WAIMATE VISITING FARMERS

Timaru Herald, Volume CXLV, Issue 21280, 25 February 1939, Page 3

WAIMATE VISITING FARMERS

South Australian Party

Impressed With Country Escorted by members of the South Canterbury Chamber of Commerce, the touring party of South Australian farmers and their wives visited Waimate yesterday afternoon, when they were entertained in the beautiful surroundings of Victoria Park. A cordial welcome to the visitors was given by the Mayor (Mr G. Dash) who spoke on the attractions of the district and related the early history of the town. Mr D. C. Kidd, Member for Waitaki, also welcomed the visitors and described Waimate as one of the finest towns in New Zealand and served by one of the most progressive Mayors. He took particular pleasure in welcoming a party of Australians, because he had fought shoulder to shoulder with Australian soldiers in the Great War. Good

will and co-operation between the two countries, he continued, was essential, particularly as they might, not escape so fortunately in the next* war. when in all probability it would not be possible to transport troops overseas. The president of the South Canterbury Chamber of Commerce, Mr E. Darroch, after mentioning the recent visit of the Queensland farmers, said that such tours were in the nature of good will missions which tended to cement good relations between Australia and New Zealand. He urged the visitors not to be afraid of any disasters which might happen to the country, although the Government was taking some startling measures.

Mr Dash: The trouble is we are governed by an Australian “Savage.” Mr Darroch: He has been 35 years in New Zealand and we claim him.

In acknowledging the welcome on behalf of the visiting party, Mr J. G. Germain said that they were visiting a wonderful country and were greatly impressed with the fertile stretch they had seen that day since leaving Christchurch. He expressed thanks for the hospitality which had been extended to them.

Cars for the trip to Waimate were provided by Messrs E. Darroch, G. H. Andrews, J. M. Jenkins, H. L. Warsaw, C. Morrie Taylor and F. J. Cook. SCREEN CHARACTER MR BERT BAILEY ENTERTAINED A pleasant function took place on Thursday evening, when some thirty citizens assembled at the Savoy at the invitation of the Mayor (Mr G. Dash) to meet Mr Bert Bailey, who k well known throughout New Zealand and Australia in the screen character of “Dad” in Steele Rudd’s famous stories. Welcoming speeches were made by the Mayor and Messrs S. I. Fitch and T. Healey (Oamaru). Mr Bailey suitably replied. FLOWER SHOW FINE DISPLAY The annual autumn flower show conducted under the auspices of Knox Presbyterian Church was held yesterday in the Olympia Hall. The entries though not so numerous as last year, were very satisfactory and the competition in most classes was keen. The standard of the exhibits in the flower section taking into consideration the dry weather and the heavy winds recently experienced, was exceedingly good, and evoked favourable comment from the judges. The decirative classes were well supported and some very pleasing displays and effects resulted. A feature of the show was the floral bay displays made by the members of the various sports organisations, the ladies of the bowling, golf and croquet clubs taking part in the competition. Each branch of sport represented had a most effective display. Also entered in the competition was a display by Mr W. Clark. The competition resulted in a win for the Golf Club, with Mr Clark’s exhibits in second place. Tire judges were as follows: Mr A. Anderson (Timaru), cut flowers and annuals; Mesdames J. C. Templer and Barker (Geraldine), decorative; Messrs G. Knowles and D. B. Shand (Timaru), vegetables and fruit; Mrs J. McLeod (Timaru), domestic; Mrs R. F. Algie (Waimate), sewing and woolwork. The Olympia Hall presented a very pretty appearance when the show was officially opened yesterday afternoon, and the satisfactory results obtained reflect credit upon the joint secretaries (Mrs A. Sawell and Mr W. A. i’eck), and their energetic committee. The award list is as follows: Special Prizes Challenge Cup, Mr J. Reid. Mrs G. F. Richardson’s Challenge Rose Bowl, Mrs Brownlie. Vegetable Cup, Mr J. Reid. Domestic Cup, Mrs W. L. Hay. Premier Dahlia and Mrs W. L. Hay’s special, Mr E. Taylor. Premier Dahlias and Mrs W. L. Hay’s special, Mr J. Reid. Messrs Matheson and Roberts special for most points in annuals, J. Reid. W. G. Paul’s prize for shrubs, Mrs J. W. Hayes. W. G. Paul's prize for

