PATRIOTIC EXHIBITION.

Pukekohe & Waiuku Times, Volume 6, Issue 269, 24 April 1917, Page 1

PATRIOTIC EXHIBITION.

A Successful Function.

The thoroughness and completeness that consistently characterises the self-denying work of members of the Pukekohe Branch of the Women's Patriotic League were once again evident on Thursday and Friday last in the form of an horticultural and industrial exhibition held in the Pren.ier Hall in aid of Red Cross and other patriotic funds. On both days there were crowded attendances and the gross proceeds total over £l2O.

The show was officially opened on Thursday afternoon by Miss Wright (of the Auckland League) who congratulated the ladies of Pukekohe on the excellence of the exhibition, which she characterised as the crowning result of their devoted wprk. Miss Kissling, of Auckland, *alsj spoke, both of the visitors being formally introduced by the Mayor (Mr Mason). While the magnificent collection of flowers in their varied tints presented a kaleidoscopic view, which gave to the hall an attractive appearance, the various stalls were laden with useful and fancy articles and indicated that many hours had been spent in furthering the objeot in view.

In the Farm Produce, in what is generally termed "Home Industries" sections, some excellent exliibits' were shown, while the fruit and vegetable classes eclipsed any other previous local exhibition—the vegetable marrows being conspicuously fine. The exhibition of needlework too was especially an illustration of first-class work, and in classes 142 and 143 (where the cost of the material did not exceed Is) the

exhibits both in number and quality of the goods were distinctly creditable. In the bakery section the quality of the goods was far above the average. The Boy Scouts lent assistance by organising a jumble stall (in charge of Mesdames Mee and Wright; and their smart appearance in the hall served to lend an additional patriotic scene to the surroundings.

Among those who organised the exhibition were Miss V. H. Webster (President), Mesdames Stuart, McRae, Barter, Qrigor, Hooey, Crum, Bayley, Mee and Miss Graham (committee), with Mrs J. H. Webb (convenor), Mrs J. M. Baxter carrying out the duties of honorary secretary in her usual capable manner.

In the competitions for the best fancy dress (boys or girls) the style of "make up'' was in all cases true to type, and the awarding of the prizes by the judges was a somewhat d ffieult matter. Mesdames Butler (Buckland), Claude Motion (Otaua), and W. J. D. Sharpe (Rama Rama), acted as judges of Thursday's competitions when the winners were: Over 12: Ada Jenkins (Maori) 1; Olive Jenkins (Night) 2; and under 12 : Joyce Jones (Belgium) 1, Alicia Cave (Bed Cross Nurse) 2. The winners in the Friday's competitions were judged by three returned soldiers and resulted as follows : Ada Jenkins (Maori) 1, Miss Hewlett (Red, White and Blue) 2. On Thursday evening a torchlight procession was formed, headed by the Boys' Drum and Fife Band, under Captain El ford, of the Salvation Army, and members of the League, the Fire Brigade, and others interested in patriotic affairs, joined in the march through the town. On the following night the procession was repeated, some returned wounded soldiers also taking part, together with the girl scouts. A brisk trade throughout was done at the various stalls, which were presided over as follows: — Bakery and Sweets, Mesdames McRae and Bayly ; Sewing, Mrs Turner and the Misses Usher and Fawsett; Produce: Mesdames Stewart and Hogan. The ladies in charge of the Tea Rooms were : Mesdames Hooey, Hart andCrum, Misses Stuart, Galloway, Glover, Goldsworthy, Tozer, and Roose.

Each afternoon and evening a musical programme was carried out.

In a mouth organ competition decided on Friday night the winners were W. Howe 1, Gordon Fitness 2. The special prize for the parent attending the show with the largest number of his or her own family was won by Mis J. Mac Donald, who was present with nine children. At the close of the exhibition on Friday evening the produce and exhibits were disposed of by Mr J. T. Stembridge (who acted in an honorary capacity as auctioneer].

ART UNIONS

The following were the winners in the Art Unions and Rallies, viz. : Kerosene Stove, Miss N. Wake : eilvor vases (two prizos), E. Pollock 1, Mrs FL. Stuart 2 ; camera, E. D. Wilkinson : painted picture, Mrs W. A. Willis; order on photos, Mr Wilkinson; teapot, Mrs Leo Bilkey ; gruphophone, D R Reynolds; pokerwork cushion, T. A. Steen ; jam dish (silver"), Miss Barter; umbrella, A. Regan : satin cushion, Miss A. O'Connor. Soldier's kit, actual woight 32lbs : Mrs Dickson, Gilion, Mrs Tomliu, 8. Urunin, \V. 11. Fausett and Miss Pulleng tied, Miss Pulleng being the ultimate winner. Iced cake (81b zs), Lieutenant Baxter won with Blb Hozs Pair ducks ('260 peas), Mrs Mnvu-pll Hvurt. mini her.

