INGLEWOOD.

Taranaki Daily News, 17 December 1920, Page 6

INGLEWOOD.

(From Our Own Correspondent.) The town was busy and merry on Scuirday last, and country people were prelo.n'nant. The occasion was the annua! country fair !'• collection w.'th St. Andrer.'s Parish, org»n rod by the country districts nt she parsh fv the purpose of rem'iig «ever»l dmis on jarochlal funds. The rain of Friday night gave way to a fresh bright morning, and It was quickly decided to tare the stall in the streets, Instead of the Parish Hall. The line weather proved unost beneficial, and 'he stall did a roaring trade, and as the proceeds from each were being devoted to the queen of the fair competition, each vied with the other. Stalls were provided by Kaimata and Waltiil, in. favor of the Kaimata Queen, Miss Capper; Egmont Village and Knlmlro stalls supported Miss Sinclair, tl:e Egmont Queen; and Itatapiko and Tarikl devoted their work to the candidature of Miss Heatley, the Ratapiko Queen. At the closing of the fair »t 5.30 there was considerable enthusiasm when the coutlng of votes took, place, and a large^ number assembled outside the Bank of New Zealand for the final results, which proved as followsEgmont Village Queen, Miss Sinclair 8000 votes; Miss Heatley, Rataplko Queen 6196 votes, and Miss Capper, ICalmata Queen, 4241 votes. Other stalls were also provided by Norfolk Road, Durham Road, Ladies' Guild, and Girls' Guild, wtilst afternoon tea was dispensed In the Parish Hall. The fair has proved an Immense success, the proceeds amounting to just over £3OO, and this will enable several of the parochial accounts to be placed on a most satisfactory basis, removing debts, the bugbear of vestries, whilst some proceeds will be devoted to the Vicarage fund, and the new Church building fund. The final event, tte crowning of the queen, will be held at an early date. Great credit Is due to tho country committees who worked so hard, and also to the hon. secretary of the fair fund, Mr. L. Carmine,, whose energy did so much towards the great success which exceeded lighest expectations.

Members of the, Anglican Church choirs ot New Plymouth, S>lfratforc(, and Inglewoofl, gathered together in the Parish Hall on Monday evening, and discussed the formation of a Church Choirs Association, There was a good attendance, and formal rules were drawn up, and the Association placed on a definite basis. Such a body must, be of great help to the churches .and stimulate Interest in the singing, rendering the services brighter. After the meeting those present joined in a Bhort social gathering round tte festive board for supper, before returning home.

A imost successful bazaar was held this (Thursday) afternoon In aid of the Inglewood school shelter fund. The ladles of the committee have bene working Industriously for some weeks augmenting their funds by means of socials and uchrc parties, and their efforts culminated in the Town Hall fof a final effort. The hall was tastefully arranged witli stalls for fancy work, confectionery, etc., Christmas trees, bran tubs, ice cream' stall, whilst afternoon tea was served In the supper room. His Worship the Mayor (Sir. J. R. Sutherland) briefly itddressed the gathering, and commended the efforts being made to provide a shelter for the children, f«r which the ladles bad worked so hard.' ne then called upon Mr. P. J. White, chulrmi>r> of the Taranaki Education Board, to declare the bazaar open. Mr. White said It was gratifying to see how keenly interested the Inglewood peopie were in their efforts towards providing education for their children. He had been Informed that the sixth standard at the Inglewood School held pride of place in Taranaki, and that reflected the highest credit on the headmaster and staff, whilst parents must feel that they were exceedingly fortunate in having such capable teachers In their midst. Ho referred to tte need for efforts to supplement the grants made by the Government and the Board, and he was sure that when a district set out to he.p itself, It could rely m the board to give every assistance and encmiragem.'it. Afte.- formally declaring the baz>.n." open. Mr. White called upon the Mayoress to present the prizes to the children, who were marshalled upon tte' stage for that purposo by Mr. Thomas, the headmaster, asslated by Miss Riordan. There wore also present On the stage Mrs. White, Mr. Fawcett, chairman of the School Committee, and Mr. Manby.

The various stalls were kept busy all the afternoon disposing of their wares. There will also he a cdncert. this evening, in which the children will assist. The following Is .a list of prize-winners of upper classes Standard I.—Proficiency: Boys, CliffoTd Crossman, Robert Thomason; girls, Jean Rowan, Nancy Paterson; specials, sewlnj, Mavis Jaivies.

Standard 2.—Proficiency, Vivian Clecg (prize presented by Mr. Manby) l, Patricia Partridge 2, Doris Manby 3, Jack AUeman 4, Victor King 5. Special: Sewing (presented by Miss Foster), Alma Bocock. Standard 3.—Proficiency: Boys, Royle Beadle 1, Mervyn Larsen 2; girls, Jessie Messenger 1, Emily Longbottom 2. Specials: Diligence, Dorothy Lett; sewing, Beatrice Gjde.

Standard 4.—Proficiency: Boys, Leslie Caldwell 1, Nell Pyne 2: girls, Gwendoline Rose 1, Mavis Simcock 2. Specials: Diligence (presented by Mrs. Gow) George Howell; sewing (presented by Miss Surrey), Ellen Tume. Standard !i.~Prollclency: Boys, Douglas Clough 1, Harry Peters 2; girls, glsie Uncles 1, Myrtle Blcheno 2. Specials: Sewlue, Esther Robb.

Standard C.—Boys (presented by Mr. Winfield),. Bruce Yates, Ist and Dux; special, Jim Thomas 2; girls, Grace Ludemann 1, Dorothy Elliott 2. Specials: English (presented by Mr. Grant), Madge Whiteside; diligence (presented by Miss Leslie) Elsie Giddy 1, (presented by Sir. Thomas), William Allen 2; sewing (presented by Mrs. ,T. Sutherland), Nesta Surrey 1; special (presented bjr Mr. Thoau), Allot C»I«h