DAFFODIL SHOW

Grey River Argus, 25 September 1931, Page 2

DAFFODIL SHOW

A FINE DISPLAY. The annual Daffodil Show of the St. John’s Horticultural Society was held yesterday in the St. John’s Hall and attracted large crowds during bo t th the afternoon and evening. Al] the flower sections were exceptionally well filled, and the blopms were of a very high class throughout. The decorative section was a particularly attractive one. Cookery and falncy work sections were also included in the show and in each ease entriow were large and of a high standard. The Secretary, Mrs W. Roxburgh, and her hard-working Committee had made excellent arrangements, and the success of the show was due in no small measure their untiring efforts.

The judges of the various sections were as follows: Cut flowers, Mr Mossop; decorative section, Mrs Iles and Mrs W. Thomas; cookery, Mr P. Blanehfield; fancy work, Mesdam.es R. T. Bush and L. D. The stall-holders were:—Cut flowers, Mrs W. Steer; decorative section, Mrs Leitch and Miss Meikle; cookery, Meddames P. J. McLean and O. McLean; work stall, Mrs Rose and Mrs Kyle; sweets stall, Mrs Low; fancy work, Mrs P. Hambleton; girls’ stall, Miss N. Tennent and helpers; tea-rooms, Mesdames McKenzie, Learmont, Hutchinson, Thompson, J. Hambleton and Misseg Kerr and Connor.

A fine display of copper, pewter and leather wprk by Miss M. Iles was a source of great interest to ,the numerous visitors. TROPHY WINNERS. The winners of the various trophies were as follows:— Champion Bloom of Show: Mr D. J. Field. Crystal Vase for Exhibitor gaining most points in the Fancy Work Section: Miss C. Tennent. Trophy for Exhibitor of Best Vase of Flowers by girls under 16 years: Misg Marion Tennent. Best Vase of Flowers ((those who have never won a. first prize): Mrs W. Roxburgh. Cup for most points in the Daffodil Section: Miss C. M. Wilson (Camerons).

Crystal Vase (donated by Mrs Shallcrass) for most points in Cut Flowers Section: Mrs W. Hamilton.

Trophy for most points in Decorative Section .-Mrs Shallcrass. As Mrs Shallcrass has won the trophy for (the last three years, it now becomes her 'property. A most -enjoyable coneert. programme wag given at the Hall last evening, when there was again a large attendance. The awards in the various sections were as follows:—

DECORATIVE SECTION. Large Bowl Spring Flowers. (Daffodils a'ud Narcissi excluded) (1): Mrs Shallcrass 1. Small Bowl (1): Mrs T. A. Johnston 1. Three Vases of Spring Flowers (Daffodil. Narcissi excluded) (2): Mrs Shallcrass 1 and 2. Three Vases Narcissi (1): Mrs Shallcrass 1. Basket of Flowers (5): Mrs ■ Shallcrass 1 and 2. Three Vases Daffodils (3): Mrs G. Wilson I, Mrs Shallcrass 2. Buttonhole for Children (13): Belle Tennent 1, Doris Bruer,ton 2. Bowl Narcissi (3): Mrs Shallcrass 1, Miss N. Tennent 2. Large Bowl Daffodils (6): Mrs Shallcrass 1, Miss J. Tennent 2. One Va>e Spring Flowers, girl under 16 (5): Mario n Tennent 1, Doris Bruerton 2.

Pot Plant, flowering (2): Mrs P. J McLean 1.

Floating Bowl (2): Mrs Shallcrass 1, Mr s Clouston h.c.

One Vase Flowers, those who have never won a prize (2): Mrs Roxburgh 1, Miss Lei'ch h.c.

DAFFODILS. Twelve Varieties Daffodils (7): Mr Field 1. Mr Spiers 2, Miss Wilson 3. Six Daffodils, cup or crown variety (2): Miss Wilson 1. Six Trumpet Daffodils (2): Mr Spiers 1. Six Daffodils, six distinct varieties (4): Miss Wilson 1, Mr W. D. Murray h.c. Three Daffodils, ( three varieties (4): Mr W. D. Murray 1, Mrs Strongman 2. Three Trumpet Daffodils (10): Mr Field 1, Mr Spiers 2, Mr L. bhapman 3. Three Daffodils, cup or crown varieties (7): Miss Wilso n 1, Mrs Strongman 2, Mr L. Chapman h.c. Three Ineomparables (5): Miss Clements 1, Mr Spiers 2. Three Leedsii (4): Miss Wilson 1. Three Barrii (4): Mr Field 1, Mi*s Wilson 2. Three Double Daffodils (7): Mrs

