PAPAKURA.

Pukekohe & Waiuku Times, Volume 7, Issue 370, 26 April 1918, Page 1

PAPAKURA.

SUCCESSFUL FLOWER SHOW Under the auspices of Christ Church (Papakura) Spring Bhow Society a successful autumnal flower show and industrial exhibition was held in the Picture Hall, Papakura, on Tuesday and Wednesday last and was well attended.

On the Tuesday afternoon the Rev W. C. Wood, as President of the Society, briefly introduced Mrs J. fl Gunson, Mayoress of Auckland, who officially declared the show open. The Rev gentleman explained that the object of the show was to increase the funds of the church but the management had decided to donate half the proceeds to the Soldiers' Hutment Fund of the church army.

Mrs Gunson, who was greeted with applause, paid a high tribute to the excellent work of the Church Army on behalf of the "boys" at the front. Incidentally she mentioned that each of the vast organisations at work in the field or camp specifically carried out their respective activities faithfully and deserved every support. In wishing the show success Mrs Gunson hoped that both the church and patriotic funds would benefit by the show. Referring to the Women's Patriotic League, Mrs Gunson spoke of the aims and objects of the League and gave some practical demonstration of the many articles which were made for the "boys" and despatched from ttme to time by the League. The work covered the various activities associated with the movements of the soldier from the training camp to his return home, providing him not only with woollen garments but also supplying him with concentrated foods, several samples of which were shown by Mrs Gunson. She solicited the help of ladies in the district towards the Women's League so that Papakura should share in the noble work in which they were engaged in. Mrs Gunson's address was listened to with rapt attention and made a great impression. The Rev Wood, in expressing thanks for Mrs Gunson's presence and for her address, felt sure that after her appeal for help the local Patriotic Committee would assist her in the way desired. The exhibits at the show included a splendid array of flowers, dahlias being represented by some superb blooms, whilst vegetables formed a distinctly strong class. Both the needlework and bakery sections contained noteworthy exhibits and the task of the judges in these sections was by no means an easy one. In the painting and floral artistry the exhibits were of a high order. The Papakura school children's entries were highly creditable and the headmaster (Mr J. £. Elliott) and staff deserve the highest commendation for the educational instruction of the children as shown by the exhibits displayed. Altogether the show was a credit to Papakura and it is hoped that the exhibition will become an annual one.

The task of adjudication was ably carried out by the following judges who gave every satisfaction, viz Flowers, fruit and vegetables, Mr A. McDonald; home products, Mrs J. M, Baxter; needlework, Mrs J. A. Thompson ; painting and floral artistry, Mrs Ferner; school exhibits, Mr Hall (Otahuhu); photography, Mr G, Hardy. The stewardesses of the various sections were : Flowers, Misses Bull, Mullins and Mrs Corrie; pot plants and decorative, Mrs Crawford ; children's exhibits, Mesdames Elliott and Hibbard and Miss Walters; vegetables and fruit, Mrs G. Wilson; art and plain work, Mrs R. J. Willis ; home products, Mrs James.

Good business on both days was transacted at the various stalls presided over by the following ladies : Jumble, Mesdames A. Willis and D. W. Jones; lollies, Mrs and the Misses Wood ; plants, Mesdames Shanahan and Widdowson; soft drinks, Miss Ward; tea tent, Mesdames 0. Wilson, H. Walters, Butler, J. Richardson, and Miss Slack.

Mention should be made of the valuable services rendered by the President (the K*v W. C. Wood] the vice-Presidents (Messrs P. Holt and D. W. Jones), as also by the Secretary (Mr J. E. Elliott) and the assistant Secretaries (the Misses I. Hibbard and G. Cave), who with other voluntary helpers contributed so much towards the success of the undertaking.

