FLOWER SHOWS.

Press, Volume LXVII, Issue 20366, 13 October 1931, Page 14

FLOWER SHOWS.

ANNUAL DISPLAY AT DARFIELD. The Dariield Horticultural Society held its annual spring show in the Memorial Hall on Saturday. In spite of the backwardness of the season there was an excellent display of daffodils and other flowers, many of the exhibits being of a high quality. A total of 810 entries was received, which was an increase on the total for last year. In the evening the president, Mr G. C. Warren, presented the Bpecial prizes, ana when doing so, ho thanked tho exhibitors, judges, and all those who had assisted to make the show a success. Ho specially referred to the capablo manner in which the secretary, Mr A. J. Bannister, had carried out his duties. Tho following ivcre the judges:—Daffodils and cut blooms, Mr D. M. Bradbury; decorative and home craft, Mrs Kosb Macdonald; home industries, Mrs D. McVinnio (Weedons); photography, Mr G. Batstone (Kirwee) ; children's section, Mr L. Watson (Oxford). Awards wero made as follows: Daffodil, one long trumpet: Mrs E. Ridgen 1. Mrs A. Stoti 2, Mrs J. O. Redfern 3. Daffodil, one short trumpet: C. 11. Vigors 1, Mrs J. O. Redl'ern 2, Mrs A. Stott 3. Daffodil, one double: Mrs E. Ridgen 1, Mrs J. O. Redfern 2, C. H. Vigors 8. Daffodils, three long yellow, one variety: Mrs E. Ridgen 1, Mrs J. O. Redfern 2, C. H. Vigers 3. Daffodils, three long bi-colour, one variety: Mts K. Ridgen .1, Mrs J. O. Redfern 2, Mrs G. C. Warren 3. Daffodils, three long, one variety: Mrs E. Ridgen 1, Mrs J. O. Redfern 2, Mrs G. C. Warren 3. Daffodils, three short, red stain or red cup, one variety: Mrs G. C. Warren 1, Mrs A. Stott 2, Mrs J. O. Redfern 3. Daffodils, three short, one variety: Mrs T. Gough .1, Mrs A. Stott 2, Mrs E. Ridgen 3. Leedsii, three: Mrs T. Gough 1, Mrs J. 0. Redfern 2, Mrs G. 0. Warren 3. Poeticus, three: Mrs J. O. Redfern 1, Mrs T. Gough 2, Mrs A. Stott 3. Daffodils, double, three, one variety: Mrs G. C. Warren 1. Mrs J. O. Redfern 2, Mrs E. Ridgen 3. Polyanthus daffodils, three stems, one variety: Mrs G. O. Warren 1, Mrs E. Ridgen 2, 0. H. Vigers 3. Collection daffodils, long trumpet, three varieties, three of each: Mrs J. O. Kedfern J, Mrs E. Ridgen 2. Collection daffodils, short trumpet, three varieties, three of each: Mrs A. Stott 1, Mrs J. O. Redfern 2. C. H. Vigers 3. Collection daffodils, double, three varieties, three of each: Mrs J. O. Redfern .1, Mrs E. Ridgen 2, Mrs A. Stott 3. Collection polyanthus daffodils, three varieties, three stems of each: C. H. Vigers 1. Mrs T. Gough 2, Mrs J. 0. Redfern 3. Collection daffodils, twelvo varieties, three stems of each: Mrs J. 0. Redfern 1, C. H. Vigers 2, Mrs A. Stott 3. Collection daffodils, six varieties, three steins of each: Mrs G. C. Warren 1, Mrs J. O. Redfern 2, Miss Betty Adams 3. Most points in daffodil section (Mr W. W. Mulholland's trophy) : Mrs J. 0. Redfern. Second highest number of points (Mr D. Bradbury's trophy) : Mrs E. Ridgen. Best collection of daffodils (Society's trophy): Mrs J. 0. Redfern. NOVICE SECTION. Daffodils, six, three varieties: L. P. Hawke 1, Miss D. Hawkins 2, Mrs H. 0. Judd 3. Daffodils, three long trumpet: Mis D. Hawkins 1, W. E. Rodgers 2, Mrs G. Butcher 3. Daffodils, three short trumpet: L. P. Hawke 1, Mrs R. S. Gunn 2, W. K. Rodgers 3. Polyanthus daffodils, three, ono variety: Mrs