“YE OLD FAYRE.”

Hawera Star, Volume XLVIII, 2 October 1924, Page 8

“YE OLD FAYRE.”

MATAPU ENTERPRISE.

A SUCCESSFUL ENDEAVOUR. Despite unfavourable weather, “Ye Olde English Fayre” held at Matapu on Wednesday attracted a big attendance. Arranged by a committee of local enthusiasts, with the dual object of recruiting financial assistance for the tennis club and helping the school authorities in their efforts to raise funds for the purchase of a piano, the enterprise achieved results which should prove very gratifying to those responsible for its organisation. As honorary secretary Mr W. R. Adams capably supervised the administration and met the many demands requiring his attention with unfailing efficiency and courtesy, and, together with those associated with him, is to be congratulated on the success which attended the venture. The support accorded should justify the adoption of the suggestion to institute the event as an annual fixture. The principal effort was made through a show held in the hall, the schedule including flowers, home industries, fancy work and schools sections, all of which were ivell supported. Though the home industries classes were perhaps the strongest, the flower sections made an attractive display, an outstanding feature being the exhibits of anemones and polyanthus varieties which would have created marked attention e\en in shows of much greater dimensions, while in the children’s and schools’- sections a high standard was maintained. In conjunction with the show a variety of competitions, including inter-school sports contests were arranged, and a well attended dance held in the evening afforded an enjoyable and fitting conclusion to “Ye Favre. ” . Mr T. H. Fever (Hunter Road) was so well pleased with the entries that he donate for annual competition a cup, to be awarded to the exhibitor securing the highest a»gregate points in the cooking and home industries classes. Pending the framing of rules, no official declaration of this year’s award has yet been made, but it is of interest to note that in the open classes Mrs W. A. Guy heads the list with 12 points, followed by Mosdames W. T. Seed and C. Willis'with 9 points each, while in the primary -schools cooking section Jessie Joyce and Monica Joyce, cf Kapuni, have" 21 and 12 points respectivelv. Throughout the day stalls and competitions, all of which plied a brisk trade, were conducted bv the following: Sweets, Mesdames W. R. Adams and L. Preeee: Confectionery: Mrs W E. Carter and Miss M. Hooker; Buttonholes, Miss M, Hawke; Bran Tub, Miss F. Harkness; Produce, Messrs L. Preeee «? d w - T Seed; Hoop-la and Darts, Messrs A. Cole and Roy Guv; nail driving competitions, Messrs ’O. Bootten (ladies’) and J. O’Sullivan (gentlemen’s); sheep guessing, Messrs 11. Calder and L. Jurd; whilst a large number of energetic Workers canvassed the ’ for other competitions. Mesdailies W. A. Guy, W. T. Seed and Miss A. Bootten, who presided over the refreshment room during the day and provided a dainty supper in the’ evening, rendered a greatly appreciated service.

The school sports were directed bv Messrs J. 0 ’Sullivan, W. A. Guy, C. Paterson. T. Ilonore, R. Shaw aiid e! Betts. The principal competitions were a series ot relays, in which Matapu Avon five out of six events, details being as follows: Straight relay, Kapuni bovr beat Matapu and Matapu girls defeated Kapuni; circle game. Matapu boys and also girls defeated Kapuni’s representatives;. overhead passing and crosspassing, each contested by combined boys’ and girls’ teams, Matapu defeated Kapuni.

During the evening an auction sale of flowers, produce, etc., and poultrv was conducted by Mr P. Marchant (Eltham), who also presided over 4, mock court and caused much amusement in summarily- dealing with a lengthy list of delinquents who appeared before him, but were allowed scant opportunity to plead in' defence of alleged breaches of extempore conventions. Mr J. O’Sullivan (president of the Tennis Club), speaking on behalf of the *‘favre” committee, expressed appreciation of the encouraging support accorded and thanked all who had contributed to the undoubted success achieved. He referred in terms of highest praise to the work ot the honorary secretary (Mr Adams), and looking to the future prophesied that if similar organisations were directed with such ability their success would be assured. He also thanked Mr P. Marchant, who had journeyed from Eltham to conduct the auction sale, which had been greatly beneficial. Mr O’Sullivan’s call for three cheers for the ladies who had assisted and for the secretary met with an enthusiastic response.

