FLOWER SHOW AT PUKEKOHE

Pukekohe & Waiuku Times, Volume 7, Issue 412, 24 September 1918, Page 4

FLOWER SHOW AT PUKEKOHE

Successful Exhibition

A brilliant scene was presented in the Premier Hall, Pukekohe, on Thursday and Friday last when the fifth annual Spring Flower Show was held under the auspices of St James' Presbyterian Church. Jn the flower section exhibitors were represented from all over the district, the majority hailing from Auckland. The numerous other sections were well patronised and a fine display of articles was presented. The needlework classes came in for most favourable comment. The photography, too, was excellent. The Pukekohe Technical School had a capital display of woodwork and too much pra : se cannot be given the scholars for the very fine specimens of handiwork exhibited. In brief it can be stated that the 1918 show eclipsed all previous records from every point of view. On Thursday afternoon the local school children at the Committee's invitation visited the show and thoroughly enjoyed the cuting. Prior to departing they gave three hearty cheers for the committee for their kindly thought in extending them an invitation to be present. On Thursday and Friday evenings various competitions took place. In pillow fighting, the final of which has yet to be decided, Messrs J Adams and A. Middlemiss are the leaders. The Pukekohe Fire Brigade won a tug-of-war contest, the other teams engaged being the Dairy Association, Junior and Senior Tradesmen, and Post Office. A boys' apple eating competition was won by Allan Davy with J Harryman runner-up and Ken Blake third. In a candle lighting competition for ladies Miss M Laird carried off the prize. In this event quite a number burned their fingers before they had completed the task. Mrs Clarke seeecured a victory in the ladies' nail driving competition while Mrs Butcher was runner up. Mrs Hawke was the victor in a wood sawing competition for the fair sex while Miss Penman and Mrs Clark divided second honours.

On Friday afternoon keen interest was taken in a baby show. A dozen fine-looking infants were in competition, the "under 12 months " class being won by Mrs McKinney's baby, with Mrs Fletcher's infant second. In the " over 12 and under 24 months " class first prize was awarded to Mrs Shaw's baby with Mrs Geo. Jones' infant second.

Various stalls occupied prominent positions in different parts of the ball and thereat brisk business was transacted. The stall-holders were : Cake stall: Mrs Laird and Mrs Waters ; produce stall: Mesdames Stuart, Ingram, Warncck and Miss Rowles; sweets stall : Mesdames Grigor and Gundy and Miss Perkins; fancy stall: Mesdames W T Jones and Gill ; tea rooms : Mesdames Blake and Morrison, assisted by Misses N. Perkins and G. Stembridge. Towards the close of the proceedings on Friday the various exhibits and articles remaining on the stalls were submitted to auction by Mr J. T. Stembridge and as a result the funds were largely augmented. The total proceeds are estimated to realise approximately £lls which amount must be considered eminently satisfactory in view of the number of recent appeals made for patriotic purposes.

In a weight-guessing competition for a cake donated by Mrs Kelly Mrs W T Jones, Mrs Carpenter and Messrs W. H. Eeynolds, C. K. Lawrie, Harris and J. Patterson all guessed the correct weight, viz, slbs 120z3 In the draw for first prize Mrs Carpenter was successful. Mr W. H. Keynolds won the cake given by Mr F. Perkins, the exact weight being 4lbs 12ozs and the winner guessed 4lbs 13ozs.

The success of the function is due to the devoted energies of the Committee who worked assiduously, particularly thejointsecretaries Misses R. Penman and E. W. Rodgers. The untiring efforts of the Rev. S. Nixon and Mr James Roulaton also deserve to be recorded.

PRIZE LIST The awards were as follows;

CUT lII.OOMS

Daffodils, best collection, 30 varieties: H. Hull 1, H. A. Marriner 2, Miss Ruth Allan 3.

Daffodils, IS varieties: H. A Marriner 1.

Daffodils, 12 varieties: H. A. Marriner 1.

Daffodils, twelve varieties, one bloom of each: H A Marriner 1 Daffodil.-, six varieties : H A Marriner 1, Rev S. Nixon 2 Barri or Poeticus: Mrs J B Elliott 1

Trumpet Seedlings: H Bull 1, Miss Ruth Allan 2

Seedlings, other than Trumpet: H Bull 1.

