EKETAHUNA

Manawatu Standard, Volume LV, Issue 258, 28 September 1935, Page 10

EKETAHUNA

(From Our Own Correspondent.) ' EKETAHUNA, Sept. 28. Mrs H. Dulf, of Stortford Lodge, Hastings, is the guest of her mother, Mrs Farmer. Mrs Cunninghanic, of Waver,ley, is on a holiday visit to her parents, Mr and Mrs Doherty, of Alfredton Road. Mr and Mrs I’. Bouzaid are week-end visitors to the Capital City. The friends of Mr 11. Fuller, who is in hospital, will regret to learji that lie is making but slow progress towards recovery. . . The annual shield competition between teams representing the Woodvillc, Pahiatua and Eketahnna fie brigades was held in Pahiatua on Wednesday in perfect weather. In the four-men motor event tho Ekctanuna team (Supeintondcnt Rogers, Firemen H. Daniel, J. Dickson and B. Leslie) won from Woodvillc by 3scc. (time lmin 10 2-ssec). In the tlireo-mcn disabled hose event Eketahnna was placed second, losing to Pahiatua by lOsec. The two-men wet event was won by Eketahuna (Superintendent Rogers and Fireman H. Daniel). 'Hus competition was inaugurated three years ago, the local team being the winners each year, and in consequence of iis recent win it will retain the shield. After tho contest the visiting fiemen wore entertained by their Pahiatua comrades. The annual Bulb Show organised by the local branch of tho Women’s Institute was held in the Anglican schoolroom yesterday afternoon. Ideal weather conditions prevailed, and tho attendance during the .afternoon was very satisfactory. Tho initial show was held seven years ago and with the yearly increasing popularity of this spring exhibition, accommodation on tins occasion was taxed to its utmost. Considering the inclement wea.thcr experienced lately, the record number of 417 entries eclipsed expectation and included some excellent specimens in the narcissi and cut flowers sections. Tho decorative classes brought forward good entries, some, beautiful work being displayed,’ and the appearance of tho room with its wealth of colour was charming. The judges were Mr A. W. Hamilton (Pahiatua), bulbs and cut flowers; with Mrs Hamilton, decorative classes. .In commenting upon . the latter, the judge said it bad been a difficult matter for her to make tho awards —so little separated some of the work. She considered the show a credit to the district and the exhibits compared most favourably with those of other places where she had acted in the same capacity. Mr Hamilton,, in his remarks, said he was pleasantly surprised at the record number of entries., and the officials had every reason to be justly proud of the show and tho specimens of blooms produced. The strong entries in narcissi were exceptionally good and would, do justice to a much larger district, and an some instances he found it difficult to place the winners. He commented particularly and favourably upon tho highly creditable display of cut flowers, special mention being made of the violets, hyacinths and Iceland poppies. The trophy for the champion bloom was awarded Mrs G. T. Allen with a fine specimen of “King Alfred.” The points prize in the narcissi section was won by Mrs Albretchscn (25 points), while in the. cut flowers and decorative section the winner was Mrs Wicks with 20 points. The tea-rooms were well patronised during the afternoon. During an interval, Mrs F. Hooper (president of the institute) commented upon the succeSs of the show and congratulated the exhibitors on the fine quality of the blooms and the work displayed in the decorative classes. She briefly referred to the steady progress maintained each year, with every hope for a continuation of the same in the future. She thanked tho judges for officiating and the public for their patronage. In all 32 trophies had been generously given, and she particularly thanked the donors.. Much help had been graciously forthcoming in preparing the hail and in various other ways, and in conclusion she conveyed the thanks of tho institute to all who had in the slightest manner assisted in making the show so pronounced a success; on her own behalf thanked those members of the committee, and also the other members of the institute who had been her loyal workers and supporters. The financial result, should prove quite satisfactory. The following exhibitors gained awards: —In the narcissi section: Mrs Albretchscn three firsts, six seconds, four thirds; Mesdames Maclty, two firsts, one third; Harrington, three firsts, four seconds, one third; Benny, four firsts, three seconds, three thirds ; Morris. two firsts, one second, one third; Welch, two seconds, two thirds; Tidlesley, one first, two thirds; Hooper, one first; Schormann, two seconds, four thirds; Davis, two firsts, one second, one third ; Hancock, two firsts, one second, two thirds; Wicks, two firsts, two seconds; Watts, one first; Welch, one second, two thirds; Youle, one second, two thirds ; Baucke, one third; Misses Sigvcrstcn, one second, ono third; O’Donnell, two firsts, two seconds; J. Edwards, ono second; Oliver, one second. Cut flowers: Mesdames Davies, four firsts, ono second; Macky, one second, two thirds; Wicks, two seconds, two thirds; Oliver, one first, ono second, two thirds; Tidlesley, one first’ one second, one third; Albretchscn, ono first, two seconds, ono third; Benny, one second, one third; Baucke, ono first, one'third; Reader, one first; Turner, ono second; Dowsett, one third; Ilanscn, one first; Harrington, three firsts, one second; Parry, two seconds; Fauvcl, ono first; Misses Thompson, one first, one second; Sigvcrstcn, two seconds; Gordin, two firsts, one second; Sumners, one second; E. Morriss, ono third. Mrs G. Oliver gained the award for the specimen hyacinth. Decorative: Bowl of narcissi, Mrs Youle 1, Mrs Wicks 2, Mrs Harrington 3. Bowl of narcissi, one variety, Mrs Wicks 1 and 2, Mrs Watts 3; howl of anemones, Mrs Wright (Hastings) 1, Mrs Youle 2, Mrs McClmg 3; howl of camellias, Mrs Morris 1, Mrs YVicks 2, Miss Edwards 3; vase of mixed flowers, Mrs Wright 1, Mrs Harrington 2, Mrs Kenny 3; lady’s spray, Mrs Wicks 1 and 2, Miss Mitchell 3; decorated table, Mrs Kenny 1, Mrs Youle 2; floating howl, Mrs Hansen 1, Mrs Youle 2, Mrs Schormann 3.

