FOXTON HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY.

Manawatu Herald, Volume XLVIII, Issue 3536, 11 September 1926, Page 3

FOXTON HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY.

SPRING SHOW.

In offl,'cially declaring the Foxton Horticultural Society Spring Bulb Show open in the Masonic Hall on Tuesday, Mr. Perreau said it gave him great pleasure to be present at the opening of any insitution of local interest. He was particularly pleased to be present to open the Foxton Horticultural Society’s Spring Bulb Show. It was very gratifying to see such a fine exhibition as was presented that day. The entries, some 300 odd, were particularly fine. He was pleased to see such an interest evinced in the home industry sections. The weather had been unfavourable for the growing of bulbs of late, and it was astonishing to see such delightful entries in this section. It was unfortunate that the decorative and pot plant sections had to be omitted this year owing to lack of space in the Masonic Hall, but the Society intended to make up for this when they held their next show in the new Town Hall. The entries had been tastefully arranged and he was sure the whole exhibition had proved a pleasant surprise to all when they entered the building. Everything reflected great credit upon those responsible, and he congratulated the President, (Mr. D. Christie), secretary (Mrs Moore) and committee on the exhibition. He then formally declared the show open. During the afternoon and evening a large number of residents visited the show.

The Show this year was admirable from all points of view. The standard of exhibits was high, the staging good, and the lighting better than previous exhibitions. During the evening Mr. G. F. Smith and Mr. Taylor contributed songs which were much appreciated. Ross and Heasnmn conducted a cake stall, and good business was done. Thfe president, in addressing the gathering at the evening session, said: —

“On account of the limited space at our disposal to-day, we are sorry to disappoint you in the matter of refreshments at this show. When the Town Hall was burnt down the committee met and decided to hold the Spring Show in the Masonic Hall, in order to keep faith with exhibitors. This hall lends itself admirably for a Spring Show, but would’ be totally inadequate for our Summer Show, when we will stage three times this number of exhibits. When the Town Hall was destroyed the Society’s property was also destroyed; this was probably a blessing in disguise, as the properties were very obsolete, and when the next show is staged it will be on the latest style. The Society wishes to make the Summer Show not only the best held here, but something better than anything ever staged in the Manawntu. If all pull together, we can accomplish this. To-day’s display, I think, has surprised everyone —in fact some have remarked that they did not think the beautiful blooms on show today could be produced in Foxton. Quite a number of people who could exhibit are nervous of doing so, not knowing if their efforts are worthy of the Show. In order to get over this difficulty, the Society will be pleased to send a competent member to advise any who are in this dilemma. On behalf of the Society I have to thank those exhibitors who have been so good as to bring forward such a' fine lot of exhibits to-day, the public for their attendance,'the Press for its many courtesies extended, to Mi’. Spmrs for his o-enerons action in loaning timber for the Show, to Mr. Smith and Mr Taylor for musical items contributed, to Mrs. Ross and Mrs Heasman for taking charge ot the cake stall, and to all members ot committee who so ably assisted to make this Show the- great success it has been.” The complete prize list appears on page 4. •