ST. JOHN’S SHOW

Grey River Argus, 8 May 1936, Page 8

ST. JOHN’S SHOW

CHRYSANTHEMUM DISPLAY. The St. John’s Horticultural Society’s annual Chrysanthemum' Show, was held in St. John’s Hall, yesterday afternoon, amt was most successful. The entries, however, were not large, especially iu the cut Howers and chrysanthemum sections, the recent bad weather conditions having adversely affected blooms. There was a large attendance at the show, ami the tearooms and cake stalls conducted by members did good business. The judges were:—Cut Howers and vegetables. Mr. IL G. Cooper; Domestic Section, Mr. P. 81-anehlield, senr.; Decorative Section, Mrs. A. Wallis and Miss D. Broad.

Special prizes were won ns follows; Rose Bowl, for most points in chrysanthemum classes. Mrs. S. Tomlinson (Waiuta); Best Bloom in Show. Mrs. W. Harris (Waiuta); Trophy, most points in Decorative sect.on, Mrs. G. Hear; Trophy most points in Domestic section. Mrs. M. Smith (Ratherglen); Trojihy. most points in vegetable section. Mrs. G. Wilson. The awards were: — CUT FLOWERS. Three Japanese Chrysanthemums (three varieties) (2): Mrs. W. Harris 1, Mrs. S. Tomlinson 2. Two Japanese, incurved (2): 2)1 rs. Harris 1. 51.1’5, Tomlinson 2. Two Japanese, white (1): Mrs. Tomlinson 2. Two Jajiamsc, red (2): -Mrs. Harris 1, Mrs. Tomlinson 2. Two Japun'se yellow (1;: Mrs. Tomlinson 2. Two Japanese, [Jnk (.2): .Mrs. Tomliiisou .1. Mr-. G. Kea-r 2. Two Japanese, any colour (2): Mrs. Harris 1. Mrs. Tomlinson 2. Four Chinese, two varieties (1) Mrs. Tomlinson 1. Two Chinese, any varietj- (3): Mrs. Tomlinson 2Three vases Single Chrysanthemums,

■; varieties (4): Miss Craig 1, Mrs G. Rear 2. Three Trusses Chrysanthemums (3) 3 varieties (4): Miss J. G'rurg 1, Mrs. Tomlinson 2. Bowl Chrysanthemums. disbudded, outdoor grown (2) Mrs. Kettr 1. Mrs. Tomlinson 2. Local grown Chrysanthemums, not disbudded, outdoor grown (2): Mrs. Tomlinson 2; Local grown Chrysanthemums (1): Mrs. Tomlinson 2. Autumn Tinted Leaves (1); Miss Craig 2. Any Flower or Flowers not classified (2)/Mrs. G. Wilson 2. Three Chrysanthemums, any variety, those who have never won a prize (.1): Mrs. G. Wilson 1. decorative.. Bowl Chrysanthemums, any foliage (S). —Miss C. Tennent 1. Miss J. Hambleton 2. Miss J. Craig, li.c. Bowl Flowers, Chrysanthemums excluded (2).—Mrs. G. '.Rear 1. Miss ,L Cru <r 2. Three Vases Flowers (3). —Miss ,J. Craig 1 and 2. Basket Flowers. —Miss J. Hambleton 1 and 2. Lady’s Spray and two buttonholes (3) —Flora. McLean 1. Posy (1). —Mrs. G- Rear J. Buttonhole (for boy or girl) (la). — Flora McLean 1. Lorna Fell 2. Decorated Table (1).---Mrs. G. Rear o VEGETABLES. Colli'ction Vegetables (3). —Mrs. G. Wilson 1. Cabbage (3).—Mrs. Wilson 2. Marrow (1). —Mrs, .Wilson 1, Pumpkin (2). —Mrs. Wilson 1. Parsnips (3). —Mrs. IL Thomson 1. Carrots (2).—Mrs. Thomson 1. Onions (1). —Mrs. Wilson 1. Tomatoes (1). —Miss J. Craig 1. DOMESTIC. Nut Loaf (1). —Mrs. McDougall 1. Girdle Scones (1). —Mrs. McDougall li.c. Pikelets (2). —Mrs. M. Smith 1. Oatcake (1). —Mrs. 0. McLean 1. Sponge Sandwich (not iced, no butter) (4).—Mrs. Mi. Smith 1. Mrs. McDowall' 2. Butter Sponge Sandwich (3). —Mrs. Leitch .1, Mrs. O. McLean 2. Chocolate Sponge (2). —Miss C. Teni.ent 1, Mrs. Fell 2, Scotch Shortbread (3).- —-Mi’s. P. -I. McLean 1. Mrs. McDougall 2. Fruit Cake (2).—Miss J. Abbie 1, MM. M. Smith. 2. 'Sponge Sandwich (girls undm' Hi) (1). —Moby Tennent .1. Oven Scones (girls under Hi) (3). — Maud Mclntyre 1. Potted Moat (I).-- Mrs. D. McGregor 1.