CHRYSANTHEMUM SHOW

Hokitika Guardian, 12 May 1926, Page 3

CHRYSANTHEMUM SHOW

IN SOLDIERS' HALT.

WEDNESDAY, AfAY 12th

The annual Chrysanthemum Show was opened in the Soldiers’ Hall this afternoon. There was an excellent display of blooms in spite of the recent had weather. The vegetable classes filled fairly well, while the cookery display was an excellent one, there being good competition in most of the classes. Fancy work also was displayed in quality and quantity, the whole display proving a very creditable one. Following are the awards: PRIZE LIST. Air F. Groufsky- was awarded the Yarrall Rose Bowl Trophy for the best bloom in the show. Air Yarrall won the Silver Cup, for the, four best blooms in the show. Air F. Groufsky won the prize for the most points in Section A. CUT FLO AYERS, CHRYSANTHEMUAI. Four Japanese,(4 distinct varieties) —A. AY. Yarrall. 1, H. Haile 2. Three Japanese (3 distinct varieties) —F. Groufsky 1. Two 1 Jiapanosei (1 variety)—F. Groufsky 1. Airs A. Phillips 2. Two Japanese (2 varieties) —F. Groufsky 1, Airs T. Coyle 2. A. AV. Yarrall 3. Two Japanese incurved (2 varieties)—!'’. Groufsky 1,2. and 3rd. Two Chinese, incurved (2 varieties) —II. Haile 1. Two Chinese, incurved (1 variety) F. Groufsky 1, A. AY. Yarrall 2 and 3rd. Two AA'liitc Japanese— F. Groufsky 1, A. AY. Yarrall 2. Two Yellow Japanese.—A. Groufsky 1.Two Rod Japanese—A. AA'. Yarrall 1. Two Pink Japanese— F. Groufsky 1 and 3, A. AY. Yarrall 2.

Two any other color, Japanese—Airs Braddon 1.

One vase of five large chrysanthemums.—Airs Al. AlcGavin 1.

Three vases of single chrysanthemums.—Airs Randall 1. Miss A. Bawdeu 2. Best vase of outside grown iTirysjiiithemuni.—A. Groufsky 1, All's T. Coyle 2.

Six vases of outside grown chrysanthemums.—Airs Randall 1. A. Groufsky 2. Best three trusses.—A. Groufsky 1. F. Groufsky 2. Best collection ol cut (lowers.- —A. \Y. Yarrall 1. Best howl of (lowers.—Aliss I'. Thompson 1. Best rose.—A. AV. Yarrall I. Any (lower not classified. — Mrs Groufsky I, Mrs Braddon 2. A. AV. Yarrall 3. Decorative chrysanthemum. Groufsky I and 2. Pot plant, not more than two blooms. —F. Groufsky 1 and 2. Best asparagus fern. —Miss F. Thompson 1 and 2. Best any other fern.—Miss A. ».uvden 1 • COOK ERA'. Best white loaf—Mrs 11. Stapleton l, Airs H. Thompson 2. Best nut loaf—Airs H. Stapleton 1. Best Fruit Cake—Mrs If. Sta] leton L, Airs T. Kccle.stiehl 2. Best plain cake—Airs H. Stapleton t, Mrs Hanrahan 2. Best sponge sandwich (28 entries) Mrs E. Howat 1 (Mrs Keeeh's £L 1 special prize). Airs G. Perry 2. Best plate pastry—Airs H. Stapleton I, Airs J. 15. AYard 2. Best plate short bread—Aliss E. Thorn 1, Mrs *Jolm.ston 2. Best plate oven scones (8 entries)— Mrs Johnston J. Airs H. Stapleton 2 Best plate girdle scones—Airs H. Stapleton 1. Alt's A. Keller 2. Best plate pikelets (5 entries)- Airs V. Keller 1. Airs H. Stapleton 2. Best Cornish pasty (5 entries)—Aliss Andrews l, Airs A. AVilson 2. VEGETABLES. One cabbage.—F. Groufsky 1. Mr Craw 2. Three carrots.—E. Thorn I. A Randall 2. Three onions.—Afr Craw 1. Six potatoes (round). —F. Groufsky 1. . Three parsnips.—A. Randall 1, E. Thorn 2. One cauliflower nr broccoli. —Mr Craw l. FT. Haile 2. Six esehalotts. —A Groufsky 1 and 2. 'Three leeks. —A. Randall 1. A. Groufskv 2. SUNDRIES. Bottle honey—Airs tl. Thompson 1. Two bottles home-made pickles— Mrs H. 'Thompson 1. 'Two bottles home-made jams—Airs Yarrall 1. Airs A. Spence 2. Two bottles sauce Airs Oillooly 1. Rot marmalade —Airs Id. Thompson

Piece home-made oap Mrs Groufsky 1, Miss Coles 2.

Most points in cooking (special prize Doulton jug)—Mrs IT. Stapleton. Most points in sundries (one guinea special)—Mrs IT. Thompson. PRIMARY SCHOOLS SECTION. "Writing (under 12 years)—Joy "Ward

“Writing (over 12 years)—Rita Grean o.v 1 • Drawing (under 12 years)—Ruth Northcroft 1. Drawing (over 12 yenTs)— M. Heinz 1.

The balance of the awards (fancywork, art and decorations) will appear to-morow.