BRIGHT DISPLAY

Rotorua Morning Post, Volume 2, Issue 336, 24 September 1932, Page 6

BRIGHT DISPLAY

DAFFODIL SHOW EXCELLENT EXHIBITS AT ST. LUKE'S ANNUAL "AT HOME" LIST OF PRIZEWINNERS In delightfully appropriate spring weather the St. Luke's 27th anxiual Daffodil "At Home" and Spring Flower Show was opened in the Peerless Hall yesterday afternoon. On entering the hall, the scene presented a blaze of colour with the fresh fragrance of newly cut spring blooms. In variety and quality the display was fully up to the higli standard set at previous exhibitions and attracted an excellent attendance throughout the day. In opening the exhibition, Dr. H. Bertram commented on the rapid progress which had been made since the first show, when the two main exhibitors had been Mrs. C. A. Clarke and Mr. Halkett, and expressed pleasure at seeing that these two exhibitors were still represented in the prize lists. He considered it regrettable that more intex*est in the growing of bulbs for exhibition purposes was not taken by Rotorua gardeners and said that in other New Zealand towns of the same size, shows comprising fuller quality and'better variety were provided. Dr. Bertram considered that steps should be taken to interest the children in the cultivation of exhibition blooms and said that this would be the means of stimulating the interest of the public in the show. He said that should the society proceed along the lines he had outlined he would be pleased to present a challenge cup, for juvenile competition which he suggestsd should be known as the ClarkeHalkett Cup. He remarked on the great pleasure which the competitive shows gave really enthusiastic gardeners and appealed to the promoters to persevere in their efforts. Foliowing is the list of prizewinnei*s: — Championships Trumpets. — Chosen from all exhibits: Mrs. C. A. Clarke. Half Trumpets. — Rev. W. H. Speer. Coloux-ed Cup. — Rev. W. H. Speer. Sectioxi A (Judge. Mr. A. Hesketh. Steward Mrs. Lloyd. Best Collection, 12 varieties: Mrs. C. A. Clarke 1, Mr. Halkett 2. Six varieties, Mrs. G. H. French 1, Mr. Halkett 2. Three varieties: Mr. Halkett 1, Rev. Speer 2. Trumpets, 6 varieties: Mrs. C. A. Clarke 1, Rev. W. H. Speer 2, Mr. Halkett 3. Half Trumpets, 6 varieties: Mrs. C. A. Clarke 1, Mr. Halkett 2. Medium Crown, 6 varieties: Rev. W. H. Speer 1, Mr. Halkett 2. Short Crown, 3 varieties: Rev. W. II. Speer 1, Mr. Halkett 2. Red Cups, 3 varieties: Mrs. C. A. Clax-ke 1, Rev. W. II. Speer and Mr. Halkett 2. Best bowl of daffodiis: Mrs. Halkett 1. Section B — Single Vase Class — (Judge, Mr. A. Ilesketh. Steward Mx-s. A. Glai'ke.) Best Collection, C varieties: Mrs. Fowkes. Section C — Novice Class — (Judge, Mr. A. Hesketh. Steward, Mrs. C. Newson.) Twelve Varieties. Mrs. Bouclier 1, Mrs. Tyson 2. Six varieties: Mrs. H. Hardcastle 1, ivirs. Tyson 2. Three 1 varieties: Mrs. Whitworth 1, Mrs. Ingham 2. Best bowl daffodiis: Mrs. Ingham 1, Mrs. A. Brown 2. Section D — Open Class — (Judges, Mrs. Mellsop, Mrs. G. Urquhart. Steward, Miss Boucher.) Best collection spring flowers: Mrs. C. Newson. Collection Primroses: Mrs. A. Corbett 1, Mrs. Wrigley 2. Best collection Polyanthus: Mrs. A. Corbett 1, Miss Norah Foggin 2. Best collection Hyacinth : Mrs. A. Brown. Best Collection Daisies: Mrs. Halkett 1, Mrs. Wrigley 2. Best collection Bunchhead Nareissi. Mrs. Halkett. Best bunch Violets: Mrs. A. Corbett I, Mrs. Russell Gardner 2. Bowl of Anemonds: Mrs. G. H. French 1, Mrs. A. Corbett 2. Best Bowl Stocks: Mrs. E. Fowkes 2.

Section E — Miscellaneous — (Judges, Mrs. Mellsop and Mrs. G. Urquhart. Steward, Mrs. F. C. Bunyard.) Best bowl cut flowers: Mrs. McArthur 1, Mrs. Halkett 2. Ladies spray: Mrs. Halkett. Gent's buttoxihole: Mrs. Halkett. Decorated basket: Mrs. A. Corbett. Decorated vase for afternoon tea table: Miss J. Pearce 1, Mrs. Halkett 2. Home Industries (Judges, Mrs. Mellsop and Mrs. G. Urquhart. Steward, Mrs A. Hesketh.) Best plate sweet scones. Mrs. Whitworth. Sponge sandwich: Mrs. G. II. French and Mrs. 'Whitworth. Shortbread: Mrs. C. Newson. Fruit cake: Mrs. C. Newson. Nut loaf: Mrs C. Newson 1, Mrs. G. H. French 2. Jar marmalade: Mrs. G. H. French 1, Mrs. C. A. Clarke 2. Heaviest dozen eggs: Mrs. Whitworth 1, Mrs. E. Fowkes 2. Children's Classies (Judges: Mrs. G. Urquhart and Mrs. Butts. Stewards: Mrs. H. H. Davis and Mrs. Brown.) Boys and girls, 14-18 years, best collection, six varieties: James Lindsay. Best collection, three varieties. James Lindsay. Trumpet: James Lindsay. Half Trumpet : James Lindsay. Children, under 14 years. Best collection, six varieties: Betty Tyson 1, J&mes^ Hunt 2. Best collection, three varieties: Betty Tyson 1. Best bunch daffodiis: Beryl Clarke 1, Lilia Richardson 2. Best decorated vase: Laura Winslade. Children under 10 years. Best bunch daffodiis: Keith Hunt 1, Joan Richardson 2. Children under 6 years. Best decorated basket: Doreen Fowkes.