LIMEHILLS

Southland Times, Issue 23838, 8 June 1939, Page 13

LIMEHILLS

SUCCESSFUL SALE OF WORK MEMBERS OF CATHOLIC CHURCH The members of the Roman Catholic church at Centre Bush held a successful sale of work. The Rev. Father O’Neill declared the sale open, and congratulated the stall-holders on their fine display. Following are the winners of the various sections. BAKING Oven scones: Mrs J. H. Thomson 1, Mrs J. H. Thomson and Mrs J. C. Muir 2eq. Gixdle scones: Mrs J. C. Muir 1, Mrs J. H. Thomson 2. Pikelets: Mips A. Thomson 1, Mrs J. H. Thomson 2. Shortbread: Mrs L. Payne 1, Mrs E. J. Crowe 2. Afternoon tea cakes: Mrs J. A. Kean 1. Sponge sandwich: Miss E. Crowe 1, Miss M. Kirkwood and- Mrs J. Muir 2eq. Nut and date loaf: Miss M. Kirkwood 1, Miss E. Crowe and Miss M. Kirkwood 2eq. Gingerbread: Miss M. Kirkwood 1, Miss E. Crowe. 2. Light fruit cake: Mrs E. Crowe 1, Mrs P. Kerr 2. Dark fruit cake: ’ Mrs E. Crowe 1, Mrs H. Doherty 2. One pound butter: Mrs J. Muir 1, Mrs J. Murphy 2. Dressed fowl: Miss M. Kirkwood 1, Miss E. Crowe 2. Collection of pastry: Miss M. Kirkwood 1, Mrs J. A. Kean 2. Most points in baking: Miss M. Kirkwood. FRUIT AND VEGETABLES Carrots (long): Allan Thomson 1, Mrs J. A. Kean 2. Parsnips: Allan Thomson 1, Mrs J. Murphy 2. Swede turnips: Mr M. Duffy 1, Mrs J. A. Kean 2. Beetroot: Allan Thomson 1, Mrs J. A. Kean 2. Potatoes: Miss E. Crowe 1, Kevin Doherty 2. Cooking apples: Miss E. Crowe 1, Miss M. Casserly 2. Dessert apples: Miss M. Casserly 1, Miss E. Crowe 2. Heaviest hens’ eggs: Miss E. Crowe 1, Mrs A. Casey 2. Heaviest ducks’ eggs: Mrs J. Murphy and Mrs J. A. Kean leq. WOMEN’S NEEDLEWORK Handworked apron: Mrs W. Egan 1 and 2. Men’s socks: Mrs E. Crowe 1, Mrs D. Jenkins 2. Child’s knitted garment: Mrs E. Crowe 1. Handworked ■ tray cloth in colour: Mrs W. Egan 1. 1 Crotchet work: Mrs J. Kean 1, Mrs W. Egan 2. Knitted gloves: Miss E. Crowe 1 1, Mrs E. Crowe 2. Worked supper : cloth: Mrs W. Egan 1 and 2. Most attractive novelty: Mrs J. G. Hazlett 1, Mrs W. Egan 2. Knitted bed jacket: Miss E. Crowe 1, Mrs A. E. Ward (Riverton) and Mrs W. Georgel 2eq. Woollen crochet article: Mrs W. Egan 1, Mrs J. ; Langford 2. ; The winners of the competitions > were:—Box of tea: Mrs S. Kean. Two • cushions: C. Lodge. Infants’ knitted r set: Nola Wallis. Satin cushion: Bernard Doherty. Bag of sugar: Miss M. ’ Campbell. Chocolates and toilet soap: .. Miss Joan Langford. Supper set; Mrs • J. Crowe, Limehills. Linen supper cloth: : I. Deegan, Winton. Oil painting: D. : Murphy, Wreys Bush. Dark fruit cake: ' Evan Forde, Winton. Pyrex dish: Mrs ’ S. Kean, South Hillend. Work of art: : Miss Moira O’Callaghan, Dipton. Pink- ' iced fruit cake: Mrs J. A. Kean, Loch- ’• iel. Bed jacket: Mrs J. Crowe, Limei hills. Iced two-storied cake: Miss J. f O’Shannessy. Pair blankets: Mrs J. A. . Stewart, Limehills. Swallows: Mr N. e Forde, Wreys Bush. Dinner: Mr Joe Langford. Breakfast: Mr D. W. Camp- ■ bell. Doll (jockey): Mr J. J. Kean. e dressed doll: Doris White. Supper cloth n and toilet set: Miss Ola Cahill. Bed c spread: Mrs C. Wilson. Sleeping doll: - Nancy Nicholson. Work of art No. 2: ’> Boyle family (Nightcaps) 1, Mr G. ' Webb (Riverton). Sheep-guessing:— ’ Women: Mrs D. D. Campbell. Men: s Messrs J. Cunningham, W. Maloney and N. Hamilton, equal. Nail driving:— Women: Mrs H. Grimwood. Men: Mr P. Cosgrove. Boys’ bun eating: T. Cooper and F. Langford leq. Girls’ bun eating: B. Langford. Men’s hat trimming: W. Forde 1, J. Langford 2. n h PUBLIC MEETING :: ■- 1 DECISION TO ERECT NEW >: HALL r- A public meeting was held at Limes. hills to discuss ways and means of l S building a new hall. Mr J. Reid pre- . sided over a big attendance. ld The trustees stated that they would 7 : have almost £BOO to start with and there il. was a possibility of raising a loan of ). £7OO to £BOO. ic It was unanimously decided that a y new hall be erected. Several guarantors were appointed in the event of a loan being raised. :e There was some discussion on the m ways and means of raising funds and it ic - was decided to send out subscription lists immediately. - Suggestions were made as to how the r ‘ new hall should be built and it was left s ‘ to the guarantors to have plans drawn g" up and estimates given to be put before he the public at the next meeting.