P value : — Table Bouquet, 14 entries—Miss I -- M Drinnan, 1 ; Mrs G. Dye, 2; Miss I Laura Shanks, 3, special [ , Hand Bouquet, 8 entries — Mrs Goodwin, 1 and 2. Bridal Bouquet, 3 entries — Mrs - Goodwin, 1 ; Mrs G. Dye 2. Ladies' Sprays, 6 entries -~ Miss Armstrong, 1 and 2. _ Buttonhole Bouquets, / entriesMiss Myrtle Jones, 1; Mrs Goodwin, 2. Decorated Basket Flowers, 6 entries -Miss Dye, 1; Miss M. Drmnan 2. -Table Decoration, 8 entries-Miss Dye, L; Mrs Goodwin, 2, v Howl Arranged Mowers, 14 entries -Mias Iljw-U'MiBS M. Drinnan, 2 ; Mi^ormer, 3, special.

Sis Roses, 4 entries—Miss Dormer, 1 ; Mr Dye, 2. Four Roses, 5 entries—Mr Dye, 1 ; Miss Dormer, 2, Carnations, I entry—Dulcie Koller. Pansies, 7 entries—Miss Dormer, 1; Miss Jordon, 2. Sweet Peas, 4 entries —Miss Jordon, 1 ; Mrs Goodwin, 2. Pot Fern, 4 entries— Mrs Goodwin, 1 ; Miss Jones, 2. Pot Foliage, 1 entry—Mrs Goodwin, Pot Flower, 4 entries—Mrs Henley 1 and 2. Cushion, Washing, 2 entries—Miss Armstrong, I; Mrs Goodwin, 2. Cosy, Washing, 1 entry—Mrs Downer. Fancy Work, (any description}, 8 entries— Miss F. Simcock, I ; Miss Sinclair, 2. Table Centre, AVashing, 6 entriesMrs Goodwin, 1: Mis 3 Sinclair, 2. Drawn Thread, 2 entries —Miss Dormer, I ; Miss Arnibtrong, 2 ; Mount Meilick, 5 entries —Miss F, Simcock, 1 ; Miss Armstrong:, 2. Shirt Blouse (amateur), 4 entries— Miss Jordon. 1 ; Miss Armstrong, 2. Ironed Shirt, 4 entries—Miss Sin* clair, I ; Mrs Laing, "2, Pofatoe?, Up-to-date, 10 entries — Stan. Rapson, 1 ; Mr Rapson, 2. Potatoes (any other variety), 11 entries—Miss Simcock, 1 ; R. Russell, 2. Potatoes (best collection), 2 entries —Alex, Osbaldiston, 1; J. J. Sinclair, 2. Collection Vegetables, 5 entries— Alex. Osbaldiston, 1; Lionel Scott, 2. Cabbage (table), 9 Bntries — Mrs Eussellj 1 ; A. Mcßride, 2. Cabbage (heaviest), 5 entries —Mrs Mills, 1; Mrs Russell, 2, Cauliflower, 6 entries —Miss F. Simcock, 1 ; F. P. Laing, 2. Lettuce, 5 entries—Lionel Scott, 1 • Miss Blythe, 2. Radish, 6 entries—Miss Laureen Jones, 1 ; Miss V. Drinnan, 2. Rhubarb, 13 entries—A. Mcßride, 1 ; Eileen Drinnan, 2. Peas, 10 entries—Alex. Osbaldiston, I; Mr C. Drinnan, 2. Carrots, 3 entries—Mrs Bruce. 1; Harold Shanks, 2. Cobs Maize, 4 entries —J. S. Shanks 1 ; Gavin Shanks, 2. Paspalum, 2 entries—G. Shanks, 1 and 2. Western Wolths Grass, 3 entries— Gavin Shanks 1 and 2. Pound Cake, 6 entries : Miss Sinclair. J ; Mrs Channon, 2. Plain Cake, 10 entries : Miss Sinclair, 1 ; Mrs Laing, 2. Swiss Roll, 9 entries : Mrs Bruce, 1; Mrs Sinclair, 2, Jam Sandwich, 10 entries: Miss Sinclair, 1; Mrs Channon, 2 ; Miss Dye, 3, Cream Puffs, 5 entries : Mrs Sinclair, 1 ; Miss Sinclair, 2, Afternoon Tea Cakes. 5 entries: Miss M. Drinnan, 1 and 2. Scones, 19 entries: Miss Simcoek, 1 ; Mrs Sinclair, 2. Bread, 6 entries ; Mrs Laing, 1 ; Miss Flora Simcock, 2. Butter. 14 entries : Mrs Sinclair, 1 : Miss Sinclair, 2, Maroialade, 13 entries: Mrs Marks 1 ; Miss L. Shanks, 2. Marrow Jam, 5 entries : Miss L. Shanks, 1 ; Mrs Shanks, 2. Children's Section. Bouquet, 6 entries : Ivy Mills, 1 ; Willie Shanks, 2. Buttonkele Bouquet, 5 entries: Mayßapson, I ; Gladys Webster, 2. Decorated Basket Flowers, 4 entries: May Rapson, 1 ; Ailoen Drinnan, 2. Freehold Drawing, If. entries: Gwen Glover, 1 ; Ailoen Drirman, 2; Exercise Book, 1 entry : Olive Mills. Pansy, 2 entries : Dorothy Dormer, 1. Native Flowers, 2 ontrier?: Roy Drinnan, 1 ; Keith Drinnan, 2. Collection Grasses, 3 entries: 11. Mcßride, 1 ; Harold Lamont 2. Collection Local Weeds, 4 entries • Olive Mills, 1; Willie Shanks, 2. Fancy Work, 3 entries : Margaret Shanks, 1 ; Gladys Webster, 2. Ironed Pinafore, 3 entries : Eileen Drinnan, 1 ; Aileen Drinnan, 2. Woodwork, G entries; Reg .Jordon, 1 ; Tom Stevens, 2 Sewing, Stds. IV, V, and VI,, G entries : Rachel Glover, l : Gwen Glover, 2, Sewing, Stds. II and 111, 5 entries : Sylvia Shanks.l ; Minnie Walker, 2. Sewing Std I. aud Primers, 11 entries : Dorothy Dormer, 1 ; Winnie Crawley, 2. Bouquet, (under 12 years), 15 entries : Jane Mills, 1 ; Lewis Jordon, 2. Single Specimen Flower, 18 entries: Evelyn .Shanks, 1 ; Maurice Flay, 2. Cluster of Flowers, 19 entries: AX len Dye, 1 ; A. Rapson, 2; Evelyn Shanks, 3. Wild Flowers, 10 entries: Stan. Rapson, 1 • Eric Rapson, 2 ; Owen Rapson, 3. Rock Cakes, 5 entries : Ivy Mills 1 ; Lilla Russell, 2. Special Classes. Melotte Separator Butter, 7 entries : Miss Simcock, 1 ; Mrs W. J. Lee, 2. Nail Driving, 8 entries : Mrs Mills, 1 ; Mrs Cantel, 2. Cake Guessing, 44 entries : Mr G. Masters, 1 ; Miss Hunter, 2. Hat Trimming, 8 entries : P. Dye, 1 ; A. Becroft, 3.