LATE SOCIAL NEWS.

Star (Christchurch), Issue 19239, 28 November 1930, Page 7

LATE SOCIAL NEWS.

FETE IS HELD AT NORTH LINWOOD SCHOOL A fete was held this afternoon in the North Linwood school grounds, Woodham Road, to raise funds for the Dental Clinic and other school purposes. The fete was organised by Mr W. Roger, the headmaster, Mr G. T. Baker, chairman of the School Committee and Mr J. Maxwell, secretary. In opening the fair, the Mayor (the Rev J. K. Archer), commented on the fine display of work on the stalls, and wished the organisers every success in their undertaking. Mr Archer was accompanied by Mrs Archer and Mr D. G. Sullivan, M.P., and Mrs Sullivan. There were many attractions, the chocolate alley and the other sideshows being well patronised by the children, while the decorated cars made a colourful display. The following is a list of the stalls and stallholders, who were assisted by a willing band of helpers:—Variety, Mrs A. E. Diehl; cakes, Mrs G. T. Baker; art, Miss Le Compte; flowers, Mr Line; fruit and health, Miss Hughes; dainty dish, Mrs Freidman; sweets, Miss Jones; Christmas tree and bran tub, Mrs Keirney and Miss Free; ice cream and soft drinks, Miss Fox; produce, Mr Brooklands; side shows, Mr Stirling; entertainment, Mr Findlay; afternoon tea, Miss Webster; inside competitions, Mrs Benfel; outside competitions, Mr A. E. Diehl. The fete will be continued this evening and to-morrow afternoon. The following arc the results of the competitions:— Articles from waste material, boys— Alan Chapman 1, Sidney Hough 2, Lien Duggan o. Girls—Ngaire Pannell 1, Lucy Andrews 2 and 2. Sweets—Norton Duggan 1. Turkish delight—Sidney Hough 1. Adult Cookery. Scones—Miss G. Benfell 1, Mrs Carter 2. Sponge sandwich—Mrs Jameson 1, Mrs V. YVillis 2. Plate small cakes— Mrs Hatherley 1. Fruit cake—Mrs Wardle 1, Mrs Saunders 2. Pikelets— Mrs Hough 1, Mrs Jameson 2. Blowers. Gentlemen’s buttonhole—V. Wardle 1. Decorated vase—Joan Orr 1, Shirley Buick 2, Sylvia Jack 3. Ladies* spray— Sylvia Turner 1. Bowl cut flowers— Sylvia Turner 1, Betty Campbell 2. Basket of flowers—Merle Andrews 1, Lucy Andrews 2. Children’s Cookery. Scones—Thelma Keats 1, Jack O’Donnell 2. Small cakes—Joyce Starr 1 and 2. Sponge cake—Maisie Jones 1, Thelma Keats 2.