FLOWER SHOW

Grey River Argus, 12 September 1940, Page 12

FLOWER SHOW

ST. JOHN’S SOCIETYAlthough entries were not as numerous as usual in some sections, an exceptionally high standard of exhibit was shown at the annual daffodil show of St. John’s Horticultural Society held yesterday at St. John's Hall. The various sections were beautifully staged, and an added attraction was a display of daffodils by the judge of the cut flowers’ classes, Mr. Lewis, of Christchurch. Mrs. A. Coumbe and Mrs. Black were the . judges of the decorative section, and ■ Mr. P. Blanchlield, senr., adjudicated in the domestic classes. The show was officially opened by Rev. A. D. Horwell, and there was a large attendance. Stallholders and officials were as follows:—Tea-rooms: Mesdames T. Learmont, J. McKenzie, J. Shannon, R. Thompson; daffodils and other cut flowers: Mrs. W. Steer; decorative: Mrs. J. Leitch and Miss A. Clements; work stall: Mesdames C. Gunn and 1. Bennington; delicatessen: Mesdames R. Logan and W. Roxburgh; sweets: Mesdames Woodhouse, J. S , Howson, and Misses Chisholm and R Nimmo;’ cakes: Mesdames P. J. McLean, J. P. Forbes, W. P. Hambleton, and Miss J. Hambleton; secretary: Mrs. O. McLean. A challenge cup presented by Mrs. ; John Tennent for the daffodil section, was won by Miss J. Craig. The trophy carries with it a miniature cup, which becomes the property of the winner. Miss Craig also exhibited the champion bloom. Mrs. G. Kear, obtained the most points in the decorative section, Miss Craig being the runner-up. The trophy for the most points in the domestic section was won by Mrs. W. Sharp. Miss C. Wilson secured most points in the Cut Flowers’ Section, • Miss Craig being runner-up. The awards are as follows:—

Daffodils. Twelve distinct (1): —Miss J. Craig 1. Six Trumpets, distinct (1): —Miss J. Craig 1. Six Daffodils, distinct, cup or crown (3): —Miss J. Craig 1, Miss C. Wilson 2 and V.H.C. Six Daffodils, three (1): —Miss J. Craig 1. Three Daffodils, distinct (1): —Miss J. Craig 1. Three Trumpet Daffodils (1): —Miss J. Craig 1. Three Daffodils (3):—Miss J. Cra'ig 1 Mrs. I. Dalkie 2 and H.C. Three Daffodils (s):—Mrs. I. Dalkie I, Miss C. Wilson 2, Miss J. Craig V.H.C. 'Three Poeticus (1): —Miss C. Wilson 1. Three Double Daffodils (3): —M’ss J. Craig 1, Miss C. Wilson 2 and V.H.C. Three Jonquils (I):—Miss J. Craig XCut Flowers —Outdoor Grown. Camelias (I):—Miss C. Wilson 1. Bowl Daffodils (2):—Miss J. Craig 1, Miss C. Wilson 2. Vase Wallflowers (3):—Mrs. G. Kear 1, Miss J. Hambleton 2, Mrs. F. C. Woodhouse 3. Va'se Freesias (3): —Mrs. F. C. Woodhouse 1, Mrs. J. S. Howson 2, Mrs. G. Kear V.H.C. Bowl Polyanthus (8): —Miss Chisholm 1, Miss J. Craig 2, Mrs. W. Steer V.H.C. Bowl Primroses (2): —Miss J. Craig I, Miss J. Hambleton 2. Three Hyacinths (3): —Miss C. Wilson 1 and V.H.C., Miss J. Craig 2. Six Pansies (1): —Mrs. A. Hughes 1. Vase, any one flower (4): —Mrs. G. Kear 1, Mrs. W. Steer 2, Miss C. Wilson V.H.C. Bunch Daphne (1): —Miss J. Craig 1. Three Spikes Heath (1): —Miss C. Wilson 1. Three vases any shrub (6): —Miss C. Wilson 1, Mrs. J. Howson 2, Mrs. G. Kear V.H.C. Collection cut flowers daffodils excluded (4): Miss C. Wilson 1, Miss J. Craig 2, Miss J. Hambleton V.H.C. Decorative Section. Bowl Spring Flowers (Daffodils and Narcissi excluded) (4): —Mrs. G. Kear 1, Mrs. McDonald 2.

Three Vases Spring Flowers, Daffodils and Narcissi excluded (1):— Mrs. G. Kear 1. Three kinds Spring Flowers (3): — Miss A. Clements 1, Miss J. Craig 2. Basket Flowers (2): —Mrs. G. Kear 1, Flora Mac Lean 2. Buttonhole for Children (13):Frank Woodhouse 1, Flora Ma'cLean 2 and V.H.C. Bowl Mixed Daffodils (Trumpets excluded) (s):—Mrs. W. Steer 1, Miss C. Wilson 2. Miss J. Craig H.C. Bowl Trumpet Daffodils (2): —Miss C. Wilson 1, Miss J. Craig 2. Bowl Flowering Shrub (5): —Miss J. Craig 1 and H.C., Miss A. Clements 2. One Vase (Girls under 16 years) (1): —Flora 1 Mac Lean 1. Pot Plant (foliage only) (1) :— Flora Mac Lean H.C. Pot Plant (flowering) (4): —Mrs. F. C. Woodhouse 1 and 2. Floating Bowl (2):—Mrs. G. Kear 1, Miss J. Craig 2.

Domestic Section. Date Loaf (3): —Mrs. Sharp 1. Six Oven Scones (5): —Miss Craig 1, Mrs. Orr 2. Six Girdle Scones (3):—Miss Craig 1, Mrs. W. Sharp 2. Plate of Pikelets (3): —Mrs. W. Sharp 1, Mrs. Orr 2. Sponge Sandwich (not iced and with no butter) (4): —Mrs. H. Anderson 1, Mrs. Reg. Marshall 2. Butter Sponge Sandwich (3): —Mrs Learmont 1. Chocolate Sponge (3): —Mrs. Reg. Marshall 1. Plate of Shortbread (4): —Mrs. W. Sharp 1 ; Mrs. Logan 2. Plain ’Cake (2):—Mrs. O. McLean 1, Mrs. Sligo 2. Ginger Bread (1): —Mrs. W. Sharp .1. : Plate Pikelets (Girls under 16') (I):—Helen Forbes 1. Pot of Jam (3): —Miss Craig 1, Mrs W. Sharp and Mrs. R. Steele 2 (equal).