OBITUARY.

Press, Volume LXVI, Issue 20045, 29 September 1930, Page 2

OBITUARY.

MRS DUDLEY DOBSON

The many friends and acquaintances of Mrs Arthur Dudley Dobson will learn with regret that her death occurred on Saturday morning, at her residence in MerivaJe lane. A woman of great personal charm, she endeared herself to many friends. Up to about eighteen months ago, wlien she was badly shaken in a motor accident, she enjoyed perfect health.

Eleanor Dudley Dobson was a daughter of Mr Henry Lewis, one of the earliest settlers in kelson, a surveyor there, and a holder of extensive properties in Takaka. She always possessed a fine voice, and was talented musically. In her younger days she look a prominent part in musical affairs in Nelson. Mrs Dudley Dobson was predeceased by two sons, and is survived by her husband, Mr Arthur Dudley Dobson, two sons, Ernest, who is at present in Fiji, and Charles, who is in ilurunui, and three daughters, Miss ii. E. Dobson, Mrs B. M. Sandall, and Mrs C. G. Kagg. The interment, which will be private, will take place this afternoon.

Reference to the death of Mrs Dobson, who was the wife of one of the most prominent members of the Canterbury Pilgrims' Association, was made at a quarterly reunion of members of the Association on Saturday .by Mr E. .R. Webb, who presided. A resolution of sympathy with Mr Dobson and his family was passed.

FAIR AT CASHMERE HILLS.

A very successful (lower tho-w and tale of work, in aid of St. James's Methodist Church, Cashmere Hills, was held on Saturday afternoon, and was formally opened by the Hon. L. M. Isilt. The flower show was held in the Mu&omc Hall, Cashmere Hills, and the •stalls were arranged in the schoolroom i;cxt door.

Great intercut shown and the Loinpetitiuns in connexion witlj the (lower show drew largo entries. Tiio show i!i'ss wus particularly uud Mr Bradbury's special Uit>pluy of bulbs iiUra-jted much attention and feavu threat pleasure, especially to growers and hincieio. All the blooms ucre afterwards sold in aid oi the funds. A musical programme arranged by -Mr Stubbs provided an uuded attraction, and w;io much enjoyed. The committee m charge of tht> (lower show were: .Miss Mabel Morley, Air.'j C. Thornton, Mrs S. \V. Belton; domestic section: Mrs George Bowroii; cak'-j stall: -Mrs Coieehin (convener), assisted Ly Sunday School teachers: aweets stall: Mrs Kidson and Bible Class girls; variety stall: Mrs 11. 11. Stubb.s and helpers; bran tub: Mrs L). McLood; afternoon tea: Mrs A. Hod-rss, .Mrs 0. I'arton, Mrs Perkins. and helpers; produce stall: Mr S. Salter and helpers; bock stall: Mrs T. K. Tavlor and Mr W. Bascund. The following were the judges:—Cut (lowers• Mr Shanks; adult flower decorations: Mrs Baumber ami Miss Stoddurt; cookery: \fissShaw; school work: Miss Fester and Stiss Lucas; original stories: Mr Baumber; art work: Miss 15. Bowron. Prizes wore awarded, as Follows: Best collection —10 varieties of outdoorgrown flowers: Mrs-George Bowroii 1, Miss Deakin 12; best group primroses. Mrs Scarr; best collection pa'nsies: Mrs Chicas 1: besL collection of wallflowers: Mrs Belton; best collection of violasMrs Clnca-s; best collection of polyanthus: \frs Patterson : be«t collection of any bulbous plants. Mrs Glucas; best colIfction of flowering shrubs: Mr Peter Graham: best group six varieties daffodils: Sirs Clucas; best group four trumpet daffod'ls: Mrs .T. I']. Taylor, best collection jonquils: Miss Ena Morrison, best collection double daffodils: Miss Eon Morrison; best collection single daffodils: Miss Kim Morrison; best collection hyacinths: Mr Peter Graham . Decorative Section—Best decorated dinner table: Miss Morley and Miss \V. Bowron, first equal; best decorated bowl (any ilowers): Miss Kna Morrison; best decorated howl (bulbs): Mrs C'lneas 1, Mrs G. T. Lucas .2; best two vases bulbs: Miss Morley; best basket (any flowers): Miss lSdith Bowron; best basket of bulbs: Miss Coleman; best posy: Miss Deakin; special prize, bowl wallflowers: Mrs Thornton ; special prize, bowl japoniea: Mrs Lucas.

