CLEVEDON.

Pukekohe & Waiuku Times, Volume 5, Issue 226, 14 November 1916, Page 1

CLEVEDON.

PATRIOTIC FLOWER SHOW Unpeiturbed by the unfavourable atmospheric elements that gave signs of marring the Spring Flower Show arranged in aid of gifts for Clevedon *' boys " at the front the committee of ladies proceeded with the function in the Public Hall on Friday last, and with a fair attendance of the public the exhibition passed off most successfully. Considering recent weather conditions the committee were more than pleased with the admirable collection of exhibits that adorned the hall. The roses in particular, as well as the entries in the decorated table competition went to show that the competitors had gone to no little trouble to fulfill their obligations. In the cookery section for adults and the plasticence, brushwork, and essay writing and drawing ; classes for children, exceptional merit was evinced. On the whole the entries exceeded last year's total, consequently, with the extra extrance fees and no prizes be awarded a substantial sum should be realised. Dainty afternoon tea was dispensed by a committee of ladies whilst a produce stall full of a choice variety of donated articles was a hive of industry throughout. Thanks to the energies of Mrs B. Da we (honorary secretary), ably assisted by the Misses T. Alexander (cookery section); M. Wilson (vegetables, etc.); B. Brown (needlework, etc.); B. Murray and G. Fausett (children's exhibits), Mesdames W. Hyde, J. Alexander, and G. Lane and Misses S. Graham and Hyde (2) (tea room), and Mesdames P. S. Gee and Blake. and the Misses Fras6r and K. Paton, was the successfull issue attained.

The following were the judges, viz, Flowers and needlework sections, Miss Parker, Auckland; Cookery, Mrs Cauldry, Maraetai; Children's drawing, etc., classes, Mr Hutton, Papakura, and vegetables, Mr S. A. Browne. There was a large attendance in the evening when a musical entertainment was provided by local talent, an auction sale also taking pla6e and being well supported. The prize list was as follows : nOKTICULTURAL. Cut fuschias, best one bloom: Mrs Atkins 1, Mrs Browne 2 Arhitilon : Mrs Brown 1 Pelargoniums: Mra Brown 1 and 2, Miss M. Dow 3 Gladioli: Mrs Atkins 1 Geraniums: Miss Dow 1, Mrs Atkins 2, Mrs Browne 3 Nasturtiums!: Molly McPherson 1 Stocks: Mrs Atkins 1 Snapdragon: Lena Munro 1 Columbine: Mrs Browne 1 Azalea : Mrs Browne 1, Mrs Bailey 2 Verbena: Mrs Browne 1 Carnations: Miss M. Dow 1

Collection cut blooms: Miss Thorp 1, Mrs Bailey 2 Collection cut blooms, 12: Mrs Bailey 1 Collection of any kind: Mrs Atkins and Mrs Browne a tie for first place Collection of annuals . Mrs Cawte 1, Miss McKenzie 2 and 3 Roses, best six blooms, distinct varieties: Mrs Browne 1, Mrs Atkins 2, Mrs Bailey 3; best 12 blooms, distinct varieties: Mrs Browne 1, 2 and 3 Bunch mixed roses: Mrs McKenzie 1, Mrs Blake 2, Mrs Farrah 3 Bouquet of roses, one kind : Miss Dow 1, Mrs Farrah 2, Miss Atkins 3 Sweet peas, 6 varieties: Mrs H. Alexander 1; 12 varieties, Mrs H. Alexander 1, Miss McKenzie 2 Vase of sweet peas : Mrs H. Alexander 1, Mrs Atkins 2 and 3 Pot plants, flowering : Miss Thorpe 1, Mrs Crispe 2, Mrs Browne 3 Foliage plant in pot: Miss I. Palmer 1, Mrs Browne 2, Miss I. Palmer and Mrs Brown a tie for third Single fern: Mrs Browne 1 and 2 Collection pot ferns: Mrs Browne 1 and 2 Lady's breast bouquet: Mrs W cit©rß 1 Decorated table: Miss Murray 1, Mrs Crispe, Doris Hyde and Flora McKenzie a tie for second, Miss Dow 3 NEEDLEWOItK. Table centre: Miss Murray 1, 2 and 3 IANCYWOKK. Embroidery: Miss Bryan 1 and Bpecial Point lace : Mrs F. Burgoyne 1 Crochet: Miss Gladys Andrews 1, Miss Wilson 2, Mrs B. Stephens 3 Knitted socks: Mrs Browne 1, Mrs Smith 2 Knitted Balaclava cap: Mrs Smith 1 COOKERY. Fruit cake: Miss Clara Gee 1 Sponge cake • Miss Lily Wallis 1 Maderia cake: Mrs S. Cooper 1 Rainbow cake: Clara Hyde 1 Seedcake: Ella Wallis 1, Clara Gee 2