PRIZE LIST The awards were as follows : CUT HLOOMS Chrysanthemums, fi Japanese, distint varities : Mrs I) Wilsjn 1 Chrysanthemums, 0 vases singles, distinct varieties : Mrs 1) Wilson 1 Dahlias, 12 cactus : Mrs Mears 1, Mrs Williamson 2 Dahlias, <! caotus : Mrs Mears 1, Mrs Williamson 2 Dahlias, fi garden caclus : Mrs Mears 1, Mrs Williamson 2 Datilias, (i paeony : Rev S Nixon 1, Mrs Mears 2 Dahlias, '1 collarettes : Rev S Nixon 1, Mrs Mears 2 Roses, !3 varieties : Mrs G Wilson 1

Best collection autumn flowers

Mrs D Wilson 1, Mrs Shanahan 2 Best stand autumn flowers and foliage : Mrs Mears 1 POT PLANTS Foliage plant, palm excluded : Mrs Widdowson 1 Flowering plant : Mrs Widdowson 1 Maidenhair fern : Mrs Widdowson 1 Fern, other than maidenhair: Mrs Widdowson 1, Mrs D Wilson 2 Asparagus : Ronald Wilson 1 Palm, any variety : Mrs Widdowson 1 Basket of growing fern: Mrs D 'Wilson 1, Mr P Holt 2 DECORATIVE Decorated table: Miss G, Cave 1 Basket of Chrysanthemums: Mrs Shanahan 1. Epergne of autumn flowers : Mrs Shanahan 1, Mrs Williamson 2 Lady's spray: Mrs James 1, Mrs G Wilson 2 Gent's buttonhole : Mrs James 1, Mr James 2 Decorated mantlepiece : Mrs Mears 1 SCHOOL EXHIBITS (Open to all school children) Best collection chrysanthemums: Ronald Wilson 1 Best,collection of autumn flowers, grown bv exhibitor: Ronald Wilson 1 Dahlias, any variety: Reta Mears 1, R Wilson 2 Dahlias, cactus: Rita Mears 1, R Wilson 2 Dahlias, collarette : Rita Mears 1, Allan Mears 2 Dahlias, paeony : Hector Walker 1, R Wilson 2 Cosmos : Annie Wilson 1 Marigolds : R Wilson 1, G Callis 2 Best writing: Standards V., VI, J Derbyshire 1, R Baker 2; Standards 111., IV, Winnie Rhind 1, E Bates 2 ; Standards 1., 11, Nortnan Barker 1, A Aitchison 2 Brush work design : M Connelly 1, M Granfield 2 Essay, subject "New Zealand's Part in the War," Alice Derbyshire •1, G Callis 2 Drawing, freehand: Standards V, VI, I Hyde 1 ; Standards 111, IV, H White 2, Standards I. 11, A Aitchson 1 (Open to Children under lf> years). Lady's Spray : M Granfield 1, R Wilson 2 Gent's Buttonhole: Rita Mears 1, R Wilson 2 Floral Device : R Wilson 1, Rita Mears 2 Basket Autumn Flowers, arranged for effect: A Cole 1, N Widdowson 2 (For Scholars attending Christ Church Sunday School.) Dahlias : Cissy Pickwell 1 Chrysanthemums: R Wilson 1, F Hunt 2 Cosmos : C Pickwell 1 Zinnias : R Wilson 1 Roses : R Wilson 1 Scones, plain : B Cosgrove 1, J Cosgrove 2 Sponge Sandwich : A Cole 1, J Cosgrove 2 Toffee : B Cosgrove I Cocoanut Ice : R Cole 1, Rita Mears 2 Caramels: S Wood 1 VEGETABLES. Best collection : P Holt 1, Mrs D Wilson 2 Beetroot, red : Miss A Willis 1, Mrs Carrie 2 Beans, French : Mrs James 1 Potatoes : Mrs W G Bell 1, R J Bell 2 Carrots : W G Bell 1, Mrs Carrie 2 Parsnips: G Wilson 1, W G Bell 2 Marrow : W G Bell 1, Mrs Williamson 2 Pumpkin : W J Rowe 1, W G Bell 2 Melon : W G Bell 1 Onions : Miss Black 1, Miss D W Jones 2 Turnips : Miss Winstone 1 Swedes : W G Bell 1, Miss Winstone 2 1 HUIT. Apples, cooking : G Wilson I Apples, dessert : JR Rra'Uiury 1 Quinces : Mrs Williamson 1 cm l ldhex's <'lass —Ve ables. Beat collection : R Wilson 1 Carrots : R Wilson 1 Heans : K Wilson 1 Beetroot : R Wilson 1, M Cole 2 Mel«. n : V Elliott 1, J Cosgrove 2 HOME PRODUCTS. Hen Eggs : Mrs A Willis and Mrs Cole eijual Preserved Fruit : Miss Mclnnes 1, Miss C ii Shepherd 2 Jelly : Mrs A Willis 1 Marmalade : Mrs Pulham 1, Mrs A Willis - FruitCake: Miss Harris 1, Miss Mears 2 Plum Pudding : Mrs Croskery 1, Miss Clare Wood 2 Sponge Sandwich : Miss G Slack 1, Miss Bates 2 Swiss Roll : Miss W Croskery 1 Gingerbread: Miss Rhind 1, Miss Mears 2 Shortbread : Miss D Wilson 1. Miss Mears 2 Jam Tarts : Mrs A Willis 1 Cream Puffs : Mrs Mears 1, Mrs Croskery 2 Scones, currant : Mrs Mears 1, Miss G Wilson 2 Scones, plain : Miss G Slack 1, Miss Rowe 2 Best Working Man's Lunch : Miss G Wilson 1 Billy Bread : Miss C Willis 1,

