PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

Bay of Plenty Times, Volume XLIV, Issue 6490, 17 September 1915, Page 3

PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

GARDEN PARTY AND FLOWER SHOW.

The garden party and Mower show held yesterday in the Presbyterian i Church giounds under the auspices of I the Young Women's Bible Class of I St. Peter's Church was largely at- | tendeJ. The arrangements were i thorough and re I lee ted the greatest j civdit upon the workers, whose uni selfish ;in<l united ellorts conduced to | produce; such.excellent results t'roiu | both the social and financial aspects. There was a five display of iloweis, I fruit, vegetables, and iudustrial goods in the parish hall, while located under shady trees outside were wortc, toy, and sweets stalls, the various landholders doinj. good business. A ping pong table enabled many patrons to indulge in this favourite game, while a shooting gallery permitted others to test their marksmanship. Nail-driv-ing competitions exoited much interest, the winners being Mrs Torrance and Mrs Thomson .Refreshments were dispensed and were much appreciated. All the exhibits became fch propei ty of the promoters and at 4.30 these were disposed of by Dutch auction by Mr Torrauce, who wielded the hammer in the absence of Mr llobbius. Uue of the attractive features of the gathering was the Maypole Dauce, in which nineteen girls took part. Attired in pretty costumes,.set oil" with numerous ribbons of red, white, and blue, the participants went through the movemeuts of the dance with precision aud grace, and saug 11 Three Cheers for the Red, White and Blue." The performance was indeed creditable to the girls and their teacher Miss Carleton. The music was skilfully played by Mrs Torrance. At the conclusion the children were grceued with very heavty applause. A number of gramophone selections were rendered at intervals, the instrument being kindly lent for the occasion by Mr Cecil Guinness. The members of the Bible Class Committee were Missts j England, Fallwell (2), Mark, Maltby (2), Wallis, Bobbins (2), Robinson, Ferguson, and Carleton. Specially valuable work was accomplished by the honorary secretary, Miss Robbius, while the ladies' Guild Committee also rendered much assistance in connection with the function and- took charge of some of the stalls. The appreciation of St. Peter's congregation was voiced during the afternoon by Rev. A. C. Wedderapoou, who returned thanks to the assemblage for their presence, to all who had rendered assistance, and to the Young Women's Bible Class for their efforts in promoting the function. Altogether the sum of about £20 was realised from all sources

The swards were made by the following judges:—Mr Tebbs, flowers, vegetables and fruit ; Mrs Bewes aud Miss Allely, preserves" and cookery ; Mr J. Bird, sweets;' Mrs Kobinsou and Miss Maxwell, knitting; Mr G Malt by, photography ; Mrs Kobbius. aud Mrs Maltby, children's classes. The following is a list of prizewinners :— Floral. Collection Bulbs (blooms) —Miss A Collins 1 Collection Cut Flowers (six varieties) —Mrs Bickers 1 Basket Flowers—Miss Gilniore 1 aud 2 Decorated Umbrella—Miss Robinson 1 Vegetables. Collection Vegetables—Mrs Torrance 1 Fruit. Collection Lemons aud Qraugos— Miss M. Badger 1, Mr D Taylor 2 Preserves. Pot Homo-made Marmalade—Mrs D Webb 1 . Sweets. Collection Home-made Sweets— Miss S Robbing I, Mrs F H Alexander 2 Cooking. Scones, oven—Miss Wild 1, Mrs P Munro 2 f Scones, girdle—Mrs B C.Rotbius I, Miss Spence 2 Shortbread—Mrs Chas. McNaughton 1, Mrs Yorke 2 Oat Cake—Mrs Yorke 1, Mrs Chas McNaughtou 2

Bread—Miss England 1, Mrs F H Alexander 2 Sponge Sandwich—Miss M Badger 1 Six Varieties (Jakes, .small—Miss S llobbins 1 Knitting. Socks, Scarf and Balaclava Cap, set —Mrs J G Green 1, Miss M Maltby 2 Photography. Street Scene, Landscape, Auiinal Study and Portrait—Miss Delepine 1, Miss I Badger 2 Children b Classes. Knitted Scarf—Miss Helen Bewes 1, Miss Jean Fallwell 2 Lady's Spray—Miss Erla lYigg 1 Buttonholes—Miss Nancy W?dderspoon 1 Sponge Sandwich—Miss ErlaTngg i, Miss Maggie Spenee '1