RED CROSS GALA DAY

Waikato Times, Volume 128, Issue 21369, 13 March 1941, Page 4

RED CROSS GALA DAY

GORDONTON EFFORT Crowds thronged the Gordonton Hall last Saturday afternoon and evening, when a gala day was organised by the Gordonton-Puketaha-Piako Road branch of the Red Cross Society. This proved highly sue- j cessful in every department. Excellent entries were received, the decorative class making an outstanding note of colour. Some beautiful handwork was displayed on the sewing stall, and the preserves and vegetable classes were well filled. The bring-and-buy stall did brisk business, and competitions held were well patronised. 1 In all classes of the children’s section there was an excellent display, and a very high standard of work was exhibited. Dean Weatherhog officially opened the fair, commenting on the urgent . need for Red Cross funds and the most worthy ideals it upheld. Stewards were as follows:—Flowers: Mesdames N. Taylor and H. Cle- j land. Sewing: Mesdames C. Clark : and L. Drummond. Cooking: Mes- [ dames B. Duncan and A. Gower. Preserves: Mrs P. Thomsen. Com- ; petitions: Mrs C. Seddon. Vegetables: Miss I. Mayall. Children’s section: Miss M. McLean. Ice cream: Mesdames A. Baker and R. Burrett. Bring and buy: Mesdames P. Laidlaw, G. Saxton, C. Plill and P. Edwards. During the afternoon the opportunity was taken to make a presentation to Mr Barney Roto who was on leave. Speaking on behalf of residents, Mr F. Williamson wished Mr Roto good luck and asked him to accept an eversharp pencil. With good wishes from Red Cross members, Mrs D. Riddell handed him a hand-knitted pullover. Musical honours were then accorded the guest-of-honour, who suitably expressed his thanks. Competitions occupied the first part of the evening. When supper was served dancing commenced. Mrs W. Mexted supplied the dance music. The president, Mrs D. Riddell, announced the prize-winners, and cordially thanked all helpers and supporters for their able assistance. Congratulations were extended to Mrs L. Drummond who gained the points prize over all classes. The Prize-winners Results were as follows: Flowers (Judged by Miss I. V&rcoe, Hamilton) Prettiest vase: Miss Powell i, Mrs A. Bell 2, Mrs -V Taylor 3. Six pompom dahlias.- Mrs Manktelow l, Mr Clover 2, .Mrs cieland 3. Six dahlias under eight inches across: Miss Sharp 1, M.rs N. Taylor 2, .Mrs D. Sainsbury 3. Six dahlias over eight inches: Rev. Carmichael 1, Miss 1. Shall) 2. Rev. Carmichael 3. Champion dahlia or the show: Rev. Carmichael. Cut flowers: six varieties, Mrs P. Thomsen l, Mrs Prosier 2, Miss Carswell 3; twelve varieties, Mrs Cieland 1, Mrs .N. Taylor 2, Mrs Alderwiek 3. Table bowl: Mrs D. Riddell 1, Miss McLean 2, Mrs D. Sainsbury 3. Shoulder -spray: Mrs Cieland 1, 2 and 3. Bouquet: Mrs Cieland 1, Mrs \Y. Carswell 2. Hydrangeas: Mrs N. Taylor I, Mrs Cieland •>. Jug: Mrs Drummond 1, Mrs Bridgman 2, Mrs Bridgman and D. Riddell (equal) 3. Bowl pedestal: Mrs Riddell 1, Mirs C. Seddon 2, Mrs Drummond 3. Breakfast tray: Mrs D. Riddell l, Mrs Drummond 