ARTISTIC W.A.A.C.’S

Dominion, Volume 37, Issue 237, 4 July 1944, Page 6

ARTISTIC W.A.A.C.’S

Camp Exhibition Of Work With only three months spare-time work, W.A.A.C's at their Miramar camp in ’Wellington completed enough material to'Stage a successful arts and crafts exhibition whicli was opened last night in the camp recreation hall. The display was one of the first of its kind to be Held in New Zealaud, said Colonel Ball, who is in charge of the Army Education Welfare Service, in opening the exhibition. It was prepared entirely by Army people and it was much to tlie credit of all in the camp that it was possible. Colonel Bal], who was one of the judges, said it was not easy lo decide what was best among so much excellent material. He congratulated all who had taken part in the exhibition, specially Miss Barron, camp commandant, and Staff Sergeant A. Lawson, for their help and guidance. Exhibits ranged from frocks and knitted wear to poker work, leather work and embroidery. The girls have had instruction in dressmaking, leather and poker work only, but not in knitting or fancywork, whicli represented work 'lone over a longer period. A feature of the exhibits was tile 'gallery of silhouettes, dealing with camp personalities. There was a competition for the W.A.A.C. guessing the identity of the greatest number and so full of character and lifelike were they that naming them seemed easy. There was no exhibit Unit hinted at a beginners touch. This was all the more commendable since the instruction period had been so brief. Underwear, intricately patterned jerseys, boldly executed poker work patterns on troys and bowls, artistic embroidery and tapestry, and neatly finished leather handbags ami satchels told their own story of keenness and. enthusiasm. The judges did not lake into account whether embroidery was (lone on cotton or fine linen for, as it. was explained, some of tlie IS-year-olds iuid never handled embroidery linen, unprocurable since the war began. Maori W.A.A.C’s had used their self-expressive powers to good advantage. One eerated an original Maori scene to decorate a ■foker worked tray and another drew her jiome farm in silhouette. With Colonel Ball, the judges were Chief Commander V. Jowett. 0.8.1'L, Major Mather, Senior Commander E. Whyte, and Miss Oram, of tlie A.E.W.S. Brigadier Williams was a guest of honour. Brizes were distributed by Mrs. Jowett and later Miss Barron was hostess at a supper parly when all present were entertained. The exhibition was described as a "shot in the dark” that bad brought excellent, results.

Webby’s Club Revue. Webby's Club will present a bright revue iu tlie Concert Chamber on July (5 and 7 in aid of lhe U.S.A, funds. Intending patrons are reminded I lint box (dans are available at the D.l.t . and early hooking is advisable.