PRIZE LIST. Tho following was the Fti/e List ;• -

Flowers. <"'<plloflji.ii out blooms (12 varieties): Rev. S. Nixon 1, F. Hubbard 2. Collection cut blooms (6 varieties): Mrs. I. Motion 1, Rev. S. Nixon 2, Mrs. J. S. Gillnn 3.

Antirrhiniums: Mrs. W. J. 1). FTnrp ],*.!. B. Brown, jun., 2.

Chrysanthemums (0 varieties,): Mrs. I. Motion 1, Mrs. J. H. Webb 2.

Chrysanthemums (3 varieties): Mrs D. Roulston 1. Mrs. I. Motion 2.

Chrysanthemums it variety): Mrs D. Roulston 1. Mrs. 1. Motion 2.

Chrysanthemums (single): Mi-. .1 H. Webb 2. Cosmos (single): J. Munroe 1. Mrs G. W. Make 2. Mrs. .Ins. Wily :s.

Cosmos (double), 2 variolic-: J Munroe J. Mrs. Jas. Wily 2. .1. M. Bax ter •').

Dahlias, cactus (ti varieties): Mrs. I. Motion I.

Dahlias, cactus, white: Rev. S. N'ix on 1 find 2. Mrs. .1. S. Gillon .!. Dahlias, cactus, vellow: Mr?. .1. S Gillon 2. Dahlias, cactus, rod: Mrs. I. A Mo tion I, Mr.-. W. -I. D. Sharp 2. Rev nolds Bros. :i.

Dahlias, cactus, fancy: Mrs. I. Mo. tion I and 2.

Dahlia-, pom pom: Rev. S. Nixon J and 2.

Dahlias, peony: Rev. S. Nixon I and

Dahlias, collarette: •(. Roulston 1, Rev. S. Nixon 2 and 3. Dahlias, sintdo: Rev. P. Nix- n 1 and 2.

Delphinium, 2 spikes: Rev. P. Nixon 1. F. Hubbard 2. Gillardia: Mrs. .1. Russell 1. Mrs. W. J. D. Sharp 2, Mr?. J. Roubton 3. Petunias: .1. R. Brown, jun.. 2. Phlox drummondi: Mrs. .1. Russell o

Salvia: Mrs. I. Motion I. Mrs. G W. Blake 2. Mrs; J. S. Gillon 3.

Sunflower, miniature: Mrs. I. Motion 1. Mrs. A. B. Barter 2. Verbenas: Mrs. I. Motion l. Zinnias: Rev. S. Nixon 1. Reynolds Rros. 2 and 3. Anv other variety: Rev. S. Nixon 1. Mrs. .las. Wylie 2. F. Hubbard :. Floral Artistry:

Basket of chrysanthemums: Mrs. W. ,1. 1). Sharp 1. Basket of dahlias: Miss Baiter J, Mrs. W. J. D. Sharp 2. Vase of flowers: Mrs. A. E. Wilkinson I, Miss Barter 2. Bowl of flowers: Mrs. W. J. U. Sharp J. Miss Barter 2, Miss Penman ■'!. Lady's spray and cent.'s buttonhole: Mrs. W. A. Willis I. Miss .1. Potter 2. Miss Barter :i. Decorated mantlepiece: Mrs. A. GriCor I. Decorated dinner table: Miss Brown I. Miss Barter 2. Decorated dinner table (amateurs): Miss N. Wake 1. Miss-1. Brown 2. Children. Basket of flowers: Miss Lily Smith I, Miss A. Brown 2, Miss Rita' West 3. Lady's spray and gent.'s buttonhole: Miss Gwen Wilkinson I. Mis.3 N. Gillon •_». Miss L. Smith 3. Fruit. Apples, dessert: Mrs. Jas. Wylie 1. Lemons: Miss E. Maxwell ]. Mrs. J. Gillon 2. Mrs. J. Wylie 3. Cape gooseberries: Stanley Sinclair I. Miss W. E. Webster 2. Passion fruit: Miss Usher I. Mrs. Mee 2. F. Hubbard 3. Water melon: Stanley Sinclair 1 and 2