2. Hospital basket: Mrs C. Seddon 1, Mrs D. Sainsbury 2, Mrs Drummond 3. Posy of herbs: Mrs D. Sainsbury 1, Mrs Drummond 2. Pedestal bowls by popular votes: Miss I. Carswell l, Mrs-D. Riddell 2, Mrs A. Bell 3. Wild flowers: Mrs Seddon 1, Mrs N. Taylor 2. Mrs Drummond 3. Berries (bowl): Mrs Drummond 1, Mrs T. Carswell 3. Vegetables (Judged by Mr J. Ballard, Hamilton) Carrots: W. Riddell 1, Mrs C. Ilill 2, Mrs Burrett 3. Swedes: Mrs Peach 1, Mrs Drummond 2, Mrs D. Sainsbury 3. Parsnips: Mrs Burrett 1, Miss 1. Sharp 2, Mrs N. Taylor 3. Beetroot: Mrs Burrett 1, Mrs C. Ilill 2, Miss I. Carswell 3. Turnips: .Miss I. Sharp 1. Tomatoes: Mrs P. Thomsen i, Mrs A. c.ower 2, Mrs D. Sainsbury 3. Potatoes: Alisrf I. Sharp l, 2 and 3. Kumeras: Mrs Drummond l. Cucumbers: Mrs Peach 1, Mrs Manktelow 2. Mr 11. Mayall 3. Cabbages: Mrs N. Taylor 1. Rhubarb: Mrs D. sainsbury l, Mias Burrett 2, Miss 1. Carswell 3. .Maize: Mr 11. Mayall 1, Mrs Drummond 2. Eshallots: Mrs Cieland l, Alfred Tebbutt 2, Mrs C. Bell 3. Beans: Mrs L>. Sainsbury 1. Miss I. Sharp 2, Mrs Manktelow 3. Pumpkins: Miss I. Sharp I, Mrs W. Harman 2, Mrs Drummond 3. swee.t corn: Mrs Manktelow l. Onions: Mi*s I. Snarp r anu a, Mr W. Harman 3. Collection: Miss I. sharp 1, Mrs Drummond 2, Mrs C. Ilill 3. Vegetables bouquet: Mrs cieland i, Miss l. Sharp 2. Points prize: Miss I. Sharp 1, Mrs Drummond 2, Mrs Burrett 3. Preserves (Judged by Mrs J. Sainsbury, Hamilton.) Marmalade: Mrs Drummond 1, Mrs 11. Mayall 2, Mrs Cieland 3. Apple jelly: Mrs Da id law 1, Mrs T. Carswell 2, Mrs cieland 3. Beans: Miss 1. Sharp 1. Mrs P. Thomsen 2, Mrs Drummond 3. Peas: Mrs P. Thomsen l, Mrs G. McMullen 2, Miss I. Sharp 3. Tomatoes: Mrs G. McMullen 1, Mrs G. Peach 3. Set or three pickles: Mrs C. Hill 1. Set ’of four jams: Mils D. Riddell I, Mrs Drummond 2, Mrs Laldlaw 3, Plum sauce: Mrs D. Sainsbury 2. Eggs: White, Mi>s P. Thomsen i. Mrs O. Ridden 2; brown. Mrs P. Rickard 1. Mrs Bridgman and Miss I. Sharp 'equal- 2, Mrs F. Williamson 3. Quinces: M.rs T. Carswell 1, Mrs w. Carswell 2, Mrs La id taw 3. Pears: Mrs Cieland 1. Mrs H. Mayall 2. Mrs W. Riddell 3. Rhubarb: Mi*» l. Sharp l, Mrs Cieland 2. Plums: Mrs Bridgman 1, Miss 1. sharp 2, Mrs Cieland 3. Gooseberries: Mrs A. Gower l, Mi-ss I. Sharp 2. Peaches: Mrs Cieland 1, Mrs W. Ridden 2, M»rs P. Thomsen 3. Preserved in honey: Plums, Mrs Cieland l; peaches, Mrs P. Thomsen l. Points prize: Mrs ucianu 1, Miss I. Sharp 2, Mrs P. Thomsen 3. Cooking Section Judged by Mrs A. G. Parfltt.) Afternoon tea cakes: Mrs T. Carswell l. Miss D. Tebbutt 2, Mrs N. Taylor 3. Plain biscuit's ; Miss D. Tebbutt 2. Afternoon tea biscuits: Mrs T. Carswell l, Miss D. Teb- j butt 2. Mrs L. Drummond 3. Scones, six I different kinds: Mrs c. Hill 2. Scones, plain: Mi>s G. Carroll I, Mrs F. Williamson 2, Miss I. can-swell 3. Scones with butter: Mrs G. Carroll 'i. Mrs F. Williamson 2, Mrs 11. Mayall 3. Wholemeal scones: ; Mrs I’. Thomsen l. Mrs F. Williamson 2. Mrs Rickard 3. Coins, plain: Mrs N. Taylor 1. Mrs Proctor 2. Mrs D. Riddell 3. i Gem.