DAFFODIL SHOW

Chronicle (Levin), 8 September 1947, Page 2

DAFFODIL SHOW

Biaze of Colour at Otaki's Fixture There was a blaze of colour at the Otaki H. and D. Society's show on Friday, when the attendance was satisf actory ■ . ' Mr. E. T. Bartosh, in the unavoidable absence of Mr. J. J. Maher, M.P., who was unable to attend, thanked those who had supported the society, and the Maoris for placing Raukawa at the disposal of the society. He was disappointed, he said, in the display, but, nevertheless, many flowers were of very line quality. Next year would be the society's jubilee show, and he fVnc wnniH ?vp kp/nt in mind

liUUOU U1AXO " ^ \AA-V*. fN-w - — so that a good display would result. Mr. C. Williams won the championship with a lovely bloom. of leedsii, the champion of champions "Whitehouse." His trumpet "Integrity" was also a georgeous bloom. Mr. E. T. Bartosh' seedling was the champion incompara'oilis, while his barrii was also a splendid bloom. These blooms show what Otaki is capable of producing. Cut blooms were very fine, the hyacinths, ranunculus, tulips, poly-v anthus and freezias being greatly admired. / The exhibit of Mr. McCormachs cherry garden was an excellent one, while Mr. E. T. Bartosh's great display of first year seedlings was equal to anything ever shown in. the district. The children's classes were particularly pleasing, thelr work being wonderful for those so young. The decorative table was greatly admired, while the ladies' presentation boxes were works of art. Their sprays were also exceptional, while bowls of flowers were a great attraction. Patients of the Otaki Sanatorium were well to the fore, and their exhibits were a fealure of the show. They 'are to be commended on their work. Eveninfif Session

There was a good attendance at the evening session and it was gratifying to know that the door takings were in excess of the last show, perhaps proving that the change of hall from the Railway to Raukawa had its advantages. The Brass Band, still improving under the able conductorship of Bandmaster Dennison, discoursed several pleasing selections. The society is fortunate in having as its seeretary Mr. Roy Purvis, with Miss Purvis a very able assistant and Mr. E. T. Bartosh, also an energetic worker, as president, besides being one who exhibits extensively. The staging of the blooms was pleasing, and even had there been many more exhibits there would have been ample room, thus proving that the hall is larger than it appears from outside appearances. It was very gratifying to see the interest taken in the children's section, and the work was a decided credit, while to the patients at the sanatorium much praise is due. Not only did they exhibit in numbers, but their exhibits were among the best in the show, and no doubt the judge (Mrs. McDonald) had an unenviable task. There were no less than 23 entries for the lady's spray and thirteen for the presentation boxes. Mr. Poole, judge of the daffodil section, had 110 easy task.

Mrs. Swabey, wno had been patroness of the society for many years, donated a valuable rose bowi, suitably engraved, for the open section in daffodils. This is to be won three times in succession 01* five times at intervals becoming the possession of the winner. Mr. Bartosh well deserved the first win, which also carried with it Mr. Harold Taylor's special prize. Mr. Bartosh also won the points prize donated by Wilson's pharmacy for the best collection of blooms, and annexed Mr. Neill's special prize for collection of red cups. Mrs. McGilligan's special and the cup donated by the Mayor arnd Mayoress (Mr. and Dr. Atmore) was also won by the same exhibitor, while the points prize for the limited price class, donated by Mrs. D. G. Sutheriand, was won by Mr. R. B. Wilson, who had some very fine exhibits. Mr. Bartosh's points prize for the cottage garden class was won by Mrs. W. M. Simcox and Mrs. Harold Taylor, who tied. The novice class (daffodils) was won by Mrs. A. G. Allan and the open

section for cut blooms by Mr. Harry Chittick, of Wanganui, late of Otaki. The prize, donated by Mr; Atmore was won by Mr. Eric Williams for the championship bloom. ' In the amateur section (cut blooms) Mrs. Walker, of Te Horo, proved successful, while in the children's class, 16 years and under/ Mr. Bartosh's prize was awarded to. Miss Rae Pothan, with Miss Anne Mudge second. Mr. Alex. Wilson's' points prize (six chrysanthemum plants) was won by Mr. Roy Pur-f yis, while the points prize for thei decorative section for cnildren was won by Misses Dawn Taylor and Jill Snell (t'ie) with Miss Rae Pothan a good third. For children?" under ten years Anne Walker was first, while Fay Bartosh secured Miss - Dawn Taylor's special for a decorated saucer; Mrs. H. Taylor's prize for decorative basket was won by Miss Tokotana. Miss Mortiboy won the special prize for miniature garden. In annouiicing the results, Mr. Bartosh took the opportunity of thanking all who had supported the show, either by donating or by attendance, to the Raukawa committee for the use of the hall, and others who had helped in various ways. Mr. Bartosh hoped that interest in the society would continue and that for the jubilee show next year there. would be a record entry. Mr. Eric Williams was congratulated on having the championship bloom. Thanks were accorded the ladies in charge of the supper room, who were anxious to raise funds for food for Britain. Mr. Purvis supported Mr. Bartosh's remarks. A complete list of the prize - winners will appear in tomorrow's issue.