Anemonies, double: Mrs James Wylie, 1 and 2, Miss N Hawke, 3 Anemtnes, single: Mrs Jack Russell I, Mr? J Wylie 2 and 3 Ranunelus, Mrs Newbegin 1, Miss Ruth Allan 2, Mrs J Wylie 3 Pansies, 12 vaiioties : Miss Hewlett 1

Pansies, six varieties: Miss Hewlett 1, Miss A Adams 2 Neniesia, Mrs Cowan 1, Rrv S Nixon 2

Primroses, Miss Eileon Cowan 1, Mrs J Wylie'2, L Kirkman 3

Polyanthus: Mrs J Wylie 1, Leonie Kirkman 2

Rhododendrons, three trusses: Miss Ruth Roulston, 1 Miss Ruth Allan

Rhododendions, six trusses : Miss Kathleen Rou'ston 1, Miss Valma Roulston 2

Freesias: Miss Ruth Allan 1, Mrs J B Elliott 2 . Ericas : Miss Ruth Allan 1

Cut Bloom"", best three sprays Miss M Gillon 1, Mrs Q Jones 2 Mrs Long 15

POT I'I.ANTS Daffodils: Roie Crawford I, Rita Ci aw ford 2

Hyacinths : Ruth HouUton 1 Cineraria : Mrs Lowry 1, W 8 Russell 2 Fern: Mrs Clews 1 and 2 DECORATIVE Decorated Table: Miss N Hawke 1, Miss Ina Potter 2 Decorated Table: (flowers of two distinct colours) : Miss Barter 1 Bowl of Daffodils: Mrs W T Jones 1

Vase of Spring Flowers: Mrs Nixon 1, Miss I Potter 2, Miss N Hawke 3

Hand Bouquet of vic'ets : Mrs A Young 3 Hand Bouquet of spring flowers: Pearl Dix l"

CIIILDREN'B CIABBE9 Pot Primroses : Leonie K'rkman 1, A. Gill 2 Pot Asparagus Fern : Margery Perkins 1, Edna Daysh 2 Pot Fern : Blossom Perkins 1 Buttonhole: Rita Wilkinson 1, L. Potter 2 Lady's Spray : Rita Wilkinson 1, L Potter 2, P Wily 3 Decorated Table : Eileen Brownlee 1, Rita Wilkinson 2 Basket of Daffodils : Pearl Dix 1, Rita Wilkinson 2, Eva Clews 3 Bowl of Daffodils : Rita Wilkinson 1 Best Collection Spring Flowers : Nora Gillon 1, Pipi Wily 2, Winnie Young 3 Freesias : Jeanette Potter 1, Eileen Brownlee 2 Hyacinths: James Roulston 1, Bob Penman 2 Camellias . Gladys Heerdegen 1 Anemones, double : Willie Lowry

Anemones, single : Roy Lowry 1 Ranunculus : Phyllis Newbegin 1 Daffodils, best collection: Ruth Roulston I, Winnie Young 2 Daffodils, any kind : Ruth Roulston 1, George Bell 2, M Gillon 3 Daffodils, short Trumpet: George Belli

Daffodils, double: Ruth Roulston

HOME INDUSTRrEB Preserved Fruit, any variety: Miss Middleton 1 and 3, Mrs Long 2 Preserved Fruit, 3 varieties : Miss Ellie Morgan 1 Jam, plum : Miss L Bilkey 1, Mrs Laird 2, Mrs Crawford 3 Jam, any variety : Mrs McArthur 1, Mrs J Gillon 2, Miss Lily Bilkey 3 Jelly : Miss E Maxwell 1, Miss E W Rodgers 2, Mrs Crawford 3 Marmalade : Miss E Maxwell 1, Mrs A Clarke 2, Mrs Barter 3 Bread, white : Mrs Barter 1 Bread, brown : Mrs J Gillon 1 Buns : Miss Maggie Pollock 1 Scones, white : Miss Shepherd 1, Mrs W T Jones 2, Miss G Blake 3

Scones, currant : Miss Shepherd 1, Mrs Campbell 2 Loaf made from Champion Flour : Miss Maggie Pollock 1, Mrs Butcher 2 Billy Bread: Mrs J Russell 1, Mrs Gundy 2 Scones made from Champion Flour : Miss Maggie Pollock 1, Mrs Campbell 2, Mrs Butcher 3

