PAPANUI PARAGRAPHS

Star (Christchurch), Issue 17758, 30 January 1926, Page 25

PAPANUI PARAGRAPHS

NEWS OF THE DISTRICT

By our Special Correspondent

, HORTICULTURAL SHOW. Papanui has the distinction this year of housing the most successful flower show of the year. Owing to the late season exhibitors were not ready for the earlier shows, so the local society received nearly 200 more entries than last year, approximately 600. This meant that the Memorial Hall was hardly big enough for the necessary tables, but in all other ways the ar* rangements and management were admirable, and reflect great credit on the committee and the honorary secretary, Mr F. Mulholland. In spite of the outside competition, a large number of local people were successful, and in at least two sections it appeared to the writer that Papanui exhibits were quite a feature of the show. The prize-winners have already been published. Among the winners of first prizes the following local names were recognised:—Cooking, Mrs Radford, Mrs Reynolds, Mrs Neilson, Mrs Hern, Mrs E. Foster, Mrs G. Moor; vegetables, Mrs W. W. Taylor. J. S. Barrett, E. Tullet, Miss L. Higham; needlework, Mrs Faith, Mrs W. Wood, Mrs C. L. Wood, Miss Avis Borgfeldt, Miss M. Townley; flowers, Mrs H. Reid, Miss L. Higham, Miss M. Townley, Mrs J. Watson, A. Fletcher, J. Neilson, Miss Ellman, F. Mulholland, V. Laing, Mrs Merton, Mrs Faith; children’s sections, Miss Fletcher, Miss Ellman, Miss G. Reynolds. Miss G. Mulholland, Miss Roberts, Miss J. Neilson; fruit, Rev W. H. Orbell, J. S. Barrett, Mrs Faith, J. Yates; pot plants, J. Yates. The judge of the gladioli's expressed the opinion that the display of gladiolis was the best seen this season in Canterbury. In addition to the previously published list of donors, Messrs L. B. Hart and Co. donated three prizes. The following are the executive, all bf) whom have worked hard to make the show a success; President, Rev \y. 11. Orbell; committee, Messrs J. E. Yates (chairman), D. Roberts, E. Tullet. J. Ivory, J. Foster, A. Gibson, V. Laing, J. Chatfield, J. Craw, Mesdames Reynolds, Faith, Roberts, Neilson. M’CuUough, Kruse, Hern, W. W. Taylor; treasurer, Mr J. 11. Reynolds; secretary, Mr F. Mulholland. The judges were: Sweet pea, Mr A. Soanes; carnations, rose, vegetables, Mr C. 11. Bumelberg; cut flowers and decorative, Messrs W. Jones and F. Jones; gladioli, Mr Moodie and Mr Joslvn; writing and drawing, Mr Moore (Belfast) ; oil painting, Mrs F. B. Mulholland; cooking, Mrs Anderson; needlework, Miss Bridgeman. ST JOSEPH’S CLUB. St Joseph’s schoolroom has recently been remodelled, and now makes a rather fine hall, and next Tuesday a dance will be held there which should make an enjoyable evening. Mr F. Comyns's orchestra will supply the music, and a supper is to be provided. , BOWLING. The Papanui representatives against the Englishmen had an enjoyable game. Buddo’s rink, in which he played lead, was successful, and M’Donald, playing third, were level on the twentieth head. In the twentyfirst, however, the Englishmen won by two. In championship matches played Smith beat Butt, and in the rinks M’Donald’s had their first defeat, ■ Smith, Blake, Miller, Bell (s.) winning from Orbell, Robson, Chatfield, M’Donald (s.). A BAND. Mr W. A. Foster, organist of St Paul’s, is trying to form a young men’s band. ' CO-OPERATIVE EUCHRE. The committee of the Co-operative Euchre Assembly intend to have a big night next Wednesday. The prizes include two hams and two twenty-fives of flour and other prizes as the attendance warrants. A NEW VENTURE. With a capital of £250,000, a company is being promoted to preserve and can fruit in Papanui, catering more especially for the export trade.

