LEPPERTON SALE OF WORK

Taranaki Daily News, 11 April 1930, Page 15

LEPPERTON SALE OF WORK

ACTIVITIES OF LADIES’ GUILD.

RESULTS OF COMPETITIONS.

Once again the ladies of Lepperton showed yesterday that anything the ladies, of the district undertake they carry out with a thoroughness that spells success. Certainly the annual sale of work and exhibition held in the Lepperton hall by the ladies’ guild” of St. Mark’s Church proved an outstanding success. There was a large attendance of settlers and their wives and families, whilst New Plymouth and Waitara were also represented. Among those present were Archdeacon Gavin, vicar of the parish, and Archdeacon Evans (emeritus).

In officially declaring the sale of work open, Archdeacon Evans congratulated th. Lepperton ladies on the success of the . function. Never, he said, had he seen such a large attendance, and even though the show had not been officially opened they appeared to have done wonderful business. He was pleased to take the first public opportunity of. congratulating his successor, Archdeacon Gavin, who, he said, was indeed a most worthy successor. The well stocked stalls were a tribute to the productivity of the district and the industry of the members of the ladies’ guild, who must have been recompensed for their hard work by the keen demand that set in. The stalls, together with the numerous competitions run by a bevy of young ladies, and the attractive side-shows, added considerably to the proceeds/ Those in charge of the stalls were: Work, Mesdames W. N. Ackland and E. W. Wheatley; produce, Mesdames P. A. Openshaw, P. Sampson and A. Mace; cake, Mesdames R. F. Giddy and Frank Sampson; sweets, Mrs. W. Clark, Misses G. Ackland -and G. Waldie; jumble, Mrs., and Mr. W. D. Cartwright;” cookery, Mrs. H. Lepper and Miss Callander; bran tub, Mrs; W. Clark and Miss D. Hollier; ice cream, Mesdames A. B. Waldie and G. R. Phillips’; tea room, Mesdames F. Crowe, J. Jarvis, W. B. Fussell, E. A.. Oliver, MissOe F. Honnor, G. Colson, and T. Colson; competitions, Mrs. N. Heppell, Misses, Bryson, Lepper, Joan Lepper, Doris Hopsqn, May Fussell, Ivy Astwood, L. Hoskin, Marion Woisin, and Loris Wells; side-shows, Mrs. Trim, Messrs. P._ A. Openshaw, E. W. Wheatley anti H. , Woisin. -. A feature ,this., year was a baby showorganised by. Mr; W. N. Ackland. Twelve babies paraded, the judges, Mrs. D. Blackley and Miss. B. A. Campbell, remarking that all . were worthy of a prize. Awards were’ as .follows: —

Under 10 months.—Newton Douglas Culpit 1, Irene Carmichael 2, Erica .Weston 3. '

Over 10 months. —Nola Mace and Margaret McArthur (equal) 1. The home industries section, in charge of Mrs. H. B. Lepper and Miss Callender, created very live interest. Not only were the entries large, but the quality was so good that the judges, Mesdames C. H. Burgess and Franklyn Whyte, had no light task in making the awards. This aspect of the sale of work appears to be growing to such an extent that the ladies of the district might serious-. ]y consider holding an annual show. Details of the . awards ave: — White bread—Mrs.' \V,. ; D. Cartwright 1, Mrs. T-'Ja/ OpenshaXy. 2.and 3. Browh' bread'.-—' P. A.-.’ Openshan; 1 and. 2. Sponge G. Ackland J,

Mrs. P. A. Openshaw 2, Mrs. W. B. Fus> sell 3. ’ Sausage rolls. —Mrs. P. A. Openshaw 1 and 2. Tartlets.—Mrs. P. A. Openshaw 1, Mrs. E. Snowball 2, Mrs. G. McGonnell 3. ' Shortbread. —Miss G. Ackland 1, Mrs. Frank Sampson 2, Mrs. R. Pearn 3. Scones. —Mrs. P. A. Openshaw 1, Mrs. W. N. Ackland 2, Mrs. E. Snowball 3. Bottled fruit.—Mrs. C. Thompson 1, Mrs. P. A. Openshaw 2, Mrs. J. Payne 3. Jam. —Mrs. C. Thompson 1, Mrs. H. Lepper 2, Mrs. P. A. Openshaw 3. Jelly.—Mrs. C. Thompson 1. Marmalade. —Mrs. P. A. Openshaw 1 and. 2, Mrs. H. Lepper 3. Various competitions were decided, including a jsomewhat novel one, that of computing the weight of one of .Lepperton’s most popular residents, Mr. E. W. Wheatley. This attracted 64 entries, including a large number of ladies. Most, however, were well out of it. The actiial weight was 12st, sjlb., the winner being E. Hellier (12st. 51b.). Other competitions were won as follows: Doll, Mrs. P. A. Openshaw; nightdress, Miss Ivy Astwood; cosy, Miss Marshall (New Plymouth); bowl, Mrs. Anderson; plate, ; Mrs. P. A. Openshaw; bellows, Sister Corkiß; leg of mutton, Henry Woisin. The organisation of the sale of work was excellent. The president, Mrs. H. ,B. Lepper, and the secretary, Mrs. P. A. Openshaw. particularly, have every reason to be gratified at the result. A dance which concluded proceedings last night' saw the hall crowded'. Excellent music was provided by Martin’s orchestra, whilst Mr. F. Crowe was M.C. Supper was dispensed by the ladies.