SUCCESSFUL YEAR

Dominion, Volume 29, Issue 217, 10 June 1936, Page 5

SUCCESSFUL YEAR

Wellington Horticultural Society

“This year has been our best working year, and our spring show and the autumn show were our best so far,” stated Mrs. Knox Gilmer, president of the Wellington Horticultural Society, at the annual meeting last night. She said that it was obvious that fine work was being done by gardeners, who were showing better blooms each year. About 150 members attended the meeting. Mrs. Gilmer appealed lor continued support for the society. She acknowledged the work of the retiring secretary, Mr G. S. Nicoll, and the retiring treasurer, Mr. 11. A. Fox,' as well as that of the assistant secretary, Mr. J. G. McKenzie, and the auditor, Mr. A. E. Birch. fehe announced that, if members could provide early records, a history of the society was to be compiled, and appealed for support .for Arbor Day. The annual report stated that the spring show was one of the best yet held by the society, with excellent quality in the daffodils and record entries. The rose show was affected somewhat by the late season, but there were numy beautitul rose blooms supported by excellent entries of other flowers in season. At the first midsummer show there was a line display of gladioli, hydrangeas, and other flowers in season. The autumn show was well up to standard with good entries and excellent blooms of chrysanthemums, dahliqs, etc. The celebration of Arbor Day was again successful, with a tree planting ceremony, arranged by the society in co-operation with the board of trustees, by the Gover-nor-General, Lord Galway, and Lady Gaiway, at the National Art Gallery and Dominion Museum. The statement of receipts and payments showed that the society had a bank balance of £214. The following officers were elected:— Patron and patroness, Lord and Lady Galway 7 ; president, Mrs. Knox Gilmer; vice-presidents, the Mayor of AA ton Mr. T. C. A. Hislop, and Lady Shirtcliffe, Lady Myers, Lady Beauchamp, Lady Buckleton. and Lady Luke, Mrs. D A. Ewen, Mrs. (Dr.) Hislop, Mrs. Geo. Johnson, Mrs. P. Fraser, Mrs. J. B. Macewan, Mrs. C. G. F. Morice, Mrs. Arthur Pearce, Mrs. F. E. Herbert, Mrs. B. Sutherland, Miss Archibald, Sir J. T. Grose, Sir Charles Statham, Drs. J. b. Elliott, G. AV. Harty, E. H. M. Luke, Messrs. H. Baillie, AV. 11. P. Barber, B. G. 11. Burn, Geo. Cooper, H. A. Fox, Hope B. Gibbons, J. IV. Matthews, G. S. Nicoll, J. G. Mackenzie, C. J. B. Norwood Len. McKenzie, R. A. Nicol, I). C. Peacock, S. G. Pearce. J. J. Reich, E. J. Righton, T. E. Y. Seddon, F. J. Shanks, AV. J. Thompson, C. AV. Tringham, T. AVaugh; general committee, Messrs. Geo. C. Clarke, J. J. Bell, D. Wall,’ N. A. Grant, AV. R. Griffiths, D. G. McGirr. F. AV. Ashby, R. M. Porteous, C. AVatts, J. AV. Sinclair, AV. D. Rough', F. J. Brooker. AV. Bourke, J. B. Gilmour, A. Smart, H. J. Crewes, Mesdamcs 'G. S. Nicoll, A. J. Du Pont, R. M Arlow, H. D. Bennett, Sievers, G. C Clarke, F. Petherick, Charles Haines, AAL H. H. Grapes, F. AV. Boyd, AV. D. Rough, Miss E. A. Beagley, Miss A. AV. Eglin, and Miss Jacobson; auditor, Air. L. V. Phillips; secretary, Mr. H. H. Millar; assistant secretary, Mr. J. G. MacKenzie. The following trophies were presented by Lady Luke;—Bledisloe trophy, for native gardens, Mrs. Knox Gilmer; gold medal, for same competition the previous year, Mr. E. J. Righton; Mrs. Charles Haines trophy, for most points in decorative classes at autumn show, Miss E. A. Beagley; Miss E. A. Beagley’s trophy for best br.iket of roses, Mrs. John Mitchell; Lady Myers trophy, for suburban competitions, Brooklyn Horticultural Society; G. S. Nicoll trophy, for best display of chrysanthemums, Mr. R. E. Bennell; gold medal, for most successful exhibitor at the autumn show, Mr. J. Abernethy; AV. R. Archibald trophy, for hydrangeas, Miss E. A. Beagley; Royal Horticultural Society’s medal, for collection of gladioli, Messrs. Griffiths and Jenkens. A presentation of plants from the members of the committee was made to Airs. Gilmer, and presentations w’ere also made to Air. Fox and Air. Nicoll. Alotions of sympathy with the relatives of the late Mr. C. 11. Treadwell andthe late Air. 11. AVright were passed.

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That popular and very finished actress, Elissa Landi, gives yet another _ noteworthy performance in the intriguing romance, “Koenigsmark,” a British Empire Films release, which concludes tomorrow at the Paramount Theatre. Being a Ruritanian story, it is naturally brimful of romance, intrigue and adventure, and is of a very colourful nature. The mounting and settings are elaborate and the dressing unusually brilliant, glorious court robes and vivid uniforms adding a touch of splendour to the show. Supporting the • star is a French actor, Pierre Fresnay, and important roles are handled by John Lodge, Frank Atosper, Romilly Lunge, and Alarcello Rogez.