FLOWERS AND INDUSTRY.

Putaruru Press, Volume VII, Issue 280, 21 March 1929, Page 5

FLOWERS AND INDUSTRY.

. : TIRAU ANNUAL SHOW. P TQs#eventh annual show under the ‘auspices of the Ladies’ Guild of the Tirau Presbyterian Church v. as held last week. The show was officially opened by Mr. C. H. Clinkard, the member for “the district, who was introduced to the gathering by the moderator, Rev. A. C. Hampton, of Matamata. Mr. Clinkard expressed his pleasure at being present and congratulated the ladies on their splendid display. Presentation. During the afternoon the Eev. Hampton presented the Eev. and Mrs. W. T. Brabyn with an electric iron ■on behalf of the Matamata Ladies’ ■Guild. The attendance in the afternoon was good, and in the evening very large, and all the stallholders reported good business, with the result that just on £BO was taken, which will go ■towards paying off the new manse. The following kindly acted as' judges: Mrs. Wilson (Matamata), Mrs. Hampton (Matamata), Mrs. Fitzgerald (Putaruru), Mr. and Mrs. ■Jones and Mrs. Johnston (Matamata) and Mr. Horscroft (Tirau).

Following were the stallholders:— jppweets, Mrs. Eggleston, Mrs. Bottomley and Miss Fitzgerald; fancy, Miss Hughes, Mrs. Spedding and Miss Russell; toys, Mrs. Stewart, Mrs. Amoore; produce, Mrs: Tinkler, Mrs. Allen, Mrs. Newport; tea rooms, . Mrs. J. Gray, Mrs. Pevreal, Mrs. Syme, Mrs. P. Amoore and Miss Syme. A word of praise is due to Mrs. N. Coubrough, who as secretary carried lout her duties in a very capable 'manner. Following are the winners. of the ■competitions:—Cake guessing, Miss E. M. Allen; scarf, Mrs. Bear; cake, Mrs. Brabyn and Mr. Kelly tied and divided the prize; doll, Mrs. Halwell; lamb, Mr. Feisst; pig, Mr. T. Cochrane. Officers. The officials were:—Minister, Eev. W. T. Brabyn; president, Mrs. Coubrough, senr.; vice-presidents, Mesdames W. Amoore and A. Stewart; Ron. secretary.and treasurer, Mrs. N, Coubrough. PRIZE LIST. The following are the results of the different sections' o Gut Flowers. Asters: Miss Webster 1, Mrs. J. •Cocoran 2. . Cosmos: Mrs. J, Cocoran 1. Coreopsis: Miss Eussell 1. Petunias: Miss Webster 1, MrS. J. Alien 2, Carnations: Mrs. J. Cocoran 1. Dianthus: Mrs. J. Cocoran 1. Dasies: Miss Eussell 1. Delphinium: Mrs. J. Allen 1, Mrs. Shute 2..

Fusehia: Mrs. Shute 1, Miss Russell 2. Geraniums: Mrs. J. Allen 2. Holyhock: Mrs. J. Allen 1. . Hydrangea: Miss Stewart 1 and 2. Marigolds: Mrs. J. Cocoran 1 and 2. B Phlox: Mrs. White 1, Mrs. Shute 2. Penstemons: Mrs. J. Allen 2. Roses: Mrs. J. Allen 1, Miss Rus- ■ sell 2. ■' Sweet Peas: Mrs. Shute 1 and 2. Snapdragon: Mrs. J. Allen 1. Salvias: Miss ' Stewart 1, Miss ©fostdr 2 Stocks: Mrs. White 1, Mrs. J. Allen 2. Sunflower: Mrs. J. Allen 1. . Verbena: Mrs. J; Alien 1. Zinnias: Miss Webster 1, Mrs. Shute 2. Cut Flowers: Miss Stewart 1, Miss Webster 2. Lilies: Mrs. Shute 1 and 2. Vase of Flowers, any vaiiety: Miss Webster X, Mrs. Cocoran 2. i Points Prize: Mrs. J. Allen 1, Mrs. NShute 2. Dahlias. Cactus: Mrs. Spedding 1, Mrs. .Stewart 2. s Peony: Mrs. Fitzgerald 1. Collarette: Mrs. Spedding 1. Decorative. ■ Basket of Flowers: Mrs. Cocoran 1, Mrs. Spedding 2. Bowl of Flowers: Mrs. Spedding 1, Mrs. Geo. Whyte 2. Vase of Flowers: Mrs. Spedding 1, Mrs. Geo. Whyte 2. beeorated Table: Mrs. Spedding 1, Mrs. Geo. Whyte 2, Mrs. Eggleston 3. Decorated Mantelpiece: Mrs. Eggleston 1, Mrs. Spedding 2. Men’s Buttonhole: Mrs. Geo. Whyte 1, Mrs. Eggleston 2. Lady’s Spray: Miss Russell 1, Mrs. Spedding 2. Points Prize: Mrs. Spedding 1, Mrs. ■Geo. Whyte 2. Fruit. Anples, dessert: Miss E. Fitzgerald 1, Mrs. Wine 2. Apples, collection: Mrs. Batley j, Mies F. Fitzgerald 2. L Apples, cooking: Miss E. Fitzgerald 1. Pears: Mrs. Wine 1. Grapes: Mrs. Wine j.. a. _ Peaches: Miss E. Fitzgerald 1. W 'Passion Fruit: Miss I. Tilby 1. Tomatoes: Mrs. Shute 1.

