WHAREHUIA’S DAY.

Taranaki Daily News, 1 September 1922, Page 6

WHAREHUIA’S DAY.

HOME INDUSTRIES EXHIBITION. A CREDITABLE DISPLAY. A very creditable home industries eil- - was held at Wharehuia (near Stratford) yesterday, under the auspices of the Wharehuia Social Club. The function was favored with perfect , weather, and there was a good attendance of local settlers and visitors from the surrounding towns and districts. The quality of the display was excellent, and the very comprehensive schedule of competitions was well filled, the display in the hall being a striking one, eliciting the commendation of the visitors. The school section was especially good. The show as a whole spoke vol- ; umes for the progressiveness of the dis- • trict and the fine social spirit of its ■ people. Bountifully favored by Nature, the district is a picturesque one, and its settlers, as instanced by yesterday’s function, make a very happy little command y who work together for the common good in all matters pertaining to its welfare. Mr. L. S. Hart, chairman of the Social Committee, extended a welcome to the visitors, and invited Mr. List (president of the Taranaki Chamber of Commerce i to open the show in the absence of Mr. R. Masters, M.P.. whose absence all regretted. Mr. List, in the course of his remarks, said he felt that the townspeople should become more closely identified with I country interests, learn settlers’ needs, and work with them, for without that combination proper progress could not be made and development take place. /Taranaki was. perhaps, the most favored part of New Zealand, and he was afraid those who lived on the fertile slopes of Mt. F.gmont did not always appreciate how well they were off. The mountain itself was a symbol of strength and majesty, and should be a source of inspiration to them to go forward and do what they could to promote the happiness of their fellows and increase the province’s productiveness. He congratulated the settlers of Wharehuia on their enterprise and community spirit displaved. Going through the district one was impressed by the neatness and orderliness of the homes, and he stroncly urged them never to forget that what thev did in this respect would prove a wise investment. For one thing, it instilled a love of home in the young generation and gave them an interest above the occupation in which were engaged. The show, the sneaker continued, was a splendid first effort, and should do a great deal of good, nart’cularlv amongst tlm children, and he hoped tn see it continued and extended. He understood it was the intention of the Social Club later on to institute classes for the intellectual benefit of +he young people. This was a capita] idea, and ho would he pleased himself to give them an evening later on. After referring to other matters, including the proposed excursion from New Plvmouth tn Sydnev next Februarv or March. Mr. List traced the history of th° movement to establish a. hall in the district. Tn Julv. 1921. a meeting of residents of the district. convened bv Mr. L. S Hart, decided that on account of the disorganisation of school work as a result of holding socials and other functions m the local school it was imperative that a building suitable for the reouirements of the district be erected. A committee was •formed, and it was decided to form an incorporated society. The object of the society was the advancement of +h<? social, moral, and intellectual well-being of its members and for plearant intercourse. A sum of £466 uv,i = promised w’tbin a fortnight, and th’« amount had been secured to the donors bv the issue of debentures returnable in twenty vpars from the date of issue, free of interest. Trustees had been appointed to see to the upkeep of the propertv. A sum of monev was being set as ; de annuallv to meet the debenture liabilitv when due the maioritv of de-benturn-bnlders being also members. Th’= liabilitv was ow’ntr hv themselves to themselves A commencement was made with the erect ; on of a boll hv local labor on August 8. 1921. and on the following Sen+emher 1 a bazaar, inaugurated bv the ladies of the district in aid of the funds, was held in The building. respiting in £274 bring raised Further donations in socials, etc., had rc L suited in the prnnertv of the club bp ; nv worth todiv ouproximatelv £.906. and the club’s results that dav- were to he devoted to the purchase of a piano and seating accommodation. The committee, as well as providing socio l functions for if« members, recognised the disabilities which young neonle in rural districts had to contend with as compared with townsnpnnb. and had in view the conducting of debatin'’’ classes on the line® of student associations bv inviting business and commercial gentlemen to aivp lecture’ on current tonics. Another obipct the comm ; ttep had with regard tn the exhibition was the encouragement of all glasses, voun" and dd. tn compete, and the" intended to make thi® event on annual one, and if sufficien+lv encouraged to extend the schedule.

