WYNDHAM NEWS

Southland Times, Issue 21097, 31 May 1930, Page 3

WYNDHAM NEWS

FARMERS’ UNION. -

WOMEN’S DIVISION.

(From Our Correspondent.)

The monthly meeting of the Wyndham branch of the Women’s Division of the Farmers’ Union was held on Thursday afternoon, Mrs T. A. Robinson (president)., presiding. On the motion of Mesdames W. Hunter and R. K. McDonald it was’resolved to procure a home science box for June, and to invite Mrs Niederer to attend the meeting and help with a lecture and demonstration. This box comprises a lecture on “Renovating the Home,” salient points of which will be selection of material at economical prices, and the use of benzine cases, a demonstration (mending broken springs and making loose covers), and as possible subjects “Making Cushions and Lampshades,” “Rug making, wool,” “Rug making, sugar sacks,” “Silk stockings, etc.” The Dominion secretary wrote stating that the conference levy of £1 was due, but in consideration of 5/- forwarded by branches for Lady Alice Fergusson’e farewell the levy would be reduced to 15/-. The secretary reported having received a supply of badges, and these were given to members.

The president reported that the housekeeper in the district was giving every satisfaction. Sale Of Work. The Annual sale of work and produce in connection with the Wyndham Presbyterian Church was 'held in the Town Hall, Wyndham, on Thursday afternoon and evening. The various stalls were attractively set out and comprised work, sweets, flower and produce, the ladies being responsible for a very fine display of needlework, and a fine collection of sweets and cakes. The bigger farm produce (oats, chaff, etc.) was vended by Messrs J. C. Crump and R. F Winter and gave a good return. The evening was considerably enlivened by competitions and a short entertainment, and on the whole a most successful return was secured from the venture. The ladies of the Guild, with Mrs S; Shaw as president, and Mrs W. J. Currie, as secretary, have every reason to feel pleased with the result. Rifle Club. On Monday evening the Wyndham Amateur Athletic Sports Club held its second shoot, the scores being as follows: —G. Frame 69, J. H. Henderson 67, A. Ronald 65, R McLellan 53, J. Brown 55, W. Wvber 55, F. Bedford 46, K. Traynor 32, V.'Barraclough 29, A. Sinclair 27, C. Dryden 26.

Band of Hope. On Tuesday evening the monthly meeting of the Wyndham branch of the Band of Hope was held, when there was a fair attendance of adults as well as children. The special feature of the evening was the temperance lecture “Buy A our Own Cherries, illustrated by lantern slides, given by the Rev. R. D. and Mrs McEwan, Edendale. This was much appreciated and at its conclusion a hearty vote of thanks was accorded Mr and Mrs McEwan on the motion of Mr A Howe. Wyndham Musical Society. The members of the Wyndham Musical Society staged on Wednesday evening a most successful revue and dramatic entertainment in the Town Hall. Unfortunately the weather conditions were at their worst and the attendance was not as large as anticipated. The performance was attractively and artistically presented, the concert setting being a cabaret scene, curtained in black and red, while the frocking of the lady performers was a feature. The coloured lighting enhanced the general scheme of producing impressive spectacular displays heightened by the ballet in bright costumes. The programme was as follows:—Opening number, ballet and chorus, “Alice Blue Gown,” Miss P. Winn; “Turned Up,” Mrs F. Ball; ballet and chorus, “Parsons of Puddle,” Messrs Rice, Palmer and Borrows; character sketch, “Don’t Come Too Late,” Mrs E. J. Traynor; “Ladies of the Dance,” Mr H. Kiddey ballet and chorus; “Broadway Melody,” Mrs R. Richardson, ballet and chorus; “A Wandering Minstrel” Mr W. Hansen (violin solo) ; “Painting the Clouds with Sunshine,” Mrs R. Robertson, ballet - and chorus. The members of the ballet were Misses W. Metzer, J. Milne, F. Milne, P. Winn, L. Macguire, and De La Mare. “The Toymaker’e Dream” made a yery pretty tableau in which the toymaker (Mr H. F. Hicks) was disclosed in his workroom surrounded by toys representing characters well-known in nursery books. Mr H. Kiddey sang the incidental song and in the chorus the “Toys” left their positions and marched merrily around the stage under special lighting effects. This was a very fine number and was truly appreciated and applauded by the attendance. The toy characters were, Jack Robinson (rooster), Bill Borrow and Sam Richardson (soldiers), Telfer Robinson (tin soldier), Sam McKay (tiger). Francis Williams (Santa Claus), Ivan de la Mare (golliwog), Allan de la Mare (trumpeter), Claire Traynor (Red Riding Hood), Molly Richardson and Nola Borrow (dolls), Betty Porter (Old Mother Hubbard), and Jessie Hicks (Dutch doll). The drama “The Family Butler” was staged by Mr L. B. Borrow (Sir Roland Mowbray), Mrs L. B. Borrow (Lady Anglea Mowbray), Mrs E. J. Traynor (Lady Ruth Mowbray), Mesdames F. Ball and R. Richardson (Hon. Constance and Beatrice Mowbray), Mrs H. J Murphy (housekeeper), Mrs R. Robinson (Celeste, the maid), Mr M. C. Rice (Dr. Phillip Clayton the family doctor), Mr H. Kiddey (the Rev. Andrew Slingsby), Mr S. Stewart (John Turner, Sir Roland’s valet), Mr H. F. Hicks (a would-be journalist), and Mr H. L Palmer (the butler). This number was well acted and full of humorous situations. “Street Cries” was an excellent number, representing London street sellers. It was acted by Mrs Murphy (violets), Mrs A. Hopkina (narcissus), Miss Metzer (chrysanthemums), Mr M. Rice (laces), Mr H. Kiddey (matches), and Allan de la Mare (papers). The entertainment is to be staged again on Tuesday evening next, when half the proceeds will be in aid of the local school.

Football. On Wednesday the Wyndham second grade fifteen met and defeated the Seaward Downs team on the local grounds by 14 pointe to 3. The weather was most boisterous. Heavy rain throughout the match rendered the ball almost impossible to handle with the result that the contest was mostly a forward one. Scores for the home side were secured by Jones three tries and a conversion, and Popham one try. Dunlop was successful in crossing for the visitors. Manual Training School. On. Thursday evening there was a large and enthusiastic meeting of members present at the Wyndham School woodwork room, when the first evening carpentry and joinery class was held. Beside the instructor, Mr C. H. Bleakley, there were present Mr J. A. Cushen, Rector of the Wyndham and District High School, Mr S. Rice, local member of the Southland Education Board, and Mr Peter Campbell, chairman of the Wyndham and District High School Householders’ Committee. After the formal .proceedings had been carried out, Mr Bleakley stressed the fact that the class was provided by the Education Department primarily for the benefit of those engaged in rural occupations and apprentices of the carpentry and joinery trade. The remainder of the class consisted of local residents undertaking various kinds of woodwork as a hobby. It is proposed, that the course consist of 20 lessons of two hours’ duration graded to suit the requirements of pupils. The course for the year will be definitely commenced on Thursday evening next, June 5, at 7.15 p.m., and after that date no further enrolments can be taken.