W.D.F.F. Meeting

Chronicle (Levin), 15 February 1949, Page 3

W.D.F.F. Meeting

•Although there were several apologies for unavoidable absence, Mrs. K. Mitchell presided over a fairly good attendance- of members of the Shannon branch of theW.D.F.F. for their opening meeting [of 1949. The main business transacted was in connection' with the forthcoming dahlia show scheduled to take place in the'Druids' Hall on Thursday. of this week, which Mr. J. L. M. Tannock, head of the Botany Division at Massey Agricultural College, will officially open at 2.30 p.m. Half of the proeeeds from • the show will be used to send food "parcels to Britain. Several letters of thanks from grateful recipients of parcels recentiy arrived in England were read to the meeting. The resumption of the "on the spot" refreshments 1 tiooth at the saleyards on stock sale day was discussed and held in abeyance in the meantime. The guest speaker for' the afternoon was Mr. J. L. M. Tannock, of Massey College. He and several 'Visitors joined the gathering and all present enjoyed afternoon tea which was served by the hostessfes, - Mesdames D. C. Home-Douglas and R. A. Lester. In addressing the meeting, Mr. Tannock said that gardening was one of the most important occupations there was in New Zealand: ;t is easier to get results here than anywhere else in the world. With the modgrn trend for smaller houses people will be more inclined to spend -time in the garden. Mr. Tannock pointed out that just ' as you plan your house and - its furnishings, so you should plan your garden. Work out a colour scheme and plan your garden and your house. at the same time, if possible. Permanent features such as paths, lawns and trees" should provide an attractive setting for the house. There should be a sheltered spot for winter, a shady spot for summer, a part enclosed for privacy and the garden should be pleasant to look at all through the year. Plan for living more out in the garden, Mr. Tannock said. The vegetable garden should be laid out and can be made as attractive as a flower garden, there is no reason why it should not be, said the speaker. After questions had been answered, Mrs. K. Mitchell extended the sincere thanks of members to Mr. Tannock for his very interesting and instructive address and asked him to judge the best bloom competition, which. resulted as follows: Mrs. K. Mitchell 1, Mrs. R. A. Lester 2, Mrs. E. Barber 3. The competitions for the March meeting will be best bloom, sack apron and two scones. The guest speaker will be. Miss Gunter, of Palmerston Nortbt )