STRATFORD DISTRICT NEWS

Taranaki Daily News, 27 September 1928, Page 10

STRATFORD DISTRICT NEWS

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(FROM OUR RESIDENT REPORTERS,

BLOOMS OF SPRINGTIME BEAUTIFUL ELTHAM DISPLAY ANNUAL HORTICULTURAL SHOW. CHAMPIONSHIPS DECIDED. Long rows of fresh spring bulbs, bowls and vases of anemones, ranunculi, stocks and other bright blooms, a display of fernery and a variety of pot-plants, transformed the bareness of the Eltham Town Hall yesterday into a grotto of sweet-smelling beauty. Along the walls, down the floor and on the stage many tables stood under coverlets of beautiful multi-coloured flowers, each a picture in itself, each the product of a fancier’s garden. Being springtime, the pale yellow of the daffodil prevailed, but here and there the scene was tinted with sparkles of red, blue, green and white. This was the display prepared by the Eltham Horticultural Society as its annual spring show.

The weather on several occasions has been unkind to the Eltham society, heavy downpours of rain having had a great effect on the attendance. Despite the showers that fell early yesterday afternoon, however, there was a large number present, while recent conditions seemed to have had little effect on the blooms. As usual, the entries were large, while there were as many as 162 classes.

In opening the show in the absence of Mr. A. H. Best (the president), the Rev. Whitacre said one of the first things he noticed when he arrived in New Zealand was the interest the people took in flowers. He hoped the houses would never be built so close together as not to allow for garden spaces. This was the case in some parts of England, he added, Mr. N. Muir’s 21-guinea challenge cup for the Taranaki amateur championship for a collection of 12 varieties of daffodils was won this year by the Rev. W. W. Avery. The Taranaki open championship cup, presented by Dr. H. A. Cooper and valued at 15 guineas, for 15 varieties of daffodils, went to Mr. A. Chrystal. The following were the officials: President, Mr. A. H. Best; vice-presidents, Miss A. T. Quin and Messrs R. Lewis and F. R. Pepperell; secretary and treasurer, the Rev. W. W. Avery; executive committee, Miss Quin and Messrs A. Chrystal, C. E. Needham and R. H. Cover; general committee, Mesdames J. W. Stubbs, Doyle, W. Ricketts, C. N. Taplin, D. Syme and M. McGarry, Misses A. Wilson and M. Craig, and Messrs T. C. Stanners, A. Chrystal, T. E. Thompson, C. Needham, R. H. Cover, J. F. Mehrtens, C. E. Rowe, C. C. Willis, K. Tarrant, H. C. Belcher, T. Fountaine, and I. J. Bridger. Afternoon tea arrangements were in the hands of the Eltham Girl Guides’ women’s committee, while the girls themselves acted as waitresses. The following assisted: Mesdames F. Wylds, G. H. P. Fitzgerald, H. G. Carman, Fake, W. W. Avery, D. H. Saunders, W. M. Peacock, D. McCready, J. R. M. Stewart, W T . Ricketts, E. Carter and B. H. Goldsmith. The committee thanked the people of Eltham for their generous gifts for the afternoon tea. The returns from this section of the show are to be devoted to the Girl Guide funds.

