PATEA NEWS

Taranaki Daily News, 29 November 1926, Page 2

PATEA NEWS

LAWN TENNIS (From Our Own Correspondent.) At last the Patea Tennis Club managed to land a fine day for their 19-26 season opening. The weather was all that could be desired, and the courts were in excellent condition. One of the largest crowds in the history of the club turned out. The four courts were in operation all day, and several had to await their return for a game. During the afternoon the ladies dispensed a very dainty afternoon tea, which was greatly appreciated. The courts this season are worthy of special mention, and the prospects for a very successful season are bright. FLOWER SHOW AND BAZAAR. The Patea Town Hall was very gaily and prettily decorated on Thursday morning with the season’s flowers and shrubs, due to the energetic work of the members of St. George’s Church. The exhibits in the flower section were extraordinarily good, more especially the children’s section. The stall attendants were kept busy during the afternoon and evening, and the prospects are for a very successful bazaar flnancially. The following is the prize list; — FLOWERS. Collection of roses. —Mrs. W. F. Shield 1, Mrs. AA'. White 2. Six roses. —Mr. Ramsbottom. Three roses. —Miss D. Roberts 1, F. Ramsbottom 2. Specimen rose.—Mrs. AA'. F. Shield 1. F. Ramsbottom 2. Champion rose.—Mrs. AA 7 . White 1. Twelve pansies.—Mrs. Spooner 1, Mrs. AV. F. Shield 2. Collection verbenas. —Airs. Honeyfield 1, Miss Wybourne 2. Collection sweet peas.—AA 7. Beer 1. Collection stocks.—Mrs. AV. F. Shield I. Collection Digitalis.—Miss Honeyfield 1. Collection fuschia. —Miss R. Ramsbottom 1. Collection nasturtiums. —Miss Honeyfield 1. Collection flowering bulbs. —Miss Honeyfield 1. Collection Canterbury bells.—-Mrs. Spooner I. Collection flowering shrubs.—Mrs. AA 7 . F. Shield 1. Collection delphinium.—Mr. Roberts. Collection Daisies. —Mrs. AV. F. Shield 1, Miss Honeyfield 2. Twelve cut blooms. —Mrs. J. D. Hamerten 1. Collection larkspur.—Miss D. Roberts 1. Collection gerbera.—Mrs. J. D. Hamerten 1. Collection cineraria—Mrs. AV. F. Shield 1. Stand of flowers. —Miss Honeyfield 1. Three buttonholes.—Miss D. Roberts 1. Miss M. Honkinson 2. Table decoration.—Mrs. AV. F. Shield I L i Floral device.—Mrs. Semple 1, Mrs. C. ■ R. Honeyfield 2. Miss M. Spooner 3. Bowl of flowers.—Miss J. Shield 1. ; Miss V. Shield 2. Collection of wild or native flowers.— Mrs. M. Wybourne 1. CHILDREN’S SECTION. Six scones. —Aliss R. Ramsbottom 1. Hemmed handkerchief, IO years and under.—Jean Davidson 1, Nora Hurley 2. Collection of buttonholes.—Dulteia Wood 1. One verse poetry writing over 12 years —Eddie Wood. 1 and 2. Freehand drawing, over 11 and under 15.—Ruth Findlay 1, Mary Freeman -2. Freehand drawing, under 11.—Harold Shield 1, Joyce Williams (Stratford) 2. Freehand drawing, pen and ink, under 17.—Eddie Wood 1. Ruth Findlay 2. Freehand drawing, 17 years to '2O years.—Nancy Luxton 1. D. Roberts 2. Freehand drawing, still life, 15-17 years.—Sl. Amon (Stratford) 1, A. Gibbs (Stratford) '2. Drawing in colours. —Diana Roberts 1, Alice Gibbs 2. Drawing in colours, Ki-17 years.—M. A’mon (Stratford) 1, J. McKay (Stratford) 2. Essav under 11 years.—Harold Shield 1. FRUIT AND VEGETABLE SECTION. Cabbage.—Oscar Shield 1. Cabbage lettuce.—Airs. Spooner 1. Miss Spooner 2. Desert strawberries.—Oscar Shield 1. I Heaviest gooseberries.—Miss Houev. | field 1. Six stalks rhubarb.—Airs. Spooner 1. Six early potatoes.—E. Burnand 1, Mrs. Ramsbottom 2. Red currants.—Airs. Hotter I . and 2. Radishes. —Airs, C. R. Honeyfield 1. MISCELLANEOUS. Six hen eggs, white.—-Miss M. Hopkuisoit 1, Jack Wood 2. Six duck eggs.—Mrs. Spooner 1. Marmalade. —Mrs. Roberts 1, Pickles. —Mrs. Spooner 1. Home-made bread (white). —Mr®. Ramsbottom. Six gems. —Aliss C. Hopkinson 1. Fruit seones.-—Aliss C. Hopkinson 1. Plain scones.—-Miss C. Hopkinson I. Sponge sandwich (no butter).—Aliss AL Hopkinson 1. Pikelets.—Aliss R. Roberts 1. Home-made butter.—Miss M. Hopkinson 1. Mrs. Oldham 2. Collection sweets. —Miss A. Boagey 1. Collection paper flowers.—A. Burnand 1. Crochet camisole top.—Airs. Rogers 1 and -2. Afternoon tea cloth.—Airs. Scott 1 and 2 Knitted sock.—Mrs. Baskett 1, Mre. Burnand 2. Cushion cover.—Mrs. G. Harris 1, Mrs. Findlay (Palmerston) 2. During the evening of Thursday a very excellent- programme of musical

items was arranged by Airs. A. Carey, the following contributing items: Character recitation, Aliss June Fairweather; duet, Mrs. Masters and Alias Boagey; solo, Air. A. Carey; solo, Aliss Boagey; quartette, Messrs. C. Carey, A. Carey, F. Naisnrith and Mawhinney. All items were loudly applauded by the listeners. The management of the bazaar, under Mr. F. Ramsbottom, was all that could be desired. GENERAL ITEMS. A movement is on foot to organise a town band in Patea. A meeting was held on Friday evening, and the prospects are that a local baud will make its appearance in the streets- at an early date. A local wireless enthusiast reports the reception of the Royal Show in London, rebroadeasted from Sydney on Friday evening. Everything came out very audibly. Even the lowing of the cattle could be easily heard. The weather has not yet shown signs of clearing up. Cold bleak days have been the order. On Friday afternoon a very heavy hailstorm fell, leaving the ground temporarily white. PERSONAL. Air. and Mrs. Trask, formerly of Patea, have been spending a few days in the town, and returned to Whangarei on Tuesdav.