ALL SAINTS, GLADSTONE

Southland Times, Issue 16844, 21 September 1911, Page 2

ALL SAINTS, GLADSTONE

DArrODIL SHOW AND ENTER-

TAINMENT.

The annual daffodil show and entertainment under the auspices of the congregation of All Saints’ Anglican Church took place yesterday in tlie* Parish Hall. Gladstone. The show opened at it o’clock and was liberally patronised throughout the afternoon. Cor eacli class very large entries were received and. consequently, the interior of the hull .presented a cbarming appearance. Ranged round each side and along the top end were tables upon which the exhibits were artistically laid out in order that the full effect of each bloom could be observed. Daffodils predominated, of course, but nil classes of spring flowers were represented, so that a wealth of colour met the eye. Although intended to be carried out on a small scale, the show would do credit to any Society, in the matter of quality and arrangement, and the promoters are to be congratulated upon their efforts. Mr A. E. .Neman acted us secretary, and associated with him as a committee were the following gentlemen; —-Kevd. W. Swlnburu, Messrs Archer, Cooper, Conner, bowler. Findlay, .Newman, Patlinson and Turpin, all of whom worked assiduously to bring the affair to a successful issue. The music was supplied by Air and Miss Pattlnson, Mr White and Miss MeKea. At 7.30 the show was opened formally by the Revd. W. Swtuba rn.’ Tlie hall was crowded and expressions of admiration were everywhere heard. Well arranged and tempting sueet stalls were presided over by Misses 1 hurls and E. Edginton, while Misses Newman and M. While supplied Lite refreshments. The evening’s programme was us follows; —Songs, Miss McKea, Messrs Ste\ens and Reece; orchestral selection, Mr and Miss Pattlnson and Miss Whyte; recitations. Misses Friend, McGruer and Joss; comedietta, Misses Witty (2), Bourchier, Messrs .Neuman, Findlay and McGruer; Highland Fling, Miss Joss; pipe selection, Mr C. Wilson. The performance was a most enjoyable one and encores were frequent. The judge of the show, Mr F. G. Cox, worked hard and had the satisfaction of pleasing everybody. The following Is tiie PRIZE LIST. —Children's Class. — Trumpet Variety (6 1 blooms) —1, Miss R. McKiMop; 2, Miss S. Broad. Six entries. Vase of 3 Blooms tl variety)—l and 2, Miss V. Crofts. Fourteen entries. The judge highly commended the first in this class. Vase of 8 Blooms (1 variety, "hi colour) —l, Miss L. Smith; 2, Master A. Findlay. Nine entries. Vase of 3 Blooms (white) —1, Master A. Findlay: 2, Miss L. Smith. Eight entries. One Bloom (white) —1, Miss L. Smith; 2, Miss S. Broad. Ten entries. One Bloom (bi colour) Stevens; 2, .Master A. White. Seven entries. One Bloom (yellow)— 1, Miss Y. Crofts; 2, Miss E. Todd. Eighteen entries. Vase of 3 Blooms (any variety)— l, Master J, Stevens; 2, Miss M. Stevens. Fifteen entries. Vase of 3 Blooms (double, common variety)—l, Master N. White; 2, Miss G. Turpin. Twelve entries. Vase of 6 Blooms (variety to take preference)—l. Master H, Bell; 2, Miss L. Smith. Eighteen entries. Three Varieties (2 Blooms in each vase, own foliage)—l, Master N. White; 2, Miss L. Smith. Nine entries. Three Varieties (1 Bloom In each vase, own foliage)—l, Miss L. Smith; 2, Master H. AVebb. Seven entries. Vase of 3 Blooms (I each variety)— 1, Miss R. McKillop; 2, Miss G. Turpin. Fourteen entries. One Bloom (any variety)—l, Master R. Findlay; 2, Master A. Coutts. Fourteen entries. Three Blooms ’’Sir Watkin”-*-!, Miss H. Coutts and special; 2, Miss G. Turpin. Eleven entries. Hand Bouquet of Daffodils to be arranged in room—l, Miss A. White. Three entries. Three Buttonhole Bouquet—l, Miss E. Coutts; 2, Master E. Dawson. Seven entries. Vase of Spring Flowers (excluding Daffodils) —1. Miss E. Coutts; 2, Master D. Todd. Nine entries. —Adults’ Class.Collection of Narcissi (12 varieties, 3 of each. ot>en foliage)—l, A. ” Newman (highly commended by ti. „adge); 2, Mrs W. Turpin. Six entries. Six Trumpet Variety (3 of each, own foliage)—l, Mrs AV. Turpin. Three entries. Three Short Crowned or Medium Variety (3 of ouch, own foliage)—l, Mr A. E. Newman; 2, Air J. Newman. Seven entries. Three Short Crowned or Medium (1 of each, own foliage)—l, Mrs H. Cooper; 2, Mrs W. Turpin. Nine entries. One Bloom (Trumpet variety, own foliage) —l. Miss A. Pratt; 2, Air J. Pratt. Eight entries. One Bloom, Short Crowned or Aledium variety—l. Airs H. Cooper; 2, Air A. E. Newman. Eleven entries. One Vase Polyanthus (Narcissi variety, own foliage)—l, Aliss M. White; 2, Airs W. Turpin. Ten entries. Six Hyacinths (not necessarily different \ aricty)—l. Miss E. Coutts and special prise; 2, AJr J. Newman. Fourteen on trio.;. Hand Bouquet of Daffodils—l, . Miss At. White. Four entries. Dreys Spray Daffodils —1, Aliss L. AlcP.ea: 2. AID-; Al. White. Seven entries. Thrc"' Buttonholes —-1, Aliss D. Benfell: 2, Aliss Al. White. Six entries. Basket of Daffodils (any foliage)—l, Mrs A. McKillop; 2. Aliss V. Curtis. Eigiit entries. Ba kc-l of Spring Flowers—l, Miss White; 2, Airs 11. Cooper. Nine entries. Three Camellias (one or more varieties) — 1, Miss Coutts and special; 2, Mi:s H'lv.rchicr. Air Newman and Aiiss R. Edginton had beautiful arranged tables on which were camellia daffodils, narcissi, jonquils, all being very rare specimens.