TIRAU.

Putaruru Press, Volume VI, Issue 229, 22 March 1928, Page 1

TIRAU.

ANNUAL FLOWER SHOW. A Successful Event. There can be no doubt that the sixth annual Tirau flower show and industrial exhibition, which, under the auspices of the Tirau Presbyterian Church Ladies’ Guild, was conducted on Friday in the Tirau Town Hall, was an outstanding success. The show his during previous years earned a reputation for its high standard of exhibits, and those seen on Friday were of an even better class than those received on previous occasions. Owing to the weather the flowers were not quite as good as the exhibits last year, although at the same time many beautiful blooms were displayed. There was a wonderful improvement in the vegetable section, while the other sections all gave evidence that the competitors had taken a keen interest in the event and greater pains to produce very high standard exhibits. The Ladies’ Guild had spent a great deal of time and pains in making the necessary arrangements, and it was to their credit that the event proved such an outstanding success. A report would not be complete without special mention of the work done by Mrs. F. Spedding, the show secretary, She played a most important part in the organising of the function. During the afternoon a number of enjoyable vocal items were rendered by Miss Kilbride, of Matamata, who was heartily encored. Official Opening.

The show was officially opened by Mr. F. F. Hockly, M.P., who was introduced by Mr. J. W. Anderson, chairman of the Matamata County Council. Mr. Anderson extended a | hearty welcome to Mr. Hockly. He i had always taken a keen interest in ‘ the affairs of the district, and the speaker hoped it would be his good luck to become member for their district after the coming election. Mr. Hockly expressed his pleasure at being present, and thanked Mrs. Spedding and the Ladies’ Guild for their invitation. He eulogised the work of the Rev. W. T. Brabyn, who, while in the Kihikihi district, had teen responsible for the erection of a new church, the old one having been burnt down, and later the erection of a manse. He was now working in the same direction in Tirau. The proceeds of the show were to be used for wiping off a debt of £SO, and the balance was to go towards the erection of a manse. The speaker hoped that in the near future he would visit Tirau to find a newly-constructed

Continuing, the speaker stated that he was a keen supporter of the church. He fully realised the value of the work it was doing; not only in New Zealand, but throughout the world. He realised that belief in God was the foundation of civilisation. Of course, it was his wish to become member for the district. It would not be the first occasion on which he bad represented Tirau for in 1919 Tirau was included in his district. He congratulated the Guild upon the beautiful exhibits displayed. The flowers were wonderful considering the season. Concluding, he hoped that the fuunction would receive the the support and success that it deserved.

The officials, to whom the success of the show was greatly due, were: —Judges: Flowers, Mrs. Fitzherhert (Putaruru); fruit and vegetables, Mr. Jones; pen painting and photography, Mr. H. McCambridge and Miss Kilbride (Matamata); cakes, Mr. N. Horscroft; fancy work, Miss Banks; baby show, Sister McAllister (Matamata). Stalls: Sweets, Mrs. W. H. Allen and Bible Class pupils; workstall, Mesdames A. Gray and Couborough; produce, Mesdames J. W. Amoore and Tinker; brantub, Mrs. Dennis and Miss Russell; refreshments, Mesdames Gray, Syme, Pevreal and helpers. Stewards: Mesdames Stewart, Cocoran, Dennis, Hamlin, Eggleston, Misses ' Stewart, Hughes, Messrs. C. Syme and Eggleston.

Awards were made as follows:——

Cut Flowers.

Asters, six varieties, one bloom of each: Mrs. Barnett 1, Mrs. J. Allen 2. Cosmos, three varieties, three blooms of each: Mrs. J. Cocoran 1.

Coreopsis, six stems: Mrs. J Allen 1.

Petunias, three varieties: Mrs. E. Shute 1. Dahlias, cactus, three varieties: Mrs. Jones 1, Mrs. M. Fitzgerald 2. Dahlias, peony, three varieties: Mrs. Jones 1, Mrs. M. Fitzgerald 2. Dahlias, any other variety: Mrs. M. Fitzgerald 1 and 2. Daisies, three: Miss Russell 1, Mrs. M. Fitzgerald 2. Delphinium: Mrs. J. Allen 1. Fuchsias: Miss Russell 1, Mrs. J. Cocoran 2.

Geraniums, single: Mrs. F. Goodwin 1.

Geraniums, double; Mrs. J. Allen 1. Gladiolas: Mrs. M. Fitzgerald 1. Hydrangea: Miss Russell 1 and 2. Larkspur, three varieties: Miss Russell 1.

Marigolds, three varieties: Mrs. Cocoran 1, Mrs. Mackay 2. Phlox Perennial, three varieties: Mrs. Mackay 1.

Phlox, six varieties: Mrs. Barnett 1, Mrs. E. O. Shute 2. Pansies six varieties, one bloom of each: Mrs. E. O. Shute 1 and 2. Penstemons, three varieties, one truss of each: Mrs. F. Spedding 1. Fortulacas: Mrs. J. APen 1.

Roses: Mrs. W. H. Allen 1. Sweet Peas, best .collection, three stalks of each: Mrs. E. O. Shute 1. Snapdragon, three spikes: Mrs. J. Allen 1.

