HELENSVILLE SHOW.

Kaipara and Waitemata Echo, 29 January 1913, Page 3

HELENSVILLE SHOW.

The weather during Monday and Tuesday was very boisterous and uncertain, but not withstanding, the committee worked hard putting the finishing touches to the grounds, erecting tents, etc., and the exhibitors were busy bringing in their exhibits. The judges of the tent exhibits gave their awards during the afternoon, and although the entries were not so large as last year, yet they were of a good order, and there was keen competition in a number of classes. The number of entries in these classes was 190. In the horse classes there are 265 entries, and the post entries for a number of open events is expected to be large. Cattle entries number 160 ; pigs are poor, only about ten entries being received ; sheep are better than last year owing to better classing being adopted this year, the number of entries being over 80. Taking all round; the entries of stock is the best yet obtained, and the quality of the exhibits are above the average. The catering is in the hands of Mr Sinclair, of Auckland, who is prepared for large crowds of visitors during the afternoon. Mr J. F. Lambert has a number of gigs, etc., set out in a large tent, which shows the class of work turned out by his firm to be of the first order. This year there aie more side shows than usual, including Captain William McLeod's Wild West (4 artists) expert lassoo throwing, rope spinning, sharpshooting and Merican bowie knife throwing;'McMahon's circus is also on the ground, and will give exhibitions of rough ridingj tightrope walking, etc. SHOW DAY. The weather this morning was bright for the Fourteenth Annual Show, and fair numbers arrived by the early trains from both north and south, and if the weather holds out a record attendance and a successful afternoons sport should be the result. The horse events are anticipated to. be well contested, especially in the jumping events for which a large number will compete. Following is the list of the tent exhibits, with the exception of painting, woodwork, and needlework, which will appear with other exhibits next week: — , DAIRY PRODUCE. JudgeJ: Mr G. Sinclair, Auckland* Stewards : Messrs Jno. Mclntyre, Jas. Hand, Jas. Newman, Jno. Simcouk, J. 0. Vercoe, and Jas. McDonald. Farmer's Butter, not less than 2lbs, with ealt, 2 entries— Mrs F. W. Stiange, 1 ; Mr A. Turner, 2. Heaviest Dozen Eggs, (single yolk) 7 entries— Miss M. Yercoe, 1; Miss L, Bradly, 2. 1 FiELD AND GARDEX PRODFCE. Up-to-vDate Potatoes, not less than 71b, 5 entries— A. McAdams. ] ; Mrs W. Bradly, penr. 2. Potatoes, any other kind, not less than 7 lb, 6 entries— Jas. Brown, 1 ; Mr ¥. Webb, 2. Heaviest Cabbage, one entry— Jim Lee 1. 12 Onions (Brown Spanish), 2 entries — A. R. Osbaldiston, 1. 12 Onions (any other variety), 4 entries- — A. R. Osbaldiston, 1 ; Mrs A. Syers, 2, Pumpkins, (any kind), one entry— Mr F. Webb, 1 ; 2 Marrows, one entry — MrF. Webb. 1. 6 Carrots (Table), 3 entries— F. W. Strange, 1 ; Jim Lee, 2, 6 Turnips (Table;, 2 entries — Jim Lee 1, Mrs r». Geldard 2. 24 Pods French Beans, 4 entries— A. J. Bradly, 1 ; F. W. Strange, 2. 24 Pods Green Peas, one qntiy— F. W. Strange, 1. 6 Stalks Rhubarb, 2 entries — J. McDonald 1, F. Webb 2. 2 Cucumbers, one entry — Jim Lee, 1. MtUIT. fi Dessert Apples, one variety, 4 entries — Mr C. Tarrant, 1 ; Mrs S. F. Scott, 2. 6 Culinary Apples, one variety, 4 entries— G. H. Nicholls, 1; MrsE. P. Laing, 2. 4 Varieties Culinary Apples / 3 of each, 4 entries — James Shanks, 1 ; Mrs E. P. Laing, 2. 5 Dessert Peaches, one vaiiety, 4 entries— Mr G. W. Sims 1 and 2. 5 Culinary Peaches, one variety, 4 entries— Mr C. Tarrant 1, Mr G, W. Sims 2. 12 Japanese Dessert Plums, 5 en« tries — C. Tarrant I, A. Turner 2, 12 Japanese Culinary Plums, 2 entries— C. Tarrant 1, G. W. Sims 2. G Lemons, one entry— Miss G. Evans 1, HORTICULTURAL. 3 Button-holes, 4 entries — C. Becroft 1, Miss Jones 2. 3 Button~holes (for girls under 16), 2 entries— P. Becroft 1. 3 Buttonholes (for girls under 10), one entry— M. H. Sheffield 1.

