The B. W. A. dahlia show and the reception for Mrs. Barton, hon. president of the Association, who returned from Home this week, took place Friday afternoon the B. W. A. Headquarters and was very well attended. Many wonderful dahlias were entered both for the competition and as ex hibits. To the latter contributions were made by Mr. MacGregor, Capt. Dyson and Mrs. Lewis, of the Lewis Nurseries, who also displayed tins and bags of fertilizer ready for use in the cultivation of dal und other plant 'The centre table was devoted to the flowers entered for the eom-Ipetitions, which were very beautiful 'At a table near by was a display' of flowers reared by Mrs. Craddock and which were for sale, the pro-coeds going to the Gardening Section.
Mrs. Barton arrived at 4.30 p.m, looking very charming in black and cream. She was received by Mrs.
Byrne, the chairman, and the Executive Committee and all the members of the Association who were present were then introduced to her. Mr. Barton was also present and several other men.
After an excellent tea, provided by the B. W. A. Entertainment! Committee, the results of the cor-petition, judged by Lady Turné Mr. MacGregor and Capt. Dyson, were read out and the prizes Rented by Mrs, Barton." The results were as follows meritorious Ist. Prize, Mrs. Fowler. prize. Mrs. Nazer. six bloom:
Ist. prize. Mrs. Fowler.
2nd. prize Mrs. Nazer.
Class. 8. For the best collection of 112 specified blooms. No prize was given as there was only one entry.
For the most artistic ar-lst. prize Mrs, Springfield. 2nd, prize Mrs. Trueman. 8rd. prize Mrs. Fowler.
When the prizes had been awarded Miss Pamela'Craddock came forward and presented Mrs. Barton with a basket of carnations, which was gracefully accepted: Then "God Save the King" was rendered by the band, which hed been playing during the -afternoon, and a flashlight photbgaph ended an entertainment which was enjoyed by all.
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