GERALDINE FINE DISPLAY

Timaru Herald, Volume CXLV, Issue 21183, 2 November 1938, Page 4

GERALDINE FINE DISPLAY

Exhibits from Many Nations Good Public Support Grouped round the hall, courts representing eight countries presented a most attractive appearance at the international exhibition staged under the auspices of the South Canterbury Federation of Women's Institutes in the Geraldine Town Hall yesterday. The courts, Canada, Japan, India, South Africa, Egypt, Holland, Switzerland and Italy with typical backgrounds and articles displayed advantageously proved an education to both young and old patrons. In spite of the weather conditions, the exhibition was well attended by a large section of the public Including schools from the Geraldine distrlExhibition Opened Expressing pleasure for the invitation to be present to open the exhibition, the Mayor (Mr J. R. Lack) omplimented the Federation on the splendid display. There was no doubt t at Miss E. L. J. Davies had gone to a lot of trouble to secure the exhibits displayed, Mr Lack continued, and said that a great deal of credit was due to her for the success of the exhibition. There had been a good deal of work on the part of the Federation to convert the hall into such a fine display, he had never seen such articles on view in the hall as displayed that day. Mrs L. E. Williams, president of the Federation, said the object of ths Women’s Institutes was to think internationally and to learn the customs of other countries. Before her departure for England, Miss Davies had been asked by the federation to endeavour to secure arts and crafts of other countries to stage an exhibition with. This she had done, and the display that

afternoon was due to her splendid efforts. Mrs Williams intimated that the exhibition would be continued today from 10.30 a.m. till 2.30 p.m. to give people a further opportunity of viewing the courts. Miss Davies, briefly explained to the gathering how she had obtained the articles. She had been referred from one person to another and finally she had visited several countries where -lie had received valuable assistance from the respective Governments and personal friends. All articles displayed were genuine and manufactured by the people in the countries represented, she said. Education for Patrons To those who were fortunate to attend, the exhibition, was an education treat. In each court two people attired in the national costume of the country gave the patrons information on the articles displayed. Holland's country folk were complete to wooden clogs while the South African attendants looked realistic in headdress and costume. Japan would not be complete without Mt. Fujiyama which was well represented in the background of this court. Work by the Red Indians was well represented in the Canadian court, while model chalets, cuckoo clocks and an attractive ski-ing background were featured in Switzerland, and India sported tiger skins, carved woodwork, a famous Marabor gong and other interesting features. Venetian glassware, beautiful rugs and tapestry aroused interest in the court of Italy and Egypt was well represented with its fine display of native work.

BAND’S SUCCESS MEMBERS CONGRATULATED Congratulations on winning the Canterbury Provincial Bands’ C Grade contest at Temuka recently were extended to members of the Geraldine District Band at a meeting of the Management Committee on Monday evening. The chairman (Mr W. A. Sherratt) who presided, said it reflected great credit on the conductor (Mr C. Ashby) and members of the band who had been successful in winning both the quickstep and selection. He also extended congratulations to the DrumMajor (Mr J. S. Lorimer), the conductor (Mr C. Ashby) and the drummer (Mr L. Bright) who had been successful in winning medals. The secretary (Mr C. L. Kirby) was instructed to write on behalf of the c mmittee, congratulating the band on their success. After display in a shop window in Geraldine, the shield will be hung in the Borough Council Chambers and the cup placed in the band room. This is the second occasion in which the shield has come to Geraldine, the band winning it in 1935, under Mr E. Undrili as conductor, at Amberley. SWIMMING CLUB PREPARATION FOR SEASON Preparations for the coming swimm -ig season were discussed at a meeting of the Geraldine Swimming Club on Monday evening. The president (Mr J. D. McKechnie) occupied the chair. The chairman said he understood that the Borough works committee ■

would prepare the baths if material were supplied, and it was agreed to obtain what was needed. It was decided to hold the postponed annual meeting of the club on Thursday, November 4. It was decided that endeavours be made to arrange a visit of the Royal Life Saving Society instructor again this season, members remarking that the visit of Mr J. Breward iast year had achieved splendid results. The date for the annual carnival was discussed and it was agreed to apply for Thursday, February 9. “LOVE ON TOAST” The plight of a modest soda fountain attendant who suddenly becomes the most popular young man in the country, by winning a male beauty contest which he did not enter, forms 1 hilarious background of “Love on Toast”, Paramount's crisp comedy. John Wayne, Marsha Hunt and John Mack Brown head the cast of “Born to the West,” Paramount’s Zane Grey action romance. This double feature programme, which is being screened at the Geraldine Municipal Theatre to-night at 8 o’clock is a benefit picture for the Geraldine School. NOTES The monthly meeting of the Geraldine Branch of the Farmers’ Union will be held in the Guild Room of he Parish Hall on Friday. November 4, at 8 o’clock. The annual meeting of the Geraldine Swimming Club will be held on Thursday evening, at 8 pan. in the Town Hall supper room. Mr E. Cholerton, opticial specialist, proprietor of Procter’s, the Premier Opticians, Christchurch, will be visiting Geraldine, personally, on Wednesday. November 2, when he may be consulted on all defects of eyesight at the Crown Hotel. Appointments can now be made by ringing Mr Morris Williams, chemist.