BAPTIST CHURCH.

Press, Volume LXVIII, Issue 20729, 14 December 1932, Page 3

BAPTIST CHURCH.

FAIR AND INDUSTRIAL EXHIBITION. in a monster effort to clear the church of debt members of the Oxford Terrace Baptist Church are holding a thrcc-day salo of work in the church schoolroom, and the workers have done all in their power to make the stalls and side-shows attractive to patrons. The fair was officially opened yesterday afternoon at 3 o'clock by the Hon. Mr Justice Adams, who was introduced by tho Rev. L. A. North. Mr Adams explained that owing to tho depression and other natural causes the funds of the church had diminished and it was hoped bj* thiS effort £2OO would bo raised to leave'the church a clear balance-sheet.'' '* Tho organising commjftco comprised the Rev. h. A, North, Mesdaintjs It. Burgess, T. Voller, V. Sim,'E. A. Sheate, Gainsford, and W. M. Murgatroyd, Messrs H. H. C. North, H. Burgess, T. W. Voller, J. Rodger, A. E. Jordan, and W.'M. Murgatroyd (secretary). The Christmas tree was in charge of Misses E. Hueston, F. Hoey, Gainsford, N. Voller, E. Thomson, and T. Hueston, and stall-holders were as follows: — Sweets: Mesdffmes W. M. Murgatroyd, T. F. Head, P. Williams, and S. Kcddell, Misses E. Collins, E. Bell, and Maisie Wilkins; cakes: Mesdames J. Rodger, C. Ball, H. North, L. Richards, N. Dawson, and E. Drayton; plain sewing: Mesdames H. Burgess, A. Johns. C. Jones, A. E, Jordan, and Dodge, and Mis 3 M. Pheate; fancv work: Miss M. Berg, Mrs P. D. Herriott, Misses R. Nottlcton, C. Halifax, E. de Luen, P.. Andrew, B. Robertson, G. Jordan, and helpers; books: Mesdames V. Sim. K. Taylor, and W. Claxton; flowers: Mesdames T. W. Voller. V. 0. Peters, E. F. Langrin, J. McCracken, Ealph Drayton, C. C. Holland, and Miss D. Pannett; produce and hardware: Messrs W. W. Maegresor, Adie, and T. Nuttall: bran tub: Mr A If. Wilton and helpers. In the tea rooms, decorated with delphiniums and marisrolds, tea was served bv Mesdames E. A. Sheate, G. | Eeddell, E. J. D. Hercus, Misses Jessie Buchanan, and Elsa Hercus. The industrial exhibition _ proved a great attraction and entries in the various sections were judged bv Miss I. Hodgson (fancy work). Miss Hill (plain sewing, Mrs H. Manhire (cooking). Miss M. Trent (jams and pickles'), Mrs H. Manhire (confectionerv), Mr E. Nairn (flowers and vegetables). Mr B. , Havman (drawing, writing, and hnndwork"). Mrs Borland (arts and crafts'). Mr Casbolt (photography), "-"d Mr B. Havman (woodwork). Prize-winners were as follows: Fancy work—Child's apron, ten years and under: Sheila Sanderson. Worked d'oyley, 15 rears and under: Daphne Buchanan. Worked traycloth: Daphne Buchanan. Worked apron: Esma Jordan. Embroidered Maisie Jones. Twenty years and under —Best knitted garment: Miss Inxie Hueston. Hand-embroidered nightdress: Miss Hilda Stewart. Open Section —Embroidered apron: Mrs H. H. Raddon. Embroidered traycloth: Miss Elma Hueston Best knitted garment: Miss N. Voller. Worked cosy: Miss E. Thompson. Embroidered nightdress: Miss W. Reddell. Best piece of tapestry: Mrs 11. 