A. Burrows 1, Miss D. Painter 2 Mrs J. Price 3. Daffodil, one long trumpet, specimen bloom: Mrs W. W. Mulholland 1, W. E. Rodgors 2, Mrs H. _O. Judd 3. Daffodil, one short trumpet, specimen bloom: Miss D. Hawkins 1, L. P. Hawko 2, \\. E. Rodgers 3. Daffodil, one double, specimen bloom: L. P. Hawke 1, Mrs J. Price 2, Miss D. Painter 3. Most points in novice section (Mr D. Bradbury's trophy): L. P. Hawke. Second highest number of points (Mr D. Bradbury's trophy): Miss D. Hawkins. CUT BLOOMS. Hyacinths, three: Miss Ada Revelley 1 and 3, Mrs E. Ridgen 2. Hyncinths, six: Mrs A. Stott 1. Anemones, six blooms: Mrs A. Burrows 1, Mrs A. Stott 2. Primroses, on# bunch, one variety: Mrs E. Ridgen 1, D. Deans 2, Mrs A. Stott 3. Primroses, three varieties, one bunch of each: Mrs E. Ridgen 1 Polyanthus, one variety, three stems: Mrs J. O. Redfern 1, Mrs N. C. Morrison 2 and 3. Polyanthus, nine stems: Mrs E. Ridgen 1, Mrs G. C. Warren 2, E. G. Sleight 3. Auriculas, four stems: Mrs E. Ridgen 1 and 2, Miss Ada Revelloy 3. Violas, six blooms: Miss Ada Revelley 1, Mrs R. S. Gunn 2, Mrs E. Ridgen 3. Violas, yellow, one bunch: Miss E Ridgen 1, Miss Ada Revelley 2, Mrs J. 0. Redfern 3. Collection violas m bunches, four varieties: Mrs E. Ridgen 1, Mrs R. S. Gunn 2, Mrs J. 0. Rodfern 3. Pansies, twelvo blooms,: Mrs. H. Barker 1. Pansies, six blooms:' Mrs H. Barkor 1, Miss Ada Revelley 2, Mrs A. Stott 3. Pansy, beßt: Mrs W. W. Mulholland .1, Mrs 11. Barker 2, Miss Ada Revelley 3. Wallflowers: Mrs R. &. Gunn 1. Miss D. Robinson 2, Mrs E. Ridgen 3. Camellias, six blooms: Mrs E. Ridgen 1, Mrs J. O. Redfern 2. Marigolds: Mrs L. Ridgen 1, Mrs A. Stott 2. Collection nine kinds outdoor-grown cut flowers: Mrs E. Ridgen 1, D. Deans 2, Mrs J. O. R«dfern 3. Collection flowering shrubs, six varieties: Mrs E. Ridgen J. C. G. Jarman 2, Mrs J. 0. Redfern 3. Most points in cut flowers, Mr D. Bradbury's trophy: Mrs E. Ridgen. Second highest number of points, Messrs A. W. Yates and Co.'s trophy: Miss Ada Revelley. Best oxhibit of outdoor-grown flowers (class 22), Mr IX Bradbury's trophy, Mrs E. Ridgen. DECORATIVK. Basket of flowers: Mrs G. Mantorton 1. Mrs J. 0. Kedfern 2 and 3. Three vases of daffodils, Mrs J. O. Redfern 3, Mrs T. Gougl) 2. Mrs G. Masterton 3. Three vases hardy flowers: Mrs G. Masterton 1, Mrs J. 0. Redfern 2, Mrs N\ C. Morrison 3. One vase hardy flowers: Mrs T. Gough 1, Mrs G. Masterton 2 and 3. One bowl of daffodils: Mrs N. C. Morrison 1, Mrs J. O. Redfern 2, Mrs T. Gough 3; Bowl of-flowers: Mrs G. Masterton 1 and 2, Mrs N. C. Morrison 8. Victorian bowl: Mrs G. Masterton 1, Mrs N. 0. Morrison 2, Mrs J. 0. Redfern 3. Lady's spray, under 15: Elizabeth Clinton 1, Joan Clinton 2, Otholie Gamble 3. Lady's spray, open: Mrs G. Masterton 1 and 3, Mrs J. O. Redfern 2. Gentleman's buttonhole,' under 15: Patricia Clinton 1, Elizabeth Clinton 2, Mary Donald 3. Gentleman's buttonhole, open: Mrs G. Masterton 1 and 2. Mrs J. ORedfern 3. Vase decorated by gentleman: G. C. Warron 1. 