ST. ANDREW'S FLOWER SHOW.

Pukekohe & Waiuku Times, Volume 9, Issue 588, 30 November 1920, Page 2

ST. ANDREW'S FLOWER SHOW.

AN UNQUALIFIED SUCCESS.

CHURCH FUNDS AUGMENTED

The Rose and Sweet Pea Show held under the auspices of St. Andrew's Church was concluded on Saturday evening, when there was a record attendance. As a result of the show the Church fund should be augmented to the extent of about £250. On Friday the show was officially opened by the Mayor, Mr. C. K. Lawrie, who congratulated the committee on the manner in which the exhibits had been staged. Mr. Lawrie wished the committee success in its undertaking. The Judges. The following judges officiated: — Flowers, fruit and vegetables.—Mr. E. Allan. Home Products.—Mrs. G. Weston. Industrial Classes.—Mesdames Munn and Meiklejohn. Floral Artistry.—Mrs. CampbellSmith. Art Needlework.—Mesdames Wily and Scott. Technical School Work. —Mr. W. I. Cumberland. Stall Holders.

Various stalls were situated in different parts of the buildings, and thereat excellent business was transacted. The stalls were somewhat attractive, being exquisitely decorated with flowers and greenery. The names of the stalls and stall holders are as follow: —

Flapper Stall.—Misses Mavis Brown, Ivy Berriman and Amy Kensington. Cake Stall.—Mesdames R. F. Wilkinson, L. Bayly, J. P. Cowie, and Miss Hardy. Pound Stall—Mesdames J. F. McArthur, N. L. Higginson and S. D, Munn.

Produce Stall.—Mesdames H. Dell, J. J. Hart, J. W. Johns and Zinzan. Christmas Tree.—Mesdames H, H Pattle, A. Campbell-Smith, and Mis: Hamlin.

Strawberries and Ice Cream Depol —Mesdames J. Russell, Hardy, R. Wil lis, A. E. Wilkinson, and Miss Hardj

The Orchestra.

An orchestra, consisting of Miss Penman (piano), Mrs. G. H. Armstrong, Misses Churches, F. Hewlett, M. Wood, Messrs. J. Harriman C. Deed, J. G. Russell, H. T. Middlemiss, L. Middlemiss, W. Wilson (violins), Bear (double bass) and Murgatroyd ('cello), rendered an excellent programme of musical items on both Friday and Saturday evenings, thus enlivening- proceedings considerably.

Tug-of-War.

On Friday evening the farmers' team defeated the railway team in two pulls. The contest on Saturday evening between the firemen and farmers attracted much interest. In the first pull the firemen won in 2min 35 sec. The second pull lasted 20min. 40sec., when the fiemen had an advanr tage of about 2ft. 6in. A drawn verdict was given, and the contest will be completed at some future date.

THE PRIZE LIST. Awards are as follow:

Champion Rose: Mrs. A. Healey. Champion Sweet Pea: Mrs. A. Healey. Roses. Six blooms, distinct varieties: Mrs. Healey 1, Mrs. O. Willis 2, Mrs Jeffrey 3. Three blooms, distinct varieties: Mrs. W. McEwan 1, Mrs. A. Healey 2, Mrs. J. Hewlett 3.

Three blooms, one distinct variety: Riev S. Nixon 1, Mrs I. A. Motion 2, Mrs. John Adams 3. Rosebuds: Mrs. G. Sears 1, Mrs. E, A. Woolsley 2.

Polyanthus or climbing: Rev. S, Nixon 1, Mrs. Rollings 2, Mrs. J. Russell 3.

Sweet Peas.

Six varieties: Mrs Healey 1, Mrs Motion 2, Mr. F. Hubbard 3. Six stems, striped: Mrs S. D. Mum

Six stems, light: Mrs. Healey 1, Mrs Harriman 2, Mrs C. A. Hill 3, Miss M. Brown h,c.

Six stems, dark: Mrs. Healey Mrs Gearon 2, Mrs Sears 3. Novices Only.

Six distinct varieties, 3 stems ol each: Mrs. Wylie 1, Joan Dacre 2 Thelma Ryan 3.

Cut Flowers.

Collection 12 varieties: Rev. S Nixon 1, Mrs. Motion 2, Mr. F. Hubbard 3. Collection 6 varieties: Rev. S Nixon 1. Mr. F. Rae 2, Mrs. Gundy 3 Carnations: Mrs. H. Loft 1.

Delphiniums: Mrs. F. Hubbard 1

Fuchias, double: Miss Webster

J. B. Brown 2,

Larkspur: Mrs. C. A. Hill 1, Mrs Motion 2, Phyllis Deane 3.

Geraniums: Mrs. J. Wylie 1, Mrs. A. Willis 2, Mrs Jgmieson 3. Galliardias: Mrs. Mears 1, Mrs. 0. Willis 2, Mr. F. Hubbard 3. Pansies, G varieties: A. Gill 1, May Clarkson 2, Mrs. W. Moore 3. Pansies. 3 varieties: Mrs. Goreenaway 1, Mrs. Mears 2, Miss Nelsie Hawke 3.

