RAVENSBOURNE MUTUAL IMPROVEMENT SOCIETY

Evening Star, Issue 12366, 2 December 1904, Page 8

RAVENSBOURNE MUTUAL IMPROVEMENT SOCIETY

INDUSTRIAL EXHIBITION. An industrial exhibition of a nature akin to the Competitions Society’s annual meetJng was opened at Ravensbonrne last evening under the auspices of the Ravensbourne Mutual Improvement Society. The competition sections, though of course on a small scale, were of a muh more comprehensive character than the Dunedin Society’s, there oemg competitions in writing, drawing, mechanical work, needlework, horticulture, painting, cookery’, music, and elocution. Entries- in. most of these sections were numerous and competition keen, although the prizes offered were certificates whose value is purely associative and sentimental. Especially in the writing, drawing, and painting sections were the entries very numerous, and the needlework was perhaps the most uniformly good section of the lot. the music, taking into consideration the fact that many of the competitors were making a first appearance, was distinctly praiseworthy. Mr D. Cooke acted as judge in this section, and in indicating the successful competitors-in the sections—instrumental and vocal—spoke encouragingly to competitors and gave some sound advice. We noticed that a few of the competitors oid not come down the platform and sing facing the audience, but sang into the piano. Whether this was due to lack of confidence or to the fact that only one copy of the song was available we do’not know, but it certainly minimised competitors' chance of success. A Fijian mat, exhibited on the wall and flanked by curios, Japanese, Chinese, and Swiss, was the object of considerable interest. There were also two Chinese pictures representing summer and winter, two plaques said to be 100 year old, a Chinese seal and token of office, am other interesting and unique exhibits. Imay be mentioned that this is the firsi exhibition of its kind held in Ravens bourne for eight years, and the competi tions were made open to all residing ii West Harbor. During the evening tin West Harbor Band rendered a number ■of selections with taste. The arrangements, r the hands of the Rev. F. Nichol, the mayor (Mr F. G. Cray), and the secretary (Mi J Low) were unimpeachable. In opening the proceedings the Rev. F. Nichol said that the exhibition was not an entertainment for the general public, nor a nsoney-making concern ; it was to encourage the skill, inventive faculties, and musical and literary tastes of the young people. When those present had examined the exhibits, he thought that they would agree with him that the function had not failed in its purpose of encouraging the young people to come forward. In the musical sections some of the competitors were competing for almost the firwt time, so that something would be accomplished towards bringing out new talent. When the idea of the exhibition was first mooted, it was not intended to hold it on such a large scale, and no prizes had been offered. He thought that a commendable step to take, became the main objects would not be attained if the competitors entered merely to gain a prize. However, one or two friends hud offered prizes in several sections. He thanked them for the large attendance, and trusted that there would be as many present on the following evening. The West Harbor Band deserved their hearty thanks for their kindly assistance. The Mayor (Mr F. G. Cray) proposed a very hearty vote of thanks to those who kindly officiated as judges. The following is the complete prize-list of those sections judged : WRITING, DRAWING, PAINTING, AND MANUSCRIPT MUSIC. Judges; Miss Howell (painting) and Messrs Macdonald and Flamanlc Handwriting.—Division A : Lizzie M'Miillin 1, Annie Mohs 2. Division B: Nina Macdonald 1, Myra Macdonald and Jessie Andeiton 2. Division C: Beattie Tait 1, Stuart M’Donald 2. Manuscript Copy of Music.—Division A: Aunie Mahs 1, Mrs J. Low 2. Division B: Cissie Waghorn 1. Painting.—Division B : Nina Macdonald and Tom Cray 1. Division C: Robert Westwood 1. Pen-and-ink Sketch.—Division B : Tom Cray 1. Printing.—Division A: Florence Tait 1. Division B: Lizzie Anderson 2. Division C; George M’Donald 1. Map (colored). —Division A: Dorothy Gale 1. Division B: Edward Fitzpatrick 2 Division 0: George M‘Donald 2. Map (plan).—Division B: John Harrison 1, Barbara Tait and Olive Stevenson 2. Division C: Stuart M'Donald 1, Owen Bumfield 2. Drawing.—Division B : L, Anderson 2, Jefsie Anderson 5. Division C: Owen Bamfield 5.

