THE EASTERN FAIR

Evening Post, Volume CVIII, Issue 78, 29 September 1924, Page 9

THE EASTERN FAIR

A WONDERFUL SUCCESS.

It is almost, or quite a record, for any appeal for a charitable purpose to bo '•ovar-jtubscribed," and the great news that the appeal of the Key. T. Feilden-Taylor, Missioner of St Peter's Parish, for £2000, had resulted hi the rinsing of £23C0. or rather ovur that sum, must have been just the reward that all the fine workers would best have liked. The extra £500, which was to be tho result of tho one gift of £$0 is well iv aijilit. for five sums have been promised, and iv more than one case, perhaps, by thoso to whom it will bo a real sacrifice- to find such a, sum, making the giving specially honourable. Tho announcement was made by the Rev. T. Feilden-Taylor at tho Oriental ball, which concluded a most successful week on Saturday night. Mr. Taylor spoke with deep appreciation of the work done, and of the response in great attendances at the Town Hall during the time of the fair. He desired to place on record his heartfelt thanks to those who had worked hard for four long months, with the rosult that the Taranaki streot poporty was free of debt. Mrs. Tovey and her j3on, with Miss Xoumans were specially mentioned as having organised the beautiful taxleaux which were such an attraction. The Oriental ball was a brilliant sight, the music was excellent, and the supperroom, managed by Mrs. Bock and Miss Clarke, and staffed by voluntary workers was most successfully arranged to supply a great number of people Those who weVe responsible for the arrangemeut« of tho ball were to be congratulated on its success.

The chUdren's party in the afternoon was also highly successful, though Mr. Silver found himself, obliged to aeek suitable music at the eleventh hour, finding it among the young people who gave every satisfaction. Prizes were awarded for various fancy dresses, and these were judged by Mrs. and Miss Mitchell, and Mr. T B Boyefi. The awards ' were as' follow :—

T,° ..n^ii- J . WoU' s'* Coimell, with Red Kidipß Hood," his sister, June Connoll Girls: Other than paper Hilda M'Lellan, "Shepherdess," 1 id!th Perry, "Japanese Lantern." 2. Paper frocks: Lilian AVhitley, "Coopers Seeds" l-Lilwin, '"Pink Victorian ■m y'v 2.; larS«-et Hunt, "Pink a.nd Blue Victorian Lady," 3. Ti ny tots: Pat Irower, "Twink Dyes," 1; Nola King, as "Daffodil," 2. e, r t]\ an PaPer: Dick Connell. as "Wolf," 1; Jean Brook, a "Tramp," 2 Paper: Dicky Bird, "Little Boy Blue, 1; Ron. Edmeads, "Purple Pier-

Tiny Boys : Zeta George, as "Jackv O°ogan,» U Peter Hunt, as "Government Red Tape," 2. • Extra prizes were awarded to- My Lee, as "Three Countries"; L. Larkin !!?7- ai,\ ai ld S^P 68"; Edna Beasley, 'Violet Butterfly" ; Marjorie Collins, a .Lavender Lamp Shade"; Ivy Russell, Powder Puff" ; Daphne Aitchen a ' Cowboy" ; Jocelyn Walker, "Little BoPeep '; George Perry, "Indian Chief" • Shirley Cross, a "Jarvey"; Leo Lee as "China." ' '