Currant scones made from Champion Flour : Mrs G Blake 1, Mrs Campbell 2

Chocolate Cake : Mrs J Russell 3 Cake, iced : Miss B Maxwell 1

Sponge Cake : Mrs W T Jones 1 Sponge Roll : Miss Maggie Pollock 1, Miss Shepherd 2 Sponge Sandwich, with butter: Miss M Rowles 1, Mrs G Blake 2

Sponge sandwich, without butter : Mrs Bowles 1, Miss Middleton 2 FruitCake: Miss E Maxwell I, Mrs Gundy 2 Madiera cake: Mrs 0 G Avery 1 Gingerbread: Miss EMaxwell 1, Miss Lucy Allan 2

Cocoanut cakes, six: Mrs Butcher 1, Miss E W Rodgers 2

Shortbread: Mrs J Gillon 1

Jam tart: Mrs Nixon 1, Mis Butcher 2

Jam tarts, puff paste: Mrs Kerr 1, Miss Minnie Pollock 2

Pikelets : Mrs W T Joins 1, Mrs J McNally 2, Mrs Gundy 3 Best lunch for working man : Miss E Maxwell 1, Mrs Laing 2

Children.

Scones, plain : Maggie Clarkson 1, Cyril Maxwell 2 Scones, currant: Maggie Clarkson 1, Cyril Maxwell 2 Sponge sandwich : Maggie Clarkson 1, Lillie Hard 2, Murul Lysnar3 Jam tarts : Muriel Simpson 1, M Gillon 2

Sweets: Doris Avery 1, Muriel Simpson 2

ART AND PLAIN NEEDLEWORK, ETC. Cushion: Mrs ftewbegia 1, Mrs Gundy 2 Afternoon tea or supper cloth, crochet: MrsG Joaes 1, Mrs Nixon 2, Miss E VV Rodgers 3 Afternoon tea or supper cloth, other than crochet: Miss Merle French 1 and 3, Miss McMullan 2 Pair D'Oyleys : Miss Doris Lees 1, Mrs Baxter 2

Fancy camisolo : Miss Merle French 1, Miss Emily Hutchings 2, Miss B Maxwell 3

Mount Mellick work : Mrs G Jones 1, Miss Merle French 2

Drawn thread work : Mrs G Jones

Point lacn work : Miss Merle French 1 Machine made article o! underclothing : Mrs Terry 1

Hand made article of underclothing : Mrs Allingham 1, Mrs Nix jn 2 Crochet in wool: Mrs G Jones 1 Balaclava cap: Mrs Baxter 1, Mrs Wilson 2, Mrs Crum 3 Knitted scarf, in wool: Mrs Baxter 1, Mrs Stewart 2

Socks : Mrs McClune 1 Collection of far.cy work : Miss Allingham 1, Mies Merle French 2 Pen painting : Mrs Newbegin 1 Painting in oils.- Miss A M Steenson 1, Miss Gill 2 Painting in watercolours: Mrs Laing 1

Article not to cost more than la Mrs F Stembridge 1, Mra Laing 2

CHILDREN'S' CIASSEb

Hemmed handkerchief, nine years and under: Mary Ingiam l,Jean McNally 2 Knitted Scarf in wool, 16 years and under : Ruby I)ix 1 Fancy Work, 16 years and under: Minnie fierrinian 1

White Crochet, l»i years and

under : Winnie Nelson 1, M Gillon 2 PHOTOGRAPHY Best Snapshot of moving object: J Einnear 1 and 2 Best Landscape or Seascape: J Kinnear, 1 and 2 Best Child Study : Mrs Laing 1, Mrs Grigor 2 Best Land or Seascape, 15 years and under: Bruce Laird 3 WOODWOBK CLASSES (For boys attending Pukekohe Technical School;. Best piece woodwork for first year pupil: E Franklin 1, R Wright 2, J Hogan 3. Best piece woodwork, second year pupil: E Franklin 1, Gordon Fitness 2, H Papesch 3 Best piece woodwork, third year pupil: Archie Blake 1, A McGill 2, W Kinlock 3