Horticultural Society

Hutt News, Volume XXII, Issue 2, 23 June 1948, Page 9

Horticultural Society

SUCCESSFUL YEAR REVIEWED

INCREASE IN MEMBERSHIP

The annual report of the Hutt Valley Horticultural Society, to be presented at the annual meeting tonigjjtt* states: Wm financial position continues to prove satisfactory. The shows during the year have shown a steady improvement in regard to exhibitors and it is regretted that more public support is not forthcoming in the Lnatter of attendance. The shows fcre . worthy of much more public ■tterest. The membership of the ■ ociety continues to increase, 42 |iew numbers joining up during the ■LacA The total membership now at 560. shows were staged during The Spring Show was fin conjunction with the National Society of New Zealand and

rvecl a great success. The enterunment committee excelled ' itself ■ the entertaining of the visitors.

is show proved one of the high-

■ ghts of the Society’s activities. The Rose Show was held in conjunction with the Women’s Institute Hutt Valley Branches, and was a success froiii every imgle—competition was good and attendance up to standard. The Midsummer Show, begonias, dahlias and gladioli, was a goo.<l show and wds worthy of bette»f support from the public than it received. ; The Autumn Show was held late in April in conjunction with the National Chrysanthemum Society of New Zealand and was the second National show to be held in one year and was a credit to ay concerned. The entries were the largest for years and the quality was excellent. Horticultural Hall: The lease to the Lower Hutt City Corporation is working ismoothly and a pleading feature to thf> appearance of the building is the removal of the hedge, and incorporating the building ifi Riddiford Park.

Good Work by Women

■ The ,-thaerks of the Society are due to tne women’s committee under the convenorship of Mrs. J. E. F. Vogel, in organising a stali, serving afternoon tea and entertaining visitors at each Show. The bank balance of the women’s committee disclosed,a credit balance of £9B/16/10. ' Three Junior Societies of the Hutt Valley have affiliated with the Society during the year, which marks a big advance in the activities of the Hutt Valley Horticultural Society. The societies are the Up'per Hutt Horticultural Society, the Naenae-Waddington Garden Circle and the Taita Garden Circle.

t The library is now an accomplished fact books are available to members^CT^the Society.

Once again we desire to express our thanks and appreciation to the press for the friendly manner in which they have assisted the Society throughout the year. We extend our special thanks to the local press for the space they devoted to the reports of the various shows: this has materially stimulated public interest in our organisation, and we desire to acknowledge it.