The gold and silver medals donated by Messrs A. West (the All Black) and E. West (Matapu), to be awarded respectively to the best all-round player and the best forward for the season in the Matapu school trtim, were presented by Mr R. West. .The former trophy was won by T. Guy and the latter by A. Prestidge. Mr Iv. Sharp kindly provided appreciated music, and Mr R. Hooker officiated as M.C. throughout the dance programme, which, commencing at 10 p. 111., was continued till after the termination of the “fayre” shortly after midnight.

Available results of side show competitions were announced as follows: Xmas lamb, for guessing number o‘ bottled peas; Miss M. Curd and J. Campbell tied by guessing 327 (correct number), the former winning bv drawing. Ham weight guessing: W. A. Guy and W. Rowlands tied bv guessing 141 b 12oz (correct weight), the former win ning by drawing. Sheep weight guess ing: E. Burrows, 2051 b (2061 b correct). Cake containing coins: J. Reid, three sixpences and four three peaces (correct). Cake weight guessing: Mrs Thomas. 101 b looz (101 b 1530z.* correct). Doll’s name: J. Scott, ‘‘Mary” (correct). Cushion prize, guessing peas in bottle: L. Hoslcin, 757 (correct).. Horse shoes prize, guessing nails in bottle: IT. Xalder, 262 (266 correct). Frock prize, guessing yards of avooP Mrs H. Whalen, nearest to 20 yards 14-3 inches. Pair roosters prize, guessing number of pins; C. J. Startup, 477 (46 correct). Nail driving: Mrs C. Lewis (Indies). C. Hooker (gents). The show awards were as under: FLOWERS. Judge: Mr A. Mills (Normanby). Steward: Mrs H. Sharp. Cfdleetion flowering shrubs —Mrs T H. Fever 1. Collection polyanthus, narcissi—Mrs Fever 1. Collection white flowering shrubs— Mrs Fever 1,