During the afternoon a football ma+eh was plaved between Wharehuia and Midhirst, the latter winning by 3 to nil. The prize list is os follows:— ; THE PRIZE LIST. The following is the prize list: COOKERY' SECTION (Senior). (Judge, Mrs. W. Curd.) Pikelets. —Mrs. Guthrie 1. Mrs. Richmond 2, Miss Kneehon 3. Mrs. Slater h.c. Sponge Cake.—-Miss L. Ward 1. Mrs. Wheeller 2, Mrs. J. Whittington 3. Mrs. Slater h.c. Sponge Roll.—Mrs. Slater 1. Mrs. J. Whittington 2, Mrs. Richmond 3 and h.c. Sponge Sandwich.—Mrs. Guthrie 1. Mrs Slater 2. Mrs. Richmond 3, Miss L. Ward h.c. Jam Tarts. —Mrs. Newland 1, Mrs. Slater 2 and 3, Mrs. Whittington h.c. Shortbread. —Mrs. Guthrie 1, Miss E. Guppy 2, Mrs. Slater 3. Mrs. Wheeller h.c. Sultana Cake.—Mrs. Slater 1, Mrs. J. Whittington 2. Ginger Bread.—Mrs. J. Whittington 1. Rich Fruit Cake.—Mrs. Forbes 1, Miss Forbes 2, Mrs. Wheeller 3, Miss Ward h.c. Seed Cake. —Mrs. Slater 1, Mrs. Wheeller 2, Mrs. Whittington 3. Six Scones, plain.—Mrs. Slater 1, Mrs. L. S. Hart 2. Mrs. Whittington 3. Mrs. Wheeller h.c. Scones, any variety.—Mrs. Guthrie 1, Mrs. G. Smith 2. Mrs. Spray 3, Mrs. Slater v.h.c. Girdle Scones. —Mrs. Wheeller 1, Mrs. Weob 2. Mrs. Strack 3. Home-made Bread. —Mrs. Lash 1. Mrs. Whittington 2, Mrs. Newland 3. Mrs. Barleyman h.c. Cocoanut Cake.—Mrs. Slater 1. Cream Puffs.—Mrs. Slater 1. Chocolate Sandwich. —Mrs. Slater 1, Mrs. jyhittlaftan Mrs. Wh««ll«r 3. _

Kisses. —Mrs. Guthrie 1. Miss I. Guppy 2, Mrs. Slater 3, Mrs. Richmond v.h.c. Madeira Cake.—Mrs. Slater 1, Mrs. Whittington 2. Sausage Rolls.—Mrs. Slater 1, Miss L. Ward 2. Home-made Jam.—Mrs. Strack 1 and 2. Home-made Marmalade.—Mrs. Mail 1, Mrs. Strack 2, Mrs. H. Masters 3. Home-made Jellj'.—Mrs. Strack 1 and 2. Pickles, three varieties. —Mrs. Strack 1. Mrs. Newland 2. Sweets.—Mrs. Wheeller 1, Mrs. Richmond 2. JUNIOR CLASS. Plain Scones.—Olive Slater 2. Pikelets.—Miss E. Guppy 1, Olive Slater 2, Miss Gladys Whittington 3. Sponge Sandwich. —Miss Guppy 1, Miss Whittington 2, Miss Williamson 3. Biscuits.—Miss Slater 1, Miss Whittington 2. Jam Roll, —Miss Whittington 1. Marble Cake.—Miss Whittington 1. The cookery cup was won by Mrs. Slater. VEGETABLE SECTION. (Judge, Mr. W. H. Were.) Best Collection of Vegetables.—C. L. Strack Six Carrots (table).—C. L. Strack 1, Mrs. Newland 2. Six Heaviest Carrots. —J. Trott 1 and 2. Six Swedes (heaviest). —<!. L. Strack 1. Six Best Swedes. —Strack and Sons 1, Chard Bros. 2, A. J. Chard 3. Three Beetroot.—C. L.- Strack 1, Mrs. Newland 2, Miss L. Ward 3. Six Parsnips.—Mrs. Newland 1. Mangolds (3 red).—C. L. Strack 1, J. Sangster 2. Mangolds (3 yellow).—R. Wellington 1, C. L. Strack 2, J. Sangster 3. / Eschalots (1 plate).—Mrs. Mclvor 1, Mrs. A. H. Carter 2. In this section Mr C. L. Strack gained the points and special prizes. PRODUCE SECTION. (Judge, Mr. W. H. Were.) Roll of Bacon.—J. Ward 1, L. S. Hart 2. Ham.—J. Ward 1. Home-made Candles.—Miss Herrick 1. Lard, in jar or skin.—Miss I. Ward 1. Table Butter.—Miss Alma Smith 1, Mrs. McIver 2. Fancy Butter.—Miss Alma Smith 1. Eggs (hen).—Mrs. Forbes 1, R. Wellington 2. Eggs (duck).—Mrs. Forbes 1, Miss Forbes 2. Half Truss Oaten Hay.—Chard Bros. 1, A. J. Chard, sent., 2. Half Truss Meadow Hay.—J. Ward 1, L. Barleyman 2. Half Truss Ensilage.—L. S. Hart 1. The points prize was won by Mr. J. Ward, with 9 points, Mir. L. S. Hart gaining 7. HOME INDUSTRIES. (Judge, Mrs. Salkeld, Blenheim.) Crochet Hat.—Mrs. V. Bennett 1, Mrs. Forbes 2. Crochet Jumper, knitted. —Mrs. Alger J, Mrs. Wellington 2, Miss M. Hart 3. Baby’s Singlet, knitted.—Mrs. Forbes 1 and 2. Camisole, embroidered.—Mrs. J. Gibbs 1, Mrs. Mclvor 2. Camisole, crochet top.—Miss Wheeller 1. D’Oyley, crochet.—Miss Alma Smith 1, Mrs. Strack 2. Mrs. Mclvor 3. Fancy Hand-bag.—Mrs. W. Wellington 1. Child’s Frock, knitted —Mrs. Forbes 1, Mrs. Street 2. Miss Kerrick 3. Traycloth, embroidered.—Mrs. Curd . 1 and 2, Miss Adeline Smith 3. Traycloth, crochet.—Mrs. Strack 1. Miss Demster 2, Mrs. Strack (Hawera) 3. Baby’s Booties. —Mrs Forbes 1. Child's Sock.—Miss Murray 1. Cushion.—Miss G. Whittington 1, Miss Lash 2. Miss Mclvor 3. Table Centre.—Mrs. Strack 1, Mrs. C. L. Strack 2. Miss Adeline Smith 3. Knitted Stocking.—Mrs. Street 1. Knitted Scarf.—Mrs Forbes 1 and 2. Poker Work.—Miss Kerrick 1. Crochet Work.—Miss Wheeller 1.