ST PAUL’S DAY. At St Paul’s Church on Sunday a jubilee of the present church and dedication festival services were held. On Monday, St Paul’s Day, there were three celebrations of the Holy Communion, all well attended. In the evening the parishioners, including a number of visitors, gathered in the vicarage grounds, which were made gay with electric lights. Dixey’s Band provided the music for dancing, and with games, etc., an enjoyable evening was spent by all. PERSONAL. The late Mrs Maindonald, who died recently, had lived in her late home in William Street for over forty years. She was one of the kindliest ladies in Papanui. Recently the vicar of St Paul’s and his wife, the Rev W. H. and Mrs Orbell, arrived at the twenty-fifth anniversary of their marriage, and on the date they received a visit from the members of the vestry. Mr W. A. Wilson, on their behalf, presented Mrs Orbell with a handsome beaten firescreen, and wished them the best of health and joy for the succeeding years. WEDDING. At the Methodist Church on Tuesdav a very pretty wedding was celebrated, when Vera Ida Borgfeldt, third daughter of Mr and Mrs George Borgfeldt, of St James Avenue, was married to Charles Gordon Richards. The Rev Patchett officiated. The bride, who was given away by her father, wore a simple frock of white georgette trimmed with pearls and the usual bridal veil and orange blossoms. She'carried a bouquet of cream roses and white carnations. The bridesmaid was Miss Avis Borgfeldt, who wore peach georgette, hat to tone, and carried a bouquet of pink sweet peas and roses. The flower girl was Norma Smith, who wore shell pink net prettily trimmed with frills, and in her hair a wreath of flowers. The bridegroom was attended by his brother, Mr W. Richards. After the ceremony, the breakfast was held at the Gaiety Hall, Mrs Borgfeldt receiving the guests in a dress of black si}k marocain, a black and white hat and carrying a bouquet of red roses. About fifty guests were present, and the usual toasts were honoured. Afterwards the happy couple left for the south, the bride wearing a cinnomon brown dress of French crepe de chine with knife-pleated apron effect and a hat to match. In the evening a reception was held at the Gaiety Hall. There were nearly one hundred persons present, Bettell’s Band providing the dance music, TENNIS. St Paul’s Club had two good wins on Saturday against Kaiapoi. The A team won by six games, with one set unplayed. This was very creditable considering that the team was one lady short. Miss W. Bowbyes, first lady, played a good uphill game. She had three-love called against her, and fourtwo, but wore her opponent down. Singles winners were Tillman 9-6, L. Bowbyes 9-3, Miss W;’ Bowbyes 6-5 and Mrs Burrell 6-2. The B team finished up their last match of the year by beating Kaiapoi B by one hundred games to thirty-five. This team, with the exception of the first game against Riccarton, have won every match, and in most cases by a good margin, and if they could have got in some practice earlier in the season there is no doubt they would have won the shield. The team has held together well. Benjamin and Jewiss, the first two men, are young players with quite a good stroke equipment. F. Burrell is captain of the team, and plays a fast game, and E. Murray, fourth player, is a young player with a good idea of tennis. Mrs Baynes, first lady, is an ideal match player. Mrs M’Auley has worked her way up, and makes a fine doubles partner. Miss Tait has good strokes, and Miss F. M’Donald plays a determined and very heady game. Miss Tlassail, ■first emergency, is an improved player. All these players are keen, and should still further improve before next season starts. On Saturday their singles games were: Benjamin 6-1. Jewiss 6-5, Burrell 6-3, Murray 6-1, Mrs M’Auley 6-1, Miss Tait 6-2, Miss M’Donald 6-2. BEAUTIFYING SOCIETY. The secretary of the Beautifying Society, Mr J. Sturrock, has received a communication from Mr J. S. Neville, Town Clerk, relative to the new reserve on the railway property, 11 arcwood Road. He states that the Railway Department lias granted a lease to the City Council of the land facing Ilare wood Road. The land is to be used for beautifying purposes, but no tall-grow-ing shrubs are to be planted. The tenure is yearly and the rental a pep percorn. Mr Sturrock has also received word from the Christchurch Beautifying Society that that body has agreed to judge the Papanui gardens on Saturday, February 13. This competition is to decide the best garden in the district as seen from the road. PERSONAL. Mrs Charles Smith and Mrs Thes Grose left on Thursday morning to visit the Dunedin Exhibition. They intend staying three weeks.