Collection yellow IJoAvering shrubs— Mrs Fever 1. Collection anemones—Mrs Sharp 1, Mrs .Fever 2. . Primroses, in bunches—Mrs Seed 1, Mrs Sharp 2. Polyanthus, in bunches—Miss Bootten 1, Mrs Fever 2, Mrs Sharp 3. Violas, varieties—Mrs Fever 1. , Pansies, Amrieties—Mrs Fever 1. WallfloAvers, varieties—Mrs Fever 1, Miss Putt 2. . Collection tulips—Mrs Fever 1. Vase of narcissi—Mrs Sharp 1. Decorated basket—Mrs Willis 1. Mrs ! Fever 2. , Vase cut floAvers—Mrs Pratt 1. , Lady’s spray—Mrs Fever I, Miss ; Bnrtt 2, Mrs Willis 3. ‘ Vase of iris—Mrs Fever 1. , Collection spring floAvers, arranged | for effect—Mrs Fever 1, Miss Pratt 2. Spring floAA r ers, 12 A 7 arieties—Mrs ‘ Fever 1, Mrs Pratt 2. r Children’s Section. 1 Collection violets—Colin Brisco 1 Phyllis Henry 2. ’ Collection primroses—Nora Pratt 1 l Harold Willis 2. Collection polyanthus—Harold Willis I, Miss Pratt 2. Vase narcissi—Sybil Pratt 1. Decorated basket—Florrie Seed 1. Buttonhole—Harold Willis 1, Nora 1 Pratt 2. Collection pansies—Colin Brisco 1. 1 Collection violas—Harold Willis 1. , HOME INDUSTRIES. Judge: Mrs D. Edwards (Okaiawa) Steward: Miss A. Bootten. ; White loaf—Mrs Bococlc 1. BroAvn loaf—Agnes Wilson 1. Sponge cake —Bessie Seed 1. Sponge sandAvich—Miss Bootten 1. Mis W. A. Guy 2 arid 3. Sponge roll—Mrs Guy 1 and 2. Miss Jones 3. Seed cake—Miss Jones l; Mrs T Preeee 2, Agnes Wilson 3. Fruit cake—Mrs Seed 2. „ Oven scones—Mrs Guy 1 and 3, Mrs Seed 2. ' Girdle scones—Mrs Lindsay 1. Pikelets—Mrs Lindsay 1, Agnes Wilson 2. Collection biscuits—Mrs Brock 2. Collection sweets—Trixie Carter 1. Separator butter, lib—Mrs Seed 1. dozen ben eggs, white—Mrs Willis 1. Mrs Petty 2, Mrs Sharp 3. One dozen hen eggs, broivn—E. Carter 1, Mrs Seed 2. One dozen duck eggs—Mrs Bocock L Norma Thomas 2, R. Bloor 3. Two pots home-made ielly—Mrs Petty 1 and 2: * Two pots home-made iam—Mrs Willis 1. \ Jar preserved fruit—Mrs Willis I.‘ FANCY : WORK. Judge: Miss M. Putt (Manaia). Steivard: Mrs L. Preeee. ‘ Seed° l ked cushion cover—Florence Baby’s frock—Mrs Bloor 1. Crochet work—Miss . Bootten 1. Camisole, worked by girl under 16— J. Joyce 1, Olive Warner 2. Hand-worked handkerchief by Mr] under 14—E. Dakers 1. ' & Wooden article, made bv boy—Percy Rratt 1, A. Seed 2, Arnold Prpstidge le Oulde Favre.—3— * PRIMARY SCHOOLS SECTION. „ /K), and (Man.) signify Matapu, tively ,U and Alanaia scnools respecCooking. Judge: Mrs D. Edwards (Okaiawa). Steward: Miss M. Curd oponge roll—Jessie Joyce (K) 1 Nita Kelly (M) 2, Mabel Guy (M) 3 Sponge sandwich—Jessie Joyce. (K) 1 -uabel Guy (M) 2 and 3. J ’ >vSt c ?M)l! r *“ ie Joyoe (K) lj d,iV€ Marble cake—Trixie - Garter (M) 1 •iessie. Joyce (K) 2, Florice Seed (M) 3’ Gingerbread—Monica Joyce (K) 1. Shortbread—Jessie Joyce (K) 1 i.nxie Carter (M) 2. ’ Pikelets—Monica Joyce (K) 1, Jessie oyce (K) 2. Cream lilies—Jessie Joyce (K) 1. Oven scones—Monica Joyce (K) 1 Jessie Joyce (K) 2, Mabel Guv (M) 3. J Gems —Monica. Joyce (K) 1. School Work. Judge: Mr T. I lines (Okaiawa). Stewards: Misses M. Hawke and M. HeoKer. Writing. 12 years, first verse National Anthem—i\elli. s Kitt (Man.) 1, Irene ivitt (.Man.) 2, Edith Beech (,MJ 3 Wilting, 8 to II years, same—Phyllis York UVI) 1, Mary Lindsay (K)’2, nessie Seed (M) 3. Drawing, original design, 8 to 11 >eais —Nora Pratt (M) 1. Drawing, bunch seeing flowers, 12 ..cars and over—Phyllis Henry (M) 1, liens Kitt (Man.) 2Drawing, spring flower, under 11 years—Nora Pratt (M) I, C. Cutter v) 2. Phyllis Beech (M) 3. Map of India. Standards 5 and 6 Sylvia Schwieters (K) 1, Jessie Joyce K) 2, Florice Seed CM) 3. Map of North Island N.Z., Standards 3 and 4 —Bessie Seed (M) 1, Phyllis Beech (H) 2, Edith Beech (M) 3. ’ Garden note book, Standards 5 and 6 “Vera Beech (M) 1, Phyllis Henry (M)