CHRYSANTHEMUM SHOW

Hokitika Guardian, 7 May 1930, Page 5

CHRYSANTHEMUM SHOW

A FINE DISPLAY

The annual Chrysanthemum Show held under the auspices of All Saints’ Church took place to-day at the Soldiers’ Hall. The large floor space aas filled with tables to display one of the finest shows yet held. The 'Mums themiselves were a wonderful collection,, the blooms being of a very high standard, the whole making a splendid display. . The cookery section, thanks to an invasion from the country • districts was also easily the best presented locally and again the display is very fine, the quality being of the highest class.

Vegetables were in fair quantity and this section also showed quality. The fancy work and school classes all filled well and added to the general attractiveness'.

Mr J. Lincoln secured the special prize for the (best local grown bloom in the Show, and also the Keller Cup for the best six blooms.

The Judges, v/ho got through with their tasks promptly and successfully were:—Cut blooms: Mr J. J. Breeze. Vegetables; Mr F. Groufsky, Cookery: Mrs Htinz and Mrs* Malboh. Fancy Work: Mrs Langford and Mrs Saywell. School Work: Mi’s Geo. Perry.

The Show was opened at 2 p.m. and there was a large attendance present all the afternon. Thb tea room was kept busy, also the sweets it all and produce stalls,

•The Show will be continued this evening when there will be a musical programme.

The following are the awards:

, ‘ CUT FLOWERS. Six Japanese, (three varieties).—-J, Lincoln 1; A. Askew 2, Mrs Dalzell If Four entries. 'V .

Two Japanese (one variety) .--F. .Groufsky 1, A. As-’kew 2, H. Fitzgerald 3. Four entries. • Two Japanese (two varieties) .—A. Askew 1, A. Groufsky 2, F. Groufsky 3. Eight entries. Four Japanese (incurved).—A. Askew 1.

' Two Chinese (incurved).—F. Groufsky 1 and 3, H. Fitzgerald 2. Two Chinese (incurved). —A. Groufsky 1, H. Fitzgerald 2, N. Yarrall 3. Five entries.

Two White Japanese.—J. Lincoln 1 and snecial, Miss E. Randall 2, H. Fitzgerald 3. Four entries. Two Yellow Japanese.—H. Fitzgerald 1, J. Lincoln 2, A. Groufsky 3. Four entries.

Two Rod Japanese.—A. Groufsky 1, A. Askew 2, H. Fitzgerald 3. Two Pink Japanese.—A. Groufsky 1, H. Fitzgerald 2, A. Askew 3. Four entries.

Two Japanese (any other colour).— H. Fitzgerald 1, A. Askew 2. Four Japanese (distinct).—N. Lennano 1.

Three Vases Single ’Mums. -Miss B. Delbridga 1, Miss Tomlinson .2, Mrs McGavin 3. Five entries. Best Six ’Mums (outside grown).— A. Askew 1, and Coulson Cup, B. Park 2, A. Groufsky 3, Six Varieties (outside grown).—Mrs McGavin 1, A. Groufsky 2, Mrs M. Moore 3.

Best Three Trusses.—F. Groufsky 1, A. Groufsky 2, Mrs Robinson 3. Eight entries. Best Collection, six vases.—Mrs "Wilson 1, A. Askew 2, Miss Tomlinson 3. Eight entries. Best Decorated Bond ’Mums.- -A. Groufsky 1, H. Fitzgerald 2, Mr Huxford ,3. Nine entries. Best Bowl of Flowers.—H. Fitzgerald 1, Mr Huxford 2. Six Dahlias.—Mrs Dalzell I, Mrs W. Wilson 2.

Twelve Cosmos.—Mrs H. Park i 1, Mrs Herring 2, Mr Huxford 3. Eight entries.

Best Rose.—Mrs Robinson 1, Miss N. Yarm 11 2, A. Askew 3.

Any Flower.-JMiss D. Butland 1 and 2, : A, Askew 3.

Any Single Flower.—Mrs Keovn 1, Mrs Robinson 2, Mrs M* Moore 3. Six entries.

Plant ’Mum (.three blooms).—H. Fitzgerald 1, Mr Dwan 2, Mr Huxford -3. Five entries.

’Mum 'in' Pot '(two 'blooms). — A. Groufsky 1.

Asparagus Fern.—Miss E. Randall

PRODUCE. Cabbage.—Mrs’ C. Nightingale Jrir., 1, Mrs Black 2. Carrots.—Mrs Ecclesfield 1, A. Groufsky 2, Mrs H. Fitzgerald 3. Beetroot.—Mrs Cunningham 1, Mrs Stapleton, senr. 2. Onions.—Mrs Dalzell 1, A. Groufsky 2, J) W. Kelly 3. Potatoes (long).—Mrs Ecclesfield 1, J. W. Kelly 2, Mrs Stapleton, senr. 3.

Potatoes (round).—J. W. Kelly 1, Mrs' D. Smith 2.

Exhibition, only, potatoes, S. H Ferris. A wonderfully fine sample.

Parsnips.—Mrs Ecclesfield 1, A. Groufsky 2, Mrs Cron 3. Eschalots—Mrs Ecclesfield t, A. Groufsky 2. Garden Collection.—Mrs Ecclesfield 1, Mrs Havill 2. COOKING. White Loaf (home made!.—Mrs Keen 1, Mrs Cron 2, Mrs Johnston 3. Seven entries.