Children's Section—Best . posy flowers: Pamela Vincent 1, Phillipa Campbell 2, Whitmore Tliornton 3; Lest bunch (lowers tied with string (under 10 years): Pamela Vincent 1, Margaret Young and Helen Parsonson 2, equal; best rase flowers: Ruth Bradbury 1. Helen Parsonson 2, Margaret Young 3; best decorated basket* Margaret Young 1, Helen McLeod 2. Cookery Section (adults)— Best home made bread: Mrs Carew; best fancy loaf: Mrs Love; best fruit cake: Mrs Kidd 1, Miss E. Bowron 2; best sandwich cake (any filling): Miss Mileson: best r>late small cakes: Mrs Carew 1. Mrs Bradburv 2; best plate shortbread : Miss Findlay 1. Mrs Bradbury 2;, best plate biscuits: Mrs Carew; best pinto assorted pastry: Mrs Fred Bowron 1, Mrs Dyson 2.; best collection sweets, Mrs Carew; best plate toffy: Mrs Carew; best jar marmalade: Miss •Campbell i. Miss Mileson 2; best jar chutney: Mrs M'cLeod. Art Section —M'ss W. Bowron 1 and 2; craft work- Miss Salmond 1, Mrs Barker 2.

Children's Cookery—Best eix scones•Joyce Kidd; best singerbread: Joyce Kidd. best small cukes: Margaret McLeod; best assorted pastry: Jocelyn I'arton ; best plate biscuits: Margaret Voting; best collection sweets: Mart?nret Young; best plate toft'v, Keith McLeod.

School Work—Writing, St. I.: Fred. Hankier 'Binzian): Std. II.: Nancy Brown; Std. III.: E Andrews; Std. IV.: If. Linley and C. Bowles 1, equal; Std. V.: Maurice Wells; Std. VI.: Molly Bankier. Freehand (irau-iiif, Std. IT.- Pamela Vincent; Std. III?: Kay Thurston ; Std IV.: Jack Neville ; Std. V.: Roger Curev: Std. VI. • Brownie Freeman. Pastel drawing, Std. I : Jacqueline Thomson; Std. II.: Pamela Vincent: Std. III.: Mary Ait! ken; Std. IV.. Margaret Voung; Std. V.* Mary Searff: Std. VI.: R. Wells. Plasticene _or glitterwax (under 8) : Hilly McKibbon and John Cunningham 1 equal and special: most original story (8 to 13 rears) WliUmore Thornton 1. Keith McLeod 2. Nancy Bull 3. Gwendefch Menzies 4. Maurice Wells o: highly cowmen "led • Natalie Gilchrist. Hilary McLeod. Brownie Freeman: original storr (7-1 to 18 rears): Joyce ICidd 1 , handkerchief (under 12 venr-0-. >r nrv Aitken 1 ; 12-14 vears: Bmwnip Fj-p°'nan : , best Meccano *nodel Crndcr l 1): John Cunningham: 11-1 r George Mcintosh 1, John Belton

WINTER GARDEN

pdrny visitor* to Christ church, and usual patrons. numbering three hundred in aij, attended the weekly dance ot the Winter Garden Cabaret on Saturday evening. Supper tat>ie» were decorated with spring flowers trid Iceland poppies. Music was supplied by the Bailey-Marston orchestra.