ALFRISTON

Pukekohe & Waiuku Times, Volume 7, Issue 380, 31 May 1918, Page 3

ALFRISTON

BED CROSS JETE

- Alfriston Public rfali presented an Mbimated appearance last Saturday on the occasion of a Ked Cross fete and aale of work. Prettily decorated, the heavily laden stalls containing tempting goods for aale ahowed that Alfriston folk had gone to a good deal of trouble to make the function a success in the interests of the Bed Cross fund.

In addition to the excellent display of farm produce and flowers there was a first-class exhibition of coukery, while the entries of plain and fancy sewing were much above the usual standard. The judging was carried out by Mrs Gardiner (flower and needlework sections) and Mrs A. Muir (cookery], and their decisions gave every satisfaction. As secretaries for the undertaking the Misses M. Fitzpatriek and E. Embling worked most untiringly. The aide show, " the Palace of Art," organised and controlled by Mrs H. Chandler, was a novelty and its " museum " contents caused much amusement to those who viewed them.

In the handwork section special mention deserves to be made of the winning exhibit for the most useful article made out of material to cost not more than one shilling, honours going to a revolving book-case conatructed by Mrs Plant from a kerosene case. The stall-holders were : -Pro duce : Meadamee Sutton and Aicken ; Flowers, Mrs J. T. Bodle; Plain and Fancy Sewing: The Misses Muir and Ethel Embling ; Jumble Stall: Mrs Kemp and the Misses Alice Sutton and Aickin ; Tea Booma: Mrs J. Hansch and the Misaea M. Sutton and S. * Embling. At 430 p.m. the goods and articles remaining on the stalls were aold by auction, Mr H. Moody capably wielding the hammer. The evening was spent in dancing interspersed with competitions and auction sales of further gifts forwarded. Great applause greeted the announcement at 9 p.m. that £BO was already in hand with more to follow.

Mr Chandler, Chairman of Committee, proposed a heaity vote of thanks to Mrs Walters, pianist, Miss Madigan pnl Mrs Elliott, vocalists, and to the workers in general, also to all who bad so generously donated gifts. In the weight-guessing of a sheep, donated by Mr J. 11. Hansch, the winner was Mr T. Clarke, Brookby, who surrendered his priz*, which x was told by auction and realised in all £2 12s. Mr D. Fitzpatrick donated a sheep for competition, the winner being Miss Alice Sutton, Brookby, who gave it back to the Committee. It was then won by Mr Pag o , Otahuhu. He gave it back and it was then sold by auction realising a total o! £5 3s. Other donations were : Messrs Castleton, Hy. Muir, H. G. Kimpton, J. Embling, Aickin and Sutton, poultry; Mr E. Coppins, a pig ; and Mr Chandler, a calf. A feature of the day was the innovation of Surprise Packets which proved an immense success, 300 packets being sold. Miss' Mary Mnir won the major prize, 1 OOlba flouf, donated by Mr Lowther. At the dance a waltzing competition was conducted, Mrs H Walters adjudicating. The winners were Miss S. Campbell and Mr A. Bainbridge. The following was the prize list: HOME INDUSTRIES. Home-made Bread : Mrs Sutton, 1, Mrs .Muir senr., 2 Home-made Billy Bread : Mrs H Moody 1, Miss Waldron 2 Soones, plain, £ dozen : Miss M Aicken 1, Miss Short 2 Scones, fancy, £ dozen : Mrs H Moody 1 and 2 Shortbread, £ dozen : Mrs J Muir senr., 1, Mrs J Muir jar, 2 Gingerbread : Miss C Fitzpatrick 1, Miss Campbell 2 Kisses: Miss Aicken 1, Mrs J Muir jnr., 2■' Tarts : Mrs Plant 1, Mrs Sutton 2 Cream Puffs: Miss Campbell 1, Miss Muir 2 Jam Boll: Miss Aicken 1, Mrs Wedding 2 Jam Sandwich : Miss Aicken 1, Miss Kemp 2 Sponge Cake : Miss Muir 1, Mrs J Muir jnr, 2 Fruit Cake : Miss J Fitzpatrick 1, Miss C Fitzpatrick 2 Best Collection Sweets : Mrs F Muir 1, Miss Plant 2 lib Home-made Butter : Mrs J 8 Bodle 1, Mrs Collie 2 Dressed Poultry : Mrs Chandler 1, Miss Plant 2 Best Collection Vegetables : Mrs J Muir senr , 1 ILORAI. ARTISTRY. Best arranged Vase : Mrs J S Bodle 1 Best arranged Basket: Mrs H Moody 1 Bouquet: Mrs J S Bodle 1 Buttonhole : Miss Campbell 1 NEEDLEWORK, ETC. Crochet, Afternoon Tea or Supper Cloth : Miss Cave 1, Miss Plant 2 Crochet, Camisole : Miss Plant 1, Miss S Embling 2 Crochet, D'Oyleys : Mrs Worker 1, Miss Plant 2 Piece Pen Painting : Miss Snskip 1, Miss WeddiDg 2 Hand sewn Article, any kind: Miss Plant 1, Miss M Wedding 2 Nicest Cushion : Mrs Plant 1, Mrs Worker 2 IiISCELLAXForS. Most useful article made out of kerosene tin : Mrs Chandler 1 Most useful article made out of a »ugar bag : Miss M Plant 1 Most useful article made out of material to cost not more than one shilling: Mrs Plant 1, Mr Marr 2 CiIII,DRIN'3 COMPETITION*. m Plain Knitting, girls : Sybil W Short 1 Plain Knitting, boys : Clive Granger 1 Handkerchief, under 10 years: Ruth Gothorp 1 Handkerchief, under 14 years: Gladys Castleton.