Poppies: Mrs. Wilson 1. Rev. S Nixon 2, Mrs. Greenaway 3. Verbena: Miss Joyce Motion 1, Mrs Jamieson 2, Mr. F. Hubbard 3.

Any variety, not specified: Rev. S Nixon 1, Mrs. Jamieson 2, Mrs. A. Healey 3.

Floral Artistry.

Lady's Sprav: Miss Nelsie Hawke 2. Gent's Buttonhole: Miss Nelsie Hawke 1. Vase of Flowers: Miss M. Brown 1, Mrs. MacDiarmid 2.

J Jowl of Ros'es: Miss Nelsie Hawke 1. Mrs. Mac Diarmid 2, Bowl of Sweet Peas: Mrs. S. D. Munn 1, Mrs. MacDiarmid 2, Mrs. W. Bilkey 3. Decorated Dinner Table, open: Mrs Motion 1, Miss Nelsie flaw Ice 2. Decorated Table, for novices: Mrs. Mears J. Miss Rita Mears 2. Best Pot Plant: Mavis Wyatt 1, Harold Wyatt 2, Joan Dacre •'!. Children's Classes. Buttonhole, gent's: Isla llawke 1. Best Decorated Table: Sybil Woods 1, Gwennie Kerr 2. Basket of Flowers: Eva Clews 1, Pearl Dix 2, Peggy Witt 3.

Best. Dressed Doll: Gwennie Kerr I. Isla Hawkc and Doris Hogan (equal)

Vegetables and Produce.

Collection of (5 kinds: E. Bcagicy I, Mrs. Mears 2, J. B. Brown 3. Broad Beans: Mrs. Gcaron I, S. D. Munn 2, S. Beagley 3. Cauliflower: C. Cooper 1. Cabbage, Enfield Market: J. B. Bmwn 1 and 2, F. Hubbard 3.

Cabbage, any other varietv: F. Hubbard I, N. McGaffin 2. Carrots: N. McGaflin 1, J. B. Brow.i

Lettuce: G. W. Lawrie 1, D. R. Hamilton 2, Mrs. E. A. Woolsey 3. Peas: Jas Wylie 1, T. W. Bell 2, R. Brownlee 3.

Rhubarb: J. B. Brown 1, Reg. Johnston 2, J. B. Brown 3. Any other variety, 6 best: Andrew Hunter 1, D. R. Hamilton 2, Reg. •Johnston 3.

Potatoes, best 281b, table: R. Fitness 1, W. Parkinson 2, H. Burrows Mona Morrow 4.

Potatoes, heaviest: D. McNally 1. Any variety, best, 41b: H. Burrows 1, R. Fitness 2, Russell Bros. 3.

rI Is. L-.-mons: Mr*. A. Sears 1, Miss Har die 2. Gooseberries: Mrs. R. Brownlee 1 Rae Mellsop 2, J. B. Brown 3.

Strawberries: F. Hubbard 1 Home Products.

Heaviest Duck Eggs: Syd. Wilcox 1 Marjory Knycs 2, Mrs. A. Berrimai 3. Heaviest Hen Eggs: Marjory Kayes 1, Mrs. Rowe 2, Mrs. H. Loft 3. Preserved Fruit: Mrs. Motion 1. Mrs. Mears 2.

Bread, home-made, white: Mrs. A E. Home l.j Scones, plain: Mrs. Wilson 1, Mrs. A. Berriman 2, Mrs. R. Bilkey 3. Scones, currant: Miss E. Maxwcf 1. Mrs. A. Berriman 2, Mrs W. Buchai 3. Cake, fruit: Miss E. Maxwell 1, Mrs W. Buchan 2, Mrs. W. E. Davies 3. Cake, seed: Mrs Mears 1, Mrs Cronir 2. Cake, madeira: Mrs. Mears 1, Mrs. R. Bilkey 2. Sponge Sandwich: Mrs. G. Attewell 1, Mrs. Mears 2, Mrs. Jeffrey 3. Sponge Roll: Mrs. Mears 1, Mrs. Cannell 2. Shortbread: Mrs. A. Willis 1 and 2. Mrs. Mears 3.

Billy Loaf: Mrs J. B. Brown 1, Mr Mears 2, Mrs. Robt. Miller 3.

Sponge Cake with butter: Mrs Mears 1, Mrs. Motion 2.

Tea Cakes: Mrs. Mears 1

Marmalade: Miss E. Maxwell 1. Pikelets: Mrs. C. K. Lawrie 1, Mrs J. McNally 2, Mrs. Mears 3.

Children's Classes.

Plate 6 Plain Scones: Mona Morrow 1, Jean Buchan 2, Rita Mears 3. Sponge Sandwich with butter: Rita Mears 1, Mona Morrow 2. INDUSTRIAL.

Painting in oil or water colour: Mrs H. Sayer 1, Mrs. B. P. Hopkins 2 and

Children's Classes.

Writing, Standard VI: Ivy Turner 1, Amy Harriman 2, Louise Potter 3. Writing, Standard V: Kingsley Brown 1, Rita Mears 2, Annie Harriman 3.