'Most points in decorative section, Mrs E. Ridgen's trophy: Mrs G. Masterton. Second highest number of points, Mr G. Warren's trophy: Mrs J. 0. Redfern. HOME INDUSTRIES. Brown loaf: Mrs F. Cullen 1, Miss A. Bradley 2, Mrs W. W. Mulholland 3. Nut loaf: Mrs F. Cullen 1, Miss D. Hunt 2, Mrs W. W. Mulholland 3. Plain scones, open: Miss Ruby Thompson 1 and 2, Miss A. Bradley 3. Plain scones, under 15: Mary Donald .1, Ngaire Black 2, Marion Pole 3. Pikelets: Miss D. Robinson 1, Miss D. Hunt 2, Miss A. Bradley 3. Shortbread: Miss A. Bradley 1, Miss H. E. Cullen 2 and 3. Sponge sandwich, open: ' Miss A. Greer 1, Miss E. Redfern 2, Miss A. Bradley 3. Sponge sandwich, under 15: Mary Donald 1, Ngaire Black 2, Rona Eaves 3. Sponge roll: Miss A. Bradley 1, Miss E. Redfern 2, Miss D. Hunt 3. Fruit cake, plain: Miss A. Bradley 1, Miss H, E. Cullen 2, Mrs F. Cullen 3. Fruit cake, rich: Mrs F. Cullen 1. Gingerbread: Mrs F. Cullen 1, Mrs W. W. Mulholland 2 and 3. Collection of small cakes: Mrs F. Cullen 1, Miss E. Redfern • 2; Miss Ruby Thompson 9. Suet plum pudding: Miss A. Bradley 1 and 2, Mrs W. W. Mulholland 3. Marmalade: Miss E. Redfern 1, Miss A. Bradley 2, Mrs H. Edbrooke 3. Apple jelly: Miss A. Bradley l: Separator butter: Mrs F. Cullen 1, Mrs W. W. Mulholland 2, Mrs R. S. Gunn 3. Soap: Miss H. E. Cullen 1 and 2, Mrs <W. H. Partridge 3. Most points in home industries, Mrs J. O. Redfern's trophy: Miss A. Bradley. Second highest number of points: Mrs A. Stott's trophy: Mrs F. Cullen. PHOTOGRAPHY. Half-'plate and under, animal study: A. Rutledge 1, F. W. Hunt 2, B. Adams 3. Half-plate and under, architectural: J. G. Dysart 1, the Rev. E. T. Jones 2, F. W. Hunt 3. Half-plate and under, child study: The Rev. E. T. Jones 1 and 3, J. G. Dysart 3. Half-plate and under, group: B. Adams I and 3, A. Rutledge 2. Half-plate and under, land or seascape: J. G. Dysart 1, Miss D. Robinson 2 ,F. W. Hunt 3. Half-plate and under, portrait: A. Rutledgo 1 and 2, B. Adams 3. Half-plate and under, any subject not in other classes: J. G. Dysart 1 A. J. Bannister 2, A. Rutledge 3! Half-plate, farm activity: J. G. Dysart 1, A. Rutledge 2 and 3. Quarter-piate and under—Animal study: A. Rutledgo 1 and 2, Miss Kini Taylor 3. Quarter-plate and under, child study: L. l'\ Gough 1, A. J. Bannister 2, J. G. Dysart s! Quarter-plate and under, group: B. Adams 1 and 3, L. F." Gough 2. Quarter-plate and under, laud or seascape: A. Rutledge 1 A J. Bannister 2, J. G. Dysart 3. 21 x 3£ an( j under, animal study: Miss Kini Taylor 1 J. G. Dysart 2, C. A. Ridgen 3. 2J x 3$ and under, child study: C. A. Ridgen 1, J, G. Dysart 2, L. F. Gough 3. 24 x 31 and under, land or seascape: C. A. Ridgen 1 and 2, L. F. Gough 3. Most points in photography (Mr T. Gough' b trophy): A. Rutledge; second highest number of points. J. G. Dysart. HOME CRAFT. Embroidered supper cloth: Miss R. Anderson 1, Miss K. McLaughlin 2, Miss E. Hunt 3. Embroidered iTayclotli: Mrs A. Stott 1, Miss E Hunt 2, Mrs McKay 3. Cushion, coloured embroidery: Mrs A. Stott 1 and 3, Mrs W. Gamble 2. Table centre, white: Miss K. Anderson 1. Table centre, coloured: Mrs A. Stott 1 and 3. Mrs A. Bringans 2. D'oyley, crocheted: Miss Ivy Gilmour 1 and 2. D'oyley. embroidered: Miss Ivy Gilmour 1, Mrs A. Bringans 2, Mrs A. Stott 3. Tapestry work: Miss K. Anderson 1. Duchesse set, coloured embroidery: Mrs A. Stott 1, Miss I. Harrison 2 and 3. Guest' towel, coloured embroidery: Miss Ivy Gilmour 1 and 2, Miss Iris Harrison 8. Silk nightgown: Mies Ivy Gilmour 1. Apron, embroidery: Miss Ivy Gilmour 1, Mrs A, Bringons 2, |

