The Temuka Leader SATURDAY, MAY 3, 1890. TEMUKA FLORAL AND HORTICUL TURAL SOCIETY.

Temuka Leader, Issue 2041, 3 May 1890, Page 2

The Temuka Leader SATURDAY, MAY 3, 1890. TEMUKA FLORAL AND HORTICUL TURAL SOCIETY.

On Monday evening next the first “ e , etln S of tho member* of the *h iorßl and Horticultural Society W fc. . t\ e 4? laoe in the hall ( the old Wesleyan urc °) and it is to to bo hoped that every member who can spare tho time will be present, and not only member*, but such of the public who Intend in the coming year to join the society. Those who were present at tbo first show of the society will recall their astonishment at the very excellent display of fruit, flowers, and vegetables that resulted from the labours of a society, not then ten weeks in existence. The judges, who were men with large experience, expressed themselves in terms of the highest commendation of tho many exhibits, which in their opinion ware worthy of societies of much older standing, and disinterested visitors Were much impressed with the capability of the district for tho culture of all kinds of garden produce. During the coming year we may look for far gner results. Due notice has now been given, and those So whom the cultivation of the soil is a labour of love vpill have ample opportunity of doing full justice to it,'and the outcome, it may confidently be expectid, will be very good. The culture of flowers is of itnlf an edifying pursuit. It brings people into direct contract with all that is most beautiful in Nature, and the

daily watching of the development of a plant from the seed to its perfect bloom is an artistic education. The raising of vegetables and fruits, although not of such an aesthetic character, ia productive of such food, especially when their is some encouragement to produce the very best of the several kinds, The society have hitherto been as liberal as their means would admit of, and as their lest year’s operations were fairly successful it is to be expected that further inducements of a peouninary character (if such are needed), will be held out to induce a good competition, In any case, the promoters have every reason to anticipate a large influx, not only of members, but of donors to the special prize list.—A committee meeting wos held on Thursday to consider the Annual Report, The report was read by the secretary and several amendments were added to it. The secretary was requested to write to several gentlemen asking their consent to Domination for various offices for the next s ason.