Beautiful displays of blooms and potplants were made by Messrs Robert Gibson (Manaia), Duncan and Davies (New Plymouth), V. N. Lester (Ngaere) and W. Moss (Ngaere). The following is the prize list: — DAFFODILS. Judge: Mr. J. G. Weightman. Stewards: Mrs. Pepperell and the Rev. Whitacre. Amateur Classes. Points prize (donated by Mr. R. Gibson). —Rev. W. W. Avery. Taranaki amateur championship for collection of 12 varieties (cup presented by Mr. N. Muir). —Rev. W. W. Avery 1, R. Lewis 2. Collection of daffodils, six varieties.— R. Lewis 1, P. J. Allen 2. Collection of daffodils, six varieties, any or all divisions. —Rev. W. W. Avery 1, F. R. Pepperell 2. Twelve varieties, any or all divisions, trumpet.—A. Chrystal 1, Rev. W. W. Avery 2. Twelve varieties, incomparabilis.—A. Palmer (Tikorangi) 1, Rev. W. W. Avery 2. Twelve varieties, leedsii. —Mrs. D. Mourie 1, Mr. A, Chrystal 2. Twelve varieties, not including trumpet, incomparabilis or leedsii.—'Lincoln Lewis 1, Rev. W. W. Avery 2. Six varieties, trumpet. —Miss Craig 1, F. R. Pepperell 2. Six varieties, incomparabilis.—P. J. Allen (Waitara) 1, F. R. Pepperell 2. Six varieties, barii.—Rev. W. W. Avery 1. Six varieties, leedsii. —P. J. Allen 1, Rev. W. W. Avery 2. Three varieties, trumpet.—Miss Craig 1, F. R. Pepperell 2. Three varieties, incomparabilis.—F. R. Pepperell 1, Miss Craig 2. Three varieties, barii. —R. Lewis 1, Rev. W. W. Avery 2. Three varieties, leedsii.—Rev. W. W. Avery 1, Miss Craig 2 Three varieties, tazetta.—Miss Craig 1, Rev. W. W. Avery 2. Three varieties, double. —Rev. W. W. Avery 1 and 2. Points prize for single varieties presented by Mr, C- C. Rasmussen. —A. Palmer 1. Yellow trumpet.—Mrs. G. Knight 1, A, Palmer 2. White trumpet.—F. R. Pepperell 1, Rev. W. W. Avery 2. Bi-eolour trumpet.—Miss D. Swadling 1, M. C. Needham 2. Incomparabilis, yellow shade.—A. Palmer 1, F. R. Pepperell 2. Incomparabilis, bi-colour.—Rev. W. W. Avery 1. Barii. —R. Lewis 1, A. Palmer 2. Leedsii, cup not less than one-third length o'f perianth segment.—Mrs. G. Knight 1, R. Lewis 2. Leedsii. cup less than one-half length of perianth segment. —P. J. Allen 1, R. Lewis 2. Tazetta hvbrid.—Miss Craig I, P. J. Allen 2.

Poeticus.—A, Palmer 1. Double.—A. Palmer 1, Rev. W. W. Avery 2. One variety of any division. —Miss D. Swadling 1, P. J. Allen 2. Open Classes. Taranaki open championship for collection of 15 varieties. First prize, cup valued £l5 Iss (donated by Dr. H. A. Cooper); second prize donted by Errey Bros.—A. Chrystal 1, Robert Gibson 2, Rev. W. W. Avery 3. Three varieties seedlings (first prize donated by Leary Bros, and Downe). — Rev. W. W. Avery 1, A. Chrystal 2.

Noviee Classes. Points prize donated by Mr. 11. Poole. —Keith Lawrence 1. Six varieties.—Miss G. Syme 1, Keith Lawrence (Waitara) 2. Three varieties, long trumpets.—Mrs. W. W. Avery 1, Mrs. D. Syme 2. Three varieties, incomparabilis. —Mrs. D, Saunders 1, Mrs. G. H. Percy 2. Three varieties, leedsii. —Keith Lawrence I, Mrs. W. W. Avery 2. One long trumpet.—l. J. Bridger 1, Mrs. W. W. Avery 2. One incomparabilis.—-Keith Lawrence 1, G. H. Percy 2. One barii.—G. H. Percy 1, Mrs. D. Syme 2. One leedsii. —G. H. Percy 1, Mrs. W. W. Avery 2. One double. —I. J. Bridger 1, G. H. Percy 2. One tazetta or tazetta hybrid.—l. J. (Bridger 1, Mrs. Lawrence (Mangatoki) Children’s Classes, Points prize donated by Rev. W. W. Avery.—Lincoln Lewis I. Nine varieties, first prize presented by Mr. J. G. Weightman; second prize donated by Messrs O’Leary Bros, and Downs.—Lincoln Lewis 1, Gwen Avery 2. Long trumpet, three varieties. —Lincoln Lewis 1, Gwen Avery 2. Long trumpet, one.—-Leila Knight (Waitara) 1, Leslie Hodson 2. Incomparabilis, three.—Lincoln Lewis 1, Gwen Avery 2. Incomparabilis, one. —Gordon Foreman 1, Gwen Avery 2. Baril, three. —Lincoln Lewis 1, David Wells (Manaia) 2. Barii, one. —Lincoln Lewis 1, David Wells 2. Leedsii, three. —Gwen Avery 1, Gordon Foreman 2. Leedsii, one.—Rex. Appleby (Waitara) 1, Lincoln Lewis 2. Tazetta or tazetta hybrid, one.—Lincoln Lewis 1, David Wells 2. Double, one. —Lincoln Lewis 1, David Wells 2. CUT FLOWERS. Judge: Mr. V. C. Davies (New Plymouth). Steward: Miss A. Wilson. Points prize donted by Mr. Moss.— Airs. D. Mourie (Opunake) 1. Points prize for classes 14 to 18, donated by Miss Quin, open to amateurs only: Anemone, single.—Mrs. D. Mourie (Opunake) 1, Mrs. 11. Sharpe (Matapu) 2, Mrs. R. J. Alorris (Opunake) 3,

