DAINTY DAFFODILS

Greymouth Evening Star, 22 September 1927, Page 2

DAINTY DAFFODILS

ST. JOHN’S FLOWER SHOW An attractive display of dainty daffodils aroused much admiration in the Schoolroom, Guinness Street, where the Annual St. John’s Daffodil Show was held this afternoon. The judge, Mr. F. Kendrick, of Greymouth, stated that the daffodils were an exceptionally nice lot, of S ood Q uall ty» and it was difficult to make the awards, particularly in the classes for barrii and leedsi; also in the champion bloom section. About half a dozen of the blooms were practically equal, but the winner (one of Mr. A. B Spiers’ entries) Was particularly well balanced. The polyanthi were a beautiful, collection, and would have been improved had they been shown in separate vases. The judge of the decorative class, Miss Kyle, stated that the whole section was very dainty and well arranged. The entries in the cookery section were not so numerous as could have been wished. The judging was done b/ Mr. P. Blanchfleld, Good business was done during the afternoon at the cookery, sweets, jumble, flower, and work stalls, while the tea rooms also drew their share of patrons, and lucky dips in “Ye Okie Village Pump” kept'the juveniles interested. Mrs. J. P. Forbes carried out the numerous secretarial duties in a capable manner. The results were as follow, the number of entries being shown in parentheses.— DAFFODILS.

Best 12 varieties (one of .each), first prize Rose Bowl, presented by Mr A. B. Spiers, to be won outright three , vears in succession or five times at intervals. (2)—Mrs Unwin 1, Mrs Bush h.c. The Rose Bowl was also won last year by Mrs Unwin. Six trumpet daffodils, six distinct varieties (3)—Mr Spiers 1, Mrs Unwin h.c. Six daffodils, six distinct varieties, cup or crown (2) —Mr Spiers 1, Mrs Unwin h.c. Six daffodils, distinct varieties (2) —Mr Spiers 1, Mrs Unwin h.c. Three daffodils, distinct varieties (1) —Mr Spiers 1. Three trumpet daffodils, distinct varieties (2)—Mr Spiers 1, Mrs Coumbe h.c. Three daffodils, distinct varieties, cup or crown (3) —Mr Spiers 1, Mrs Unwin h.c. Three Incomparables (2) —Mrs Unwin 1, Mr Spiers h.c. Three Leedsi (s)—Mrs Cuttle 1, Mr Spiers 2, Mrs J. Hambleton h.c. Three Barrii (s)—Mr Spiers 1, Miss Clements 2, Mrs Cuttie h.c. DECORATIVE. Bowl Spring flowers (3) —Mrs D. Tennent 1, Miss Clements 2. Three vases spring flowers (2)— Mrs Tennent 1, Miss Clements h.c. Three vases narcissi (1) —Mrs Tennent h.c. Basket of flowers (2) —Mrs P. Hambleton 1, Mrs J. Hambleton 2. Three vases daffodils (2) —Mrs Tennent 1, Miss Clements h.c. Buttonhole for children (12) — Kathleen Cuttie 1, Gladys Shannon 2. Bowl narcissi (3) —Mrs W. Steer 1, Mrs J. McLean h.c. Bowl daffodils (3) —Mrs P. Hambleton 1, Mrs W. Steer 2, Miss Clements h.c. Pot plant (4)—Miss C. Tennent 1, and h.c. CUT FLOWERS, (ratdoor Grown). Best collection, in separate vases, no daffodils (I)—Miss C. Tennent 1. Three anemones (3) —Mr G. D. Smart 1,2, and h.c. Bunch primroses (1). —Mrs E. Oliver, h.c. Collection pansies (2) —Mrs Excell h.c. Three camelias (2) —Mrs J. C. Wilson h.c. Bowl Spring flowers, varieties (2) — Mrs Oliver 1. • Collection Polyanthi (4) —Miss E. Bignell 1, Miss C. Tennent 2, Mrs W. H. Johnston h.c. Bunch freesias (5) —Miss C. Tennent 1, Mrs Johnston 2, Mrs J. Tennent h.c. Bunch snowdrops (2) —Mrs J. Tennent h.e. Best flower, not enumerated (10) — Mrs W. Steer 1, Miss B. Tennent h.c. Six varieties spring flowers (2) — Mrs W. Steer 1, Miss Mabel Wilson h.c. DOMESTIC. Six oven scones (6) —Mrs W. H. Johnston 1, Mrs B. Williams 2. Six girdle scones (2) —Mrs Cowan I, Mrs J. Tennent 2. Sponge sandwich, not iced (2) — Miss Horan 1, Miss K. Gibson 2. Collection pastry, six varieties (2) — Miss Horan 1, Mrs J. C. Wilson 2. Pot of jam (3) —Mrs Eggleton 1. Heaviest. 12 hen eggs (4) —Mr Jamieson 1, Miss Horan 2. Heaviest 12 duck eggs (1) —Mr Duff 1.

COBDEN SPRING SHOW. The above show was continued last evening when there was a good attendance. During the evening, a fine musical programme was presented, many items being encored. The following contributed numbers: —Misses W. and E. Pike, pianoforte duet; Mr P. East, musical monologues; Mr T. Tarrant, song; Mrs Bell, recitation; Mr Shaw, song; Mrs Black, recitation; Mesdames Millar and Rutherford, vocal duet; Mr Jones, character sketch; Miss T. Anderson, recitation; Mrs Bell and Messrs Bell and Tarrant, humorous sketch. Competitions during the evening were won by Mr C. Grams, Mrs McKechnie (two), Mrs Goodall, Mrs Sexton and C. Cochrane. The show will conclude to-night with a children’s party in York Hall, when games and competitions will fill in an evening for the young folk.