CLEVEDON.

Pukekohe & Waiuku Times, Volume 6, Issue 306, 31 August 1917, Page 1

CLEVEDON.

A MEW RESERVE Last week Mr S. A. Browne signed a deed handing to "His Majesty the King" nearly one hundred acres of bush land in Clevedon for a scenic and water reserve, free of any compensation whatever. The land is just across the ridge from the Wairoa Road Board's scenic and quarry reserve, and an easy graded path through the Board's reserve would enable visitors to reach the new reserve in ten minutes' wulk from the Clevedon township. A competent judge has stated that the inside scenery in the new reserve is equal to any in Ceylon, which is reputed to be "the garden of the world." Nearly all the bush is open enough to walk through, and beautiful vistas of nikau palms and tree ferns reaching down to and beyond clear ever running stream amid the holes of great trees crowned with dense foliage, make most lovely scenery. Through the reserve there is an overflowing stream with numerous falls carrying it down hundreds of feet, with walls so steep that alpine climbing is possible - almost in the centre of Clevedon. The scenery is so fine and so close to the township that Clevedon people would be well advised to take steps to protect it from any possible damage, by vandalism or otherwise. From the top of the peak a magnificent view all round the country is possible. The scope ranges from Mercer ranges to Helensville ranges, and from Slanukau Heads to Coromandel ranges. The view of the fine farmed lands and the Haurafei Gulf, as a sea lake and its islands, is reputed to Le equal to anything Switzerland can offei\ Clevel n, in brief, has a right to be proud of its latent acquisition.

DAFFODIL SHOW The fifth annual Daffodil Show was held in the Public Hall on Friday last and proved very successful. A fine show of choice blooms occupied the central tables and stalls were ranged round the walls. A very liberal supply of flags, kindly lent by an Auckland firiD, decked the building from end to end. Special mention must be made of a very excellent collection of daffodils exhibited b} 7 Mr H. B. J. Bull, of Remuera, a well known exhibitor and prize winner at all the city shows. In the supper room, tastefully decorated with nikau and lycopodium, afternoon tea was served by the ladies of the Presbyterian Bible Class. A jumble stall, under the management of Mrs J. Sutherland, Misses Sutherland and E. Wallis, a sweet stall (Misses Browne, Orum and Mrs Hitchcock) and a plant stall (Mesdames Browne, Gee, Hyde and Atkins) did good business during the afternoon and evening, all having their fair share of patronage. Guessing competitions and nail driving with the usual auction of all unsold goods, blooms, etc., by the Rev W. C. Wood, completed the evening's entertainment. Mrs Dawe, as secretary, carried out her duties in her usual capable manner, being assisted by Mrs Gee, Brodie and Miss Wilson in charge of the different sections. The following are the winners in the various classes: I'LORiL Collection of daffodils: Mrs Browne 1; display of spring blooms, Mrs Browue 1, Mrs Atkins, he; decorated tible, Mrs Crispe 1; Mrs J. Sutherland 2 ; ladies sprays, Miss Simkea 1 ; buttonholes, Miss Ivy Hyde I, Miss Gwen Dennis 2. COOKEKY Seed cake, Mrs Denton 1. Miss

Sutherland 2 ; madeira, Mrs Denton 1, Miss F. McKenzie 2; fruit cake, Miss Sutherland 1, Miss F. McKenzie 2 ; marble cake, Miss Wilson 1, Mrs J. Shaw 2 ; rainbow, Miss Sutherland 1, Miss F. McKenzie 2; sponge roll, Miss M. Dow 1, Mrs Denton 2; sponge sandwich, Miss McKenzie 1, Mrs Denton 2; shortbread, Miss Sutherland 1 and 2; home-made bread, Miss Smith 1, Mrs Crispe 2; sweet scones, Mrs J. Shaw 1, Miss F. McKenzie 2 ; plain scones, Mi6s McPherson 1, Miss Wallis 2; pikelets, Miss McKenzie 1, Miss Sutherland 2; cream puffs, Miss McKenzie 1; puff pastry, Miss McKenzie 1. Special prize for greatest number of points in cooking section, Miss Flora McKenzie 1. The proceeds of the Show are to be devoted to patriotic purposes as follows: £lo for soldiers' parcels (already sent) the balance to be divided between the Red Cross and Navy League funds. The Bishop of the diocese will hold a confirmation service at. "All Souls', Clevedon, on Sunday next at 1 1 o'clock The Rev W. C. Wood has been preparing candidates, six in number,-for some weeks past In connection with the Clevedon A. and P. Association's Spring Show, which is to be held on November 22nd next, it has been decided to add sections for garden produce, horticulture, houie produce, needlework, and children's exhibits. Prizes are offered for the parent attending the show with the largest famil.