SUMMER FLOWER SHOW

Hokitika Guardian, 16 February 1929, Page 3

SUMMER FLOWER SHOW

( ANNUAL DISPLAY. The Soldiers’, Hall yesterday was a •veritable beauty bower when the annua! St. Mary’s Flower Show took place. The various officials concerned had a busy time arranging the numerous exhibits and are to be congratulated on the way their task was carried out. The entry list Avas a lull one, and the exhibits, when, arrayed , looked very, attractive. The Show. was ■not quite up to the standard of last year, but taking into consideration the lateness of the season, the unfavourable weather conditions, and the shortness of the time for preparation, it was a very creditable display. Of the Sections- the cut floAvers comprised the most entries and espeinlly in the Dahlias, Asters and collection of Annuals section, the exhibits Avere very line. The other sections Avere well filled and the exhibits presented, in each case, were splendid. The judging took place about noon and the following were the judges:— Cut Flowers, Pot Plants and Vegeta blesj Mr J. J. Breeze; Decorative Sections, Mesdames G. A. Perry and F. H. Williams; Cookery, Mr A. ■Spence. The judges carried out thentasks admirably, and many thanks are due to them for their services so generously given. During the afternoon and evening a liberal supply of refreshments were available, and in this department good business Avas done. The willing helpers are to be congratulated on their work and a special vote of thanks is due to them for their willing service. The following are the results:—

CUT FLOWERS. Six vases of Sweet Peas (6 varieties).—Mrs A. Askew H.C. 'Three vases Sweet Peas (3 varieties). —Miss R. Ward (Araluira) 1, Mrs A. AskeAV 2. Three Gladiolus (3 varieties). —Mr H. Fitzgerald 1, Mr F. Groufskv 2. Mrs J. Turner,.H.C. Three Roses. —Mr A. Yarrall 1. Mr F. W. Selby 2, Mr F. Groufskv, H.C. Collection of Dahlias (six varieties). —Mr F. Groufsky 1 and-.special 10s fi r! . Mr F. Selby, H.C.,. Mr J. McMullan H. Six Cactus Dahilas (3 varieties).— Mr F. Groufsky 1 and 2. Six single Daliilas (3 varieties). — Mr F. Groufsky 1 and 2. Three Paeony (3 varieties). —Mrs A. Askew, H.C.. Mrs Bennett, H.C. Twelve Pansies (12 varieties). —Miss R. "Ward (Araluira) 1. Six Asters (3 colours). —Mr F. ‘Selby I, and Special os, Mrs H. Park 2, Miss At, King H.C. ' •Six Zinnias (3 colours).—Mr A. Yarrall 1, Mrs H, Fitzgerald 2, Mr F. Groufsky 3.

Six Antirrhinums (varieties). —Mr A. Yarrall 1, Miss.M. King 2. Six Carnations, (varieties).—Mrs IT. Fitzgerald H.C. Six Calendulas (2 varieties).—Miss M. King 1,-Mr F. Groufsky 2. Six Phlox -Drummondi (six varieties). —Mrs A. Askew 1, Mr. A.'Yarrall 2, Mrs H. Fitzgerald H.C. Vase of Godctia.—Mrs Braddon 1, Mr F. Groufsky 2. Vase of Lavatera—Miss M. King 1. Mr F. Groufsky 2, Mr A. Yarrall H.C. Vase of Flo Avers (not specified in Section). —Mr A. Yarrall 1, Miss Al. King 2, Mrs H. Fitzgerald H.C. Bowl of Hydrangea.—Mrs H. Ivortegast 1, Mr J. McMullan 2, Mr I*. Groufsky H.C. Decorated Bowl-of Flowers.—Mr A. Yarrall 1 and H.C. > Collection of Annuals (12 varieties). —Mr A. Yarrall 1 and Special 10s 6d, Mrs A. Askew 2, Mr F. Groufsky H.C. DECOR ATE I) EXHI BITS. Decorated Basket of (Flowers.—Miss Ella Groufsky 1. Decorated Hat,—Miss Saddle Groufsky 1, Mrs C. Sanders 2. Decorated Parasol. —Mrs C. Sanders 1. Decorated Tricycle.—Master Sanders

! Decorated Table. —-Aliss Connie Sherman 1 and Special IQs 6d, Miss Saddle Groufsky 2. Buttonhole.—Miss Joey Groufsky 1. Miss Nancy Yarrall 2, Miss G. Robinson H.C, POT PLANTS. i , Best Plant in 8100m —-Mrs AY. Sherman 1, Mr A. Yarrall 2, Mr A. Yarrall H. Pot of Cineraria. —Miss R. Ward (Araluira) 1. Pot of Asparagus Fern.—Master P. McGavin 1. Pot of Maidenhair Fern.—Mr A. Yarrall 1. Pot of Aspidistras.—Airs J. Burns I. Native Fern.— Miss Claire Kortegast

VEGETABLES. Champion Cabbage.—Air F. Groufskv 1, and Special os. Two Cabbages (early varieties). - Mrs E. Cameron 1, Air 11. Kortegast 2 Three Beetroot (round).—Mrs A. Askew 1, A [aster P. Ale Gavin 2. Three Parsnips.—AlrsiA. Askew J. Six Eschalots.—Air F. Groufsky 1 and 2. Three Lettuce. —Air A. Yarrall 1. Air F. Groufsky 2. Three stalks of Rhubarb. —Air F. Groufsky 1 and 2. Six Runner Beans.—Airs Bennett 1 Air H. Kortegast 2. Two Cucumbers. —Mr H. Kortegast 1. ' ', •Six Tomatoes (outside grown).—Air H. Kortegast 1. COOKING. ! AVhite Loaf (home-made). —Airs F.

Groufsky 1. Mrs W. Keen 2, Airs E. Cameron H.C. Nut Loaf (home-made). —Airs F. Groufsky 1, Airs E. Cameron 2. Currant Loaf (home-made). —Airs E. Cameron 1. M Plain Scones.—Aliss R. Ward (Araliura) 1, Airs P. J. Howard 2, Airs F. Groufsky H.C. Date Scones.—Airs P. J. Howard 1, Airs F. Groufsky 2, Airs E. Cameron H.C. Plain Cake.—Airs E. Cameron 1. All'S P. .1. Howard 2, Aliss AI. Alonahan H.C, Sponge Roll.—Aliss R. AVnrd 1, Airs E. Cameron 2, Aliss Alonahan H.C. Sponge Sandwich.—Aliss AI. Afnnahan 1, AHss R. Ward (Araluira) 2, Airs E. Cameron H.C. Frliit Cake.—Airs F. Groufsky 1, and Special 10s 6d, Airs E. Cameron 2. A.fiss Alonahan H.C. Picklets.—Airs P. J. Howard 1, Alas, ter P. Ale Gavin 2, Aliss R. Ward H. j Plato of Pastry.—Airs F. Groufsky I, Mis E. Cameron 2.