DECORATIVE SECTION. (Judge, Mrs. T. C. List.) Best-arranged Vase of Hardy Flowers.— Mrs. Stra«k 1. Miss Williamson 2. Best-arranged Bowl of Hardy Flowers. — Mrs. Strack 1, Miss Sartori 2. Best-arranged Basket of Flowers. —R. Wellington 1. Hand Bouquet.—Mrs. Forbes 1, Miss Forbes 2. Two Buttonholes for Men. —Mrs. Street 1. Two Sprays for Ladies.—Miss Edna Lash 1, Miss Mclvor 2. Floral Design.—Mrs. Forbes 1, Miss Forbes 2. Table Decoration.—Miss Kerrick 1, Mrs. E. A. Richmond 2, Mrs. T. Smith h.c. Vase of Flowers.—Miss R. Mclvor 1, Miss P. Wellington 2. Miss E. Lash 3. Hand Bouquet.—Miss P. Wellington 1, Miss R. Mclvor 2. Two Sprays for Ladies’ Wear,—Miss E. Lash WRITING. (Judge, Mr. Curties.) Class 118.—Tarlki School 1, Bonnie Ryan (Hawera) 2. Class 119—Brian McMillan (Stratford) 1, Harry Lee (Stratford) 2. Class 120—Edith Worthington (Stratford) 1, Betty Mumby (Stratford) 2. Class 121.—Florrie Martin (Stratford) 1, Dulcie Abraham (Stratford) 2. Class 122.—Monica Evans (Hawera) 1, Marjorie Alger (Stratford) 2. Class 123.—M. Burrell (Stratford) 1, Geo. Nortop (Midhirst) 2. Raffia Work.—Thelma Rea (Tariki) 1, Norman Summers (Tarlki) 2, Joyce Willdon (Tarlki) 3. Collection Grasses.—Special prize, Ohangai School 1. Collection Weeds.—Ohangai School 1. DRAWING. Class 124.—T0m Matere (Ohangai) 1, Geo. Croot (Stratford) 2. Class 125. —Essie Lash (Stanley School) 1, Ernest Pasco (Hawera) 2. Class 126—Wilfred Dick (Stratford) 1, Leonard Davies (Stratford) 2. BRUSHWORK. Class 127.—Nancy Lash (Stanley) 1. Pearl Chard (Stanley) 2. Class 128.—Essie Lash (Stanley) 1, Tinia Hauera (Ohangai School) 2. Class 129.—Joyce Gould (Hawera) 1, Verna Hodge (Hawera) 2, Edna Lash 3. MODELLING. Nancy Lash (Stanley School) 1, Jack Tarrant (Hawera) 2. PAINTING. Nancy Lash (Stanley School), special prize. HONORARY EXHIBITS. Painting.—Mrs. Mail (Midhirst). Pen-painted Pillow-sham.—Mrs. Jones. Embroidered Nightdress.—Miss Mclvor. The following energetic workers had charge of the various stalls: Tearooms: Mesdames Forbes, Hart, Richmond and Barleyman, and the young ladies of the district. Produce Stall.—Mesdames Wellington, Newland and Wheeller. Bran-tub.—Mrs. Webb. Art Gallery.—Miss Kivell. Sheep-guessing.—Mr. J. Ward. Nall-driving.—Mr. J. Chard. Chain-stepping.—Mr. R. Wellington. The flowers for the decorative tables were donated by Messrs. Gibson and Besley, of New Plymouth.