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Home Industries Section

Classes for the 111th show on the 9th August 2008

N.B. Entries accepted on day of Show only, from 9.00 a.m. in the Home Industries Tent - 25p

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Prize Money: 1st £3, 2nd £2, 3rd £1

Walking Sticks and Crooks

Steward:
Judge: Peter Clark, Menion, Ronachan, Clachan, Argyll.

Classes

  1. Shepherd's Crook - Horn Head
  2. Shepherd's Crook - Hazel, 1 piece
  3. Walking Stick - Horn or other head
  4. Walking Stick - Hazel or other
  5. Ornalmental Stick

All Sticks and Crooks to be made by the exhibiter.
Park Championship Cup for Best Exhibit.
Special Prize for Best Novice Stick - Please indicate (N) beside name.
M.A.A.S. Cup for most points in Section. 

Baking Section

Judge:Ann Buchanan

Classes

  1. Sultana Cake
  2. 2 Large Chocolate Chip Cookies
  3. Date & Walnut Loaf
  4. 4 Drop Scones
  5. 4 Wholemeal Scones
  6. Bakewell Tart
  7. Novelty Cake - Victoria Sponge
  8. 4 Hot ross buns
  9. 1/4 llb Vanilla Tablet
  10. Shortbread Round
  11. Apple Tart - shortcrust pastry
  12. Clootie Dumpling
  13. Jam filled Swiss Roll
  14. Men Only: Chocolate Sponge - Filled

Most Points - Park Challenge Bowl.
Best Exhibit - SWRI 75th Anniversary Quaich.


Dairy Produce and Preserves

Judges: Creena MacKenzie & Sheena Carmichael.

Classes

  1. 6 Hens Eggs
  2. 3 Eggs (Other)
  3. Rhubarb & Ginger Jam
  4. Raspberry Jam
  5. Strawberry Jam
  6. Orange Marmalade
  7. Tomato Ketchup
  8. Coleslaw
  9. 2 Stuffed Tortilla Wraps
  10. Salmon Mouse
  11. My  Favourite Summertime Dessert
  12. 2 Fruit Kebabs with a Dip
  13. Quiche
  14. Picalilli
  15. Homemade Lemonade

Most Points - Preserve Cup.


Flowers

Judge: Jim MacKirdy

Classes

  1. Single Hybrid Tea Rose
  2. 3 Floribunda Roses
  3. Vase of 6 Sweet Peas
  4. Vase of 3 Dahlias
  5. Vase of 3 Pom-Pom Dahlias
  6. 6 Pansies displayed on a board
  7. 3 Gladioli
  8. Exhibit of Cut Flowers
  9. Indoor Pot Plant in Flower
  10. Indoor Pot Plant - Foliage
  11. Lady's Spray
  12. Gentleman's Buttonhole
  13. Table Arrangement With a Candle
  14. Dried Flower Arrangement - in a Container
  15. Arrangement Depicting a Nursery Rhyme
  16. Arrangement in a Tea Pot
  17. Arrangement using Driftwood (maximum size 6")

Most Points in Classes 35 - 44 - Fyne Flower Cup.
Most Points in Classes 45 - 51 - Jane McKenzie Cup.


Handicrafts

Judge: Heather MacNicol.

Classes

  1. Crochet Summer Top
  2. A4 Computerised Invitation
  3. 4 Gift Tags - any craft
  4. Knitted Premature Baby Bootees
  5. A Toy - Any Craft 
  6. Knitted Scarf
  7. Photo of a Bird  A4 Max
  8. A Painted Mug
  9. Agricultural Print With Caption
  10. Painting - Any Medium

Most Points in Section - M.A.A.S Cup.
Most Points gained in open Classes by exhibitor under 25 years old - Centenary Cup.


Children's Section

Judge: Sheila MacLeod.
Prize Money: 1st £1, 2nd 60p, 3rd 30p

Classes


Age 4 - 7
  1. Wooden Spoon Puppet
  2. Vegetable Animal
  3. Self Portrait
  4. 2 Rice Crispy Cakes

Age 8 - 12

  1. Computerised Birthday Card for a friend
  2. 2 Smal Pizzas
  3. Decorated Wellie
  4. Model made from Rubbish

Cups for most points in each age group.---4-7yrs ---8-12yrs
Mid Argyll Agricultural Society Children's Cup.
Best Exhibit and Reserve

All entries must state age.


Vegetable Section

Judge:David Stewart.

Classes

  1. 3 Leeks
  2. 1 Cauliflower
  3. 1 Cabbage
  4. 3 Tomatoes
  5. 3 Onions
  6. 3 Carrots (stump)
  7. 3 Carrots (long)
  8. 3 Coloured Potatoes
  9. 3 White Potatoes
  10. 1 Lettuce
  11. 1 Cucumber
  12. 3 Courgettes
  13. Selection of 6 Vegetables on a Tray (3' x 2'max.) omitting Tomatoes and Cucumber
  14. Salad Selection - No more than 6 items in suitable Container

Shuttlewood Cup for overall winner in section.


RULES
  1. One entry per person per Class (except in Sticks & Crooks where entry is limited to 2 Sticks per person per class).
  2. Floral exhibits to be shown in suitable vases and containers.
  3. All Exhibits to be in place by 9.45 a.m.
  4. Prizes to be collected from Tent between 12 Noon and 2p.m.
  5. All Exhibits to be collected AFTER 3.00 p.m.
  6. Entries accepted on day of the Show.
  7. Each entry must be accompanied by a sealed envelope containing name and address of exhibitor.
  8. Exhibitors under 25 yrs of age competing in open classes to indicate "Y" for youth beside name to be eligible for Centenary Cup.
  9. Tent will close at 10am for Judging and re-open when judging completed. 


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