Show Has Display Of Interesting Work Done By Women

Wanganui Chronicle, 15 November 1947, Page 9

Show Has Display Of Interesting Work Done By Women

It is som.J irnes said that women of the present generation do not possess the skill of their grandmothers in needlework and other handcrafts of the home.

Anyone who has this idea will receive emphatic denial at the A. and P. Show, where there is evidence that there are just as many skilful fingers and as much- -if not considerably more—ingenuity in these days as there was in grandmother’s days. Considering the rationing and lack of cake fruit, the cookery section is very good as also is the section for preserved fruit, jams, jellies, pickles, and sauce. Much interest was centred yesterday in the home-made candles and candied peel both having a professional appearance.

There is a varied assortment of home-made toys from a kiwi to horses, dogs, kangaroo, and giraffe, the first prize going to a perfectly made fox terrier. There’s a good collection of afternoon tea and tray cloths, some of which show artisticdesigns and very fine stitchery. Dainty handkerchiefs smocked articles, duchess sets in white and coloured embroidery and sets of d’oyles showing exquisite stitchery *and aprons are popular features ,the winner in the latter showing a new and novel effect. There are several wool and other rugs, a variety of tapestry articles and pictures, knitted and novel tea cosies, a dress made from sacking with self fringe for trimming and a collection of knitting. The latter includes some fine specimens in baby garments, bed jackets, pullovers—some in Fair Isle design, and men’s socks ,two pair being outstanding for their fine stitches, giving evidence of having been knitted on extremely fine pins. The exhibits of crochet work for women over 70 years of age show some excellent work and in the other sections for crochet is an outstanding afternoon tea cloth of the finest possible work. Several of the embroidery designs show refined grace in stitchery and colour toning being most expertly done. The junior section is also interesting. Women visitors to the show to-day will find much to admire in the industries section.

Among the bright stalls at the Show is that with an array of articles made from New Zealand woods. They are on sale in aid of Scout Funds. A stall for “Food for Britain” is also attractive and yesterday those in charge were Mrs. J. Lorimer, Mrs. H. D. Robertson Mrs. H. Glenn, Mrs. E. P. Richardson, and Mrs Woolven.