MECHANICAL WORK; • Judge; Mr Gillanders. Castings in Metal.—D. Connor 1. Wood-carving.—J. Donaldson 1, M. Lang Model Yacht.—A. Tail 1» NEEDLEWORK. Judges; Mrs Heigh way and Mrs Taylor. Plain Needlework—Division B: Jetrie Anderson 1, Fanny George 2. Division C: Lena Cray 1, Tiolet M'Culloch 2. Six Buttonholes.—Jessie Anderson 1. Darning.—Myra Macdonald I.’ Dressed Dolls.—Division B : Barbara Tait 1, Linda Macdonald 2. Division C: Bessie Connor 1. Fancy Needlework.—Jessie Anderson 1 and h.c., Lizzie Ander-on 2. Sofa Cushions.—lda Anderson 1. Lace Work.—Mrs H. Minn 1 and h.c. Table Centres.—Miss -MuJlcnger 1. Drawn, Thread Work.—Annie Mahs 1, Miss Pope 2. Montmellick .Work.—Miss Pope 1, Miss M. Hutton 2. Crochet Work.—Miss Pope 1. HORTICULTURAL. Judge: Mr M'Kellar. Ferns.—Freda Miller 1 and special prize, Winnie M‘Correctc 2, Dan Connor 3. Buttonhole Bouquet (gentleman’s).—DivL siou A: Olive Stevenson 1, Miss Anderson 2 Ladies’ Spray.—Miss M. Andereon 1. Bouquet of Wild Flowers.—Violet M'Oulloch 1 and special, Millie M’Culloch 2, Freda Miller 3. Floral Device.—Phyllis Hawcridge L COOKERY. Judges; Mrs Miller and Mrs Wise. Scones.—Divirion A.- Mrs J, Low 1, Miss Grant 2. Division B: Edward Soott 1 and special. Division C: May Harridge and Jas. Hutton 1. -* Drop Scones.—Miss J. Hutton 1, Miy» E. Hutton 2. Tarts.—Miss E. Hutton 1. Miss N. Hutton 2. I'iuit G,ike.—Miss Grant 1, JJr .T. M‘Queen 2. Sponge Sandwich.—Division A: Miss Montgomery 1, Mrs J. Low 2. Division B: Mbs N. Macdonald 1. Shortbread.—Mrs Connor 1, Miss Montgomery 2. Cockles.—Mrs J. Ixjw 1. Mrs Hutton 2. Gingerbread.—Miss Jack 1, Miss Tait 2. MUSIC. Judge: Mr D. Cook;. Pianoforte Solo.—Division B: Miss E. ■liiler 1, Miss C. Waghorn 2. Division i): Miss A. Anderson 1, Miss N. Scott 2, Miss V. Bagley 3. Pianoforte Duct.—.Division B : Aliases E Miller and E. Minn 1. Division C: Misses B. iait and A. 1 Anderson 1. Division D; Misses N. Stevenson and W. Miller 1. Vocal Solo (gentlemen).—A, Palmer 1, H. Alinn 2, J. Larnach 3. Vocal Duet.—Mr and Mrs H. Minn 1 Messrs J. Larnach and F. Cray 2. ’ Vocal Solo (girls).—Miss Jessie Grant 1, Miss E. Hennig 2. MISCELLANEOUS. Judge: Rev. F. Nichol. Postcaide.—Jessie Miller 1. Collection of Stamps.—Claude Pago 1. Collection of Birds’ Eggs.—A. Tait 1 E. Levido 2. ’ This evening the entertainment will consist of recitations, readings, and impromptu speeches, and the presentation; of prizes for the whole exhibition.