Salvias, three spikes: Mrs. J. Allen 1, Miss Stewart 2. Stocks, best collection: Mrs. Barnett 1 and 2.

Sunflowers, miniature, three spikes: , Mrs. Mackay 1, Mrs. E. O. Shute 2. Verbenas, two varieties: Mrs. J. , Cocoran 1, Mrs. M. Fitzgerald 2. Zinnias, best collection, one bloom of each: Mrs. E. O. Shute 1, Mrs. J. Allen 2. Cut flowers, six species: Miss Stewart 1, Mrs. J. Allen 2. Lilies, three varieties: Mrs. E. O. Shute 1, Mrs. M. Fitzgerald 2. Vase or otherwise of any flowers not mentioned in the list: Miss Russell 1, Mrs. W. H. Allen 2. Basket of flowers: Mrs. Whyte 1. Bowl of. flowers: Mrs. F. Spedding 1, Mrs. Eggleston 2. Decorated table: Mrs. Eggleston 1, Mrs. Whyte 2, Mrs. Gray h.c. Man's buttonhole: Mrs. E. O. Shute 1 and 2. Lady’s spray: Mrs. E. O. Shute 1 j and 2. Decorated mantlepiece: Mrs. Egg-1 leston 1, Mrs. F. Spedding 2. Fruit Section. Dessert apples, five: Mrs. J. W. Amoore 1, Mr. J. G. Russell 2. Dessert apples, collection; Mrs. J. W. Amoore 1, Mrs. E. O. Shute 2. Cooking apples, five: Mr. A. Stewart 1, Mrs. F. Goodwin 2. Cooking apples, collection: Mr. Wine 1. Peaches, six: Mrs. Jones 1, Mr. J. G. Russell 2. Pears, six: Mr. Wine 1. Passion Fruit, six: Mr. W. H. Allen 1 and 2. Grapes: Mrs. F. Goodwin 1. Walnuts, one plate: Mrs. F. Goodwin 1. Tomatoes, six: Mr. Hurst 1, Mr. A. Stewart 2. Vegetables. Beans, twelve: Mrs. W. H. Allen 1, Mrs. E. O. Shute 2. Beet, three red: Mr. V. Bear 1, Mr. Hurst 2. Cabbage, green, one head: Mrs. E. O. Shute 1 and 2. ; Onions, five best marketable: Mrs. ■ W. G. Barnett 1, Mrs. A. Hamlin 2. • Beet, silver, one head: Mrs. M. i Couborough 1, Mrs, Morris 2. Carrots, one bunch: Mrs. E. O. : Shute 1, Mrs. W. H. Allen 2. Celery, one head: Mrs. W. H. • Allen 1. Cucumber, one: Mr. Hurst 1. Parsnips, one bunch: Mrs. E. O. • Shute 1 and 2. . Turnips, one bunch: Mr. F. E. Sped- - ding 1, Mr. A. Stewart 2. Leeks, one bunch: Mrs. J. W. - Amoore 1. , Feas, 12 pods: Mrs. E. O. Shute 1. i Swedes, three, quality and weight: - Mr. P. Amoore 1. Potatoes, six, round: Mr. T. Jones 1. Mr. J. G. Russell 2.

Bundle rhubarb: Mrs. E. O. Shute 1. Pumpkin, one: Mr. P. Amoore 1. Vegetable marrow: Mr. A. Gray 1 and 2. Piemelon: Mr. P. Amoore 1. Shallots, six: Mrs. E. O. Shute 1, 'Mr. W. G. Barnett 2. Best collection of vegetables: Mrs. H, O. Shute 1. Best collection of herbs: Mrs. W. H. Alle n 1. Bread, yeast, white, about 21b: Mrs. W. H. Allen 1. Currant loaf, yeast, about 21b: Miss Hughes 1, Mrs. W. H. Allen 2. Scones, plain, three: Mrs. Leddington 1, Mrs. A. Gray 2. Gems: Mrs. A. Gray 2. Scenes, date, three: Mrs. F. Goodwin 1, Mrs. A. Gray 2. Pikelets, six: Miss King 1, Mrs. Wine 2.

Scones, brown: Mrs. F. Goodwin 2. Sponge roll: Miss Harrison 1. Sponge sandwich, any filling, not iced: Mrs. F. Goodwin 1, Miss Harrison 2.

Chocolate sponge: Mrs. A. Gray 1, Mrs. F. Goodwin 2. Fruit cake: Mrs. F. Goodwin 1, Miss Hughes 2. Madeira cake: Mrs. F. Goodwin 1, Mrs. Lcddington 2. Seed cake: Mrs. F. Goodwin 2. Ginger bread, no filling or icing: Miss Hughes 1, Mrs. F. Goodwin 2.

Small fancy cakes, six varieties Miss King 1.

Cocoanut cakes: Mrs. Litchfield 2. Shortbread: Mrs. A. Gray 1, Mrs, F. Goodwin 2.

Oat cakes: Mrs. Knowles 1. Biscuits, best collection: Miss King 2. Jam tarts, six: Mrs. F. Goodwin 2. Puff pastry, Mrs. F. Goodwin 2. Creampuffs: Mrs. King 1, Mrs. F. Goodwin 2.