11. Raddon. Plain Sewing—Patch in cloth: Miss AG. Ingold. Best wool darning: Mrs C. C. Holland. Hemmed handkerchief (children under 12): Ravma Thomas. Hand-made nightdress (13 years and under): Joan \ oiler. Hand-made petticoat (14 years and under): Dorothy Winter. . Cooking—Six white scones: Mrs C. O. Holland 1, Mrs F. Hueston 2., Twelve pikelets: Mrs A. E. Johns. Six sausage rolls: Mrs G. F. Reddell 1, Mrs S. Ingold 2. Sponge sandwich; with filling: Mrs M. S. Geeson Sponge cake, iced and decorated: Mrs T. Voller 1, Mrs G. Y. Reddell 2, Mrs C. C. Holland 3. Fruit enke: Miss D. Ingold 1, Mrs V. Sim 2, Mrs Dodgo 3. Shortbread: Mrs M. Geeson 1, Mrs E. J. D. Hercus 2, Mrs aim 3. Cream puffs: Mrs F. Hueston 1 Mrs C. C. Holland 2. Plate of small cakes Mrs G. F. Reddell. Fourteen years and Six white scones: June Dodge 1, Collins 2, Peggy Newman 3, Phyllis Mander Betty Rawttron 2. Sponge . Joyce McPherson 1, Esma Jordan -. Snortbread: Betty Rawstron. i„j„. Jams, Pickles, etc.-One pot of niarmnhide Mrs E. J. D. Hercus 1. Mrs D. Ingold 2. Mrs W. Weckesser 3. One pot, jam or jelly. Mrs C. 0. Holland and Mrs w -. t M troyd. One pot of bottled triiit: Miss JJ Ingold 1, Mrs W. M. Murgatroyd 2. One, pot lemon honey: Nancy Adie 1, Mrs V. *>»»*'■ Confectionery—Coconut ice: Joan vouer 1. Mrs A. R. Jordan 2, Mrs M. Toffee: June Dodge 1. Joan \ oiler -, Jordan 3. Assorted sweets: Joan Voller Flowers—Decorated basket: Mrs T. \ oiler. Posy of flowers: Mrs T. Voller. Caches spray: Miss Phyllis Mander. M«ni bu "°" hole: Miss E. Thompson. Victorian posy. Mrs T. Voller 1, Taylor S. , Vegetables—Best collection of vegetables Betty Sim 1. Six tomatoes: Maurice Mont, gomery. Best cabbage: W. M. Murgatroyd. Six turnips: W. M. Murgatroyd. Drawing and Painting—Coloured map. ul England (12 vears and under): Alwys \Vatson 1, Doreen*Jones 2. Map Rowing three missionary journeys of St. Paul (13 *• *°

years): Grace McKenzie. Elevation and *ido view of a drawer to dimensions stated: Jack Windsor. Study in crayon (13 years and under) : Doreen Jones 1, Betty Sim 2. I'on and ink study (17 years and over): Ray Wilton. Writing—Ordinary handwriting (nine yearß und under): Betty Nuttall 1, Ken Jordan 2, Joyce Eyre 3. Ordinary handwriting (12 years and tinder) : Esma Jordan 1, Alwys Watson 2, Agnes Hercus 3. Ordinary handwriting (15 years and under) :• Peggy Newman 1, Grace McKenzie 2, Daphne Buchanan :>'. Ornamental handwriting: Nona Eames. Handwork—Tray (nine years to 14 years): Juno Dodge. Any useful articlo (14 years and over) : Kay Bell. Modelling iu Plasticine, Soap, or Clay—A spring flower and its leaf (under nine years) : Neil Dodge. Group of fruits or vegetables (nine to 12 years): Hugh Taylor. Arts and Crafts—Table centre in fsylkart: Miss T. Hueston. Imitation butterfly-wing picture: Miss E. Thompson 3 and 2. Specimen fancy leather work: Miss I. Stewart. Special junior feetion (15 years and under) Imitation butterfly-wing picture: Esmo Jordan. Photography (under 18 years)—Landscapeor seascape: Ronald Drayton 2. Portrait: Ronald Drayton 2. ' Open section—Landsenpo or seascape: Miss H.i Thompson 1, Miss E. Thompson 2, E. F. Koddell and Mif.s H. Thompson (equal) 3. PortraU: Miss Elsio Thonipson. Flower study: Miss E. Thompson 1 and 2. Best typically New Zealand picture: Miss E. Thompson 1, Miss H. Thompson 2. Woodwork —Model aeroplane or tray (14 years and under): David Weckesser 1. Open class, palm