FETE AT HOLME STATION

Press, Volume LXXIV, Issue 22345, 8 March 1938, Page 2

FETE AT HOLME STATION

VARIED PROGRAMME WINNERS OF SPORTING EVENTS By the courtesy of Mr and Mrs A. S. Elworthy, the annual garden fete in aid of the Otaio and Bluecliffs parish was held at Holme Station, and proved most successful. The attendance was much larger than in many previous years, and reflected great credit on the organising ability of the president, Mrs Woodhouse (Bluecliffs), the honorary secretary, Miss Joy Bennett (Lyalldale), the honorary treasurer, Mr J. R. Trimble (St. Andrews), and their wiling band of helpers. More than COO visitors took the opportunity to inspect the picturesque homestead and gardens. The Timaru Harmonica Band, under the direction of the president, Mr S. F. Hanson, and the conductor, E. Miller, presented a varied musical programme, and a variety of novelty events for both young and old held the interest of all present during the afternoon. Folk-dancing displays were given by members of the Pareora Girl Guides and the St. Andrews school children. Sideshows controlled by Messrs J. Stowell, E. G. Coles, L. Donehue, and H. L. Fenn, and afternoon tea and sweets stalls in charge of the ladies did brisk business. Dog Trials The dog trials, held under the supervision of Mr E. Davidson, attracted six entrants. The placings, judged by Mr Linton, were:— George Cocks (22 points) 1, .Chas. Skudder (20 points) 2, Robert Jolinstone (15 points) 3. Competition Results Results of the various competitions were:—Pony events (children 16 years and under)— Shoe race: Jessica Howell 1, Arthur Williams 2. Wheelbarrow race: Jessica Howell 1, Helen Bishop 2. Flag race (open to those who had not been prizewinners at any gymkhana): Helen Bishop 1, Dorothy Davidson 2. Gretna Green race: Helen Bishop and Arthur Williams 1, Jessica and Betty Howell 2. Egg-and-plate race: Jessica Howell 1, Helen Bishop 2 Bending competition (for children under 12 years): Jessica Howell 1, Helen Bishop 2. Musical chairs: Jessica Howell 1, E. McAlwee 2. Balloon race: Helen Bishop 1, Arthur Williams 2. Pony trot: Arthur Williams 1, Gwen Davidson 2. Pet Competitions—Obstacle race for dogs (open): A. E. Seagar's rough-coated collie (29sec) 1, F. Burdon's Labrador retriever (36sec) 2, Miss Diana Elworthy s cocker spaniel (40sec) 3. Best decorated dog or turnout: Cclin Cook (bantam rooster) 1, Nola Bishop (Cat) 2, Arthur Armstrong (pup) 3. Prettiest pet (open): H Woodhouse (bantam) 1, A. Armstrong (pup) 2, Dulcle Finnie (pomeranian) 3. Best sporting dog: A. Wilkes (whippet) 1, 1, B. Morrison (Borzoi) 2, J. Stewart (fox terrier) 3. Best leading dog: Bruce Morrison (Borzoi) 1, Miss Dulcie Finnic (pomeranian) 2, Miss Talbot (cocker spaniel) 3. .„ , ,_ ~, Most unusual pet: Miss Ward (Seagull) 1 Master Heaton Woodhouse (bantam) 2, Miss Nola Bishop (Cat) 3. Best non-sport-ing dog: A. Seagar (Urrameh Rufus) 1, Mrs Kellahan (pomeranian) 2, Miss Dulcie Finnie (pomeranian) 3. Dog best suited for ladies' companion: Mrs Kellahan (pomeranian) 1, Mrs B. Parry (fox terrier) 2, Mrs Stewart (fox terrier) 3. Best toy dog: Mrs Kellahan (pomeranian) 1, Miss Dulcie Finnie (pomeranian) 2. • The whippet competition was won by P. S. Johnson (time, 6Asec). Children's Races Under eight years—Girls: -Joyce Fenwick 1. Winsome Lester 2. Vivienne Coles 3. Boys: Ray Leslie 1. Donald Henry 2. Under 10 years-Glrld. June Leslie 1. Gwen Davidson 2, Ma>ga r< -t Johnson 3. Boys: David Myres 1. A)thur Armstrong 2, Pat Cosgrove 3. Under \i CpVrs— Giris- Shirley O'Connor 1, Beverly SullWan 2 Boys: Leo Shea 1. Selwy.i Dale 2 John Walton 3. Under 14 yearsGirfs, Dorothy Davidson 1, Beveriey^ft 2 Gwenyth Davidson 3. Boys. Haroia Drennan 1, John Walton 2, Selwyn Dale 3. Harmoniba bandsmen's race: J. Marcel s 1 L Nicholas 2. K. M. Chisholm 3. Bandsmen's race: D. Vial 1. A. Fulton 2, A. Hil"vAtf women's race: Hazel Lange IVivy mvio^oTj: 1 Mary Johnson £ Young men's race: B. Hutton 1, R. Russell A R. A. Coup 3.

PRE-WEDDING PARTY

To honour their cousin. Miss Vera. Ancell whose marriage will take place this week, Mrs H. A. S. Cook and Mrs R. F. Munson gave a "variety" gift party at Mrs Munson's home. Competitions were won by Miss Vera Ancell, Mrs T. Karton, and Mrs Neil Ferguson. Invited guests were Mesdames W. Ancell, Johnstone, T. Karton, N. H. Groves. H. H. Cook, F. Bunn, Byrne, Allen Campbell, Blackwell, Neil Ferguson, Misses Vera Ancell, J. Johnstone, Jean Cook, Rita Ancell, Rona Cook, Pam Karton, and Shirley Munson.

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