Table Bouquet Mowers, one entry— Mrs C. Sandin 1. Collection of Sweet Peas, 4 entries: Miss G. Nicholls 1, Miss A. Spinley 2. Decorated Umbrella, one entry : M. H. Sheffield 1. Table Decoration, 3 entries : M. H. Sheffield 1, C. Becroft 2. 6 Dahlias (varieties), 3 entries : Miss G. Evans 1, B. Beck 2. Collection Wild Flowers and Grasses (children under 16), 4 entries : Miss Waiata Ferrall 1, J. Pengaily 2. Decorated Basket, one entry : M. H. Sheffield 1. PRESERVES, PICKLES, JAMS. Judge : Miss Griffiths, Auckland. Apple Jelly, 9 entries : Mrs Channon 1, Mrs R. Ferrall 2. Quince Jelly, 4 entries : Miss Brown 1, Mrs E. Sim 2. Peach Jelly, 4 entries : Mrs J. A. Wilson 1, Mrs J. Gardner 2. Gooseberry Jam, 5 entries : Mrs R. Ferrall 1 and 2. Peach Jam, 8 entries : Mrs W. Sandin 1, Mrs J. Newman 2. ! Pie Melon Jam, 5 entries : Mrs A. J. Hill 1, Mrs J. Wilson 2. Plum Jam, 7 entries : Mrs J. Gardner 1, Miss Brown 2. j Rhubarb Jam, one entry: Mrs W. Sandin 1. Strawberry Jam, 3 entries : Mrs Lambert 1, Mrs C. Sandin 2. Green Tomato Jam, one entry : Mrs J. A. Wilson 1. Marmalade, 2 entries : Mrs Cantle 1, Mrs Strange 2. Collection of Jam, (6 varieties), one entry : Mrs W. Sandin 1. Collection of Bottled Fruit, 4 (varie ties) 7 entries :" Mrs G. Bennett 1, Mrs C. E. Jordon 2. 2 lbs. Dried Apples, 3 entries : Gordon Laing 1, Mrs G. Vasey 2 2 lbs. Honey, 2 entries : F. Webb 1, Jas. Brown 2. 2 lbs. Honey, in comb, 2 entries : Jas Brown 1. Bottle Home-made Wine, (any other variety), one entry : Mrs Sinclair 1. Bottle Onions, 2 entries : Mrs Donovan 1, Mrs W. Sandin 2. Bottle Chutney, 2 entries : Mrs S. F. Scott 1. Bottle Green Tomato Sauce, one en* try : Mrs W. Sandin 1. Bottle Tomato Pickles, one entry : Mrs J. A. Wilson 1. Collection of Pickles, one entries : Mrs W. Sandin 1. Plum Sauce, 6 entries : Mrs J. Wilson 1, M rs W. Sandin 2. BEEAD and CAKES. Sponge Cake, 2 entries : Mrs G. Aitkenhead 1, Mrs F. W. Strange 2. Rainbow Cake. 3 entries : M r s Jas. Hand 1, Mi ss M. Bradly 2. Lemon Cheese Tartlets, one entry : E. Becroft 1. Madeira Cake, 6 entries : Miss A. Bradly 1, M rs W. Channon 2. Oriental Cake, 6 entries : Miss Sinclair 1, Mrs Sinclair 2. Seed Cake, 4 entries. Mrs B. Hand 1, Mrs Rimmer 2. Pound Cake, (not less than 3 lbs), 8 entries : Mrs W. Channon 1, Mrs W. Rimmer 2. Swiss Roll, 3 entries : Miss H. Brown 1, Mrs J' Bruce 2. Jam Sandwich, (with butter,) 12 entries : Miss A. Simcock 1, Mrs Sinclair 2. Jam Sandwich, (without butter), 8 entries : Mrs W. Smith 1, Mrs L. MeLeod 2. Cream Pull, 4 entries : Miss Sinclair 1, Mrs Sinclair 2. Puff Pastry, 2 entries : Miss E. Becroft 1. Shortbread, 3 entries : Mrs L. L. Bailey 1. Gingerbread, 9 entries : Mrs L.McLeod 1, Mrs Willis 2. 5 Plain Scones, 8 entries : Mrs L. MeLeod 1, Miss A. J. Simcock 2. 5 Sultana Scones, 4 entries : Mrs W. Downer 1, M r s W. Rimmer 2. Home made Bread, (not leas than 4lb), 5 entries : Mrs E. P. Laing 1, Miss F. Simcock 2. SPECIAL SECTION. Home-made Bread, (made by Farmer's Wif9 or Daughter), 4 en hies : Mrs E. P. Laing 1, Miss F. Simcock 2. 5 Plain Scones, without shortening, 17 entries : Mrs Robinson 1, Mrs L. MeLeod 2. Collection of Afternoon Tea Cakes, 2 entries : E. Becroft 1, Mrs Channon 2. cooiaxa. (for Girls under 16 years). 5 Plain Scones, 2 entries : Vera Hafford 1. Mavis White 2, Laura Ferrall 3. Jam Sandwich, 5 entries : P. Becroft 1, E. Bradly 2. Collection of Sweets, one entry : Vera Hafford 1. School Woek. Judge : Mr G. W. Murray, Drawing, std 6 : Thekua McDonald 1, Fred Scott 2, Drawing std. 5 : Susie Nicholls 1, Yida Hansen 2, Drawing stl 4 : Phillis Becroft U Drawing std 3 : E. Eames I, N. Nicholls 2. Drawing std. 2 : A. Sheffield 1, L, Carlton 2, V, Cullen h.c.