stand: T. Coulson. A series of competitions are being held daily for pianoforte playing, sinking, reciting, and Scripturo sight reading. Winners will be announced on Thursday evening. Judges in this section are Mrs Shaw (vocal), Miss Dorothy Jenkin (elocution), Miss B. Halliday (pianoforte). At night a well-arranged eoncert was given by members of the church choir and assisting artists. VISITORS TO CHRISTCHURCH. New City llolel: Mis H. Horro-jke, Miss j It. H. Sheppard (Dunodin), and Miss M. E. j Anderson (Invercargill). United Service Hotel: Mrs C. H. Blundell (New Plymouth). Mr and Mrs Kenneth G. Begg, Mr and Mrs H. A. Bown (Wellington>. Mr and Mrs J. W. Hayes (Waimate), and Mr and Mrs J. R. Marks (Adelaide). Warner's Hotel: Mr and Mrs G. L. Rutherford (Connemara), Mr and Mrs Grant (Waimate). Mrs W. Macfarlane (Kaiwara). Hotel Federal: Mr H. Silverwood, Mr H. McElrea (Ashburton), Miss IS. Burnett (Dunedin), Jr J. R. Bruce, Mr and Mrs Simpson (Timaru), Mr N. Hawkeswood (Auckland), Mr G. H. Sharpe (Ward), Mrs and Miss Black, and Master Jeffrey Barker (Nelson), Mr R. Gorrie (Sentry Hill), Miss !J. Montgomery (Auckland), Mr R. W T ild (Hokitika), Mr H. Bignell (Greymouth), Mr Field (Ashburton), Mr G. W. Armitage (Temuka), Mr J. W. Preen (Timaru). Storey's Hotel: Mr and Mrs Hammond (Ranfurly), Mr P. Stewart, Mr and' Mrs H. Atkinson, Mrs E. Meiklejohn (Dunedin), Mr T. Quirk, Mrs T. Quirk (Gisborne), Mr E. W. Martin, Miss D. Kirk (Nelson), Miss N. Bradley (Whangarei), Mr C. Pfahlert (Blackwater), Mr J. McKay (Southland), Mr K. J. Stevens (Westport), and Mr M. McKendry (Invercargill). VISITORS TO HOLIDAY RESORTS. Guebts at the Franz Josef Glacier Hotel, Westland, during the past week were Miss L. McCullagh, Mr and Mrs E. O'Sullivan (Melbdurne), Mrs J. S'. Cohen (Bendigo), Mrs G. H. Wilson (Queensland), Mr and Mrs T. G., Oliver (New Guinea), Mr and Mrs E. H. Horton (Sydney), Mrs M. Sey-mour-Smith, Mr E. Voller (England), Mr G. E. Voller, Miss M. A. E. Hughes, Miss E. M. Musgrave. Mr and Mrs G. H. Edmonds, Mr L. E. Robinson (Christchurch), Dr. McKay, Mr and Mrs T. A. Johnston (Greymouth), Mrs G. T. Page, Mr and Mrs Pointin (Greymouth),. Miss B. Maher (Hanmer Springs), Miss I». W. Alderton (Auckland), Mr H. J. Knight, Mr J. Gilmer (Wellington), Mr and Mrs W. Moody, Mr W. B. Moodv (Timaru), Miss E. M. Gillespie (Oxford)" and Miss H. Tipler (Whitecliffs). KITCHEN GIFT PARTY. Miss Eileen Napier, who is to be married shortly, was the guest of honour at a "kitchen" gift party at the home of Mrs A. Kennedy, Lawson street, Sydenham. Those present were Mr and Mrs A. 'Kennedy, Mr and Mrs J. Monteith, Mi and Mrs W. Parr, Mr and Mrs Stenner, Mr and Mrs Lane, Mr and Mrs G. Fuller, Mr and Mrs Mitchell, Mrs Johnston, Mrs Hensley, Mrs Fuller, Mrs L. Taylor, Mrs E. Hook, Misses M. Napier. E. Napier, D. Fuller, Evelyn Kennedy, Edna Kennedy, P. Taylor, T. Taylor. J. Stenner, and Parr, Messrs W. Gowans L. Giles, A. Drury, and D. Lane. Miss Mabel Wills, who has been in fant mistress at the West Christchurct District High School for the past sevei yearsj will retire on sujpcrannuatioi at the end of the present school year A presentation from the staff of tin school and the committee will b« made to her this afternoon.