most points in classes 1 and 21, Mr J. j Reid. R. Bagrie’s prize for most points j in dahlias, Mr J. Reid. Dr. T. W. i Wylie's prize for most points in Fruit , Section, Mr A. Ritchie. Mr G. F. I Richardson’s special, Mrs Wilken 1, Mrs J. R. Dunlop and L. Stewart (equal) 2. Mrs G. B. Turnbull’s prize, Mr J. Reid. Miss G. E. Smith’s prize, . Mr Blakie’s prize, Mrs J. R. Dunlop. Mrs R. G. A. Sawell’s prize, Hamish Grant. Mrs R. B. Cameron’s prize, Michael Shackleton Mr W. G. Clark gives the following special prizes: 6 lubers orchid dahlias, Mrs E. J. Meredith; 3 lubers orchid and 3 lubers cactus dahlias, Mr J. Reid; 6 luber giant decorative dahlias, Mrs Brownlie; G. Dash’s Cup for Floral Bay, Ladies’ Golf Club. Decorative Decorated Dining Table (6): Mrs E. B. Fraser 1, Mrs V. Brenton 2. Floating bowl (4): Miss Elliot 1 and 2. Bowl of Flowers (1): Mrs N. A. Rattray 1, Miss Elliot 2. Vase of Flowers (7): Mrs Blakie 1, Mrs T. A. Wilson 2. Basket of Flowers (5): Mrs Brenton 1 and 2. Vase of Roses (4): Miss Elliot 1, Mrs Brenton 2. Posy Bowl (2): Mrs Brenton 1. Basket of Fruit (3): Mrs Brenton 1, Miss Elliot 2. Decorative Dining Table (2): Jeanette Coventry 1, Mary Westoby 2. Vase of Flowers (open to non-prizewinners) (3): Mrs T. A. Wilson 1, Mrs Dunstan 2. Primary School Vase of Flowers, Std. 3 and under (2): Elizabeth Sawell 1 and 2. Vase of Flowers, Std. 4 and above (3): Verna Trembath 1 and 2. Man’s Buttonhole, Std. 3 and under (3): Elizabeth Sawell 1 and 2. Man’s Buttonhole, Std. 4 and above (1): Keith Chamberlain 1. Miniature Garden, Stds. 5 and 6 (6): Hamish Grant 1, Michael Shackleton 2. Cut Flowers Gladioli, 6 varieties (2): E. Taylor 1, W. G. Paul 2. Gladioli, 3 varieties (4): E. Taylor 1, W. G. Paul 2. Gladioli, 1 spike (8): E. Taylor 1 and champion, W. G. Paul 2. Gladioli, primulinus hybrids (2): Mrs Brownlie 1, Mrs Wylie 2. Gladioli, primulinus hybrid (2): J. Reid 1 and 2. Dahlias, collarette (1): J. Reid 1. Dahlias, hybrid cactus (1) : J. Reid 1. Dahlias, pompom (3): J. Reid 1 and 2. Dahlias, decorative (2) J. Reid 1 and 2. Dahlias, single (2): J. Reid 1, Mrs Brownlie 2. Dahlias, charm (2): Mrs Brownlie 1. Giant Decorative Dahlia (5): J. Reid 1 and 2. Perennial Phlox (3): Mrs Anning 1, J. Reid 2. Carnations, 6 colours (1): A. B. Boyd 1 and 2. Carnations (5): Mrs C. Coventry 1, Mrs E. Dunstan 2. Geraniums (3): Mrs Brownlie 1, Mrs Anning 2. Iceland Poppies (2): Mrs Anning 1, J. Reid 2. Fuchsias (4): Mrs E. J. Meredith 1. Collection of Three Perennials (7): Mrs McKenzie 1 and 2. Annuals Scabious (2): J. Reid 1, Mrs Coventry 2. Phlox Drummond! (5): J. Reid 1, Esther Tomlinson 2. Sweet Peas, 3 colours (1): Mrs Coventry 1. Sweet Peas (2): A. B. Boyd 1 and 2. Asters, 3 colours (1): J. Reid 1. Asters, Ostrich plume (3): J. Reid 1, J. Lister 2. African