Strongman 1, Mrs Meade 2, Miss E. I Strongman h.c. Collection Jonquils (1): Miss* Wilson Truss Polyanthus Narcissus (7): Mrs Oliver 1 and h.c. Champion Bloom of Show: “Kau!ara, ” exhibited by Mr D. J. Field. COOKERY. Loaf of White Bread (2): Miss Stone 1. Loaf of Nut Bread (2): Mies Edna Murray 1. Six Oven Scones (6): Mrs McGregor 1, Mrs Pearson 2. Set Girdle Scones (4): Mr s W. Kyle 1, Mrs. McGregor 2. Pikelets (3): Mrs W. Hamilton 1, Mr s Ramage 2. Oa.t Cake (1): Mrs McGregor 1. Sponge Sandwich (no butter): Miss Edna Murray 1, Mrs V. Hall 2. Sponge Roll (2): Mrs W- Kyle 1, Mrs V. Hall 2. Collection of Pastry (1): Mrs J. Shrives 1.

Scotch Shortbread (1): Mrs J Shrives 1. Fruit Cake (1): Mrs Abbie 1. Plain Cake (1): Mrs R. T. Thomp son 1.

Butter Sponge (2): Mrs T. Learmont 1, Miss. Berry 2. Rot of Jam (3): Mrs C. Lindsay 1. Miss Wilson 2. Home-made Pot of Meat (2): Mrs McGregor 1, Mrs G. Wilson 2. Bottle Pickles (2): Mr s J. Ring L Mrs G. Wilso n 2. Heaviest twelve Hen’s Eggs (4): Mrs G. Wilson 1, Mis t s Wilson 2. CHILDREN’S SECTION. Sponge Sandwich, girls under 16 (1): Miss Jessie Kyle 1. Six Oven Scones (2): Miss N. Thompson 1, Miss J. Kyle 2. Plate of Pikelets (3): Miss J. Kyle 1, Miss N. Thompson 2. FANCYWORK.

D’Oyley, Embroidered in Whife (4): Miss C. Tennent 1 and 2. D’Oyley, embroidered in colours (2): Mis s Marjorie McKay 1. Handworked Article, ’embroidered in white (6): Miss C. Tennent 1, Miss N. Tennent 2. Handworked Article, embroidered in colours (9): Miss K. Luey, Miss Elva Leitch 2. Handworked Toilet Set (2) :• Miss K. Luey 1. Fancy Apron (6): Mir, s Edith McMas ers 1, Miss M. O’Neill 2. CHILDREN’S SECTION. Raffia Article (6): Harcourt Bunt 1, Douglas Moore 2. Fancy Apron (1): Mavis Hall 1. CUT FLOWERS SECTION. Best Three Anenomcs (3): Mrs \VHamilton h.c. Best Six Primroses (6): Mrs Shallcrass 1, Mrs Oliver 2. Best Six Pansies (2): Mrs Haglund 1, Mrs Wilson h.c.

Best Six Violas (6): Mrs Shallerass 1 and 2.

Bes,t Bowl Polyanthi (11): Miss Haglund 1, Mrs Shallerass 2, Mrs W. Hanflton 3. Best Three Camellias: Miss Wilson h.c. Best Bowl Spring Flowers (3): Mrs Shallerass 1, Mrs W. Hamilton 2. Best Bunch Fresias (3): Mrs W. Hamilton 1, Mrs- Wilson 2. Best Bunch Daphne (5): Mrs Shallcrass 1, Mrs Hamilton h.c. •Best Bunch Snowflakes (6): Miss Wilson 1. Mrs 01 liver 2, Mrs Meade h.c. Bes Six Varieties Spring Flowers (4): Miss Grieve (Auckland) 1; Mrs McGregor 2. Best Three Spikes Double Stock (3): Mr?; Shallerass 1 and h.c. Best Three Spikes Heath (2): Mr D. Be t Three Trusses (any shrub): Mr D. Steers 1. Best Three Ranunculus (3): Mrs Michel 1. Bes,t Bowl Wallflower (4): Mrs T. A. Johnston 1. Best Bowl Anenjome (3): Mrs. W. Hamilton 1, Miss Grieve (Auckland) 2. Best, Any Flower Not Enumerated (7): Miss Clemehfts 1. Miss J. Tennent h.c.