Pie melon: Mr. Crawford ], R. Twidle 2. Reynolds Bros. 3. Citron melon: C. Shepherd I. <'. K? Lawrie 2. Reynolds Bros. H. Vegetables. Collection vegetables: Reynolds Bros. 1, Gordon Fitness 2. Celery: F. Hubbard 1. Carrots, red, short: Mrs. Stuart I. Carrots, red. lonp: Mrs. L. Bayly 2. Lettuce: F. Hubbard I, Mrs. Barter

Onions, brown Spanish: Mrs. .1. H. Webb 1, Reynolds Bros. 2. Mr-. L. Bayly highly commended. Onions, nny variety: Reynolds Bros. 1 and 2. Parsnips: Reynolds Bros. J and 2. Beans, French: Mrs. Barter I. F. Hubbard 2. Reynolds Bros. 3. Beans, runners: Mrs. J. S. Gillon I. ('. Shepherd 2. Stanley Sinclair 1 Radishes: Mrs. Barter 1. Xancv Wake. 2. Reef, round: Cordon Fitness >. Remold* Bros. 2. Bert, long: Reynolds Bros. 1. Kiimeras. 0: ('. K. Lawrie 1. Mrs. G. Butcher 2. Gordon Fitness .'!. Pumpkin: Mrs. Barter 1, J. Hewlett 2, J. M. Baxter 3. Vegetable marrow: Gordon Fitness 1. .1. .1. McKinney 2. W. McDivitt 3. Squash, best quality: .1. M. Baxter ] end 2. Farm Produce. Carrots, white: Reynolds Bros. 1 and 2. Munyold, yolden tankard: Reynolds: Bros. 2 and 3. Mangold, long red: R. Tividle 1, Reynolds Bros. 3. Munyoid, jvlllow -lobe: Rr Twidlc 1. Reynolds Bros. 3. Onions, straw coloured Spanish: Reynolds Bros. J. Potatoes, Northern Star: Reynolds Bros. 2 and 3. Potatoes, Gamekeeper: Reynolds Bros. 1 and 2.

Bakery. Loaf brown bread: Mis. .1. S. Gillon I. Mrs. Grigor 2. Loaf luvad, yeast, home-made: Miss Hazel Fletcher J, A. Meikle 2, Mrs. W. H. Fausett 3. Loaf bread, soda or baking powder; Miss A. Meikle 1, Mrs. J. S. Gillon 2, Yeast buns: Miss Hazel Fletcher 1. Mrs. J. S. Gillon 2. Miss Webster 3. Plate of scones: Miss Goldsworthv 1. Mrs. A. E. Wilkinson 2, Miss 1. Glover highly commended. Plate of .-cones, currant: Mrs. Stuart I. Miss F. Fausett 2. Mrs. A. F Wilkinson hiuhlv commended.

Cake, sponge: Mr-. W. T. .Jones 1. Miss F. R.M.se 2. Mrs. W. F. Baker 3. Cake. Madeira: Mrs. .1. Wrizht 1. lake, currant: Mi-- M. Clover I. Cake, marble: Mr-. W. T. Jones I. .lam sandwich: Mrs. \\. F. Baker 1. Miss W. F. Webstor 2. Mi-s X. Sin-

Jam roll: Miss \Y. K. Wel>-t,r I. Mis.-Fan-.lt -J. Miss X. Stuart ". (iiimer bread: Mrs. W. T. .Tones 1 Mi-- M. Clover 2. Pikelets: Mrs. W. T Jnnoa 1. Mrs r. 11. Wake '2. Shortbread: Mrs. J. S. Gillon I.Mrs .1. Wriirht 2. Mrs. (trim r .'!.

Tarts: Miss Pollock 1. Mrs. P. Glovi r -. A|.|,|e pie shnrtpnste: Miss P. Glover I. Mrs. A. K. Wilkinson 2. P..-t lunch, workiir.'inaii: Miss 15. nl Maxwell I. Miss Katie Stuart 2 Children's Classes.

Sc s. pl:,ii, Mi-s R. Rtuart !. Miss T. Parkinson 2. Miss M. fiilloii ■'■ .lain sandwich: Mi-- I. Parkins»ii I ami special. .lam tarts: Mis- j. Parkinson 1. Mi--

M Oillori 2. Rausaw ivlls, Mi- P Parkinson 1 Mi- M (•illon 2. Novice. Scin-s. plain Mis- Rilkev I. Mis P. Maxwell 2.