Marigolds, orange (2): J. Reid 1, Mrs E. J. Meredith 2. African Marigolds, lemon (4): J. Reid 1, Verna Trembath 2. French Marigolds (4): Mrs Brownlie 1, Mrs E. J. Meredith 2. Zinnias (1): J. Reid 2. Salpiglossis (4): Mrs E. Dunstan 1 and 2. Petunias, single (2): J. Reid 1, Mrs E. Dunstan 2. Godetia (2): Mrs Brownlie 1, Miss E. Elliot 2. Collection of Annuals (6): Mrs J. W. Hayes 1, Mrs E. Dunstan 2. Shrubs Hydrangeas (4): Mrs J. W. Hayes 1, Mrs Wylie 2. Polyanthus (3): Mrs J. W. Hayes 1, J. Reid 2. Collection Pot Plants (2): Mrs Anning 1. Vegetables Collection Vegetables (4): J. Reid 1, F. J. Bailey 2. Collection Potatoes (4); Mrs Brownlie 1, F. J. Bailey 2. Six Potatoes, coloured (8): Miss H. Cameron 1, F. J. Bailey 2. Six Potatoes, white (10): Miss H. Cameron 1, F. J. Bailey 2. Cabbage (7): J. Reid 1, Mrs Brownlie 2. Four Carrots, table (7): F. J. Bailey 1 and 2. Four Carrots, intermediate (8): F. J. Bailey 1, W. L. Hay 2. Onions (6): J. Reid 1, J. Lister 2. Two Lettuces (8): J. Reid 1, J. Lister 2. Parsnips (6): F. J. Bailey 1, W. L. Hay 2. Turnip-rooted Beet (7): F. J. Bailey 1, W. L. Hay 2. Peas (5): J. Reid 1, F. J. Bailey 2. French Beans (3): F. J. Bailey 1 and 2. Butter Beans (4): F. J. Bailey 1 and 2. Runner Beans (6): F. J. Bailey 1 and 2. Rhubarb (4): Mrs J. W. Hayes 1, J. Reid 2. Vegetable Marrow, best table (5): J. Reid 1, F. J. Bailey 2. Cucumber (3): Mrs Fraser 1„ J. Reid 2. Silver Beet (2): F. J. Bailey 1, Mrs J. W. Hayes 2. Parsnips, collection (7): J. Reid 1. Needlework Embroidered Supper Cloth (1): Mrs Wilkin 1. Embroidered Tray Cloth (2): Mrs Wilkin 1, Mary Westoby 2. Crochet Work in white (3): Mrs Blaikie 1, Mrs Wilkin 2. Hand-made Handkerchief (4): Mrs Larnach 1, Mrs Wilkin 2. Hand-knitted Sox (1): Mrs J. R. Dunlop 1. Plain-knitted Outer Garment (1): Mrs J. R. Dunlop 1. Fancyknitted Garment (3): Mrs J. L. Stewart 1, Miss Anning 2. Infant’s Knitted Garment (1): Mrs J. L. Stewart 1. Fruit Apples, cooking (1): A. Ritchie 1. Plums, culinary (1): A. Ritchie. Pikelets (3): Mrs McTaggart 1. Domestic Girdle Scones (2): Mrs Anning 1, Mrs McTaggart 2. Plain Scones (3): Mrs W. L. Hay 1, Mrs McTaggart 2. Jam Sponge Sandwich (3): Mrs W. L. Hay 1, Mrs J. R. Dunlop 2. Plain Shortbread (4): Mrs J. R. Dunlop 1, Mrs W. L. Hay 2. Plain Sponge Cake (4): Mrs W. L. Hay 1. Sultana Cake (3): Mrs Anning 1. Seed Cake (4): Mrs Blaikie 1, Mrs Anning 2. Nut Loaf (2): Mrs W. L. Hay 1, Mrs J. R. Dunlop 2. Oat Cake (2): Mrs McTaggart 1, Mrs Anning 2. Jam Sponge Roll (2): Mrs W. L. Hay 1. Ginger Bread (2): Mrs W. L. Hay 1. Marble Cake (2): Mrs W. L. Hay 1, Mrs Anning 2. Preserved Fruit (4): Mrs J. R. Dunlop 1, Mrs Preece and Mrs Blaikie (equal) 2. Pickles, Preserved Fruit, Jam, bottle of each (2): Mrs J. R. Dunlop 1, Mrs Blaikie 2. Vegetable Salad (1): Mrs W. L. Hay 1.

