NORTH OTAGO

Otago Daily Times, Issue 22269, 23 May 1934, Page 10

NORTH OTAGO

ACTIVITIES OF THE DISTRICT

(FROM OUR SPECIAL CORRESPONDENT.)

CHRYSANTHEMUM SHOW AN ATTRACTIVE DISPLAY After a lapse of over 25 years, the interest' of chrysanthemum growers of Oamaru has been revived to permit of the staging of an exceedingly attractive display of these glorious blooms in St. Luke’s Hall yesterday.' The show was held under the auspices of St. Lukes Church, and much credit for attaining such an outstanding success is due to,the organising ability and energy of the secretary (Mr A. E. C. Al'Douall), to whom is due the resumption of this popular exhibition of blooms. The hall presented a spectacle of flowers and foliage in Nature’s most beautiful tints, the delicacy of the colourings and healthy , appearance of the , blooms reflecting the care and attention bestowed by the growers. The stage end or the hall was fully occupied by a splendid display of pot plants shown by Mr G. S. Jones, of Oamaru, whose continued interest in these exhibitions is to be highly commended. The foliage was in a very healthy condition; and the display well worthy of the special attention given to it by-onlookers.« Another fine display was shown from the Oamaru Gardens, and here again the organisers are-indebted to the curator (Mr John Tait) for hia material assistance to; the success of the show. The display- consisted of foliage of .variegated colours, with pot plants, including primulas, surmounted by a fine. specimen ofY banana palm, the arrangement and beauty of the plants being of outstanding merit...... ...., , A commercial exhibit of no little interest to growers was of. the Breeze improved flower pot, the product of a Dunedin manufacturer. ‘ Made of coke breeze, porous, allowing fnoisture to penetrate to the plants, and of excellent finish, these pots are reported to be a boon to chrysanthemum growers,. Mr G. W. 0. .Lee, of Oamaru, plating’ that growers m D.unedin speak very highly of them as proving very successful. . V ... For exhibition only were two excellent stands shown - by Mr Brett-Shand (Timaru) and. Mr H. T. Trevena (Dunedin). Mr Brett-Shand’s. exhibit comprised * some, very ’fine blooms in / single; chrysanthemums in shades ranging from white to bronze. Included in the display w fere prize-winning blooms, in the Dun-, edin. Timaru, and Waimate Shows. An niinamed ; bronze seedling was perhaps the outstanding bloom, and there were also fiiie'jspecimens of the Avalanche and M. Blakely Varieties. Mr Trevena s display included;a beautiful specimen of Ked Hover, which took the award at Dunedin, and also‘ fine blooms of • Sheila, College l Girl, and' Otahuna Sunshine varieties. The single chrysanthemums and decorative blooms were a fine lot, the championship award going to four very nice blooms of the ; Healsville Bronze variety exhibited by Mrs J. C. Kirkness (Oamaru), In the exhibition chrysanthemums tnere was v a very commendable display, in! which the quality of the blooms was of a high standard. The championship award was secured' with a William Turner. bloom, of pure white and exquisite quality, shown by Mr C. Smith (Oamaru). A large bowl of autumn-tinted foliage, with marigolds and asparagus, cotoneaster and spiraea primi folia, shown by Mr J. E. Ewing, came in for much commendation for its artistic effect. The children’s- section attracted good competition among the young people, who are to be congratulated on the really fine exhibits tliat were shown. The decorative classes were also well represented with pleasing effect, qnd the quality of the fruit and-vegetables was excellent. Mrs Corlett’s collection' of apples was worthy of special, mention, as was also the collection of vegetables grown by unemployed boys, under the direction of Mr J. 'Kearns.' ';•■ ' . • ' Hie undoubted success attending this first show; after a lapse of so many years, should stimulate interest among the growers, and' encourage the organisers to make preparations, for- a larger and better exhibition/next year. l' ;i Y •••' ? Awards:— POT PLANTS AND; CUT FLOWERS.

Judge: Mr J. Main. Oamaru,, : Specimen fern. One entry—Mrs W. 0. M’Douall 1. . - Specimen pot plant, other than ’fern. Two entries—Mrs Jenkins 1 and 2. African marigolds, six blooms. One enter—Unemployed Boys’ Committee I. Tr'ee marigolds, six blooms. Four entries—Mrs Norman Meldrum 1, Mrs Kirkness'2, M r s A- M‘D6uall 3. ‘ ' Best collection of marigolds. Two entries—~Mr J. Kearns 1, Mrs J- E. Hill 2. , I Sweet peas. One entry—Miss N. Beswick I.' Michaelmas daisies. Two entries—Mrs J. E. HOI 1. Mrs W. C. M'Douall 2. Any- other flower not scheduled. Three entries—Mrs Kirkness 1, Mrs W. U M'Douall '2. . _ Best,; collection of cut flowers. . Two Norman Meldrum -1, Mrs J. 33 Hill 2 ExhibitVbf ,autumn-tinted foliage. One entry—Mr* Norman Meldrum 1. . ■ ; CHRYSANTHEMUMS., ' Judge: Mr J. Main. Four. Exhibition chrysanthemums. Two entries—Mt Dunn 1, Mr S Tonkin (Dunedin)' 2. ■ - „. Three exhibition chrysanthemums.. Six entries—‘Mrs J. J. Ward 1, - Mrs • GemmeH;2, Mrs Kirkness. 3. ■ • One exhibition chrysanthemum,.white. Five entries—Mr C. Smith 1, Mr G. M'Gamhle 2, Mr J. Sloan 3. One exhibition chrysanthemum, yellow. Seven entries—Mr C. Smith 1, Mrs Smith 2, Mrs J. J. Ward‘3,

