WAIMATE PEAS AND BEANS WOMEN’S DIVISION

Timaru Herald, Volume CLVI, Issue 23029, 21 October 1944, Page 6

WAIMATE PEAS AND BEANS

WOMEN’S DIVISION

Picked More Than Fortnight Ago First On Canterbury Markets | Waimatc has the distinction of producing peas for the early marI kets each season. This year peas grown on the hillside above the town were the first to reach the Dunedin and Christchurch markets, while in addition broad beans were also sent forward. Both peas and beans have been going forward since the beginning of the month, the peas in Christchurch fetching up to 2/8 pel lb and the broad beans 1/6 per lb. Production for the early market has been pioneered by one grower, who this season has about 15 acres in peas. Interest has been shown by other farmers in the locality, and about 60 acres of peas in all are flourishing on the hillside at present. The weather has favoured the crop, and an excellent return has been the result. Although at present sufficient are offering for the work, pickers may present a difficulty when a few days of warm weather bring the crops in with a rush. Flower Show A successful spring flower show was held by members of the Waituna Women’s Institute, the fixture for the first time being held apart from the institute meeting. Officially opened by Mrs A. F. Sargent (vice-president of the Waimate District Federation of Women’s Institutes) the show was judged by Mrs L. V. Brenton (floral classes) and Mesdames D. McDiarmid and R. B. Cameron <domestic section). Winners of most points were:— Daffodil classes: Mrs F. J. Bailey 1. Mrs W. Clark 2; cut blooms, Mrs H. McArthur 1, Mrs F. J. Bailey 2; decorative. Mrs H. McArthur 1. Mrs R. P. Harris 2; vegetables, Mrs W. Taylor 1, Mrs H. Jackson 2; domestic, Mrs H. M. Christie 1, Mrs Bell 2. Boxers Arrive The Cook Island and Fijian boxers who are taking part m the Waimate Boxing Association’s tournament this evening arrived in Waimate yesterday. The party includes Taga-Lagi, Strickling, Weblock, and F. O. McKay. The Dunedin. Ashburton and Timaru boxers will arrive to-day. Benevolent Society Five applications for assistance had been dealt with since the previous meeting, according to a report presented to a meeting of the Waimate Ladies’ Benevolent Society. Mrs E. C. Studholme presided.

CANNINGTON There was a fair attendance of members .at the monthly meeting of the Cannington branch of the W.D.F.U. presided over by Mrs Squire. An interesting hour was spent in exchanging hints and recipes. The sales table proceeds were in aid of the Leper Fund and amounted to £l. Competition winners were: Scones, Mrs Campbell; premier bloom, Mrs McKenzie 1, Mrs Squire 2; rhubarb, Mrs McKenzie 1, Miss Blackmore 2, Mrs Casey 3; shrubs, Mrs Squire.