PHYSICAL FITNESS

SPORTS MEETING

The continuation of the Physical Fitness Campaign Week was marked last evening by a sports meeting in Vic-

toria Park, when there was a fair attendance of the public. Some good I finishes resulted in the various events, ! there being a party some 20 athI letes from Timaru competing at the meeting.

The local cyclist, Peter Hansen, just failed to equal the track records for the quarter-mile and half-mile, losing the former by one-fifth of a second and the latter by 2-sths of a second. The results were as follows: — Men’s Events 100 Yards—G. Wright (6 yards) and W. Murphy (scr) dead heat 1, A. Guy 2. 440 Yards—J. Strachan 1, H. Allchurch 2, F. W. Walker 3. Time—s 6 l-ssec. One Mile—G. McPherson 1, I. Raynor 2. Time—4min 47 2-ssec. Relay Race—Timaru 1, Waimate 2. The members of the winning team were: J. Strachan, G. McPherson, H. Allchurch, V. McKay. Field Events Javelin Handicap—W. Murphy 1, V. Hadlee 2, T. Shivas 3. Discus Handicap—O. Veitch 1, A. Guy 2, W. Murphy 3. Women’s Events 75 Yards—Miss R. Dale 1, Mist J. Mcßae 2, Miss P. Buckingham 3. 100 Yards—Miss J. Kirk 1, Mist J. Mcßae 2, Miss E. White 3. Time—l2 l-ssec. Relay Race—Timaru 1, Waimate A 2. Waimate B 3. The members of the winning team were: Misses E. White, L. Brooks, L. Pullin, R. Dale. Cycling Three-quarter Mile—H. Chamberlain (30 yards) 1, M. Keillor (60 yards) 2, ( R. Pinnell (scr) 3. Time —Imin 41sec. Two Miles—R. Pinnell 1, M. Keillor 2, H. Chamberlain 3. Time—4min 49 , 3-ssec. Quarter Mile—H. Chamberlain (5 yards) 1, W. Buckingham (45 yards) 2, R. Pinnell (scr) 3. Time—32 4-ssec.

WOMEN’S BOWLING AWAMOA V WAIMATE A match was played between the Awamoa and Waimate Women’s Bowling Clubs at Awamoa under ideal conditions on Thursday, the home side winning by a margin of eight points. Results (Awamoa names mentioned first):—

Mesdames A. Brooker, Miller, Stringer, Sorley 11, Mesdames Black, Barnard, Black, Reeve 23. Mesdames G. Brooker, Asher, Ingram, Kennedy 23, Mesdames Stevens, Murray, Richards, Paterson 14. Mesdames Wright, McDonald, Lee, Rusbatch 18, Mesdames Runciman, Morrison, Kirk, Grant 15. Mesdames, Black, Stewart, Gerrie, Miss Cowan 17, Mesdames Rathgen, Hutt, Turnbull, Gunn 20. Mesdames Curwood, Pile, Miss Watson, Mrs Tomkins 20, Mesdames Dickson ,Taylor, Winning Lewis 9. Totals: Awamoa, 89 points; Waimate, 81 points.

PHOENIX V. WAIMATE

In the afternoon the Waimate ladies played a match against Phoenix, winning by a margin of five points. Conditions were again ideal for bowling. The results are as follows (Phoenix names mentioned first) :

Mesdames Foster, Calder, Milligan, Aikenhead 6, Mesdames Dickson, Taylor, Winning, Lewis 24. Mesdames Henderson, Jamieson, Berry, Ashton 28, Mesdames Runciman, Morrison, Kirk, Grant 10. Mesdames Bremner, Speid, McLean, Glass 17, Mesdames Stevens, Murray, Richards, Patterson 16.

Mesdames Grant, Hayes, Watts, Adams 21, Mesdames Rathgen, Hutt, Turnbull, Gunn 15. Mesdames Freebury, Catto, Miss Symington, Mrs Reid 13, Mesdames Black, Barnard, Black, Reeve 24.

Totals: Phoenix 85 points, Waimate 90 points.

WOMEN’S INSTITUTE

MEETING AT ARNO Mrs Fitzsimmons presided over the monthly meeting of the Arno Women’s Institute held in the Arno Hall recently. Sympathy was extended to Mrs Gynes in her recent bereavement. It was decided to send a donation to the Depot in Timaru. The roll-call: “Talents I Would Choose to Possess,” was well responded to. The competitions for the day resulted: Pot of apple jelly: Mrs W. Elliot 1, Mrs S. Macgregoi - 2, Miss Myra Olorenshaw 3. Best bloom (senior): Mrs Fitzsimmons 1, Mrs Elliot 2. Junior: Olive Moi-rison 1.

PERSONAL Mr Quinn, of British Empire Films, Wellington, is a visitor to Waimate. Mr D. C. Kidd, M.P., and Mrs Kidd, were visitors to Waimate yesterday. Mr Bert Bailey of “Dad and Dave Come to Town” fame, with his daughter, Miss Bailey, are guests at the Waimate Hotel.