One exhibition chrysanthemum. Four entries—Mrs J. J. Ward 1, Mrs Smith 2. ’ I .. One exhibition chrysanthemum, bronze. Two entries —Mr G. Al'Gamble 1 and 2. One exhibition chrysanthemum. One entry—Mrs Gemmell 1. One exhibition chrysanthemum, apy other colour. Five entries —Mr J. Sloan 1, Mr S. Tonkin 2, Mr G. M'Gamble 3. Collection of single chrysanthemums. Two entries —Mr Brett-Shand (Timaru) 1, Mrs J. Wright 2. Vase of single chrysanthemums. Jtive entries—Mr Brett-Shand (Timaru) 1, Mrs Kirkness 2. ■ Vase of decorative chrysanthemums. Three entries—Mrs Kirkness 1, Mrs J Wright 2 and JA . Collection of decorative chrysanthemums, One entry—Mrs J. Wright. : Champion single chrysanthemum Mrs i i Champion exhibition chrysanthemum— Mr C. Smith. DECORATIVE SECTIONS. Judge; Mesdaraes H. Orbell and J. Reid (Oamaru). Decorated table, chrysanthemums and foliage. Four. entries—Mrs R. Solomon 1, Mrs A. M'Douall 2, Mrs Smith Morton 3. Decorated table, autumn tinted foliage. Three entries —Mrs Darling 1, Mrs A. M'Douall 2, Mrs D. Thomson 3. . Single chrysanthemums, arranged for effect. ■ One entry—Mrs A. M'Douall 1. Decorative chrysanthemums, arranged for effect. Five entries—Mrs Smith Morton 1, Mrs R. Solomon 2, Miss M'Douall 3. Vase of flowers, other than chrysanthemums. Six entries —Mrs D. Thomson 1, Mrs Darling 2, Mrs T. Kennedy 3. Bowl of autumn-tinted foliage. Three entries—Mrs Smith Morton 1, Mrs W. C. M'Douall 2. Decorated . floating bowL One entry Mrs. A. M'Douall 1.

VEGETABLES AND' FRUIT. Judge. Mr W. J. D. Mike (Oamaru). ; Dessert apples. Three entries—Mrs W. C. M'Douall 1, Mrs Corlett 2. Cooking apples. Two entries—Mrs Corlett 1 and 2. Four apples, heaviest.. One entry— Mrs. Corlett 1. ,■ , Collection of apples. One entry—Mrs Corlett 1. \ _ Plate of walnuts. One entry—Mrs W. C. M'Douall 1. _ ■ Collection of preserved fruit. One entry—Mrs Maurice .1. ■ _ T 1 Six pods of peas. One entry—Unemployed Boys’ Committee 1. Table cabbages, drumhead. One entry —Unemployed Boys’ Committee 1. Table cabbages, other than drumhead. One entry— Unemployed: Boys’ Committed Onions. One entry—Mrs Maurice 1. Garden swedes. Two entries —Mr J. M'Kay 1, Mr J. Kearns 2. ;. Potatoes, white. One entry—Mrs Maurice 1. , , .. , .Potatoes, coloured. One entry—Mr J. M'Kay 1. • Best collection of potatoes. One .entry—Mr J. M'Kay 1. Best collection of vegetables. One entry —Unemployed Boys’ Committee 1. BAKING SECTION. , Judge: Mr Hintz (Oamaru). Oven scones. Four entriesr—Mrs Dunn I,'Mrs D. H. Gunn 2, Mrs J. E. Hill 3. Girdle scones. Three entries—Mrs J. E. Hill 1, Miss N. Beswick 2. Date scones. Two entries—Mrs A. M'Douall I, Mrs J. E. Hill 2. Pikelets. Five entries—Mrs W. R. F, Naylor 1, Mrs Dunn 2. Mrs Gemmelr 3 Sponge sandwich. Two. entries—Miss M'Douall 1, Miss P. Hodge 2. _ Ginger cake. One entry —Mrs Hewat L Shortbread. - Pouf N. Beswick i, Mrs J. E. Hill 2, . ■ ' . CHILDREN’S, SECTION., .. Judge: Mrs W; J: D. Milne (Oamaru). Vase of flowers, boy or girl, under 10 years. Twelve entries Josephine M'Douall 1, Mary M'Douall 2, Gregory Brook, Marjory Gray and Wendy Patterson v.h.c. . ■ ■ Vase of flow'ers,' boy or gin, over 10 years. Ten entries —Beryl Markham 1, Decima Maurice 2, Irene Forrester, and Jessie M'Callum v.h.c. Basket of-flowers, -boy or girl, under 10 years. Three entries —Wendy Patterson 1, Mary M'Douall 2, Josephine M'Doull 3. 'vv Basket of flowers, boy or girl, over 10 years. Two entries—Stuart M'Douall 1, Fred Whittaker 2. MAJESTIC PICTURES For the final time the breach of promise suit of the century —With Slim Summerville as the lawyer and : Zasu Pitts as the girl who has been promised—shows tonight at the Majestic Theatre. Based on the Broadway stage hit, “ Love, Honour, and Oh, Baby,” is by far the most uproarious of the popular Summerville-Pitts co-starring comedies produced by Universal. The plot revolves round Slim, cast as a ne’er-do-well lawyer, and Zasu, filing clerk, who gets all the facts, of life from her banker-vegetarian-pbilandering employer. Verree Teasdale makes a devastating blonde villainess. Sharing these experiences with Slim and Zasu, in one way of another, are George Barbier, Lucille Gleason, Miss Teasdale, Donald Meek, Purnell Pratt, and Adriene Dore, the last-named said to be one of the most beautiful women in Hollywood. Amongst the supports is the latest of the Ely Culbertson bridge series.