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I I Section Two The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanville, April 18, 1984 13 Newcastle Horticultural Society's 70th Anniversary Celebrated at District Convention * ~ ... 4' .S * ' ■ Louise Jose, a 60-year member of the Newcastle Horticultural Society, cuts the cake to mark the 70th anniversary of the organization during celebrations celebrations in Newcastle's Community Hall during last weekend. She is assisted by Wylma Allin (left), president of the society. The anniversary of the Newcastle Newcastle Horticultural Society was observed Saturday, April 7, during the annual meeting of all clubs from District 17. The day also included a flower show, presentations by guest speakers, and a noon luncheon. Newcastle is part of the Ontario Horticultural Association which was formed in 1906 and currently has approximately 60,000 members in the province. Newcastle Community Hall Holmes) and a large display of welcomed guests from far and near, on Saturday, April 7, 1984! The occasion of the 70th birthday of Newcastle Horticulture Horticulture Society and also the district No. 17 O.H.A. district convention brought a very festive feeling for the many guests. Special guests included included the president of O.H.A. Mrs. Doris Lighthart from Ridgetown, Ont., His worship trophies and cups, won over the years by Newcastle society. These included the Matchett Cup; The Chester Massey Cup; The Wellington Foster Trophy and The Elmhurst Elmhurst Trophy, to name a few. The two very large and attractive attractive birthday cakes were displayed along with lovely containers of beautiful roses of every color! The latter Mayor Rickard Mrs Ruth, càme from the Mostert Green Tink, Hampton, the judge for houses, Bowmanville. the day, and the presidents of all the visiting societies. The Community Hall was well decorated for the occasion occasion with a splendid display of hand-made quilts, old and new very interesting displays from Newcastle Historical Society, Newcastle Library, The Durham Gladiolus and Dahlia Society, Brooklin Society. Sweet Pea Growers (Mr. On stage another colorful display of creative arrangements arrangements and eye-appealing houseplants, with African violets of every kind and hue! There were close to 100 entries in the adult sections and around 60 entries in the Jr. section, down on the main floor. Another display creating creating much interest was the table design competition and HAMILTONS INSURANCE SERVICE J M I|8Si Main St., Orono Wm- 983-5115 SERVING YOUR INSURANCE NEEDS FOR 35 YEARS Susan Sawyer JudyWoodbeck Nelda Dawson 983-5270 983-5519 983-9657 Patrick G. Deegan DENTURE THERAPY CLINIC 5 GEORGE STREET BOWMANVILLE 623-4473 or 263-2026 here again eye-appeal was the order of the day. Mrs. Wylma Allin, President President of Newcastle society welcomed the guests and called on Mayor Rickard to bring greetings from the town of Newcastle. Mrs. Margaret Beath, sec.- treas. of the district gave out the financial reports, and the secretaries for the various societies - gavtin'thc yearly accounts of activities. Good reports of tree-planting" t3Wn beautification, shows and Jr. work throughout the entire district. Our district is made up of 12 societies, Ajax, Beaverton, Beaverton, Bowmanville, Brooklin, Brooklin, Cannington, Georgina, Brock Twp., Orono, Oshawa, Newcastle, Pickering, Pine Ridge (Nestleton), and Uxbridge. Mrs. Narda HoodKamp introduced introduced the speaker for the morning session, Mr. Lloyd Pfeifer, Orono Tree Nursery. Each member of the audience received a Scotch pine seedling, seedling, courtesy of the nursery. The speaker brought an excellent excellent slide presentation and talk on the work being done at Orono. The large birthday cake was cut by the president Wylma Allin and Mrs. Louise Jose, Newcastle's oldest member. All present received a very generous sample of cake at noon hour and also a delightful musical interlude, courtesy of Mrs. Gladys Brown, Orono. In the afternoon session, Mrs. Jose introduced the guest speaker Ken Knox, Rural Organizations Service Branch, - of Dept, of Agriculture. Agriculture. The speaker of course well-known to many in the area, brought an exciting challenge to all horticulturists! horticulturists! His comment "Take a look at the past and read the minutes of last meeting," gave much food for thought. He went on to tell us "We all TELEPHONE 623-6555 JOHN MANUEL, C.G.A. Income Tax and Related Accounting Services 118 King St. E., Suite 2 Bowmanville, Ontario L1C1N4 Video Discs For Rent Over 800 in stock BAKTV 369 King St. W. Oshawa Telephone 725-5633 Bigger Pictures Plus Fast Accurate Service FREE! 5x7 Enlargement with every C41-110, 12C-135 film processed. INSTANT PASSPORT PHOTOS OSHAWA CAMIMA rjMTW LTD IACHOS8HIOM THt «(ONT. CÏNTHEI need a large windshield and a small rear view mirror." The head-hunters for new management, when interviewing interviewing prospective candidates, always inquire as to your parents' occupation. It seems to follow in many cases, the succeeding generation's desire to do just a "little more and a little better." Ken's recipe for horticulture success - Follow planting seasons, plant carefully, have a good background, make good use of available supplies, seed, soil, tools, etc. and most important of all, work with your Creator, God. The speaker was presented with a gift, in appreciation. A1 Foss introduced our honored guest, Mrs. Doris Lighthart, President O.H.A., and she brought an excellent resume of horticulture history. The very first society was started in Toronto in 1834 and that's 150 years ago! For many years the agriculture and horticulture worked together but in 1906 went their separate ways. The President encouraged encouraged all to "look to a bright future" and direct our efforts to a genuine "love of nature" in all our gardening efforts. A presentation was given the speaker. . Mr. Dick Gibbs, Bowmanville, Bowmanville, conducted the election of officers for the 1384-85 term for district executive. District Director - Isabelle Challice, Orono, Ont.; Assistant Assistant Director - Ken Brown, Ashburn, Ontario; Assistant Director - Dorothy Cracknel!, Cannington, Ont.; Sec. - Treas. - Mrs. Margaret Beath, Brooklin, Ontario; Auditors - Mr. and Mrs. David Duche- min. Oshawa, Ont. Mrs. Margery Freethy, show chairman and Ruth Tink, judge gave the results of the excellent show, comprising comprising houseplant sections and arrangements. The judge stated her job was particularly particularly difficult in Jr. sections. Congratulations to Newcastle Newcastle Society for winning the most points in the show. Draws were made for prizes and there were many happy winners. Special thanks to all the hard-working people in Newcastle society who helped to make the special celebration celebration one to be long remembered. remembered. We have kindly accepted the offer to host our district annual next year from Georgina - Brock Society. Ken Brown moved the adjournment adjournment of the meeting. Representatives from a dozen horticultural societies in District 17 met at the community hall in Newcastle during the weekend for their annual meeting, a flower show, and a celebration of the 70th anniversary of the Newcastle Horticultural Society. The day's events included the judging of the flower show, guest speakers, and a noon luncheon. luncheon. --Story by Isabelle Challice Easter Bunny Day Saturday, l I I i LQ Q --n o o o - MM ®noi Œ BOWMANVILLE BUSINESS CENTRE If you're stopped by the "Lucky Bunny" in any of the downtown stores, you'll be handed an Easter Egg which may contain a $5.00 voucher. 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