Drawing std. 1 : E. Arnett 1, M. Simcock 2. Writing—Best page of foolscap : Std. 6 : F. Scott 1, Elsie Sim I. Std. 5 : Clara Ferrall I, Tena Eoss 2 Maude Ferrall h.c. Std. 4 : Victor Anderson 1, Mavis White 2. Std. 3 : Bertha Vercoe 1, Leo Smith 2, Alex Aitken c. Std. 2-. Arthur Sheffield 1, Lucy Carlton 2, M, Williams c. Std. 1 : Ella Ansell 1, Euby Davidson 2. (The Judge commenting on the writing, said it would be better were each child in every school to write the same passage, the writing was very good throughout,) Essay on " Farm life in New Zea< land" : F. Scott 1, Elsie Sim 2, H. Bates h.c. May of North Island of N,Z : L, Nathan 1. Brush Work, stds 6 and 5 : E. Sim 1, V. Hansen 2. Brush work, stds 4 and 3 : J, Masters 1, L. Smith 2 ■. Best Collection of Grasses : "W. Shanks 1 and 2. Helensville Manuel Tkaining Centre boys. Best Collection of Woodwork specimnns, made at centre : E. LaEoche 1, B. Webster 2. Competition in fa) Drawing Plans and Elevationi (b) Woodwork: Louis Nathan 1, Jane Meiriok 2, W. Muru h.c. GIRLS. Neatest Exercise Book during yeai: Annie Hughes 1, Annie Ashton 2, Madge Eapson h.c. Best Eock cake ; Mavis White 1, Kate Bennet 2.