Anemone, double, one.—Mrs. R. J. Morris 1 and 2, Dr. Doris Gordon 3. Anemone, collection, three. —Mrs. R. J. Morris 1, Mrs. H. Sharpe 2, Mrs. R. H. Cover 3. Anemone, collection, six.—Mrs. D. Alourie 1, Airs. R. J. Morris 2, Mrs. H. Sharpe 3. Ranunculi, one.—Airs. R. J. Morris 1 and 2, Mrs. D. Alourie 3. Ranunculi, collection, three. —Mrs. R. J. Morris 1 and 3, Mrs. D. Mourie 2. Auricula, collection, three.—Miss A. Cust 2.

Camellia, one. —Mrs. R. J. Alorris 1, Airs. H. Sharpe 2 and 3. Daphne, three heads—Mrs. R. H. Gover 1, Mrs. R. Phillips (Hawera) 2. Heath, one head.—Mrs. Mourie 1, Mrs. Quin (New Plymouth) 2, Airs. R. Phillips 3. Pansies or viola, collection of six.— Airs. D. Alourie, special mention, 1. Polyanthus.—Mrs. D, Mourie 1, Mrs. R. J. Morris 2, Mrs. H, Sharpe 3. Primrose, collection, six—Mrs. H. Sharpe 1, Mrs. F. J. Mehrtens 2. Primulas, collection three.—Mrs. D. Mourie 1 and 2. Rhododendron, one head. —Mrs. D. Sym e 1. Rhododendron, collection, three.—Airs. D. Syme 1. Stocks, collection.—Mrs. D. Mourie 1, Airs. H. Sharpe 2, Mrs. H. A. Wood 3. Violets, best vase.—Mrs. R. H. Gover 1, Mrs. R. Phillips 2. Wallflowers, collection four.—Airs. D. Alourie 1, Airs. A. E. Stevens 2, Aliss M. Craig 3. Freezia, collection, 12 heads.—Airs. R. J. Morris 1, Mrs. R. Phillips 2, Airs. D. Mourie 3. Hyacinth, collection, six varieties. — Miss Craig 1 and 3, Rev. W. W. Avery 2 and h.c. A wonderful exhibit. Hyacinth, one.—Miss Craig 1, Rev. W. W. Avery 2, F. R. Pepperell 3 and h.c. Lachenalia, three heads.—Airs. D. Mourie 1 and 3, Airs. E. A. Pacey (Hawera) 2. Sparaxis, collection, six heads.—Mrs. D. Alourie 1, Mrs. R. J. Alorris 2. Tulip, one.—Aliss Craig 1, Mr. Palmer 2, Airs. R. J. Morris 3. Blooms not otherwise enumerated— Mrs. D. Alourie 1, Mrs. A. E. Stevens 2. Flowering shrubs, three varieties.— Airs. A. E. Stevens 1, Mrs. D. Syme 2. Flowering shrubs, six varieties.—Airs. D. Syme 1, Mrs. R. J. Morris 2, Mrs. Quin (New Plymouth) 3. POT PLANTS. Judge: Mr. V. C. Davies (New Plymouth), Points prize donated by Air. F. Vincent. —Air. F. R. Pepperall 1. Asparagus, fine. —F. R. Pepperell 1 and Asparagus, coarse. —F. R. Pepperell 1 and 2. -Cyclamen, one.- (F. R. Pepperell 1 and Cyclamen, one, butterfly.—Aliss A. Oust (Ngaere) 1. Maidenhair fern. —F. R. Pepperell 1 and 2. Native fern.—-F. IJ. Pepperell 1 (special mention), and 2. Primula, one.—Airs. B. A. Morrison 1, F. R. Pepperell 2. Palm. one. —F. R. Pepperell 1. Aspidistra, one. —F. R. Pepperell 1 and 2, Miss D. Swadling (Hawera) 3. Flowering plant. —F. R. Pepperell 1, 2 and 3. Foliage plant. F. R. Pepperell 1.