Miss Harris 2 Bread, yeast: Mrs Knibb 1 ( Miss Allan 2 Madeira Cake : Miss C Willis 1, Miss Cole 2 Gingernuts: Miss Harris 1, Mis Pulham 2 Seed Cake : Miss Mears 1, Miss C Willis 2 Scones, made by gentlemen : Mr Croskery 1 Sausage Rolls : Miss E Cave 1, Mrs Rowe 2 Pikelets: Mrs J E Elliott 1, Mrs Knibb 2 Cocoanut Ice : Miss Stewart 1, Mrs 0010 2 Toffee : Miss E Walker 1, Miss G Cave 2 Butter, separator : Mrs Hibbard 1 Butter, fancy : Miss Gtanfield 1 A ItT AND MAIN NEEDLEWORK. Afternoon tea or supper cloth, crochet border : Miss T Walker 1 Afternoon tea or supper cloth, lace or embroidery : Miss E Walker 2 Best drawn-thread work : Miss B j Parker 1, Miss Gilham 2 Best point lace work : Miss Perry 1 Pair D'oyleys : Miss Gilham 1, Mrs J M Baxter 2 Crochet camisole top: Mrs Cave 1, Mrs D W Jones 2 Knitted Socks: Miss T Walker 1, Miss E Murray 2 Knitted Balaclava : Mrs Crum 1, Mrs J M Baxter 2 Cushion, most handsome: Miss Murray 1, Miss Gilham 2 Pen Painting : Miss Hibbard 1, MissE Richardson 2 Pen Painting, cushion : Mrs Knibb 1, Miss Hibbard 2 Tea Cosey, crochet: Miss Harris 1, Miss E Walker 2 Best Collection Crochet : Mrs Cave 1, Miss E Walker 2 (For Children, 10 years and under). Best Crochet in cotton : Winnie Rhind 1, Ella Richardson 2 Plain Scones : E S Elliott 1 Caramels : S Wood 1 Cocoanut Ice : M James 1, S James 2 photooraptiy. (For Children under lf> years). Best Figure Study : S. Wood 1 Best Animal Study : S Wood 1 Best Scenic Study : S Wood 1