PLUNKET DOLL FAIR.

Taranaki Daily News, 28 June 1918, Page 7

PLUNKET DOLL FAIR.

AN ESfEEEBSTJMG DISPLAY. The rag doll fair held yesterday under the auspices of the New Plymouth branch, of the Plunket Society, was an attractive display, and proved very successful, considering the inclement weather. The. heavy downpour of rain which fell at about two o'clock kept people back, and the opening was in consequence delayed. Later in the afternoon, however, there was a large attendance, and very good .business rein declaring the fair open, the Mayoress • (Mrs. 0: H. Burgess, M.8.E.) said the funds raised would go towards furnishing the suite of rooms which had been secured for the nurse, who arrives oh Monday next, to carry on her work. The nurse would be there to help a' classes, to give advice and to visit the homes of those who desired her help and advice ill the matter of the health of children, or their mothers. The society would need a good lot of money during the coming year. Fortunately, from donations and through some subscribing members, they had secured the £IOO necessary in order to entitle them to have a noise and receive Government assistance. But the cost of equipment would, be heavy, as all the necessary supplies were much dearer now than before the war. The fair had be.cn organised by an energetic committee, at very short notice, and if the weather aibated only for a little while she felt confident that a considerable sum would be realised for the object in view. She then, amid applause, declared the fair open. Those responsible for the undertaking at once began to, pursue their purpose with vigor. The doll stall, which occupied the central position in the hall, was heavily laden with dolls of every conceivable design, many of them bearing the names of popular celebxitjes. A conspicuous figure at the fair was a minia ; ture representation, of Charlie Chaplifl, which occupied a prominent position at tht), entrance door. There were alsq stalls for the sale of flowers, cakes, fruit, preserves, etc., and a stall of beautifully-made baby clothing. In, addition, thero were on exhibition a Plunket wardrobe, a bath, and a patent' swing, • all of which were adapted for Utility and safety. The bran-tubs found favor with the children present, and a number of competitions were also conducted. Afternoon tea was sewed, and a programme of musical items given. Following aTe the results of the competitions:— Egg Doll Guessing (Mrs. ' Bernard Shaw. ' ■ Baby Doll (Mrs. Walker)— Miss Godfrey. Best-dressed Doll ("Margaret")—Mrs. Moyes. ; ■ . ■ Teddy Bear—Mrs. Putt. Best-dressed Girl Doll—Miss iCook (Marton) and Miss B. Crooke equal. Best-dressed Boy Doll—Mrs. Cummins. Child under 'l4 yeiyrs—(Miss Tempero (Midhirst). The judges (Mrs. R. Gray and Mrs. Sladden) gave special prizes for children under I' 4 years. .Mrs. Gray's prize being won by. Lesley MTXarmid, arid Mrs. Sladden's' by Doreen Watkins. .'■ The 10s prize in the bran-tub £oes $o the person who drew 'ticket No. 'flff. ; - Followlng are the Tesult9 of th'e takings at the various stalls:— ~' r | '■''*£ t. a. |Tea stall.;,. ~......,., 7 0 0 Produce stell .„...,.,., T 5,0 Baby clothing stall ......... 19 0 0 Polls , 26 0 0 Egg and violet stall 4 0 0 Donations— ' . ' Mr. and Mj*, 6. H- Burgess 5 Q 0 Master I. Fedorowicz 3 0 0 Total £7i 5 0