SUMNER BEAUTIFYING ASSOCIATION.

Press, Volume LXVII, Issue 20184, 12 March 1931, Page 5

SUMNER BEAUTIFYING ASSOCIATION.

* ADDRESSES BY GARDEN JUDGES. The,Sumner Beautifying Association Inst night held its annual social evening and presentation of prises for the garden competitions. ,At the request of the president, Mr S. K. Bassett*, the Mayor, Mr W. H. Nicholson;. presided? Mr Nicholson extended a. welcome t»; Messrs 0 W. "B, Anderson, presicwos of the Christchurch Horticultural, Society ; -H. L. Dartonjthesecretary, and M. J. Barnett, the Superintendent of the City reserves. , Mr Barnett addressed the gathering on the "Cultivation of Flowering Plants and Ornamental Shrubs in Sumner and Red cliffs." _ . _ » Mr Barnett was heartily thanked for his address. • Mr Darton congratulated the people Of Sumner on their wonderful gardens. Hie .thought they should give the ttood Slants and' good colours-plenty of freeonu, . • The following certificates'\ were awarded: Mc F. C. Strong, Mr C. , Evanp, Mr F. G. Gurnsey, Mrs H." Gardiner.' Mrs H. Thornley, .Mise Httnter, Mr H. Buttle, Dr. Bake well, Mr S. K. Bassett, Mr Smith, Mrs 0;. D.xGough, Miss Williams, Miss Wilson, Mr A- Young, and Mr T. UndriU.;