Scones, six plain: Mrs Waters 1, Mrs Wallis 2

Sponge roll: Mrs J. Shaw 1 Plate of ginger-bread: Miss Katie Paton 1 Plate of shortbread: Mrs McNicol 1, Miss Clara Gee 2 Plate pikelets: Miss Muriel Waters 1, Miss H. McKenzie 2 Plate cream puffs: Miss M. Browno 1, Miss Ella Wallis 2 children'* classes. Sponge roll: Flora McKenzie 1 Sponge sandwich: Doris Hyde 1 Ginger-nuts : Doris Hyde 1 Maderia cake: Peggy Gee 1, Flora McKenzie 2 Shortbread: Doris Hyde 1 Biscuits : Doris Hyde 1 Toffee: Doris Hyde 1 Cocoanut: Doris Hyde 1 Foliage plant: Flora McKenzie 1

Decorated basket: I vis Gee 1, Flora McKenzie 2, Lena Munro 3 Vase of flowers: Doris Hyde 1, Flora McKenzie 2, Lena Munro and j Dorothy Lane a tie for third place Native flowers : Arthur Brown 1 Yase of sweet peas: Flora McKenzie 1 Gent's Buttonhole : Flora McKenzie 2, Molly McPherson 3 Ladies' breast bouquet: Lena Munro 1 Sewing (over 10 years): Doris and Vera Hyde a tie for first place, Flora McKenzie 2nd, Dorothy Dennis 3 ; under ten : Molly McPherson 1, Marjorie McKenzie 2, Marjorie Farrah 3 Fancy work : Doris Hyde 1 Floral device: Vera and Ivy Hyde and Arthur Browne a tie for first place. Drawing, etc., (freehand outline, standards five, six and seven : Doris Hyde 1, 2 and 3 ; standards 3 and 4, Ivy Hyde 1, Gwen Dennis 2, Inthia Colquhoun 3 Flower painting: Flora McKenzie 1, Doris Hyde 2 and 3 Brushwork (standards 5, 6 and 7): E. Graham 1, D. Hyde 2, D. Dennis 3 ; standards 3 and 4 : I. Colquhoun 1,1. Hyde 2 and 3 ; freehand outline, (standards 1 and 2): Marjorie Farrah 1 and (Maetaitai) 2 and 3 ; brushwork, (standard 1 and 2): M. Farrah 1, C. Holliday 2 and 3; plasticine model: A. Hooker 1, J. Hancock 2, A. Gheezi 3 Writing (standards 5 and 0): J. Paton 1, L. Munro 2, E. Finn 3; standards 3 and 4 : B. Alexander 1, G. Dennis 2, M. Smith 3; standards 1 and 2: H. Perry 1, (Maetaitai) 2, Handcock 3

Essay " Lord Kitchener," (standards 5 and 6d): E. Morgon 1, F. McKenzie 2, H. Dow 3; essay, standards 3 and 4 : L. Shaw 1, M. McKenzie 2, G. Dennis 3 Collection noxious weeds: Arthur Munro 1 Collection grasses: Hugh Dow 1, Ivy Walsh 2 Vegetables, cabbages: R. Gee 1, Clevedon South School 1; lettuce, Doris Hyde 1, Jessie Munro 2; rhubarb, B. Gee 1; parsnips, L. Orr 1 ; beans, Clevedon South School 1; peas, N. Munro 1 A comparison of the daily average quantity of cream forwarded to Frankton Junction from the Waikato Co-operative Dairy Co's. cream depot during the month of September of this year with the corresponding month of last year shows an increase of 300lbs, and for the present month it continues to increase. On Monday last the waggon left the depot for Papakura with two lbs under the 1500lbs and cn route 500lbs were picked up. Evidence of the heavy rains that have fallen over the district were to be seen on the flats on Friday last. In many instances the swollen waters of the creeks flooded the roads. A striking instance of this was to be seen in the front of Mr Ballard's property on the Clevedon-Papakura road.

The butter-fat competition in connection with the district's forthcoming show was decided on Friday last, and the result was to be declared on Saturday evening last by the Show Committee. Mr Hugh Munro did the testing. Entries received for the A. and P. Association's Show, to be held next Saturday, well outnumber last year's total, so the outlook is exceedingly promising. No less than 20 Holsteins have been entered for the Association's medal class, while in the dairy c'ass there are 16 entries. The old racecourse grandstand from Papakura is in course of erection on the showground, and should be available for use on show day.