MOTU NEWS

Poverty Bay Herald, Volume LXI, Issue 18550, 9 November 1934, Page 10

MOTU NEWS

W.I. ANNUAL FAIR FINANCIAL SUCCESS Tito annual fair organised by the AfotuItora Women’s Institute was held on Saturday afternoon “in the Atotu Hall, which presented a gay and busy scene. The attendance was disappointing, but nevertheless the many stalls did some brisk business and the whole venture proved a financial success. The exceedingly enterprising) committee —Mesdames R. i l '. Jackson, president, L. C. Arthur, secretary, J. Hargreaves, treasurer, T. R. T’yerman. 11. Boys, (.!. Hutchins, N. Nisbett, and A. Lewis —deserve the greatest praise for the splendid organisation and general arrangement of the fair.

The entries in the different sections were of a high order and in the children’s section the judge, Mrs. A. E. Gibson, lmd great difficulty in awarding second and third places, nearly all deserving first. An “Aunt Sally” arranged at one end of the hall, and controlled by Messrs. L. C. Arthur and 0. A. Wright, caused a great deal of fun for young and old, and incidentally brought in a number of pennies. A ‘‘fish pond,” guarded by Mesda.mes Lewis and Canon, was l a source of delight to young folk, and although the pond was a well stocked one. it was soon emptied. Ice cream and soft drinks were served by Mrs. J. Donaldson, and Misses K. Hutchins and E. Moffatt. The sweet stall was a delight to behold, the containers being novel and dainty, and Mrs. G. Hutchins was congratulated on the wonderful display. The “shilling! shop,” run by Mesdames If. C. Boys and A. R. Fierce, was daintily decorated with clematis and fern ; and the produce and jumble stall, over which Mrs. Tyerman and Miss N. Twisleton lead control, did splendid business. The. work stall looked most attractive —having on it needlework, soft toys, marquetry articles, and toilet requisiies, and was in the care of .Mesdames J. Hargreaves and E. Darecon it.

In the tea and luncheon room, Mesdames N, Nisbett. L, Egan, and A. I.egge, wore kept busy, the decorations of variegated liroome and Iceland poppies beiim much admired.

.Mrs. R. 8. fisher was steward for the competitions, and Mesdames 0. (J. Builder and F. Sinton, Matawai, judged the cooking; -Mrs. Montgomery, Matawai, judged the handwork and knitting, and Mrs. A. E. Gibson the school work. Tucked away in a corner was the ‘‘Mystery Room,” where inquirers learned their “fate,” Mrs. W. A. Wright- being in charge. The following awards were made, the prizes being presented at the evening entertainment: —

Cooking section. —Biscuits (3 entries): Mrs. R. E. Jackson, 1; Mrs. ,T. Donaldson, 2; Mrs. F. Reddle, 3.. Chocolate sponge (3 entries): Mrs. N. Nisbett, 1; Mrs. A. Lcgge, 2; Mrs. F. Peddle, 3. Coffee sponge (3 entries): Mrs. Johansen, 1; Mrs. W. Carron, 2; Mrs. J. Donaldson, 3. Madeira cake (4 entries): Mrs. W. Carron, 1; Mrs. J. Donaldson, 2; Mrs. F. .Peddle, 5. Sweets (4 entries): Airs. B. Peddle, 19 varieties, 1; Mrs. G, Hutchins, 14 varieties, 2; Mrs. Jackson, 3. Jams (2 entries : Mrs. Jackson, 1; Mrs. Peddle, 2. Pickles (2 entries): Mrs. Peddle, 1; Mrs. Jackson, 2. Sauce (3 entries-) : Mrs. R. S. Fisher, 1; Mrs. Reddle, 2; Mrs, Jackson, 3. Handwork.— Embroidered tea cloth (5 entries): Mrs. 'ft. F. Jackson, 1; Mrs. ■N. Twisleton, 2 and 3. Soft toy, (5 en.tries): Miss AL Derecourt, 1; Mrs. Jackson, 2; Airs. Peddle, 3. Cross’ stitch article (2 entries): Mrs. Jackson, 1 ; Miss AI. Allan, 2. Knitting.—Socks (3 entries): Miss N. Twisleton, 1; Mrs. Nisbett, -2; Mrs. Hutchins, 3. Pullover or cardigan (5 entries): Mrs. Ncverman (Matawai), 1; Airs. Wilson, 2: Airs. Hutchins, 3. Bedjacket (1 entry); Mrs. Nisbett, 1. Children’s section.—Plasticine, Primers (2 entries): A. Hargreaves, 1; Jean Nisbett, 2. Stds) l and 2: D. Twisleton and D. Adams (equal), 1. Pastel drawing', Stds. 1 ami 2: D. Adams. 1. Stds. 3 and 4: Ilupa Hit-aua, 1; K. Donaldson, ,2; A. Richardson, 3. Bids. 5 and 6: J. ’Twisleton and I). Hargreayes, equal, 1 : AL Hansen, 2. Bonn 111: I*. Donaldson .and B. Fisher, equal, 1; M. Fisher, 2; B. liiit(;hins, 3. Writing.—Stds. 1 and 2: P. Adams, 1; J}. Twisleton. 2. Stds. 3 aqd 4: K. Jackson. 1; J. Jackson, 2; A. Richardson, 3. Stds. 5 and 6: D. Hargreaves, 1; L. Carron, 2: G. Hutchins, 3. Form III: J. Twisleton, lj P>. Fisher 2; E. Carron, 3.

