SCHOOL GARDEN PLOTS.

Wairarapa Age, 10 August 1928, Page 4

SCHOOL GARDEN PLOTS.

TRUST ASKED FOR SHIELD FOB COMPETITION MORE INFORMATION SOUGHT A deputation from the Small Holders’ Association waited, «n the Masterton Trust Lands Trust last evening asking for their support, by means of a grant of £lO, for the purchase of a challenge shield, to be competed for by the pupils of local primary schools in the cultivation of the school garden plots. The deputation, which consisted of Messrs F. Norris, J. Allan and L. Robinson, was introduced by Mr. W. G. Lamb, who stated that the object of the challenge shield was tp bring aftbut greater interest by school children in thoHntensive cultivation. Mr. Allah was of the opinion that a competition for a shield would be of benefit to the schools and children and. that better results would be obtained from the plots. Mr. G. Selby, chairman of the Trust Lands Trust, favoured l a grant being made, but Mr. E. G. Eton considered that the position was not absolutely clear as to whether tjje scheme could be successfully carried out. It was finally decided to refer the matter back to the Small Holders’ Association for further information.

» The Wairarapa High School i« closing to-day for the term holidays. At last night’s meeting of the Masterton Trust Lands Trust, the question of granting a long lease to the Memorial Tennis Club of the new tennis courts area on the Cameron 'Memorial Park was again considered. It was decided to ref er the matter to 'the leasing committee, with power to act. Last night in the Wellington Town Hall, Jack Oarroll (10.3) welter-weight champion of Australia, defeated Charlie Purdy (9.12), light-weight champion of Australia and New Zealand on points, afteF a 15 rounds professional

contest. Purdy appeared out of condition. Carroll was more aggressive. The verdict was popularly received. — (P.A.) During tho discussion on the Noxious Weeds Amendment Bill, which was put through Committee in the House of Representatives last night without amendment, there were many critical speeches on the subject of the enforcement of the noxious weeds legislation. Several members contended that it was best to concentrate on good lands and not to impose impossible conditions upon the holders of poor areas. Mr T. D. Burnett (Temuka) roundly condemned tho noxious weeds legislation as not worth the paper on which it was written. The Minister of Agriculture (the Hon. O. J. Hawken) said that the object of the Act was to prevent the infection of clean lands by noxious weeds. The enforcement of clearing was entirely a matter of discretion on the part of the Agricultural Department officers. Unless th 3 Aet was abandoned it must be left to their discretion.—(Our Parliamentary Correspondent.) At the fourth of the series of winter dances in tho Kopuaranga Hall on Wednesday evening there was again a large attendance. Apart from district residents, many dancers came from Masterton, Mauriceville and elsewhere. The ladies of the district excelled the previous high standard set at these functions in the supper arrangements, those principally responsible being Mesdames C. C. Jackson, Alex. Donald, H. Evans, J. Clark, P. Cotter, Jarrett and the Misses Joy Donald, M. Jackson, C. Hibbard, R. Cottle and K. McKenzie. The hall looked even more attractive than usual with Its decorations of tree ferns and multi-coloured streamers, and Messrs R. A. McKenzie, L. and A. Donald, N. Moji, K. Suisted, H. Naylor and J., P. and. O. O’Connor, are to be congratulated upon their efforts. The lucky spot fox-trot prize fell to Miss Cissie Hibbard and Mr. P. O’Connor, while Miss Anderson and Mr. J. McAuley were successful in the Monte Carlo one-step. Mr L. Donald controlled the competitions and dances in his usual highly efficient manner, while most enjoyable extras were contributed by Messrs Keith Harper and V. Reed. The Danse de Luxe Orchestra provided an up-to-date programme of the most recent Australian and American danee hits and successes in its usual finished style. Five-seater Ford car for sale. Chevrolet sedan four-door car for sale.

The W.F.C.A., Ltd., are advertising tveek-end values on page 1. Bundle of keys lost between GreytoWn and Masterton.

The Wairarapa Farmers advertise selected hand-picked seed potatoes. Meeting of Pigeon Club will be held in Queen’s Building at 7 o’clock tomorrow night. The Federal Land, Estate and Finance Agency advertise particulars of several ideal suburban properties, and a good small farm of 200 acres for sale.

The Masterton Auctioneering Co. advertise on page 8 particulars of an auction sale of furniture and effects at 98 Cornwall Street, at 1 p.m. to-morrow. The sale is on account of Mrs. F. Sayer who is leaving Masterton. Sale time at Messrs. Hendry and Cooke’s will commence this (Fridav) morning. The whole of the stock of men’s and boys’ high class wear will be offered at greatly reduced prices duringthis sale. Here is an opportunity to secure quality goods at bargain prices and patrons are invited to make an early selection.

A display of which they are justly proud is now being made by the Arts and Crafts. This consists of a beautiful array of fine etchings including drypoint and aquatints. The artists represented are Houston, Daley, Brewer, Vernon, Simpson, Hampshire and many others. These pictures are mostly of limited edition, the plates being destroyed and each impression is stamped by the Fine Arts Guild.