Miss Kini Taylor 8. Raffia wort: siiss M. Warren and Miss K. McLaughlin (equal) 1. Cuddle toy: Mrs W. Stott 1 and 2, Miss F. Sims 8. Collection three articles fancywork: Miss K. Anderson 1, Miss K. McLaughlin 2, Miss E. Hunt 3. Thrift article: Mrs D. McMillan 1, Mrs A. Bringans 2, Mrs W. Stott 3. Pen painting: Mrs W. Gamble 1 and 2. Hand-made purse: Miss K. Anderson 1, Dudley Reed 2, Mrs W. Stott 3. Article in cross-stitch; Miss K. Anderson 1. Miss Ivy Gilmour 2, Miss K. McLaughlin 2. Hand-worked picture: Mrs R. S. Gunn 1, Mrs A. A. Norton 2. Most points in home craft (D.1.0.'s trophy): Miss Ivy Gilmour; second highest number of points (D.1.0.'s trophy), Miss K. Anderson. CHILDREN'S SECTION. Plain sewing, under 10: Myra Milne 1, Myra Wilson 2. Marjory Finlay 3. Plain sewing, under 13: Altliea Levick 1, Jean Gilmour 2, Otholie Gamble 3. Plain sewing, under 16: Ella Chapman 1, Joy Anson 2, Rona Eaves 3. D'oyley, hand-embroidered, under 12: Neorlie Jarman 1, Gladys Donald 2 Otholi6 Gamble 3. D'oyley, hand-embroid-ered. under 10: Margaret Mulholland 1. and 3 Ella Chapman 2. Apron, hand embroidered, under 16: Joy Anson 1, Margaret Mulholland 2, Altliea Levick 3. Apron, hand embroidered, under 12: Jean Gilmour 1, Shirley Jarman 2, Otholie Gamble 3. Table centre, coloured: Rona Eaves 1, Margaret Mulholland 2 and 3. Darned stocking, under 12: Edith Revelley 1, Otholie Gamble 2 Noelinc Levick 3. Darned stocking, under 16: Otholie Gamble 1, Margaret Mulholland 2, Rona Eaves 3. Raffia work, under 16: Margaret Mulholland 1, Leslie Priest 2 and 3. Raffia work, under 12: Myra Milne 1, Betty Reed 2, Otholie Gamble 3 Hand-made purse: Rona Eaves 1, Otholie Gamble 2, Blanche Read 3. Handwriting, under 10: Myra Milne 1, Marjory Finlay 2, Lucy Thompson 3. Handwriting, under 12: Iris Caldwell 1, Stewart Page 2, Jean Gilmour 3. Handwriting, under 14: Noel Caldwell 1, Jean Gilmour 2, F. G.- Read 8. Plasticine modelling, under 10: David Gilmour 1, Ellen Wilson 2, Duncan Revelley 3. 1 *asticine modelling, under 12: Jean Gilmour 1, Otholie Gamble 2, Phyllis Clarke 3. Plasticine modelling, under 14: Althea Levick 1, Jean Gilmour 2, Douglas Pole 3. Plasticine modelling, original, under 14: Andrew Broughton 1, Ormond Register 2, Graham Gun ° , T'esten in carton work: Jean Gilmour 1, >oei Caldwell 2. Percy Bearman 3. M ® cc ,f°2 model, under 10: Aubrey Levick 1, Robert Walton 2. Mecaano model, under lb. inward Thompson 1, Harry Levick 2. Painting water, landscape: Jean Gilmour 1, wmaid' Cridge 2, Eva Hutton 3. Pencil drawing black, under 10: David Gilmour 1 E'oreen Beatty 2, Graham Gunn 3. 1 encil drawing, black, under 12: Jean Gilmcnir 1, John Broughton 2, Iris Caldwell 3. Pencil drawing, black, under 16: Thelma Cooper 1, Jean Gilmour 2, Joy Anson 3. Crayon drawing, under 10: Ellen Wilson 1, Muriel Cridge 2, Mervyn Jenkins 3. Crayon ine "under 12: Ronald Thompson 1, Alfred Teale 2. Jean Gilmour 3. Crayon drawing, under 16: Harry Levick 1, Joy Anson Noel Caldwell 3. Brush drawing, flower snrav - Mavis James 1, Thelma Cooper 2 and 3 Collection of grasses, primary pupils. Noel Cal iwell 1, Rona Eaves 2, George Eaves Collection of weeds, primary pupils. Noel Caldwell 1, Stewart Page 2 Caldwell 3. Map of North Island, under 12- Jean Gilmour 1, Gwyn Oldridge 2, Aubrey Levick 3. Map of England, under 14. John Thompson 1, J d Y ard . T t h Tn PS C?ass'es1 the a Levick 3 Most points in Classes 1 to 13 (Mrs R- S. Gunn s trophy). Margaret Mulholland. Most points mCassesl'lto 31 (Mrs G. H. Ridgen