Most points.—Cooking section : Airs. W. Carron and Mrs. J. Donaldson, equal. Sweets: Airs. Peddle, Jams, etc: Mrs. Peddle. Handwork: Airs. It. F. Jackson. Knitting: Airs, N. Nisbett. The following were successful in winning weight estimating and other competitions :—Novelty work bag: Mrs. F. Donaldson. Turkey: Air. F. Twisleton. Cake: .Miss M. Farrow. Sweets: Aiiss AL Chapman. Alystery photograph : Airs. Hargreaves and F. Donaldson.

CONCERT AT MOTU /It is not often that the. residents of the Motu district arc favored by the presence of artists as popular and talented as Mr. Wilfrid Kohn and Mr. Rees Allan, and on Saturday night the Motu Hall was packed when a varied programme was presented to a most appreciative audience. The proceedings opened with, the National Anthem, followed by a violin solo, ‘‘Minuet’' (Porpora) by Mr. J. Prentice, an enthusiastic encore bringing Mr. Prentice back to play one ot Gluck’s compositions. Mr. Kohn was the accompanist. A one-act play by Gertrude Jennings, “Me and My Diary,’’ was presented by members of the Motu Dramatic Circle. This is the best type of play the, circle lias yet attempted and the players were congratulated on their {mbi ts. The cast was as follows: — Patience Marlowe, Miss M. Allan; Lady Adela Boxgirove, Mrs. W. A. Wright; Miss Tibhits, Miss F. Moffatt; Mrs. Cheneys, Mrs. G. 0. Anderson; Phyllis Awkv.right, -Miss Chapman; Humphrey Woods, ,Mr. C. G. Anderson. The scene was a drawing room and the stage was daintily arranged. Mr. Rees Allan sang “Friend o’ Mine,'’ and by special request "The Rig Bassoon,” followed by “T Belong to Glasgow.” Mr. Allan is always assured of a wonderful reception •t Motu and Saturday night proved no exception. He conducted community singing while the stage was being arranged for a second play and the singing of "The More We Ale Together,’’ was most enthusiastie. The second play,

“Bobbie Settles, Down,” was very popular.; the east being:—Mrs. Brampton, Mrs. L. G. Arthur; Air. Phillips, Mr. K. .Bell; Bobbie, Miss M. Allan; and Grace. Miss K. Hutchins. This scene was also a drawing-room mid the players were excellent in their portrayal of the characters. Mr. Kohn delighted the audience with a very clever variation of the popular “Melodv in F," and later sang “Annie Laurie,” playing two different airs ns an accompaniment. Mr. Kohn’s gifted performance was a rare treat for music lovers in this district. The final number was a farce, “Allotments," played by Messrs. L. Arthur and J. McKenzie. Master Allen Rowe ibly imitated the clucking of a hen, and the two players caused much amusement by their impersonation of women. After the presentation by Mr. G. Donovan of prizes won during the day, the hall was cleared for dancing and

Mesdames F. Cleary and R. F. Jackson, Miss M. Farrow and Mr. R. Tverman provided the music. Mrs. 11. 0. Boys controlled proceedings during the concert, and the thanks of' the institute were expressed to Mrs. L. Canon and Mrs. 0. Begg, Messrs. W. Kohn, R-. Allen, J. Prentice and G. Donovan,

Mr. and Mrs. F. 11. Bull, Mr. and Airs. W. Kohn, Miss M. Dennis, Mr. R. Allan and Mr. B. Gilbertson were week-end visitors to Motu. —Mr. and Mrs. C. G. Anderson left on Sunday for Feikling and will be away about three weeks.--Mr. R. Wintel returned last. Saturday from Tauranga and Auckland.-—Mr. E. l\ Lougdill, Auckland, paid a brief visit to friends in Motu at the beginning of the week.

A largo crowd of Motu and Motuhora residents availed themselves of the offer of Mr. R. J. Korridge to see “The. House of Rothschild.” Many had to leave home at 4.30 p.m. .and it was 4.30 turn, when they reached home again. The train journey was tedious, hut many passed the time playing cards, singing and listening to gramophone records. The general opinion was that the pi. ture was well worth the. trip, hut people at this end of the line probably could pot go agstin—some of the. dairy farmers settinrc to work Immediately on their arrival home at 4 a.in.