INSTITUTES
OPOTIKI GARDENING CIRCLE Tlie gardening circle of the Opotiki "Women’s Institute met- on Friday at the home of Miss Neilson, when Mrs (Forbes presided over a. good , attendance of members; The set competition r of three best flowers was won by Mrs Merry with Mi;s Bridge second, and in a buttonhole competition,.-’Mrs was first and Mrs Burrett second-. A'* display- of wonderful canna brought oy Mrs Bennett was * greatly admired. Mt-s Short read mi article on “Bulb Culture” and Mrs Barrett read of methods of preserving bloqins/, berries and autumn leaves for winter decorations. A general discussion on both, subjects was enlightening and interesting. Despite the effects of tlie recent had weather, Miss Neilson’s gardens were much admired. Ihe annual meeting in May will ho held at Mrs Mfinsell's when the competition will he three best flowers and a spray of berries or autumn leaves. Afternoon tea. and a hearty vote of thanks to Miss Neilson concluded the happy meeting.
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Opotiki News, Volume I, Issue 27, 29 April 1938, Page 4
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161INSTITUTES Opotiki News, Volume I, Issue 27, 29 April 1938, Page 4
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