DAFFODIL SHOW

Grey River Argus, 17 September 1937, Page 10

DAFFODIL SHOW

St. John’s Church ATTRACTIVE DISPLAY. An unusually attractive display of daffodils and choice spring flowers was seen at St. John’s Annual Flower Show, held yesterday. The entries far exceeded those of last year, and there was keen competition z in all sections. The judge of the flowers, Mr. R. Cooper, said that the standard was exceptionally high and better than he had seen at any previous display by the Society. Rev, H. R. Fell opened the Show, congratulating the exhibitors on their displays and expregsing thanks to those who had helped to make the snow a success, mentioning particularly the energetic Secretary, Mrs. O. McLean. The Show continued last evening and record business was transacted. The judges were—Decorative Sections: Mrs. A. Wallis and Miss D. Broad. Daffodils and Cut Flowers: Mr. R. Cooper. Domestic: Mr. P. Blanchfield, Senr. For most points in the section for Cut Flowers, Mrs. F. M. Dennehy and Miss J. Craig, tied with 17 points each. Mrs. G. Kear, with 19 points, was the winner of the Decorative Section, Miss J. Craig being runner-up with 13 points. Mrs. N. Burn, won the Daffodil Cup with 30 points, Miss Craig being the runner-up with 17 points. Miss M. Craig, was the winner of the Domestic Section with 15 points.

The various selling stalls were well patronised, and were under the supervision of the following:— Sweets: Mrs. H. Buchanan and Miss Bennie. Cakes: Mrs. J. P. Forbes, Mrs. P. J. McLean, Miss J. Hambleton. Work: Mrs. A. Paterson, Mrs. Woodhouse and Mrs. C. Rose. Produce: Mrs. G. Wilson. Decorative: Miss A. Clements. Cut Blooms: Mrs. W. Steer. Tea Rooms: Mrs. T. Learmont, Mrs. J. McKenzie and Mrs. R. Thomson. CUT FLOWERS. Results were:— Best three Camelias (3):—Mrs. G. Wilson 1, Miss J. Craig 2, Miss C. Wilson 3. Bowl Daffodils, 24 spikes, any variety (3):—Mrs. N. Burn 1, Miss J. Craig 2, Miss C. Wilson, H.C. Vase Anenomes (4):—Mr. T. Laing I, Mrs. F. M. Dennehy 2. Vase Wallflowers (2): —Mrs. F. M. uennehy 1, Miss J. Hambleton 2. Vase Freesias (I):—Mrs. G. Wilson 1. Vase Violets (2):—Miss J. Craig 1. Bowl Polyanthus (7):—Mrs. N. Burn 1, Mrs. W. Steer 2, Mrs. F. M. Dennehy, H.C. Bowl Primroses 12):—Miss JCraig 1, Miss C. Wilson 2. Three Hyacinths (4):—Mrs. F. M. Dennehy, 1 and 2; Miss C. Wilson, H.C. Vase Flowers (unclassified) (s):— Mrs. W. Steer 1, Miss J. Craig 2, Mrs. G. Wilson 3. Bunch Daphne (2):—Mrs. F. M. Dennehy 1. Three Vases, any shrub (1): —Miss J. Craig 1. Best Collection Cut Flowers (except daffodils) (2):—Mrs. F. M. Dennehy 1, Miss J. Craig 2. DECORATIVE SECTION.

Large bowl Spring flowers, daffodils and narcissi excluded (5) —Mrs G. Rear 1 and 2. Three vases Spring flowers CD— Mrs G. Kear 2. Three kinds Spring flowers, separate vases (3) —Mrs G. Kear 1; Miss J. Craig 2. Basket of flowers (2)—Mrs G. Kear 1. Buttonhole, children’s class (9) — Flora McLean 1 and 2. Bowl narcissi (2)—Mrs G. Kear 1: Miss J. Craig 2. Large bowl daffodils (4) —Mrs G. Kear 1; Miss J. Craig 2. Large bowl flowering shrub (4) — Miss J. Craig 1 and 2. Vase flowers, girl under 16 (3)— Flora McLean 1. Pot plant, foliage only (1) —Mrs F. M. Dennehy 1. Floating bowl (1) —Miss J. Craig 2. DAFFODIL SECTION. Six trumpets, six varieties (4) — Miss J. Craig 1; Mrs N. Burn 2. Six distinct varieties, cup or crown (s)—Mrs N. Burn 1 and h.c.; Miss C. Wilson 2. Six, three varieties (5) —Mrs N. Burn 1 and 2. Miss C. Wilson 3. Three different varieties (5) —Mrs N. Burn 1 and 2; Miss C. Wilson 3. Three trumpets (s)—Mrs N. Burn 1 and 2; Miss J. Craig 3. Three varieties, cup or crown (5) — Miss J. Craig 1; Mrs N. Burn 2; Miss C. Wilson 3. Three, any variety (6)—Mrs N. Burn 1 and 2; Miss J. Craig h.c. Three double daffodils (4) —Miss J. Craig 1; Mrs Burn 2; Mrs E. Greenwood 3. Three jonquils (I)—Miss J. Craig 1. Polyanthi narcissus (I)—Miss C. Wilson 1. Twelve distinct varieties daffodils (4)—Miss J. Craig 1; Mrs N. Burn 2; Miss C. Wilson h.c.

DOMESTIC SECTION. Oven Scones (3)—Miss M. Craig 1; Mrs A. Paterson 2. Girdle Scones (D—Miss M. Craig 1. Pikelets (3) —Miss M. Craig 1; Mrs J. Sharp 2. Heaviest Dozen Hen Eggs (3)—Mrs V. Stevens 1; Mrs G. Wilson 2. Sponge Sandwich, not iced, no butter (3)—Miss M. Craig 1; Mrs H. Buchanan 2. Potted Meat (I)—Miss M. Craig 1. Butter Sponge Sandwich (s)—Mrs H. R. Fell 1; Mrs A. J. Fairmaid 2. Pot Jam (D—Mrs Burrell 1. Chocolate Sponge (2)—Mrs J. Leitch 1; Mrs L. B. Galbraith 2. Oven Scones (girls under 16) (1) — Flora McLean 1. Scotch Shortbread (3)—Mrs J. Sharp 1; Mrs R. J. Logan 2. Ginger Bread (I)—Mrs J. Sharp 1. Plain Cake (4)—Mrs O. Mac Lean 1. Mrs J. Leitch 2. Marble Cake (2)—Mrs O. Mac Lean 1; Mrs J. P. Forbes 2.