The Alfredton Women’s Institute held their spring flower show recently, when very keen interest was taken, and the attendance large. The result Mas most encouraging to the organisers and the quality of the exhibits M’as excellent. Mr Ball, of Masterton, judged tho bulbs, cut flowers and vegetables, and Mrs Scharmvebcr, also of Masterton, judged the decorative work. In contenting upon the show, Mr Ball said the strong entries in all sections M-ere surprisingly good, the quality of the cut flowers and bulbs, especially hyacinths and polyanthus, being exceptional. In the egetabl'es, locks and carrots M ere worthy of special mention. The children’s classes M’ero well patronised and shoM-cd more improvement, and greater enthusiasm M’as displayed than last year. The needlework and cookery displays eclipsed those of previous exhibitions and altogether our country cousins are to be highly congratulated upon the success of their function.

Prior to her approaching marriage the many friends of iVliss Thelma Olson entertained her at a gift evening in the Anglican Schoolroom last night. The only daughter of Mr ana Mrs Olsen, Newman Road, Miss Olsen has lived ail her life here and is very popular with the younger set. The floor was taxed to its utmost and dancing was tho form of amusement, to music supplied by Mr S. Nation and Mr G. Olsen. Visiters wore present from Pahiatua, Fcilding, Alfredton, Huanui and the adjacent districts. The hall was beautifully decorated with spring flowers by the boy and girl friends of' the prospective bride and bridegroom. A home-mado supper was much enjoyed. During the supper adjournment Mr W. Simpson (Mayor), asked Miss Olsen to unwrap tho numerous parcels, which, wore found to contain many useful and serviceable household articles. Ho spoko of the popularity of the young couple, wishing them every success and happiness in tho future. Mr D. Scott, the bridegroom-to-bo, responded for Miss Olsen. The occasion was taken by Mr VV. Henderson to present Mr Scott, on behalf of his friends, with a beautiful satin eiderdown, the recipient returning thanks for so handsome a gift. A lucky spot waltz was won by Mr W. Olson and Miss S. Davies; a Monte Carlo waltz by Miss J. Lainaton (Fcilding) and Mr J. Simpson. Tho wedding of Miss Olsen and Mr Scott will take place at St. Cuthbert’s Anglican Church on Wednesday next.