FINE HANDWORK

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 83, Issue 290, 8 December 1939, Page 9

FINE HANDWORK

QUEEN’S PARK SCHOOL PARENTS’ DAY DISPLAY An outstanding exhibition of handwork, equal to any display of its kind in the Donainon, was held at the Queen’s Park School yesterday, which was observed as Parents’ Day. Most of the handwork was executed recently, as much of the year's work is on display in the educational court at the Centennial Exhibition. The large number of parents ana friends who visited the school could not but have been amazaed at the high standard of the work. Even in the primer classes, bright pastel ana crayon drawings, which would not have disgraced the standards, decorated the walls, while the handwork was a revelation in what small hands can do. Many attractive models were made from cardboard, the boys’ work being denoted by war tanks, submarines and aeroplanes. The most outstanding section was that containing the handwork or Standard IV. There was not only a great variety of articles, but the workmansnip was excellent and many ot the designs and arrangements were strikingly original. The marquetry plaques were worthy of a place in anydrawing room, while small caskets, serviette rings, and dressing table ornaments, also reflected the ability of the pupils and the fine instruction they had received. The sewing and fancy work was also of a very high standard, the brightly designed aprons, dolls’ dresses, tea towels, serviettes and jug covers, attracting much admiration. The raffia and articles, together with the crochet work, shared the comment of visitors. A novel feature of the display was a weaving loom made ny Standard IH pupils. That it was a working model was indicated by several neatly made scarves. Also deserving of mention were the drawings 'of a Standard 111 Maori boy, F. Hunia, for whom a bright future 13 forecast. Cake, sweet and produce stalls were conducted by women members of the school committee to raise funds. Visitors were entertainea during tne afternoon by the percussion band of the primer classes, and combined singing by the school. The marching and massed drill display was postponed until the break-up on December 15, because of rain. CASTLECLIFF SCHOOL DISPLAY OF HANDWORK Parents’ Day was held at the Castleclift School yesterday afternoon, when, despite heavy rain showers, a large number of parents and friends were in attendance. There was a large and varied display of handwork, including cane and raffia work, plauticine modelling and fretwork toys and working models. The walls of each classroom were adorned with a splendid display of writing, pastel work and chalk drawing. In keeping with the spirit of Chrstmas, coloured paper streamers hung from the ceiling. In the corridors long tables displayed the upper Standards’ needlework and wodwork. A cooking and sweets competition was also held and the following awards were made:— Sponge.—Jean Marshall 1, Joy Robinson 2, Noeline Cheyne 3. Scones.—Lorraine Gaskin 1, Joan Hunt 2, Fay Robinson 3. Rock Cakes. —’Pat McCarthy 1, Fay Robinson 2. Pikelets.—Valmai Brooks 1. Coconut Buttons.—Betty Travers 1, Gwen Stephens 2, Clear. Toffee.—Kathleen Holly 1, May Davis 2. Peanut Candy.—Shirley Ansley 1. Irene Takapua 2 Coconut Ice. —Eileen Travers J Valmai Brooks 2, May Davis 3. Chocolate Fudge.—Valmai Brownie