Points Prize: Mrs. Wine and Miss E. Fitzgerald equal. Vegetables. Cabbages: Mrs. Fitzgerald 1. Red Cabbage: Mrs. Shute 1. Lettuce: Mrs. Shute 1. Parsnips: Mis. Shute 1, Mrs. W. G. Barnett 2. ‘ Carrots: Mrs. Shute 1, Mrs. W. G. Barnett 2. Silver Beet: Mrs. Batley 1. Beans: Mrs. Batley 1 and 2. Best Collection: Mrs. Shute 1. Turnips: B. Syme 1. Rea Beet: Mrs. .Shute 1. - Pumpkin: Mrs. Shute 1. Suimower, best head: Mrs. Shute 1. Pie Melon: Mrs. Wine 1. Marrow: Mrs. Wine 1. Potatoes, Kidney.- Miss E. Fitzgerald 1, Mrs. Vvme 2 andbS. Potatoes, Round: Mrs. W. J. Amoore 1, Miss E. Fitzgerald 2. Cucumber: Mrs. Holder 1, Mrs. Batley 2. Lmons: Mrs. W. G. Barnett 1 and 2. Points Prize: Mrs. Shute. Cookery. » Bread, white, Mrs. Kuhtz 1. Bread, brown: Mrs. holder 1. Nut Loaf: Mrs. Hollier 1. Scones, plain: Miss Fitzgerald 1, Mrs. Strong 2. ■ Gems: Miss Fitzgerald 1, Mrs. Hollier 2.

Scones, date: Miss Fitzgerald 1, Mrs. Hollier 2. Scones, brown: Mrs. Hollier 1 and 2. Sponge Roll: Mrs. Hollier 1, Miss Fitzgerald 2. Fruit Cake: Mrs. Fraser 1, Miss Fitzgerald 2. Seed Cake: Mrs. Hollier 1. Small Fancy Cakes: Mrs. Hollier 1. Shortbread: Mrs. Pevreal 1 and 2, Miss Fitzgerald 3. Cream Puffs: Miss Fitzgerald 1. Points Prize: Mrs. Holder 1. Preserves. Collection of Jams: Mrs. Mackay 1 and 2. Collection of Jellies: Mrs. Withers 1, Mrs, Hollier 2. Marmalade: Mrs. Mackay 1, Mrs. Pevreal 2. Collection of Bottled Fruits: Mrs. Pevreal 1, Mrs. Fraser 2. Collection of Pickles: Mrs. Hollier 1 and 2, Fraser 3. Tomato Sauce: Mrs. Hollier 1, Mrs. W. Amoore 2, Mrs. Mackay 3. Honey: Mrs. W. Amoore 1, Miss Russell 2. Heaviest Eggs: Mrs. Batley 1, Mrs Jones 2. Pound of Butter: Mrs. Wine 1, Miss Fitzgerald 2. Collection of Sweets: Mrs. Mackay Points Prize: Mrs. Mackay. Industrial. Table Centre: Mrs. Emslie 1, Miss Dagg 2. Afternoon Tea Cloth: Mrs. King 2 and 3. Prettiest Nightdress: Miss E. Fitzgerald l, Miss J. Collie 2, Mrs. W. Allen 3. Hand-made Underclothing: Miss O. Peffers 1. Machine-made Underclothing: Mrs. W. Allen 1. Hand-made Underclothing in'Flannel: Miss E. Fitzgerald 1. Tray Cloth: Miss Dagg 1 and 2. Miss J. Collie 3. Supper Cloth, crochet: Miss J. Collie 1, Mrs. King 2. Supper Cloth: Mrs. Emslie 1, Miss Tilby 2. Crochet in Cotton, fine: Miss Russell 1. Crochet in Cotton, coarse: Miss Collie 1. Lazy Daisy Embroidery: Miss Tilby 1, Miss E. Fitzgerald 2, Miss Dagg 3. Eyelet Embroidery: Miss Tilby 1, 2 and 3. D’Oyley Crochet: Miss Collie 1. D’Oyley Embroidered: Miss Peffers 1 and 3, Miss Collie 2. ‘ Pair of Pillow Shams: Miss Tilby 1. Miss E. Fitzgerald 2. Tea Cosy: Miss Peffers 1, Mrs. King Embroidery Work: Mrs. Blackburn Runner: Mrs. W. Allen 1, Mrs Emslie 2, Miss King 3. Artistic Cushion: Mrs. Brabyn 1. Miss Fitzgerald 2. Satin Stitch Embroidery: Mrs. W Allen 1.

Fancy Apron: Mrs. Blackburn 1, Mrs. Peffers 2. Prettiest Shoe Trees: Mrs. Blackburn 1, Miss E. Fitzgerald 2. Guest Towel: Miss Tilby 1, Mrs. Stewart 2. Bedspread: Mrs. Stewart 1 and 2. Cross Stitch: Mrs. Emslie 1, Mrs. Fitzgerald 2. Boudour Cap: Mrs. Stewart 1. Lamp Shade: Miss Peffers 1. Prize: Miss Tilby and Miss F ltzgerald equal. Knitting. Knitting in Cotton: Mrs. Cocoran 1, Mrs. Stewart 2. Knitting in Wool, fine: Mrs. Stewart 1. Crochet Bonnet: Mrs. Cocoran 2. Crochet Jacket: Mrs. Cocoran 1. Emtted Jacket: Mrs. Cocoran 1, Mrs. Stewart 2. Crochet Bootees: Mrs. Cocoran 1 and 2. Knitted Bootees: Mrs. Stewart 1 and 3, Mrs, Cocoran 2. Article from Sugar Bag: Miss Peffers 1. Cardigan in Wool: Mrs. Cocoran 1. Knitting in wool, coloured: Mrs Cocoran 1. ■ Any other Article: Mrs. Goodwin 1. Points Prize: Mrs. Cocoran 1, Mrs Stewart 2. Photography. Best Life Study: Mr. J. Alien 1. Best Landscape: Mr. F. Spedding Woodwork. Any Article made in Wood, by Amateur: Keith Dennis 1.