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Evening Post, Volume CXX, Issue 115, 11 November 1935, Page 15

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GAMBLE ON WEATHER

The caprice of the weather added a further element of chance to the gamble that was Cup Day on Saturday at Riccarton, states the Christchurch "Star-Sun." The first day of the Canterbury Jockey Club's November Meeting, given fair weather, has traditionally brought out the loveliest of the smart Christchurch woman's summer wardrobe. There were those who staked their all and appeared in their new summer ensembles, but others took refuge in their tailored tweeds, while fur coats were every woman's standby.

Mrs. Arthur Elworthy (wife of the chairman), wore a suit of navy wool henriette made with a short boxcoat, a beige blouse with collar of lac-quer-red, and a small navy hat trimed with patent leather motifs, and fox fur. Mrs. G. W. Forbes, wife of the Prime Minister, wore a black suit under a fur coat. Her black straw hat had a plaited cipwn and was trimmed with a black and white quill.

G. Dome, Messrs. C, Goddafd, F. Sanders, A. Hadley, and N. Craig; novice race, Mr. G. Calvert (first), and Mr. G. Turner (second); Craig Rose Bowl (teams' race), Messrs. Walsh, Patterson, Robbie, McGrath; Perston trophy, Mr. V. Smith; club championship, Mr. V. Smith (first), Mr. N. Patterson (second); Ewart Cup, Mr. H. Walker (first), Mr. T. Hurley (second); Sanders Cup' (sealed handicap),' Mri'T;' Hurley (first), Mr. V. Smith (second); consolation race, Mr. J. Fishburn (first), Mr. F. Dumble (second); run-in points, Mr. D. Benton; attendance medals and clasps, Messrs. W. Loughnan, F. Dumble, H. Walshe, P. Taylor, K. Robbie, T. Walker, and T. Hurley; twenty miles certificate, Mr. F. Dumble. Mr. Charles King was presented with a token of regard for his past cervices as club secretary.

Among those present were—Mr. and Mrs. C. Goddard, Mr. and Mrs. H. Walker, Mr. and Mrs. R. Johnstone, Mr. and Mrs. V. Smith, Mr. and Mrs. G. Clark, Mr. and Mrs. H. Lewis, Mr. and Mrs. P. Patterson, Mr. and Mrs. M. Goffe, Mr. and Mrs. Moran, Mr. and Mrs. Clend, Mr. and Mrs. Childs, Mr. and Mrs. A. Stevens, Mr. and Mrs. J. Hutton; Mesdames Clark, Price, J. Lewis, Hurley, and Deviney; . Misses I. Climo, J. Clark, I. and J. Moran, D. Walker, J. Benton, B. Smith, L. Matthews, K. O'Connor, L. Bond, J. Boddy, F. Peterson, I. Alsop, O. Bowie, B. McGurk, D. Vince, A- iDevine, D. Douthett, G. Walker, H. Tregurther, N. Campbell, I. Croll, D. Lester, I. Lewis, B. Body, R. CoUett, A. Walker, D. Johnstone, M. Jones, A. McNeil, M. O'Leary, M. Walsh, K. Henratty, and Jeffries; and Messrs. Marian, C. King, D. Benton. E. Lewis, B. Walker, K. Robbie, J. Evan, L. Andrews, A. Orr, W. Clement, 'L. Devine, H. - Robbie, J. Arnold, J. Riddington, J. Kelly, J. Hutton, Evans, T. Roe, A. Mack, G. Calvert, T. Walker, F. Dumbell, H. Walsh, B. Glover, M. Senior, T. Hurley, W. Teal, A. Clark, B. Killeen, C. Evans, T. Love, R. Bannerman, D. Andrews, J. Clind, W. Jones, Grace, S. and P. McLoughlin, J. Waitai, J. Fishburn, A. Bold, J. Beagle, Buchanan, D. McGrath, G. Mazola, Wells, Barlow, J. Clark, Pendagast, I. Mctntosh, J. Beagle, B. Loughman, S. Andrews, G. Wilson, B. Peck, E. Emden, Henratty, Smith, and A. Bold. Church Fair. St. Paul's Church, Waiwetu Road, held their annual fair on Friday and Saturday in the churchroom. An energetic committee had arranged attractive stalls, and the buyers' found many useful presents for Christmas. The stalls were arranged in horseshoe fashion, while posters bore the name of each stall. In an adjoining room Mr. Thesman and Mr. Horwell organised dart and side-show novelties. The following were the stall-holders:— Produce, Mr. Champness; novelties, Misses B. Knox and Peglar; cakes, Miss Tressider; needlework by the Ladies' Guild; bran-tub, Miss Jones and Miss Stockley-Jones; tea, Miss Bayliss and kindergarten teachers; sweets and drinks, Mesdames Walker and Horwell. The chairman of the fair committee, Mr. Walker, in introducing the vicar, the Rev. H. E. K. Fry, thanked all those who had so willingly assisted. Mr. Fry, who was accompanied by Mr. S. M. Hobbs, and Mr. G. L. Giesen, members of the vestry, made a short speech and declared the fair open. Petone Kindergarten. The Petone Kindergarten held a garden party in their own rooms and grounds in Victoria Street on Saturday afternoon. There was a large attendance of mothers, friends, and children and it was obvious that business was brisk. Just after 2 p.m., Mrs. Vickery, of Roseneath (a member of the Kindergarten Council) arrived with Mrs. Dowsett (secretary of the Women's Council), and Mrs. Britton-Smith. They were welcomed by the Mayor and Mayoress of Petone, Mr. and Mrs. Schofield, and the president of the kindergarten, Mrs. Milburn. Mesdames .Milburn, Reesby, and Hall presented the guests of honour with bouquets and shoulder sprays.. Mr. Schofield praised the splendid work, that was being carried put by.

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the kindergartens, and wished them every success. Mrs. Vickery replied on behalf of the kindergarien, expressing the regret of Mrs. Doctor (president of the Wellington Association), who was unable to be present.

A cooking competition was, held the winners being: Best sponge, Mrs. Jones (first), Miss Morris (second); best scones, Miss Morris (first), Mrs. Burton (second). , The. stall-holders were: Produce,, Mrs." Laird, ■" Mrs. Knowles, Mrs.^Chambers; bran -tub, Mesdames Page -and Woodberyj drinks and ice-cream, Mesdames Sydon and Hook; tea, Mesdames Wilkinson, McFarland, R.. Parrant; novelties, Mesdames Paton and Rigby;. ; competitions, Mrs. L. Martin and Miss Cunningham; cakes and sweets, Mesdames Henderson, Baddock,- Fleet,' and others.