Collection of jellies: Mrs. F. Goodwin 1.

Marmalade: Mrs. Pevreal 1, Mrs F. Goodwin 2.

Bottled fruits, collection, three varieties: Mrs. Wine 1, Mrs. F. Goodwin 2.

Tomato sauce, one bottle: Mrs. Lake 1, Mrs. F. Goodwin 2. Honey in Comb: Mrs. Worthington 1, Mr. G. Russell 2. Honey, extracted: Mr. G. Russell 1, Mrs. Worthington 2. Heaviest half dozen eggs, single yoke: Mrs. F. Goodwin 1. Butter, lib, salted: Mrs. Wine 1. Industrial Section. Table centre, coloured: Miss Tilby I, Mrs. G. Whyte 2. 'Afternoon tea cloth, white, crochet excluded: Miss King 1 and 2. Handmade underclothing, one article Miss Hamlin 1. Mountmellick: Mrs. F. Goodwin 1, Miss King 2. Tray cloth, white or coloured: Mrs. A. Gray 1, Miss King 2. Supper cloth, crochet border: Miss J. Stewart 1, Mrs. Leddington 2. | Supper cloth, coloured: Mrs. A. Gray 1, Miss King 2. Crochet in cotton coarse: Miss J. Stewart 1, Mrs. Leddington 2. Knitting in wool, white: Mrs. Stewart 1, Mrs. Russell 2. Runner: Mrs. Emslie 1, Mrs. A. Gray 2. Embroidery work: Mrs. Emslie 1, Miss Tilby 2. Eyelet embroidery: Miss Tilby 1 and 2. Crochet jacket: Mrs. Lake 1. Knitted jacket: Mrs. F. Jones 1. Crochet bootees: Mrs. F. Goodwin 1.

D’Oyley, crochet: Miss J. Stewart 1, Miss Russell 2. D’Oyley, embroidered: Miss Tilby 1, Miss Mackay 2. Pair of Pillow shams: Miss Mackay 1. Tea cosy, prettiest: Miss Russell 1. Best useful article made from sugar bag: Mrs. R. Litchfield 1. Best useful article made from flour bag: Miss J. Stewart 1. Most artistic cushion: Miss J. Stewart 1, Miss M. Sutcliffe 2. Child’s prettiest frock: Mrs. Stewart 1. Fancy apron: Miss M. Sutcliffe 1, Miss J. Goodwin 2. Bed spread: Mrs. Stewart 1, Miss Hughes 2. Cross stitch, any class: Mrs. Emslie 1, Mrs. A. Gray 2. Satin stitch, embroidery: Mrs. Mackay 1. Any other article not mentioned in schedule: Mrs. Emslie 1, MrA Harrison 2.

Raffia trays: Miss Hughes 1 and 2. Raffia baskets: Miss Hughes 1 and

Raffia purses: Mrs A. Gray 1, Miss Hughes 2. Electric light shades: Mrs. Lake 1, Miss J. Goodwin 2. Points prize: Miss Stewart 15 points 1, Miss Hughes 14 points 2. Photograph}’. Best landscape: Mrs. F. Spedding 1 and 2. Best life study: Mrs. Eggleston 1, Mr. M. Fitzgerald 2. Wood and Pen Work. Carving, chip, any article: Miss A. E. King 1 and 2. Pen painting: Mrs. Maunder 1, Mrs. Hamlin 2. Baby Show. Babie: under six months: Mrs. G. Whyte’s 1.

Under 12 months: Mesdames N. Cook’s and Bellamy’s (equal) 1, and Mesdames Cocoran's and Henderson’s (equal) 2. Under two years: Mrs. Seton’s 1, Mrs. Baker’s 2. Guessing Competitions.

Lamb, Mr. H. Feisst ; cake, Mrs. Dennis ; pedigree calf, Mr. Moore ; fowl, Mr. T. Taylor ; doll, Mi’. Brabyn ; cushion, Mr. Davis ; shooting, Miss Stewart (ladies), Mr. B. Amoore (men) ; quoits, Mrs. Bonney (ladies), Mr. D. Bottomley (men) ; naildriving, Mrs. Selby (ladies), Mr. F. Watson (men). The proceeds of the exhibition amounted to £lOl. Personal. Mr. W. Withers has returned from a trip to Auckland. While in the city he was the delegate from the Loyal Patetere Lodge (Oddfellows) at the opening ceremony of the Oddfellows’ new building. Miss Christie has returned from a seven months tour of England and France, and has commenced her duties as infant mistress at the local school. Mrs. Mathias has returned after a week’s holiday spent with friends in Morrinsville. Mrs. Godkin, of Te Aroha, is spending a holiday, and is the guest of Mrs. Couborough, senr.

Mr. Hirst, postmaster at Tirau, who has been relieving in Morrinsville, has returned and has again taken charge of the local post office. A Large Consignment.

A large consignment of sheep arrived in Tirau on Friday. The-/train consisted of thirty-four trucks and about 1200 sheep. The consignment was from the Fielding district for Mr. Arthur Totman.