Gresford Show 1928

Dungog Chronicle: Durham and Gloucester Advertiser Fri 18 May 1928 Page 4

Nothing but complimentary remarks are heard regarding Gresford Show. Everyone seems to have thoroughly enjoyed it. The weather was anything but pleasant, but that did not put a damper on things in any respect.

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The dogs were 'strung' in the open, but no doubt, at some future date better accommodation will be provided for them. The champion dog was a fox terrier owned by Mrs. J. P. Enright, whilst the champion bitch was a greyhound belonging to Mr. Bert. Collison.

Farm and garden produce was a far better section than last year, though it could be bigger in such a fertile district. Pumpkins and grammas were predominant though the latter were not of the highest quality. Corn was a good exhibit. Mr. Sam Hudson displayed some freak corn, four cobs on one stalk, three on another and two on another. Mr. S. J. Saxby made a special exhibit of some enormous radish. He also exhibited haricot beans and cow peas.

Mrs. Archinal showed some fine quality peanuts. In the fruit line there was a special exhibit of Rome Beauty and Democrat variety of apples by Mr. E. Burley. Nothing choicer could be desired. Mr. Archinal had an exhibit of freak persimmons. In the fruit line, the oranges were the star exhibit. The judge described the navels as the finest he had ever seen. Eidler Bros. won the prize for the collection of citrus fruits.

The pavilion exhibits were the talk of the ground and very few failed to scrutinise all that was displayed.

Cookery, preserves, jams, jellies and pickles formed a wonderful collection. Mrs. Lean, one of the judges, said they put most shows to shame. They had to judge twenty-six pound cakes. Was there ever such competition anywhere. The fact that, there were over 500 entries in these three divisions showed how keen the competition was.

A perusal of the pavilion exhibits showed that the ladles of this district took a great interest in the show. The whole of the pavilion organisation was left to the ladles, of whose committee

Mrs. A. H. Lindeman was president and Miss Robertson secretary. The committee is deeply grateful to the ladies for their great work.

Flowers and plants were a surprisingly good exhibit, roses bringing forth the greatest competition.

Fine Arts was up to standard and the most pleasing portion of this was the amateur photography. Mr. R.J. Marceau exhibited some wonderful views, mainly of the Barrington Tops. Needlework was well contested particularly in the children's section.

Perhaps the most delightful part of the pavilion was the exhibition of school work by the children from all schools in the district. Not only were parents and relatives interested, but the admiration of all was won by the fine display.

There was a special exhibit of pokerwork by Mrs. Preston of the Commercial