Geranium, one, single.—Airs. F. R. Pepperell 1 and 2. DECORATIVE. Judge: Airs. H. T. Ixivell (Hawera). Steward: Mr. A. AlcWilliams, Points prize donated by Air. F. R Pepperell.—Miss Quin. Bridal bouquet.—Miss A. Cust (Ngaere) 1, Miss Quin 2. Bridesmaid’s basket.-Aliss Quin 1.. Aliss A. Cust 2. Bowl of flowers, any foliage.—-Miss Quin 1. Vase of flowers, any foliage.—Miss Quin 1. Bowl of anemones. —Mrs. W. W. Avery 1 and 2. Bowl of ranunculi.—Miss Quin 1. Rose bowl of flowers.—Miss Quin 1. Bow-1 of daffodils.—Aliss Quin 1, Mrs. Avery 2. Rose bowl of daffodils, —Mrs. W. W. Avery 1, Miss Quin 2. Vase of daffodils.—Miss Quin 1, Mrs. W. W. Avery 2, Miss A. Cust 3. Decorated table for artistic effect.— Miss Quin 1. Children under 16 years. Points prize donated by Rev, W. W. Avery—Norman Glentworth 1. Bow-1 of daffodils—Norman Glentworth 1. Buttonhole.—Norman Glentworth 1. PRESERVES, PICKLES, ETC. Judge: Airs. Hopcroft (Normanby). Steward: Airs. R. 11. Gover. Points prize donated by Mr. A. C. Casey.—Mrs. G. Velvin 1. Preserved fruit, not more than four varieties, in syrup. —Mrs. G. Velvin 1,2 and 3. Jam, one jar.—Airs. G. Velvin 1,2 and 3. Jams, collection of three. —Mrs. C. A. Cooper 1 and 3, Mrs. G. Velvin 2. Jelly, one jar.—Airs. C. A. Cooper 1 and 2, Mrs. G. Velvin 3. Jelly, collection of three.—Mrs. G. Velvin 1 and 2. Alarmalade.—Mrs. C. A. Coopei- 1 and 2, Airs. G. Velvin 3. Pickles, collection three.—Airs. G. Velvin 1 and 2, Mrs. A. V. Cooper 3. Pickles, onion, one. —Airs. G. Velvin 1, Mrs. C. A. Cooper 2. Sauce, collection, three. —Mrs, C. A. Cooper 1, Mrs. G. Velvin 2. Chutney, collection three. —Airs, C. A. Cooper 1, Mrs. G. Velvin 2. Plum sauce, one bottle. —Mrs. C. A. Cooper 1. Tomato sauce, one bottle. —Mrs. G. Velvin 1, Airs. C. A, Cooper 2 and 3. Soap, one bar.—Aliss D. Swadling (Hawera) 1. Butter, 21b.—Mrs. G. Velvin 1. Duck eggs, heaviest six.—Airs. G. A'elvin 1 and 3, Mrs, Lawrence .2.

