DAFFODIL SHOW.

Putaruru Press, Volume IV, Issue 152, 30 September 1926, Page 4

DAFFODIL SHOW.

SPLENDID EXHIBITION. First Putaruru Effort. 4 The first daffodil show to be held in Putaruru took place on Thursday, under the auspices of the Putaruru Anglican Church authorities. Despite the hig-h winds of the previous week there were some magnificent blooms ci; view, grown by Putaruru amateurs, while a fine display was also made by friends from other districts, notably those of Mr. Weightman, of Tirau, and Messrs. Hopkirk and James, of Cambridge. A noteworthy feature of the show were entries of school work from the Putaruru school, the writing being of a r.ai ticularly high standard. The show was well patronised throughout the (.ay, and during the evening when a piomenade concert was given, and proved a financial success. Among Lhose contributing imrns were: The Putaruru Orchestra; Mr. and Mrs. Gasparich; Mr. C. R. Alcorn; Mr. G. Brown; Mrs. Ward; MiSs Valentine. PRIZE LIST. The prize list is as follows: Narcissi (12 varieties): Miss Russell 1, Mrs. Leggatt 2, Mrs. H. Robinson 3; (nine varieties), Miss Russell 1, Rev. Ward 2; (six varieties)’, Miss Russell 1, Mrs. H. Robinson 2, Mrs. Leggatt 3; (three varieties), Miss Russell 1, Mrs. H. Robinson 2, Mrs. Leggatt.3; (three varieties long trumpet), Miss Russell 1, Mr. K. McDermott 2, Mrs. H. Robinson 3; (three varieties medium cup), Miss Russell 1, Mr. K. McDermott 2; (three varieties short cup), Miss Russell 1, Mrs. H. Robinson 2; (six distinct varieties), Mr. Weightman’s prize), Mrs. E. C. Banks 1 and 2, Miss Russell 3; (bowl of narcissi), Mrs. H. Robinson 1; (Champion Trumpet Narcissus), Mrs. E. C. Banks (Lord Roberts). CUT FLOWERS. Anemones (6), Mrs. Leggatt 1, Mrs. H. Robinson 2, Mrs. Halse 3. Primrose (polanthus): Mrs. H. Robinson 1, Mrs. Halse 2 ; (12 blooms, single), Mrs. Halse 1. Violets: Mrs Leggatt 1. Hyacinths: Mrs. K. McDermott 1. Gents’ Buttonholes (3): Mrs. H. Robinson 1. Lady’s Spray: Mrs. H. Robinson 1. Decorated Basket: Mrs. H- Robinson 1, Mrs. Halse 2. Collection Cut Flowers: Miss I. Sutton 1, Mrs. H. Robinson 2. Decorated Table: Mrs. H. Robinson I, Mrs. Campbell 2, Mrs. Halse 3, Mrs. Ward h.c. COOKERY. Nut Loaf: Mrs. K. McDermott 1, Mrs. H. J. W. Scott 2. Scones (6): Miss R. Strugnell 1. Scones (girdle): Mrs. S. J. Parker 1. Pikelets (6): Mrs. K. McDermott 1. Sponge Roll: Mrs. W. Campbell 1, Miss H. Strugnell 2. Sponge Sandwich: Mrs. K. McDermott 1, Mrs. Ifwerson 2. Fruit Cake: Miss R. Strugnell 1. Madeira Cake: Mrs. 11. J. W. Scott 1. Fancy Cake: Mrs. W. Campbell 1. ' Cocoanut Calces: Mrs. W. Campbell 1. Shortbread: Mrs. H. J. W. Scott 1. Jam Tarts: Mrs. Sayers 1. Puff Pastry Tarts: Mrs. Hooper 1, Miss R. Strugnell 2. Cream Puffs: Mrs. C. R. Alcorn 1. Sausage Rolls: Mrs. Sayers 1, Mrs. L. J. Hooper 2. Meringues: Mrs, S. L. Haslett 1. Marmalade: Mrs. K. McDermott 1, Mrs. E. Ward 2. Hen Eggs (heaviest): Mrs. ,T. Hildreth 1, Mrs. Campbell 2, Mr. J. Francis 3. Duck Eggs (heaviest): Mrs. Campbell 1. Lemon Honey: Mrs. E. Ward 1. CHILDREN’S WORK. Fancy Work: Ada Beca 1. Hemmed Handkerchief: Carlie Scott 1. Writing (Standard 1 and 2), Neville Runciman 1, Vance Allan 2; (Standard 3 and 4), Jack Howland 1, Mary Halse 2; (Standard 5 and 6), Gladys Vosper 1, Marjory Iremonger 2. POINTS PRIZE. The various points prizes were allotted as follows: Narcissi Class: Miss Russell, 34 points I; Mrs. 11. Robinson, 19 points, 2; Mrs, Leggatt, 9 points, 3. Cut Flowers Class: Mrs. H. Robinson, 28 points, 1 ; Mrs. Halse, 18 points, 2. Cookery Class: Mrs. W. Campbell, 19 points, 1; Mrs. K. McDermott, 16 points, 2; Mrs. H. J. W. Scott, 15 points, 3.