PARAPARAUMU

New Zealand Times, Volume LI, Issue 11786, 24 March 1924, Page 4

PARAPARAUMU

' ANOTHER FINE DISPLAY. (Special to “N.Z. Times.”) Tho Paraparaumu and District Horticultural Society held its annual show in the Coronation Hall on Wednesday afternoon and evening, when favourable weather prevailed. The all-round display was very creditable, but, unfortunately, cut blooms, due to the recent southerly, were not up to the usual standard. There were, however, some choice flowers. The domestic eevtion, numerically, was not strong, but the quality was good, the exhibits of Mrs J. Ashdown being very pleasing. The farm produce was small in quantity, but splendid in quality, and in this section Mr F. Crientes was the chief exhibitor. The vegetable class was the feature of the show, and seldom, if ever, has there been a better all-round display. All exhibits We're well grown. Mr A. W. Broadway had some very fine stuff, and he gained numerous awards and the residents’ trophy for the second time in succession. Fruit exhibits were not numerous, but the quality was much above the average. The apples exhibited by Mr 0. B. Reeves were very fine. In the bouquets and decorations there were some pretty exhibits, but stil there was a shortage of flowers that seriously interfered with the display. Mrs Kendrick was the chief prize-taker.

Pot plants wore few, but. were a good average lot. Out blooms were not strong, but good, and Borne of the blooms shown by Mr Gridukes would 'have gained prizes in almost any show. The school section was particularfly strong, entries profiTrfbly proving a record for any country show. There were over 200 entries, no less than 6ixty being from the West End School, Palmerston North. The work of the children was splendid, and the judges had a very difficult task in awarding prizes. The plasticene work was exceptionally good, and never before has there been such a display on this coast. Dodds Maclean proved the chief prize-winner, and much credit is due to this young scholar for the fine work done. The attendance, both afternoon and evening was good, and included residents from various parte of the coast. Oedit for the success of the show is largely due to the energetic secretary (the Rev. G. V. Kendrick) and his able assistant, Mr E. Clarke. These gentlemen were backed up by an able com mittee. The tearooms were under the able control of Mrs Kendrick and Miss Gulley. A very pleasing display, and which was fully appreciated by all concerned, was the one of cut blooms, pot plants, seedlings, etc., made by Messrs Evans and Sawyer, the well-known Manakau nurserymen. "During the afternoon, Mrs H. S. Hadfield, in performing the opening ceremony, referred to the show not being so good as usual, pointing out that this was due to the unfavourable

weather. Amidst applause, Mrs Hadfield then presented Mr J. G. Maclean, who retired from the position of secretary on account of ill-health, with a gold medal as a life membership badge. Mr Maclean, who had been secretary for many years, and who is the only life member of the society, suitably replied.