s trophy) . g ll . niour. Best handwriting (Mr It. w. Robin son's trophy): froel Caldwell. WAIAU SPRING SHOW. AN ATTRACTIVE DISPLAY. The third annual spring flower aliow under the auspices of the Waiau sub-branch of the Plunkat Society was held in the Public Hall on Saturday. Though the function was somewhat late in the season the entries were slightly in excess of last year, and in apite of the unfavouraole weather experienced during the past few days most, of the blooms were m excellent condition, exhibits were well staged and made an attractive display. A prominent feature ot the show was tho test-arranged bowls oi 2* daffodils and the best-arranged bowl* of flowers other than daffodils. These were two excollent exhibits and showed much artistic taste on the part of the exhibitors. The collections of daffodils., too, were of a nigh standard, that of Mr Morse in particular being exceptionally praiseworthy. The judges were tho Misses Murgatroyd, who performed their task in a highly satisfactory manner. The trophy for most points was won by Mr Morse with 00 points, "Kaiwara," being second with 16, and Mrs H Dampier-Crossley third with 14. There was a good attendance of the public during the afternoon, and the afternoon tea provided by members and supporters of the Society was well patronised. The following were the awards: ' CUT FLOWERS. Daffodil, bear, bloom (7): Mr Morse 1 and 2, Mrs H. Dampier-Crossley 3. Polyanthus narcissus, best bloom (4):. Mrs H. DampierCrossley i, Mrs F. Foster 2, "Highfield" 3. Daffodils, trumpet, three varieties, two ot each (6): Mrs Polhill 1, "Kaiwara" 2, Mrs H. Dampier-Crossley 3. Daffodils, best collection, one of each (4): P. Morse 1, Mrs Quigley 2, Mrs H. Dampier-Crossley and "Kaiwara" (equal) 3. Daffodils, six varieties, two of ca/ch (9). P. Morse 1 and 3, Mrs Quigley 2. Bunch of primroses, single yellow (7): P. Morse 1, Mi3s K. Rutherford 2. Bunch of primroses, single, tny other colour (9): Mrs L. Forbes 1, "Kaiwara" 2. Bunch of primroses, double, any colour (2): Miss Lunn 1, Mrs Frassr 2. Three polyanthus, three colours, one of each (14): P. Morse 1, Mrs C. E. Mason 2. One hyacinth, any variety (3): Mrs G. Cone 1, Mrs Polhill 2. Six hyacinths, three colours, two of each (1): Mrs H. Dampier-Cropsley 1. Three anemones, one variety, single (8): Mrs D. C. Macfarlane 1, Mrs Polhill 2, "Kaiwara" 3. Three anemones, on® variety, double (3): "Kaiwara' I, Mrs D. C. Macfarlane 2. Six violas, any colour (11): "Kaiwara" 1, Mrs Robson 2, Mrs W. Anderson 3. Three pansies, plain (o): Mrs W. Anderson 1. Mrs D. Rutherford 2. Three pansies, frilled (4): Mrs Mander and Mrs D. Rutherford (equal) l. Nine Iceland poppies, any colour (9): Mrs H. Danipior-CrosAley 1, Mrs 2, "Kaiwara" 8. Three tulips, any variety (10): Mts Mander 1, Mrs D. Rutherford 2 and 3. Vase any flower not mentioned in schedule (16): Mrs Quisfley 1, Miss Butcher 2, Mrs Polhill 3, "Kaiwara," Mrs Mander, and Mrs C. E. Mason (equal) 4. Flowering shrub, nny one variety (5): Mrs G. Reid 1, Mrs H. Dampier-Crossley 2, Mrs F. C. Forbes 3. DECORATIVE. Best-arranged bowl of 24 daffodils, own foliage (12): Mrs Bcthell 1, P. Morse 2, Mrs Polhill 3. Best-arranged bo'':l of flowers, other than daffodils (o): "Kaiwara" 1, Mrs Bethell 2, "Highfield" 8. Best-arranged bowl of shrubs (6): Mrs Bethell 1, "Highfield" 2, Mrs G-. Reid 3.