Writing, Standard IV: Ella Brownlee and Jessie Kitson 1, Iris Morrow 2, Winnie Shotbolt 3. Writing, Standard III: Spencer Crawford, Papakura, 1, Alma Armstrong 2, Thelma Newman 3. Map, North Island of New Zealand, Standard VI: Amy Harriman 1, Ethel Jenkins and Oscar Pickard 2, Dorothy Lakeman 3. Map North Island of New Zealand, Standard V: Lizzie Hughes 1, Eva Clews 2, Rita Mears 3. Map Australia, Standard IV: Iris Hart and Iris Morrow 1, Ethel Reynolds 2, Irene Lees 3. Map Australia, Standard III: Marjorie Lakeman 1, Kenneth Mellsop 2. Winnie Hughes 3.

For Technical School Boys

Best piece of work done during year: First year boys: Ivan Jenkins 1, G. O. Reid and L. Queenin 2. Toy Model, made by boys from 12 years to 16 years: Harold Wyatt 1. Toy Model, made by boy under 12 ,years: D. R. Hamilton 1, J. Duncan 2, H. F. Deane 3. Art and Plain Needlework.

Cushion, most handsome, mounted; Miss Roulston 1 and 2, Miss I. Berriman and Mrs. Baird (equal) 3. Afternoon Tea or Supper Cloth, any kind: Miss E. Porter 1. Pair D'oyleys: Miss Cronin 1, Miss L. O'Connor 2.

Fancy Camisole Top, crochet: Mrs W. Buchan 1, Miss L. Perry 2. Mcuntmellick Work, any article: Mrs Day 1, Mrs. R. Brownlee 2. Article Underclothing, best: Miss E. G. Simms 1, Mrs. McArthur 2, Mrs A. L. Smith 3.

Eyelet Embroidery: Miss E. Roulston 1, Mrs. S. D. Munn 2, Miss Simms 3.

Any article, to cost not more than Is: Miss Porter 1, Miss E. Roulston 2, Mrs. Robt. Miller 3. Best Article made from Sugar Bag: Miss Mavis Brown 1, Mrs. Jones 2, Miss L. Perry and Geo. Read (equal) 3. .

Best Dressed Doll: Gwennie Keir 1, Doris Hogan 2, Isla Hawke 2. Child's Frock, For girls in Standards, IV, V and VI: Ella Brownlee 1, Iris Morrow 2, Amy Harriman, Alice Johns and Irene Stuart (equal) 3.

THE SPORTS. There was an attendance of between 700 and 750 at the sports .held on the Show Grounds in conjunction with the flower show on Saturday. The sports passed off highly successfully, due to the energetic sports secretary, Mr. Jack Brown, and his committee, who had arrangements complete. Results are as follow: — Boys' Race, under seven: McNally I, Wallace Brown 2.

Boys under nine: Roy Massey 1, Basil King 2. Boys under 13: McKinnon 1, C. McNally 2. Boys under 15: I. Fausett 1. tallows 2.

Girls under 7: Rita Wyatt 1. ivy Clews 2.

Girls under 11: Jessie Ferguson 1, Charlotte Mears 2. Girls under 13: E, Woods 1, Jessie Ferguson 2. Maori Ladies' Race: Mrs. J. Peru 1. This was the most exciting event of the afternoon, and attracted considerable attention.

Boys' Three-legged Race: J. Wyatt and L. Woods 1. Open Events.

100 Yards: J. Fletcher (syds) 1, B, Gardes (6yds) 2, R. J. Tonkin (2yds)

220 Yards: Colin McArthur (18yds) 1, J. Fletcher (syds) 2, R. J. Tonkin (syds) 3. 410 Yards: Colin McArthur (30yds) 1. Gaskell (15vds) 2, D. Fallows (15 yds) 3.

Boys under 18: 1. Fausett 1, Colin McArthur 2, J. Wyatt 3.

Hop, Step and Jump: F. J, Brown 1. A. Fausett 2. The winner jumped 3(sft.

Fire Brigade Events.

One Man Championship: Foreman W. Adams, G5 2-55., 1; Fireman D. Jones, HO 1 -55., including 1 s. penalty.

Two Men Coupling: Foreman W. Adams and Fireman M. Brown. 42 2-5,?,, 1.

COMPETITIONS,

Pig (first night): Mrs. A. Willis and M. J. Tubberty, with BS'-jlb each, guessed the correct weight. Mr. Tubberty won on the toss of a coin. Pig (second night): Mr. Jack O'Malley. Cake: Miss Thelma McCormick.

Distance guessing: Mr. L. J. Reynolds, 15ft. 2Vain.

Large Box of Chocolates: Miss Ken nelly. Doll's Tea Set: Miss Taylor. Bridle: Mr. L. J. Bayly.

Small Box of Chocolates: Mrs. Has am.

The show A'ls an unqualified success from every point of view, and the secretaries, Messrs A. F. Brown and S. D. Munn, are deserving of a special word of praise for the manner in which they carried out their duties.