HUTT VALLEY NEWS

Evening Post, Volume CXXIX, Issue 92, 18 April 1940, Page 16

HUTT VALLEY NEWS

CHRYSANTHEMUM SHOW

AUTUMN TROTTING MEETING

(From "The Post's" Representative.)

"A bright spot in a dull day" was the apt description applied to the tapestry of rich colour and warm fragrant atmosphere of the Hutt Valley Horticultural Society's annual chrysanthemum show yesterday. At no other time of the year do gardens produce such a feast of colour as in autumn and the massed effect of yesterday's display of wine, amber, and tawny hued blooms, berries, and foliage was sufficient to warm the heart of the chilliest visitor entering from the bleak out of doors.

The show was opened by the Consul for China, Mr. Feng Wang, who, accompanied by Mrs. Feng Wang, was met at the entrance by the president of the society, Mr. J. S. Barton,' and Mrs. Barton. On their arrival at the platform the assembly stood to honour the • playing of the Chinese National Anthem. Mrs. Feng Wang, who was presented with a sheaf of autumn flowers, was wearing a slim-fitting ensemble of nutria brown and a smart off-the-face felt hat to tone. . Mrs. Barton's teal blue tweed suit was worn with a contrasting tan blouse and tailored hat of fine felt. On the platform were also the Mayor of Lower Hutt, Mr. J. W. Andrews, and Mrs. Andrews, Mrs. Knox Gilmer, president of the Wellington Horticultural Society. Mr. and Mrs. H. Poole, and Mr. and Mrs. A. M. Goulding. ' .

Other guests entertained later at tea by the president and Mrs. Barton were Mr. and Mrs. E. I. Proud (Sydney), Mr. and Mrs. John Mitchell, Mr. and Mrs. H. M. Hay ward, Mrs. H. B. Gordon, Mrs. D. A. Ewen, Mr. J. N. Millard, Mrs. B. Whitcher, and Mr. Walter Smith.

A delightful programme of music was contributed at both afternoon and evening sessions by a trio consisting of the Misses G. and P. Scaly (piano and 'cello) and Miss G. Monks.