Hen eggs, most uniform six.—Aliss D. Swadling 1. Hen eggs, heaviest six—Miss D. Swadling 1. BREAD, CAKES, ETC. Judge: Air. A, Taylor. Steward; Mrs. Stubbs. Points prize donated by Air. T. Fountaine. —Airs, G. Velvin. Scones, collection.—Airs. G. Velvin 1. Scones, girdle.—Mrs. G. Velvin 1 and Scones, date. —Mrs. G. Velvin 1. Family cake.—Mrs. J. B. Symmans 1. Seed cake. —Mrs. G. Velvin 1 and 2. Aladeira cake—Mrs, G. Velvin 1 and . Tea cake.—Airs. G. Velvin 1 and 2. Pound cake.—Mrs. G. Velvin 1 and 3. Sponge cake (without butter). —-Mrs. Bagby 1, Mrs. G. A’elvin 2. Eggless cake. —Mrs. G. Velvin 1. Shortbread. —Miss Craig 1, Miss L. Lambert 2. Sponge sandwich, iced.—Mrs. G. Velvin 1, Miss Gordon 2. Sponge sandwich, butter. —Mrs. G. Velvin 1, Mrs. J. B. Symmans 2. Sponge sandwich, without butter. — Mrs. G. Velvin 1 and 2. Loaf bread, white.—Mrs. Bagby 1, Mrs. G. Velvin 2. Loaf bread, brown.—Airs. Bagby 1. Loaf nut bread.—Mrs. G. Velvin 1 and 2. Currant loaf. —Mrs. J. B. Symmans I, Mrs. Bagby 2. Yeast buns. —Mrs. J. B. Symmans 1. Jam tarts, six, flakey.—Mrs. G. Velvin 1 and 2. Sausage rolls, six.—Airs. G. Velvin 1 and 2. Cream puffs, six.—Airs. Bagby 1, Ginger-bread.—Mrs. G. Velvin 1 ami Pikelets —Airs. Lawrence 1, Aliss Craig 2. Junket, three dishes (New Zealand Co-operative Rennet Co., Ltd., special). —Mrs. F. R. Pepperell 1 and 2. BAYLY MEMORIAL SPORTS. ANNUAL EVENT ELTHAM TO-DAY Thirty-six entrants, representing nine Taranaki schools, will take part in the annual sports for the Bayly Memorial Scholarship to be held at Taumata Park, Eltham, to-day. The events are timed to commence at 10.30. At a meeting held earlier in the week to make arrangements for the function, there were present: Messrs R. (chairman), F. Vincent., A. Whiting, W. Ricketts, G, Percy, A. Gilliver, R. L. Hancock, V. J. Henderson and the Rev. J. A. Ryburn. It was decided that the order of the events be as follow: — 10.30 a.m. to 10.40 a.m. —100 yards flat. 10.40 a.m. to 11.15 a.m.—Punting. 11.15 a.m. to 12.15 a.m.—High jump. 12.15 p.m. to 1.30 p.m. —Lunch adjournment. 1.30 to 2.30 p.m.—Goal-kicking. 2.30 to 3 p.m.—Drop-kicking. 3.15 to 3.45 p.m. —Long jump, 3.45 to 4 p.m.—440 yards flat. The foliow-ing officials were appoint-, ed: Starter, Air. L. J. Furrie; judges, Alessrs D. J. Malone, A. Coleman and A. Whiting; standard stewards, Mr. T. C. Stanners and the Rev. J. A. Ryburn; timekeepers, Alessrs T. Kirkwood and F. Vincent; call steward, Mr. W. Ricketts; result stewards, Messrs G. Percy and V. J. Henderson; track and jumping stewards, Messrs R. E. Thomas, A. 11. R. Amess, Anderson, F. A. Bruce and A. E. Gilliver.

Arrangements for a light luncheon for competitors at the park were left in Mr. Percy’s hands. The following schools will be represented:—Central, New Plymouth (six competitors), Fitzroy (7), New Plymouth Boys’ High School (3), Stratford Technical (3), Waitara (1), Tuna (1), Stratford Primary (6), Manaia (4), Eltham (5), making a total of 36. GENERAL ITEMS. Excellent entries have been received for the Stratford Horticultural Show which opens in tho town hall to-day. Most of the blooms were picked before the hail, and wind of yesterday played havoc with the plants, and entries will come forward in good condition. The show will be officially opened by the Afayor (Mr. J. W. McMillan) at 2.30 p.m. During the afternoon music will bo supplied by Aliss Rogers (violin), Miss McElroy (piano) and Mr. Thriepland (’cello), while Miss Massey and Mrs. Price hav.e volunteered to give vocal items. Afternoon tea will be obtainable. Mr. Whitman, M.R.H.S., of Feilding. the weH known judge, will give an informal talk on growing flowers in the evening. Air. and Mrs. W. J. Polson have taken up their residence in Stratford. Air. E. Walter, M.P., returned to Wellington yesterday morning. He does not expect to be able to start his election campaign for at least a fortnight. KING’S THEATRE. “SHEPHERD OF THE HIELS.” Real, living, breathing human characters—these are the screen’s most valuable entertainment elements, according to Director Albert Rogell. They have become basic in screen story telling, he maintains, and given them, through story characterisations and skilful acting, three-fourths of the battle to make good pictures is won. Rogell achieved such a result in the latest picture he directed, “The Shepherd of the Hills.” It is ..n elaborate screen dramatisation of the Harold Bell Wright novel. Humanness, Rogell points out, is the quality that made Harold Bell Wright’s novels head the lists of best-sellers for so long. It is due to their strong and realistic characterisations that they have achieved such phenomenal popularity. The screen version of “The Shepherd of the Hills” is highly dramatic, and realistic reproductions of the picturesque Ozark character are its basic qualities. Alec B. Francis, Alolly O’Day, John Boles, Matthew Betz, Romaine Fielding. Otis Harlan and other notable players supply them, bringing the characters of the book to the screen with rare skill. Miss Mary Vickers will sing “Shepherd of the Hills.”