GERALDINE COUNTY FAIR

Timaru Herald, Volume CXLIV, Issue 21014, 18 April 1938, Page 3

GERALDINE COUNTY FAIR

Woodbury Function SUCCESS ACHIEVED Although conditions were very damp underfoot the Woodbury and district country fair, held at the Domain on Saturday, proved most successful, and the funds of the Tripp Memorial Library, the Woodbury and Tripp Schools, the Woodbury Cricket Club, and the Woodbury Women’s Institute should benefit considerably as a result. An efficient committee under Mr A. J. Kennedy as chairman spared no efforts to ensure the success of the fair. The various horse events were watched with interest, and the Highland dancing attracted competitors from points between Christchurch and Timaru. A successful Cinderella ball was held in the evening, when the Woodbury Hall was crowded to capacity. Novelty dances were won by Miss A. Watts and Mr D. Palmer, and Mr and Mrs H. Campbell. Mr F. Fifield acted as M.C The results of events at the gymkhana were as follows: Highland Dances (Judge: Miss Kyle, Timaru) Highland Fling, novice event under 10 years (Mr E. McEvey’s medal for non previous prizewinner) —D. Waller 1; Under 10 years: Colleen Coulter 1. Maisie Wilson 2. Sword Dance, any age—Hazel Neil 1, Maisie Wilson 2. Sailors’ Hornpipe, under 14 years— N. Morrison 1, B. A. Triggs 2. Irish Jig, under 16 years—Maisie Wilson 1, D. Lyne 2. Sean Triubhais, under 18 years— Hazel Neil 1, Maisie Wilson 2. Irish Reel, any age—Hazel Neil 1, Maisie Wilson 2. Sword Dance, under 12 years—J. Triggs 1, Colleen Coulter 2. Horse and Pony Events (Judge: Mr A. G. Macdonald) Woodbury Trotting Cup (unregistered horses) —J. Mulvey. Trot (open)—P. Stock 1, D. Friend 2. Pony trot—L. Priddle 1. Bending (pony)—O. L. Pratt. Bending (horse)—B. Rhodes. Pony potato race—O. L. Pratt. Horse potato race—B. Rhodes. Sack Race (pony)—O. L. Pratt. Sack Race (horse) —F. Pratt. Rescue Race (pony) —O. L. Pratt. Rescue Race (horse)— B. Rhodes. Walk, Trot and Gallop (pony) —K. Burke. Walk. Trot and Gallop (horse) —S. Ashby 1, D. Bates 2. Musical Chairs (pory)—Miss G. McIvey. Tiltipg the Ring (pony)—D. Ambler. Tilting the Ring (horse) —L. Galbraith. Cigarette Race (pony)—P. Burke. Dogr Any Purebred Dog—W. Johnstone 1. Working Sheep Dogs (bearded)—A. MacDonald 1; (long haired)—W. Johnstone; (smooth haired)—F. Pratt 1. Sheep Dog Race—F. Pratt 1.

Competitions Chain Stepping—’£. Baker 1. Throwing Cricket Ball —Mr Arnold 1. Other competitions were won by Mr P. Hendry (duck), Miss F. Murphy (Easter egg), and Mr D. Pringle (cake). Tennis Tournament Mixed Doubles —L. and Mrs Wood (Mt. Somers). Singles—J. Leary. EASTER DAY SERVICES Large congregations attended the Easter Day services j esterday when the addresses and music were appropriate to the occasion. The Rev. W. J. Couling was the preacher at the Geraldine Presbyterian Church at the morning and evening services and he also conducted a service at Woodbury during the afternoon. At the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Masses were celebrated by Rev. Father M. J. Fogarty at 8.30 and 10 o’clock. The Rev. F. O. Prosser officiated at the Geraldine Methodist Church at 11 a.m. and 7 p.m., and at Te Moana at 2.30 p.m. At St. Mary’s Church. Geraldine. Rev. Canon J F. Coursey officiated at Holy Communion at 7 a.m. and 11 a.m., and Evensong at 7 p.m. at Geraldine. Holy Communion was celebrated at 8 a.m. at Orari and Evensong at 7 M. Evensong was held at Pee! Forest 3 p.m. WOMEN’S COLE The following is the draw for the women's bogey match to be played tomorrow:— Seniors —Miss W. Cowan v. Miss K. Polhill. Mrs E. P. Bennett v. Mrs J. C. Templer, Mrs D. C. Williamson v. Miss M. G. Roberts. Miss E. Parr v. Mrs D. LeCren. Mrs A. L. Brenton v. scorer. Juniors—Mrs M. Donaldson v. Miss R. Williams, Mrs G. W. Feilden v. Mrs W. S. Parr. Mrs R. E. Mcllwrlck v. Mrs E. N. J. Hannah, Miss E. L. J. Davies v. Mrs M. Ritchie. Mrs W. Me- j Clure v. Mrs C. C. Burden, Mrs N. Burdon v. Mrs J. Scott. Mrs E. J. Wood v. Mrs R. Blakiston, Miss W. Williams v. scorer. “THE GIRL OF THE FRONT PAGE” A “hardboiled” managing editor crosses swords and purposes with a society girl who inherits the newspaper he supervises, in Universal’s “The Girl on the Front Page,” which will be screened at the Geraldine Municipal Theatre at 8 o’clock to-night. They battle with each other until a blackmail 1 ring tries to victimise the heiress. Edmund Lowe Is the crisp, amusing editor and Gloria Stuart is the owner of the paper who tries to write features. Good supports will be screened.