FLOWER SHOWS POPULAR

Taranaki Daily News, 11 June 1931, Page 8

FLOWER SHOWS POPULAR

HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY’S WORK.

SUCCESSFUL SEASON CONCLUDED

“The society held two shows during the year, the spring show in September and the summer show in March and, notwithstanding the prevailing depression, the shows were the most successful undertaken by the society for a number of years,” states the report to be submitted to the annual meeting of the Stratford Horticultural Society tonight. , The report continues: —“Record en- ' tries were received for each show, and the high standard and quality of the exhibits were the subject of laudatory I comment and unstinted admiration from the judges, members of the society and patrons of the shows. Special reference must be made to the decorative section,

which was commented on as being one of the finest displays seen in Taranaki. A satisfactory feature of the year has been the increased attendance of the public, and another gratifying fact is a largely increasing membership. The membership is now 94, all of whom are financial. It does not appear to be generally known that the membership fee is only 2s 6d, which covers admission at any time to the shows conducted by the society. ‘‘The society has continued its policy of beautifying the areas near the 'band room and on the north side of the lake in Victoria Park, and has carried out several working bees on these allotments. There is no doubt that the beautification of these areas is tending to create a livelier interest in the parks, and contributes to making them more attractive for the citizens. “It is a pleasure to report that the finances of the society are in a flourishing condition and to record that the year’s operations show a profit of £l7 2s 9d. The society commenced the year with a credit ballance of £4 Os 6d and finished with a credit of £2l 3s 3d, and in view of the prevailing conditions this is undoubtedly most satisfactory. “The committee desires to record its appreciation of the support of its numerous exhibitors, particularly those coming from a distance, the judges of the various sections who jo ably carried out their duties, those ladies who con- 1 tributed to or assisted with afternoon J teas, stalls and competitions, and Dr. Doris Gordon and her helpers for the P work they have done in connection with I the beautifying of the parks.”

CONTROL OF JUNIOR RUGBY. CENTRAL COMMITTEE MEETS. The Central Division Rugby committee met on Tuesday night, Mr. J. Stephens presiding. P. Miechewski was granted permission to play for Midhirst it he is required. B. CLtcnents will be advised that he is free to play for Midhirst providing he discharges his obligation to the Celtic Club.

• It was decided to ask the Rugby Union for permission to play a< Possibles V. Probables central division junior game as a curtain raiser to the Taranaki v. Waikato representative game at Stratford and that the committee be given £5 from the gate receipts. STRATHMORE NOTES. POPULAR SETTLERS.JAREWELLED A complimentary farewell social was tendered to Mr. and Mrs. Green at Strathmore on Thursday night. The speakers were Messrs Ford, McAloon and Bunn, who all spoke of the good qualities of the guests and their sporting dispositions. Mr. Green was greeted with cheers when he rose to speak, the company afterwards singing “For They Are Jolly Good Fellows.” Les. Davison’s Orchestra provided excellent music, extras being played by Miss Manning and Mr. C. Manning. The Strathmore Tennis Club has lately ‘been very busy laying down two new asphalt courts, which will soon be ready for play. The club has a very strong membership, players are keen, and some very fine play is expected in the coming season. Mr. and Mrs. Hunt have lately left Strathmore for Whakatane. They were keen tennis players and will be greatly missed. Mr. and Mrs. Bond have taken up their residence in the district. GENERAL ITEMS. The sale of work held by the Anglican Church on Tuesday afternoon and evening in aid of missions was very successful and realised £3O. A musical programme was presented in the evening 0 by the Sunday School pupils and S. Mary’s girls. The annual competitions for the Summerfield Cup were held by the Stratford Fire Brigade on Tuesday night. It is a motor event for teams of four men, best three out of four competitions to count. For the four positions in the team each man has to take his turn. The result was: Fastest time, Foreman Brocklebank’s team (Foreman Brocklebank, Firemen C Fawcett, R. Butcher, -S. Phillips), 2"sec; Superintendent Davis’ team, 30sec; DeputySuperintendent Brocklebank’s team, 31 sec; Fireman D. Butcher’s team, 31sec. No penalties were incurred by any of the teams, the work being most efficient and smart. Deputy-Superinten-dent’s team won the cup last year.

In its meritorious work in the Stratford. district the Women’s Central Relief Committee has need of funds in order that its activities may be prosecuted with as little delay as possible, and as an initial step in that direction representatives of the committee and various euchre committees in Stratford have decided to hold a combined euchre party in the Town Hall on Thursday, June 25, in aid of relief funds. Besides the usual prizes, which will be attractive enough in themselves, quarter of a ton of coal will be awarded to the family scoring the most points during the evening. To cater for the comfort of players the hall will £ 2 heated,