Nut Loaf.—Mrs Oron 1, Mrs A. Groufsky 2, Mrs Johnston 3. . Six entries.

Fruit Cake.—Mrs H. Finch 1 and special, Mrs Cron 2, Mrs Jones 3. Five entries.

Plain Cake.—Mrs Cron 1, Mrs A. Groufsky 2, Mrs R. Paterson 3. Six entries.

Sponge Sandwich.—Mrs A. Howat 1 and special and 2, Mrs Cron 3. Twenty-six entries.

Plate Pastry.—Mrs Cron 1, Mrs Jones 2, Mrs Johnston 3. Six entries.

Shortbread.—Mrs Cron 1, Mrs Jones 2, Miss F. Andrews 3. Ten entries.

Oven Scones.—Mrs E. Howat 1, Mrs Jones 2, Miss I>. Butland 3,? Nineteen entries. , y;

Girdle Scones:—Mrs' F. Chesterman 1, Mr? J. Howat 2, Mrs W. Owens-3. Eight entries. ’ ' ’ . Pikelets.—Mrs F. Chester man ], Miss L. Mclntyre 2, Mrs McGaviu 3. Sixteen entries.

Collection Sweets.—Mrs Wells 1 and

Cornish Pasty.—Mrs Johnston 1, Mrs Sherriflf 2, Mrs Cron 3.

Ginger Cake.—Mrs Jones 1, Mrs A. Cropper 2, Mrs Havill 3. Nine entries.

Collection Small Cakes.—Mrs 1). Smith 1, Mrs Cron 2, Mrs Johnston 3. 'Collect ion. Fancy Biscuits.—Mrs Eeclesfieid 1, Miss L. Monk 2, Mrs Cron 3. Six entries.

•Sponge Sandwich (gas).— Mrs H. Park 1, Mrs D. Christiansen 2, Miss K Rutland 3.

'Sponge Sandwich (electric).--Miss L. Monk 1, Mrs E. Howat 2, Mrs> Black 3. Nine entries.

DECORATIVE. Decorated Table.—Alias B. Turroll 1, Miss E. Perry 2, Mrs 'Wright 3. Seven entries.

Decorated Hat.—Thora Sweney 1, F. Orr 2.

Basket of Flowers.—Airs Robinson 1, Miss E. Huxford 2, Aliss E. Randall 3. Seven entries, v" Decorated Vase.—Alias E. Randall, H.C. v

Buttonhole.—Aliss Alisoii Perry 1, Aliss N. Yarrall 2, Alisa AI, Groufsky 3. Ten entries.

Lady’s Spray,—Alias AI. Groufsky I,

SUNDRIES. Honey,—Airs Eeclesfieid 1. Pickles,—A. Askew 1, Airs Herring

Jams.—Airs Eeclesfieid 1, Airs Paterson 2.

Sauce.—Mra Sweeney .1. Butter.—Airs Sweeney' 1. Soap.—Airs Cron J. Marmalade.—Mrs Eeclesfieid 1 FANCY WORK. •

Doyley Embroidery.—Airs Paterson 1, Mrs F. Gallop 2, Miss Rose Wallace o. 'Six entries. '• ' . , -

Cushion.—Mrs AlcGeorge 1, Airs J. Hutchison 2. Nine entries. , • White Embroidered Article.—Airs Cox 1, Airs Eade' 2, Airs' Kelleher 3. Eighteen entries.’ > '■{, ■• , *

Crochet (fine),—Convent 1, Airs Smyth 2. Crochet (coarse) —Airs J. Hutchison 1, Airs J. Taylor 2. ' f-, Handworked Nightdress—Mrs Cox 1, Airs Paterson 2. Five entries. Silk ■ Embroidery—Mrs W. Wilson 1, Airs Cox 2, Mrs R. Paterson 3. Nine; entries’/ T '

Tatting;—Airs Cox 1, Convent 2. Paper Flower.—Airs E. Howat 1, Miss R. Wallace 2.

Raffia—Mrs R. Davies 1, Mrs Wright

Fancy Apron—Miss D. Butland 1, Mrs r F. Gallop 2, Miss E. Spence 3. Fancy Apron (girl under 18 years)— Betty Delbridge 1, Violet Ross 2, Edna Wool house 3. Ten entries.

Article from Sugar-bag.—Mrs F. Orr 1, Mrs F. Gallop 2, Miss R. Wallace

Bed-Spread.—Mrs W. Wilson 1, Miss Betty Yarrall-2, Miss Molly Perry 3. Seven entries. ; Drawn Thread 1 and 2, ■ ■ ' 1 '

Article, from Is material.—Mrs Cox 1, Mrs F. Gallpp 2. '•!. PRIMARY SCHOOL. &

Freehand Drawing (hammmr). —A. Richards 1, G.‘ Cooper 2, L. Park 3 Sixteen entries..

Freehand Drawing (apple).—Sylvia Goof-h 1, Mary Qrpwood 2, Harry Peck 3. Twenty entries.

; 'Writing in’ Ink (under".. 12).—E.; Bone T, Nora Park 2, June Armstrong 3. . Fifty-four entries.

Writing in Ink (over 14). —T. Thomas 1 and special,. N. Lewis'2, Rachel Lawn 3. Seven entries. -