JUDGES’ COMMENTS.

Waikato Times, Volume 119, Issue 19896, 27 May 1936, Page 10

JUDGES’ COMMENTS.

SCHOOL SECTION PRAISED. EXHIBITORS COMMENDED. In many cases excellent work had to be disqualified from the sohool writing section stated the judge, Mr L. J. Mark. The reason for this was that the paper on which it had been done was not of the required size and shape. Six prizes were awarded In the floral design for Standard VI because the work in that class was so outstanding and, secondly, no prizes had been given in some other classes. The judge spoke highly of A. Leong’s effort in the brush drawing for Standard VI. The records in the class project work of the school rural section were favourably commented upon by the .judge. Mr J. W. Connell. Rukuhia’s exhibit embracing field and cattle took a first prize, and Fairfield took first honours for a collection of seeds made in the school grounds. A 'meteorological chart from the Raglan school was one of the best ! exhibits in that section. An entry well worth studying was a chart from a local school indicating that all garden work, class projects, and related sciences could be linked up. APICULTURE DIVISION. Mr J. S. Winter who judged the agricultural section, stated that the exhibits were of the greatest educational value and the judging became more difficult each year. It was pleasing to note the large number of entries from the South Island from as far south as Dunedin. A high standard was set, particularly in the white honey classes. Altogether the honey exhibits were full of interest not only for the producers but also for the general public. PICKLEB AND PRESERVES. HIGH STANDARD OF EXHIBITS. “ In judging this section I would like to state that in all classes I noticed an improvement in many of the exhibits. The bottle fruits -were of a very high standard and very difficult to judge,” commented Mr G. W. Heald, of Auckland, who judged the pickles and preserves. Mr Heald added that there was a wonderful assortment of jams and jellies this year, and in most cases true to name, and the cleanness and setting of the various jellies were a credit to the exhibitors. The marmalade class was a pleasure to judge. The pickles, sauces, and chutneys were very good for homemade, and the ladies were to be congratulated for the wonderful exhibits which had come forward. They had certainly done tneir part to make this section one of the attractions of the show, he added. PLEASINQ ART. THE JUDGE IMPRESSED. “ If a New Zealand art is to come into being it is in just such a section as this that it will first evidence itself,” said Mr Vernon A. Brown, of Auckland, who judged the art section at the Winter Show, in commenting upon the section. “ Where the majority of the exhibitors are free from school Influence, so they must of a necessity be more conscious of a* direct influence relative to the country,” he added. “ There is in the present section, already evidence of this. The majority of the section is well supported.” The speaker paid a tribute to the enthusiasm and work of Mr H. G. Coombs and other stewards associated with the art section. MODEL AEROPLANES. IMPROVED STANDARD OF WORK. Commenting on the model aeroplanes, Mr F. G. MacDonald, of Auckland, who judged the section, said he had officiated in this capacity for four years, and in his opinion the standard of the work was growing steadily higher. The small margin between the points awarded the various models, indicated the difficulty lie had experienced in separating the placed exhibits. “ The ingenuity shown in the making of small parts is commendable, especially In the open class, where working controls, tiny complete cockpits, working compasses under aquart.er of an inch in diameter, and upholstered cabin furniture, showed watchmaker’s precision.” he added. The covering still left something to be desired, and he recommended model builders to look closely at the work of the winners. BUNDAY SOHOOL WORK. COMMENDATION FROM JUDGE. MORE CLASSES NEEDED. An interesting division of the Waikato Winter Show is the Sunday school section, which is in charge of Mr and i Mrs T. H. Pearson and their committee. The show committee endeavours to cater for all classes, and this section committee has established a very useful and educative division, which is open to all the Sunday schools of the Dominion. The prizes are attractive, and have proved a great inducement to enterprising young people to compete. “ While the section is not yet large, it is growing, and shows an improved quality of work year by year,” said the judge, the Rev. J. Salisbury, today. “As it gets known it should become as large, if not larger, than the day school section, for wide opportunity is given for adult work. Sunday schools should he more alive to the value of this exhibition, as it is of great educational value in extending Biblical knowledge and Impressing the Sunday school lessons upon the minds of the young. To draw a map of the journeys of our Lord, or illustrative of Paul's missions, is to learn in a method that fixes upon the mind the lesson as no other way could. “ In the handwork section some of the maps and drawings are very commendable, particularly a t?ne pen and Ink drawing of Herod’s Temple and a picture of the Good Shepherd. 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ing well treated. Some good hymns have lie-en composed and there. is one of exceptional merit. The missionary section, which might, prove a valuable aid in giving useful information to the public regarding [he various foreign mission so well konown in New Zealand, is unfortunately small and due appreciation is not given to this special advertising medium. “In some sections probably there is too rwide a diiierence in ages. and the committee would do well to create more classes. and perhaps endeavour lo advertise the ser‘tion more widely," added ihn judge. “ Most of the work which has hven submitted is good, is of educational value and should prove a wry usr‘ful fartm- in developing the work of tho Sunday schools of the arm. it provides pleasant. and worth—while reorr‘niion for the enthusiastic ohilrlrr'n. llilile (‘lnsfl members and tom‘hors of tho srlmnls lntnreslrd, Earn your in shlold is awarded to the Sun—(lay school gaining the Innst marks and lust. your wns \\'mi liy Si. Paul's Metlp mlist Sunday Soliuol, Hamilton.