-, ginger: Mrs D. Riddell l, Mrs A. Taylor Mrs Proctor 3. Gems, wholerue.C: Mrs r.ivlor l. Mrs Proctor 2. >;m>- 1 age I 'll- Mrs 1 . Drummond arid Mrs c. Carroll equal Jam tarts Mrs G. Car- i r-. 11 Cream horn? Mi.- i.. Harman 2. \\ )<•! Mi s P iln 11 it- il Mrs Mr-' Rickard' I. Mrs A. (.over- 2. Mr- \\ 11 art nab Shortbread: Mrs P. I.airi:j\\ Li Mrs i.. Drummond 2. Mrs H. Mayall 3. sandwiches: Mrs Rickard 2. Pikelet.-: Mrs P. Laid law 1. Mr-s A. Taylor 2. Miss 1. Carswell j. Afternoon tea loar.- Miss J. car-well l. Miss D. Tebbutt 2. Decorated cake : Miss 1. carswvll 1. Fruit cake, not iced: Miss I. Carswell 1. Mns O. Riddell 2. Miiss I. Carswell .Novelty plate: Mrs Rickard 2. Points prize: Mrs A. Taylor l. Miss I. Carswell 2. Mrs G. Carroll 3. Sewing rJudged bv Mi-s Pi -vis. Hamilton.) Plain sewing: Mirs C. Clark 1 and 2, Mrs L. Drummond 3. Prettiest frock: Mrs A. Gower 1, Mrs Drunyiiond 2. Miss E. Williamson 3. Prettiest nightgown or pyjama-: Mrs Bimret-t 1. Mrs C. Clark 2 and 3. Prettiest slip: Mrs <:. Clark I. Mtes f. Sharp 2. Mrs C. Clark 3. Prettiest cushion: Miss M. Clark 1. Miss M. Carswell 2, Mi-s Findlay Hoy's shin. t>ve-r r. Mrs Drummond l. Miss K. William.-on 2. Mrs V Taylor 3. .Needlework picture: Mrs Drummond 1 and 2. Mrs c. Seddon 3. Tapestry: Mrs Drummond 1 and 2. • •aft.-: Mrs R. Pnhipuhi 1. 2 and floor rug: Mrs W Carswell. supper or tray cloth, coloured embroidery Miss M. Clark 1. Mrs <•;. cia'-k 2. Miss o. Fisher 3. supper or trav cloth, seir-embroiderv. Mr* Burrett 1. Mrs r Carswell y. Mrs Bor- j man, jun., 3, waggon covers. MLi* M-

Clark 1, Mrs C. Seddon 2, Miss M. Clark 3. Dressing--table set: Mrs Borman, jun., l, Mrs A'. Taylor 2, Miss M. Clark 3. Throwover: Mrs Bonman, jun., l, Miss M. rnomson 2. Any article not previuusty mentioned: Miss Findlay l, Mrs Drummond 2. Mrs Borman, jun., 3. Knitted article: Mrs* Clark l and 2, Miss M. Clark 3. Mail's cardi'g'un or pullover: Mrs C. Seddon l. Mrs c. Clark 2, Mrs Hand 3. Womens cardigvin or jumper: Mrs Borman, sen., l, Mrs c. Seddon 2. Child's frock: Miss E. Williamson. Bed jacket: Miss M. Clark l, Mrs Borman, jun., 2. Mrs Burrett 3. Crocheted article: Mrs Morris 1, Miss 1. sharp 2. Soft toys: Mrs W. Carswell 1, Miss M. Carswell 2, Mrs Burrett 3. Red Cross Section.—Socks: Mrs Miller 1. Mrs D. Riddell M Mbs Mirren 3. PullLaid ia;\v 1, Miss 1. Carswell 2. Mrs B. Duncan n. Balaclava.- Mrs <:. Clark l. Refit g;ee {raiment made from used material: Mrs Edwards I. 2 and 3. Refugee gaiment made from new material: Mrs P. Edwards l. Mrs P. Laldlaw 2, Mr- Bur re.lt 3. Article Tor Hospital uv: Mrs Ilill 1, Mrs C. Clark 2. Dressing- gown: Mrs D. Riddell I. Mrs Baker 2. .Mrs Saxton 3. Knitted scarf: Mrs Borman, sen., l. Mrs Cummings 2. Mrs Burrett 3. Points prize: Mrs c. Clark l, Mrs Drummond 2, MLss M. Clark 3. Competitions Putting: Women, Mrs c. Seddon; men. Messrs c. Seddon and G. Lee. Lucky spot: .Mr c. Mexted. Crazy chain stepping. Mr \. G. Parltrt. Rubber quoits: Mr J. Sharp. Beans in bottle; Women, Miss l. Sharp; men, Mr R. R. Milton. Cake: Mr D. Riddell.