DISPLAY OF ANTIQUES
A RIVERTON FUNCTION. (From Our Correspondent.) On Thursday and Friday Fleck’s Hall was well filled by a crowd of interested spectators when a full display of antiques was to be seen, the proceeds going towards the Methodist church funds.
The Mayor (Dr N. G. Trotter) who opened the function, congratulated those in charge in presenting such a large and varied assortment of many curios, etc., associated with the days that are gone, the whole collection being, he said, a credit to the district.
Mr Fred L. Girvan, the organizer and secretary, expressed thanks to all those who had contributed towards the success of the function.
Some of the antiques on view were over 300 years old. The list included Mrs J. Cassels, baby’s robe, over 100 years old; Mrs G. Brown, baby’s robe, over 100 years. Mrs John Crawford had a very comprehensive display, included in which were a lady’s dress over a century old, and Indian articles and medals. Miss Meek’s display included twenty genuine Benare brasses, Dr Gordon had a very fine sample of Rusian art in a magnificent epergne, and also a very fine carved ivory figure. Some valuable articles of jewellery were included in Mrs H. Blair-
Stewart’s contribution, and a number of old photographs. Another exhibit which attracted much attention was one from Mrs E. Gray, including altar lace made by Italian nuns and sold at th® time of Garibaldi, also some exquisite Irish jewellery, Indian and French necklaces. In the Maori section Mrs M. Moss and Mr Geo. Maclachlan (South Riverton) were well represented. Tlie models section included bridges, a church with interior light, inlaid draught board of 741
pieces, and also a hand-shaped walking stick with inlaid top of 64 pieces. Mrs Silversides (The Rocks) displayed a handsome presentation plate presented to James Browning, one of the early Scottish covenanters on the occasion of his marriage. Several fine tables were also on view including a Chippendale and also an inlaid one consisting of 4000 pieces which had just been completed by a man in his eighty-second year, who had the use of only one eye to aid him in his delicate work. Mr E. Stevens (Hekeia) and Mrs G. R. Berndtson were responsible for an interesting contribution of old papers and photos, which led to many discussions among those present. An exhibit which came in for a great deal of comment was an exact replica of the Spanish galleon “Santa Maria.” This was the work of Mr H Henderson, South Riverton. The same exhibitor also had a model of a motor boat. A violin and a model clipper ship by Mr Milmine, junior (Ermedale) came in for a considerable amount of inspection, especially when it became known that the timber used was procured in the Longwood. During the evening a parade took place, the following taking part: Misses M. Cussen, old dress; D. Walker, old dress; K. Hancock, old shawl and old apron; E. Girvan, Spanish shawl; F. Brown, cloak worn by lady 120 years ago; P. King, wedding dress of 1850.
Solos were rendered by Miss M. Cussen and Mr J. Churchill. Mrs Parker was the accompaniste.
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Southland Times, Issue 22510, 19 February 1935, Page 12
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