Among those present for the opening ceremony were Mrs. J. Roberts Eoyd, Mrs. A. J. Hyder, Mrs. T. E. Corkhill, Mrs. S. Sawell, Mrs. H. Hardcastle, Mrs. Stanley Harris, Mr. and Mrs. P. J. S. Huthnance', Mrs. Ralph Bagnall, Mrs. A. Baird, Mrs. F. McDonald, Mrs. R. C. Kirk and Mr. J. Kirk, Miss D. Seddon, Mrs. A. R. Gower. Mrs. H. E. K. Fry, Mr. and Mrs. William Smith, Mrs. A. Marshall, Mrs. C. W. Clark, Mrs. H. E. Leighton, Mr. and Mrs. A.. Grierson, Mrs. G. Strickland, Mr. and Mrs. N. Liebezeit, Mrs. J. M.* Mason, Mrs. L. Eglintori, Mrs. H. W. Mitchell, Mr. and Mrs. E. Hutt, Mrs. H. W. Kersley and Miss Doreen Kersley, Mrs. R. Barton, Miss Hazel Barton, Mrs. G. Savage, Mrs. M. Webley, Mrs. L. Boyle, Mrs. F Ryan, Mrs. L. Wood, Mrs. J. Kerr, Mrs. G. E. Cairns, Mr. W. P. Carter, Mrs. B. H. Wood, Mrs. A: E. Firman, Mrs. Harcourt Werry, Mrs. P. S. Gillingham, Mrs. A. Natusch, Mrs. J. A. Grimwood, Mrs. P. S. Milne, Mrs. T. King, Mrs. A. McMillan, Mrs. Greenfield, Mrs. ,W. H. Wilson, Mrs. A. W. Freeman, Miss Hazel Barton, Mrs. Spencer Digby, Mrs. A. Gaily, Mrs. J. B. McCallum, Miss B. Thompson, and Miss J. Stoupe. Autumn Centennial Meeting. Resembling a typically English autumn day, calm, sunless, and with a nip in the air presaging winter, the first day of the Wellington Trotting Club's Centennial Meeting drew an excellent attendance to Hutt Park yesterday. Even-the faint smell of wood smoke from nearby clearings and the woodland scent of fallen leaves accentuated the atmosphere of rural England. In keeping with the day sporting tweeds-and neat tailored suits and hats struck the predominant note in the dressing, while later in the day smart raincoats in bright checks and plaids made their appearance to counteract the softly-falling rain. In the comfortable lounge of the Stewards' Stand and on the stairways glowing bowls of orange French marigolds contrasted pleasantly with stands of graceful ferns and palms. The tearooms where Mr, J. E. August, president of the club, and Mrs. August en-, tertained at tea were attractively decorated with tangerine and golden poppies, standing out effectively against the apple-green china and linen. Their guests included Mr. F. E. Graham (Christchurch), vice-presi-dent of the Metropolitan Trotting Conference, Mrs. R. A. Armstrong, Mr. and Mrs. J. Bentley, Mrs. A. Johnson, and Mrs. Lionel August. Mrs. August was wearing a smart tailored suit of black pin-striped worsted with a model hat of black felt adapted from the Breton style. Matching linked fox furs completed her ensemble. A pleasant feature of the meeting was the playing of the Lower Hutt Municipal Band under the conductorship of Mr. Arnold O. Kaye, the selections including a number of the latest patriotic airs whose catchy rhythm was on everyone's lips. Among the many present were Mr. and Mrs. B. L. Hammond, Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Johnson, Mrs. W. Sorensen, Mr. H. Hunter, Mr, and Mrs. Harold Murphy, Mr. and Mrs.^E. Berryman, Mrs. H. R. Herrick, Mrs. D. H. Blackie (Dunedin), Mrs. Stephen Johns, Mr. A. Johns, Mr. A. Kencross, Mrs. Clark, Miss E. Englert, Mr. T. M. Hinckley, Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Laughlan and Mr. W. J. Laughlan, Mr. and Mrs. A. A. Penfold (Christchurch), Mr. and Mrs. P. J. Taylor and Miss M. Taylor, Mrs. M. Hollyer, Mrs. G. McNab, Mrs. J. Rowe, Mr. and Mrs. F. S. Hewer, Mrs. J. Sounderson (Auckland), Mr. S. W. Kelly, Mr. and Mrs. A. Pirie, Miss Thora Prebble ' (Christchurch), Mr. and Mrs. J. Murphy, Mr. Jack Gillon, Dr. A. B. Sternberg, Mrs. R. Chittick, Miss L. Baye, Mrs. N. Jacobson (Auckland), Mrs. J. Robinson, Mrs. M. Hollyer, Mrs. A. M. Mclves, Mrs. Stanley Jones (Dunedin), Mrs. W. A. S. Russell, Mrs. R. Hill, Mrs. E. M. Pope, Mr. and Mrs. A. Pope, Mr. H. A. Ryder, Mr. and Mrs. John Sharpe, Dr. and Mrs. W. J. Hutchison, Mrs. T. G. Roberts, Mr. H. B. Gordon, Mr. and Mrs. R. H. Dick, Mr. and Mrs. F. Burmester (Christchurch), Mrs. G. Millhead, Mrs. M: Selwyn, Dr. E. Wolff, Mrs. D. Staples, Mrs. E. H. Horan, and Mrs. W. Morrison.

ming with social activities, for all of them are destined to bring in more money for work-party materials. The island was formerly considered a restful place, but not just now, for the Montrose family. Another Scottish woman working for the Einns is Lady Stirling of Glorat, who works from Glasgow. Her job is considerable, as she is convener of the Work Parties Committee of the Scottish Red Cross— and there are over 250 such parties in Glasgow alone.