.lairi'sandwieli Mi-- RMdlc I. Mi I Glover 2.

Shi.i-tl.iva.l: Mi-. VV \ Willi- | Mis, Hi-rvl Maxwell 2. 1,,,, l.ieari. vea-1 Miss \V, l.st, , 1 Mi- 11 Klefeher 2.

Bottled Fruit. Preserved fruit: Mrs. J. H. Webb 1, Miss W. E. Webster 2, Mrs. A. E. Wilkinson 3. Jam, 3 varieties: Mrs. .1. H. Webb 1, Mr<. .1. 11. Webb 2, Mrs. !. M. Baxter

Jam. plum: Mrs. J. M. Baxter I. Miss Goldsworth 2. Mrs. Mee 3. Jam. peach: Mrs. J. M. Baxter 1. Mrs. I. H. Webb 2. Mrs H. H. We<=t

Jelly, apple: Mrs. J. H. Webb 1. Mrs. J. Russell 2. Mrs. .1. M. Baxter

Jelly, (jjiinc. : Mrs. .1. S. Dillon 1, Mi- E. Maxwell 2. Jam, marmalade: Mrs. H. H. West 1 and special. Tomato sauce, 1 bottle: Miss Goldsworth v 1. Mrs. J. H. Webb 2.

Needlework. Cushion, mounted: Mrs. W. J. D. Sharp 1, Miss Taylor 2, Miss Dell 3. Crochet, cotton: Mrs. P. Hogan 1, Miss S. Glover 2. Mrs. Elford 3, Mrs. Murel 4.

Pair D'oyley: Miss Chester 1, Mrs. J. M. Baxter 2, Miss McMullcn 3. Afternoon tea or supper cloth: Mrs. I. R. Mcßae 1. Miss E. Walter 2, Mr*. W. J. I). Shari) 3, Miss McMullen 4. Table centre or runner: Miss McMullen J. Miss J. Madill 2. Mrs. Baxter 3 Miss Weston 4.

Piece mountmellick work: Mrs. J. M. Baxter 1. Mrs. Meikle 2. Piece drawn thread work: Mrs. Elford 1. Miss Chester 2. Mrs. J. R. McRae 3. Piece eyelet embroidery: Miss Ivy Parker 1. Mrs. Meikle 2. Mrs. J. M. Baxter 3. Quilt or bedspread, white: Miss M. Fausett 1. Miss F. Fausett 2. Article underclothing: Miss Barter 1. Miss E. Walker 2, Miss J. Walker

Piece woollen crocket: Mrs. J. M. Baxter 1 and 2. Mrs. C. A. Penny 3. Pair hand-knitted socks: Miss Roulston 1. Miss Hamlin 2. Mrs. Barter 3, Mrs. Baxter 4. Balaclava cap: Miss J. Wilson 1, Mis. J. M. Baxter 2. Mrs. James Wilson 3, Miss Wheatcroft 4. Collection of knitting: Mrs. J. M. Baxter 1. Mrs. Hooey 2. Fancy camisole: Mrs. Barter 1, Miss Barter 2. Mrs. W. Russell 3. Mrs. J. Walker 4. Rfst ironed tablecloth: Mrs. H. H. West 1, Miss S. Glover 2, Mrs. M. Long 3. Any other article, fancy, material to cost not more than 1/-: Miss Barter 1, Miss W. E. Webster 2, Mrs. W. Russell 3, Mrs. Meikle 4. Any article, plain sewing, material to cost not more than 1/-: Mrs. W. Russell 1. Mrs. D. F. Baker 2. Miss Bilkey 3. Children's Classes. Balaclava ctp: Miss Alice Lees 1, Miss Katie Stuart 2, Miss B. Smith 3. Scarf knitted in wool: Miss Vera Kimber 1. Miss Katie Stuart 2, Miss B. Smith 3. Photography. Moving object: Martin Hayward 1, Miss N. Hooten 2. Miss E. W. Rodgers 3. Child study: E. E. Wright 1 and 3, Miss N. Hooten 2.

Landscape or seascape: Rev. B. Nixon J, Miss N. Stuart 2, Miss N. Hooten .1 Mis? Tv W. Rodgers 4. Most humourous: J. J. Coady 1, Rev. P. Nixon 2.