The Coral Gables Times

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by helen reynolds society editor Mrs. C. M. Ballard, 731 Minorca Ave., is probably the most dedicated flower arranger in Dade County. She has just returned from San Francisco, where she spent three months, 12 hours a week, in further study in Ikebana (Japanese flower arrangements). She studied with a teacher from the Sogetsu School in Tokyo. Happy, for now she has certificates to show for her work in Ikebana, Mrs. Ballard will tell you that the fundamentals of Zen philosophy are harmony, respect, purity and tranquility. And she added, "If the going gets a little rough, I retreat to my garden and soon all is forgotten." Mrs. Ballard entertained flower and garden-minded members of the Miami Junior League Tuesday who made a tour of her now-famous garden including a Japanese Tea House — where you remove your shoes before entering. Inside you sit on cushions on the floor, sip tea from low tables. Mrs. Ballard tells us she is already working on arrangement plans for the annual public garden and flower show the Coral Gables Garden Club sponsors in February. MRS. BALLARD - * * * Mr. and Mrs. Fred C. Parkin of 712 Palermo Ave., celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary last Thursday with a dinner-dance at their home. About 50 friends attended the party. The Parkinses, formerly of London, came to the United States 10 years ago. They have one daughter, Bea Parkin, who was seven years old when she came with her parents to America. She says she was practically born in an underground shelter, during the second World War. Honored guest at the party was Bea's grandmother, Mrs. Beatrice Russell of London. Bea is employed in Coral Gables City Hall. * * * The day was Saturday, and it was Annette Green's 19th birthday, so her mother, Mrs. Anna Durocher of 821 El Rado St., gave her a party. Bill Rivenbark, Annette's date, was there, also Tom, Rose, and Connie Conard; William and Darlene Tyson, Don Cousins, Bobby Wolf, Frank Kindley, Don McGrath, Richard McGill, Janice Greene, Leonore Aravena, and her brother Herman Aravena; Patricia Moore, Richard Calahan and Samuel Heston. Annette, who is blonde, wore a blue silk peau de soie dress for her party and the Johnny Anderson's string trio played. * * * The party planners at the Coral Gables Country Club have come up with an "Outer-Space" shindig dance which will be this Saturday evening at the club. Chief astronaut is George Pero, and his sub-orbital committee includes his wife, Gloria; Grant and Loretta Baker, Ray and Dottie Pearson, Lew and Maggie Jacobs. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Cadle who sold their home on Riviera Drive last Spring; and bought a deluxe trailer with all the modern conveniences (telephone and wall to wall carpeting) have returned to Coral Gables after traveling all over the northern part of the U.S., Canada and the California coast. But they are not staying. They are going back to their native Atlanta, where Fred has been transferred. And they are quite happy about it. Mrs. C. said: "After all, it is where we were born and grew up. It's home." Over 300 trailers were in their caravan. Mrs. Cadle said they enjoyed the trip thoroughly, but it was their first - and will be their last. For the present, they are staying in the Sunnyside Trailer Camp on Southwest 8th Street.

Remember the Times

1 YEAR AGO A special luncheon was held to present prizes to the winner in the Christmas Home Lighting Contest sponsored by The Times and Coral Gables Board of Realtors. First place for the "Most Original" decoration went to Mr. and Mrs. Henry E. Schaefer. And second place went to Mr. and Mrs. William Brady. The second category was "Most Beautiful." First place winner was Mrs. W. S. Harrington Jr., second place winner in that category went to Mrs. R. J. Hart and third place was awarded to Omer Renuart.

Entries Open In Flower Show

Members of the Coral Gables Garden Club are in a whirl of preparations for the second annual Coral Gables Flower Show. This will be held in the facilities of the University of Miami Armory, at Alhambra Circle and San Amaro Drive. The dates are Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 10 and 11. Mrs. Malcolm Lovell, club president, emphasizes that entries are open to the public. Any worthy specimen may be exhibited. Exhibits should be brought to the Armory on Friday, Feb. 9, 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. Cut flowers should be brought on Saturday, Feb. 10, from 7:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. The current surge of interest in the growing of roses raises expectations of an especially fine rose show, she said. Here are some tips for preparing your roses for the show, by an experienced rose grower, Mrs. S. M. Greene: Rose blooms must be shown without side buds. When your buds begin to form, any side buds should be removed immediately so that no scar will be left. Fertilize lightly once a week, taking care not to overdo this. Spray at weekly intervals to control blackspot, fungus and insects. Buds which mature as much as a week before the show can be kept in perfect condition by refrigeration. Keep a close watch on your buds. When the outer leaves start to unfurl, pick them, wash carefully to remove all spray residue (using a drop or two of detergent if necessary), and rinse thoroughly. Make a cone of refrigerator paper or waxed paper. Slip the stem through a hole in the apex and cradle the bud within the cone, with no pressure upon it at any point. Place cone and bud in a jar with three or four inches of water. A plastic hood over the jar offers further precaution against drying out. Add other buds to the jar as they mature, making sure they are labeled properly. They may be taken to the show without removing them from the jar and transferred there to the exhibit vases. If you plan to exhibit a number of roses, phone Mrs. Frank Race, MO 6-2697, for entry cards. This will avoid delay at the show.

Mrs. Berman Tops Golf

Tournament Tuesday at the Biltmore Women's Golf Association was Throw Out Four Worst Holes, played in classes. Winner in Class A was Mrs. Rose Berman with a 61. Mrs. Vero Peto was second with a 63. Winner in Class B was Mrs. Barbara Scott with a 68. Mrs. Dorothy Wynhoff was second with a 69. Class C had a tie with Mrs. Isabell Curry and Mrs. Cymbelin Sheriff each with a 75.

CHRISTIAN SCIENCE CHURCH SERVICES

Sunday Services 9:30 and 11:00 A.M. Sunday School 9:30 and 11:00 A.M. Wednesday Testimony Meeting 8:00 P.M. First Church of Christ, Scientist Coral Gables 410 Andalusia Avenue Free Public Reading Room Weekdays: 9 A.M. to 6 P.M. except Monday and Friday 9 A.M. to 9 P.M. Sunday: Reading only 2:00 to 4:30 P.M. 400 Andalusia Avenue

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