SPRING FLOWERS

Rotorua Morning Post, Volume 1, Issue 21, 17 September 1931, Page 4

SPRING FLOWERS

ST. LUKE'S DAFFODIL AT HOME AND SHOW EXTREMELY FINE BLOOMS The Peerless Hall, yesterday afternoon was a blaze of colour and redolent with the scent of spring flowers when St. Luke's 26th annual Daffodil "At Home" was opened. In spite of the cold season the display was one of the best on record from the point of view of quantity, quality and variety. Two flower stalls, a sweet stall, and a needlework stall all contributed to the success of the afternoon. A table of exhibits grown by Mrs George Urquhart, attracted much attention, the hyacinths, unique in size and colouring, being esp'ecially admired. Early in the afternoon Ar.chdeacon F. W. Chatterton introduced Mr F. Tschopp who opened the exhibitionn remarking that, according to Mr hopp, Rotorua could be made the third most beautiful city in the world, ranking with Los Angeles in California, and Lucerne in Switzerland. Mr Tschop'p, addregping a large gathering, said that the display exceeded his expectations by a long way. He was surprised at the quality and variety of the flower3l and congratulated the exhibitors and the comniittee upon the effective manner in which they were displayed. The display of fiowers gave a sportive and optimistic note in a time when talk of depression and pessimism was all too prevalent. Fiowers carried a message for all; their growth through the cold months, resulting in a glorious blaze of colour v/hen winter was past, was symbolic of human nature, passing through a cold period of depression into a blaze of prosperity. In eonelusion, Mr Tschopp mentioned the work being carried out by the Rotorua Borough Councii and the Beautifying Society in their endeavours to develop the potentialities of Rotorua. He hoped that thig. splendid exhibition was but a forerunner of many more. The list of prize winners is as f nl 1 mw • —

(Judge: Mr Heslceth.) Champion Trumpet, chosen from all exhibits: Mrs C. Clarke. Champion Half-Trumpet, chosen from all exhibits: Mrs C. Clarke. Champion Coloured Cup, chosen fronf all exhibits: Mrs C. Clarke. SECTION A Judge: Mr Hesketh. Stewart. Mrsi Lloyd. Best collection, 12 varieties, 1-3 blooms each: Mrs Clai'ke 1, Mr J. Halkett 2, Mrs Sharpe 3. Six varieties: Mr Halkett 1, Rev. Speer 2. Three varieties: Mr Halkett 1, Rev. Speer 2. Trumpets, 6 varieties, Rev. Speer 1, Mr Halkett 2. Half-Trumpet: Mr Halkett 1, Rev. Speer 2. Medium Crown: Mr Halkett 1. Short Crown: Mr Halkett 1. Red Cups: Mrs Clarke I, Rev. Speer 2. Best bowl of daffodils: Mrs Halkett 1, Mis3. Hetherington 2. SECTION B (Open to novices who won prizes last year.) Judge. Mr Hesketh. Steward: Mrs. C. A. Clarke. Best collection, 12 varieties: Mrs II. Bertram 1. Six varieties: Mrs Hetherington 1. Three varieties: Mrs. Clarke 1; Miss French 2. SECTION C Open to anyone who has not won a prize in a Daffodil Show. Judge: Mr Hesketh. Steward: Miss G. Dillon. Twelve varieties: Mrs Fowkes 1. Six varieties: Mrs Grifiiths 1. SECTION D Open Class. Judges: Mrs G. Urquhart. Stewards: Mr H. J. Campny, Mrs L. Andrews. Best collection primroses. Mrs C. A. Clarke 1, Mrs, E. A. Meredith 2. Best auricula: Mrs Powell 1 and 2. Best collection Folyanthus: N. Foggin 1, Mrs A. Clarke 2. Best hyacinths: Mrs C. A. Clarke. Best collection daisies: Mrs G. H. French 1, Mrs Halkett 2. Best collection bunch-head Nareissi: Miss Robinson 1, Mrs Halkett 2. Violets ; Mrs G. Yallop 1, Mrs Bunya>'d 2. Anemones: Mrs Halkett 1, Mrs Montague 2, Mrs G. H. French highly commended. Cyclamen: Mrs Brown 1. SECTION E Miscellaneous. Judges: Mrs G. Urquhart, Mrs L. Andrews. Steward. Mrs Bayfeild. Best bowl cut fiowers: Mrs Bunyard 1, Mrs Winslade 2, Mrs A. Clarke highly commended. Lady's spray: Mis= Dillon 1, Mrs A. Clarke 2. Gentleman's buttonhole: Mrs Halkett 1. De

corated basket: Mrs Winslade 1, outstanding merit, Floral design: Mrs Shuttleworth 1 and 2. Decorated vase: Mrs Newson 1 and 2; Mrs, Winslade highly commended. SEECTION F Home Industries. Judge: Mrs A. B. Butt. Steward: Mrs Ilemphill. Plain scones: Mrs! Fairley 1, Mrs H. Florey highly commended. Sweet scones. Mrs V. C. Florey 1, Mrs Taylor 2. Sponge sandwich: Mrs G. H. French 1, Mis3 Mata Kamara 2. Fancy cakes: Mrs V. C. Florey 1, Miss Harvey 2. Sweets: Mrs V. C. Florey I. Eggs: Mrs Fowkes 1. Pikelets: Mrs Hempskill 1; Mrs V. C. Florey 2. Marmalade, Mrs French 1, Mrs Powell 2. Butter: Mrs Young i. Apple pie: Mrs Fairley 1; Mrs Roolce 2. CHILDREN'S SECTION 14-18 Years. Fiowers Stewards: Mrs Hetherington, Mrs H. H. Davis, Miss Hoole. Six varieties: J. Ford 1. Three varieties. N. Harris 1. Trumpet: N. Harris 1. — Under 14 Y"ears — Six varieties: B. Tyson 1. Three varieties: C. Kingsland 1; M. Painton 2. Trumpet: M. Painton 1, C. Kingsland 2. Half-Trumpet: M. Pinton 1. Best bunch: A. Sharpe 1, B. Clarke 2. Decorated basket: B. Clarke 1, J. Calvert 2. • — Under 10 Years — Decorated backet: K. Penning 1, J. Lloyd 2. Bunch of daffodils: V. Florey I, D. Sharpe 2. Lady's spray: A. Stewart 1, C. Keane highly commended. Buttonhole. J. Lloyd 1, C. Keane 2. — Under 6 years — Decorated basket: P, Lovie 1, M. Spens-Black 2. Daffodils: J. Florey 1, R. Kingsland 2. Cooking Sweet scones: J. Kingsland 1. Swcets: K. Kingsland 1.