WRAPPED BREAD

Sun (Auckland), Volume I, Issue 187, 28 October 1927, Page 4

WRAPPED BREAD

PAPER READ TO BAKERS GOVERNMENT TESTS “The wrapping of bread is a subject which will have to be considered by the trade in New Zealand withi > a decade,” said Mr. A. F. Tonks, of Wellington, in a paper read to the Federated Master Bakers’ Association today. "We all know that it is the Govi eminent Health Department’s desire,” he continued, “and they are right out for it becoming compulsory, Dr. Crawshaw going so far as to state at the last Dunedin conference ‘That every baker is committing a crime against the community every day, by sending out bread unwrapped.’ ” Mr. Tonks submitted the report of an inspector of health on two wrapped loaves which were kept from July ll to 15. On the fifth day the white loaf had lost 14 drams and the brown loaf 11 drams. The inspector has stated: “The loss of weight due to evaporation was in each case less than would have occurred in the same loaves if unwrapped and kept under ordinary conditions for 24 hours. In my opinion the bread was fresh, the texture good, and the flavour much better than unwrapped bread 24 hours old.” The quantity of bread wrapped in New Zealand to-day. Mr. Tonks had found, was only about .01 per cent. A little was done in Christchurch, Dunedin. Invercargill, Wanganui and Wellington, but there was practicallv none in Auckland. CHERRY BLOSSOM FAIR SUCCESSFUL FUNCTION The Manurewa Town Hall presented a very gay appearance yesterday afternoon and evening on the occasion of the Methodist Cherry Blossom Fair. Stalls were erected round the hall, being laden with goods both useful and ornamental and brisk business was done at every stall. The decorative scheme was bright and well arranged. Masses of cherry blossom decked the walls, and each stall had its quota of the delicatelytinted flower. The fair was arranged by the members of the women’s guild, for the purpose of raising funds for the renovation of the church. The Rev. J. W. Elliott welcomed everyone to the function, expressing his pleasure at seeing such a good attendance, and wishing the guild every success in their work: he then declared the fair open for business. Those in charge of the stalls were as follows: Sweet stall, Mesdames Waring, Tidd and Gibb; cake stall, Misses Fawcett and Brigham; produce stall, Mesdames Griffin and Wood; plain sewing stall. Mrs. Coxhead; fancy stall, Mrs. Sheldon and Miss Craig; tea .rooms, Mesdames Craig, Cox and Fawcett. During the evening session a very enjoyable musical programme was contributed by members of the church, assisted by friends, and the customary competitions were held, which helped in no small way to swell the funds raised by the fair. WHANGAREI BAZAAR An ecort to augment the circuit fund is being made by members of the Whangarei Methodist Women’s Guild, commencing with a bazaar and sale of work, which opened in the Sunday school liall on Wednesday. The stallholders were as follow: Sewing, Mesdames R. Gibson and H. G. Appleton; jumble stall, Mrs. W. Goodall: cakes and sweets, Mesdames F. W. Reed, F. Cutforth ,and J. H. Taylor; flowers and produce, Mrs. A. Smyth and Miss Harrison; ice cream, Miss L. Reed; afternoon tea, Mesdames F. Cliff, W. N. Hills, J. W. George, R. Neale, and Miss Holden. The opening remarks were made by the Rev. E. B. Chambers, after which some brisk selling was done.

ST. MARY'S HOMES SOCIAL AFTERNOON' A benefit social afternoon was k. ' in the Papatoetoo Town Hall yesterda? for the purpose o£ ausmerting th funds for the carrying on of the work done by the St. Man's Homi tthe Auckland district. ' Arrangements were in the hands of Mesdames Bowes and Nicholson, w»y v were assisted by a women’s committee whose efforts assured the success o' this annual function. The Rev. P. C. Davis welcomed th» large attendance, expressing his pleas, ure at Papatoetoe’s good response The Rev. C. R. W. Set on spoke of the excellent work which is beinachieved by the St. Mary Home< throughout the Dominion. Stalls were erected in the hall, and the takings, which were very satisfactory, will be devoted to helping to defray the costs of the homes. Stallholders were as follow: Produce and fancy stall: Mesdame? Mellsop, Cruickshank, White. Misses Hamilton and Cutforth. Flower stallMesdames Wright, Jameson and O Loughlin. Afternoon tea: Mesdames Leonard Richards, De Ath. Henderson, Miss K Kimpton. and a number of young helpers During the afternoon a musical programme was contributed by the following artists: Pianoforte - duet: Misses Salburv and Sigley. Song: Mrs. Fugle. Cello' solo. Mr. Coney. Song: Miss Fountain. Humorous trio: Misses M. Waters. H. Bewe? and Mrs. F. E. Carr. Song: Mrs. I* Berg. Recitation: Miss Roseveare. Mis? R. Burnside acted as accompanist. MEMBER OF ST. LUKE'S FOR FIFTY' YEARS MISS DINGWALL HONOURED At a social meeting in the St. Lukes Sunday-school Hall. Remuera, last evening, in honour of Miss Dingwall, who last month completed 50 years.' membership of St. Luke's Presbyterian Church, the Rev. J. A. Thomson, who presided, stated that while a few others had been connected with the congrgeation for as many years, Miss Dingwall had established a record in service. Very few Sundays passed when she was absent from even one service, and she had kept in close touch with all branches of the congregation’s work during the whole of the 50 years. A letter from Sir Edwin Mitchelson expressed regret that he was unable to be present. He referred to his 70 years’ friendship with Miss Dingwall and her brother, the late Mr. David Dingwall. On behalf of the congregation, Mr. F. Donaldson presented Miss Dingwall with a handsome handbag, a travelling rug and an umbrella. Mr. J. W. Rybum thanked the congregation on behalf of Miss Dingwall, ad the evening was concluded with vocal and elocutionary items.