Kongotea

Manawatu Times, Volume 69, Issue 63, 17 March 1944, Page 6

Kongotea

(From Our Own Correspondent.) After being in recess lor the past two years, the Kongotea and District Horticultural bocicty staged a successful show on Saturday last, there being some 362 entries. Mr. M. H. Oram, M.P. for Alanawatu, in opening the snow, extended congratulations to all responsible for the splendid exhibits which had been collected for display at such notice, as it was only decided a fortnight before to hold the show this year. The society had been in existence for 33 years, but had been in recess for the past two years owing to the war, and the decision to revive its activities was a wise one. The definition of horticulture was the science or art of tending a garden and all that grew therein, and as such was one of the oldest of the arts ana sciences. Just as a beautiful building should be set in spacious grounds, aud a lovely picture in a worthwhile frame so the home should always be surrounded by a garden. Mr. Oram mentioned that a course in horticulture was being established at Massey College, the authorities having recognised the importance of the subject. In the evening a concert programme, arranged by Mrs. D. B. Rowe, was enjoyed, those taking part being: Mr. I'ownall and Miss Reid, elocutionary items; Miss Gray and Mr. L. Rowe, vocal solos; Mr. Parsonage, instrumental; vocal duet, Messrs. D. B. and L. Rowe. At the conclusion of the programme the secretary, Mrs. W. A. Churchill, read the list of cup winners and points prizes, the president, Mrs. Will, presenting same. The champion bloom in the show was “Pop Harris,” exhibited by Mr. E. A. Gust, who also won the Saunders Challenge Cup and the Gust Cup. Mr. A. Shailer’s special prize in -the' open dahlia class was won by Mr. C. R. Hunt, of Kairanga, while Miss Rita Sanson, of Kairanga, won the points prize in the beginners’ class. In the miscellaneous flower section Watson Bros.’ trophy was won by Mrs. W. Russell. In the decorative section the trophy donated by Alexander Clark and Co. was won by Miss Lorna Fieldhouse. Mr. G. Cull, of Foxton, carried off Millar and Giofgi's trophy in the section for ♦'fruit. The trophy in the vegetable section was three gardening implements, and these were won by a very young exhibitor. Vincent Gust. Mr. R. Will’s special in the potato section was won by Mrs. W. Stern. In the open section for farm root crops, the Watkins Challenge Cup was won by Mr. Webb, of Glen Oroua, Mr. A. Burgess winning Hodder and Tolley's trophy for points. The Will Cup in the Young Farmers’ Club section was won by Mr. 11. B. Smith, of Taikorea. Parked and Co.’s trophy in the domestic section Went to Mrs. K. Prouse, of Kairanga, and Mrs. R. Will's special to Mrs. W. Stern. The art and fancy work section was particularly attractive, many beautiful articles being exhibited, G. 11. Bennett and Co.’s points prize going to Mrs. N. E. Evans. The section for children 16 years and under (Mrs. A. Burgess’s points prize) was won by M. Webb, of Glen Oroua. Mrs. Will thanked the exhibitors, stewards and all who had helped to make the show a success, particularly the judges, who were as follows:—Mr. A. J. Shailer, dahlia and miscellaneous flowers, fruit and vegetables; Mr. M. Williamson, farm root crops; Mesdames Rees and Wilton, decorative; Mrs. C. S. Hamlin, domestic; Mrs. A. N. Morcom, art and fancy work. She also expressed appreciation to Mrs. Rowe and (he entertainers for the programme provided. The Young Farmers’ Club was fortunate in having Mr. W. J. Mount joy t of Palmerston North, to give an address at their recent meeting, to which parents and friends were invited. He spoke of post-war problems, more particularly as they would affect the man on the land. It became clear as tlie speaker proceeded that he harl devoted much study to the subject. Giving a brief outline of the conditions that followed the Great War, with its boom and slump, he expressed a strong desire that such circumstances should not occur again. Mr. Mountjoy stated his purpose in bringing the matter before the youth of to-day was because they would be called on to a great extent to solve the problems. There is a danger of sectionalism In New Zealand on account of the disparity of views of farmers and industrial workers. Farm exports were the basis of our prosperity, and in the near future the whole direction of farming in this country may be changed. New methods and ideas may be adopted and this would involve study. It was in such sn ail groups as he was addressing that public opinion was formed, and lie advised his hearers to form study circles

J 1 to debate and reason out their own ideas • in regard to land, its values, productivef ness, and the relation between producer s and consumer. A most helpful discussion ’• followed. The chairman, Mr. K. H. Noel, s extended a welcome to Seaman A. Luxe ford, who is on leave as the result of an y accident while on duty. A donation of £1 s by Mr. Gloyn to the club funds was ap--11 preciated. Mr. IT. J. Lancaster, advisory '• president, was present.