TURANGA CHURCH FETE.

Gisborne Times, Volume V, Issue 53, 4 March 1901, Page 3

TURANGA CHURCH FETE.

A PLEASANT GATHERING,

Tin-, promoters of the Turanga Church Fete were fortunately favoured with a fine day for that gathering on Saturday, and the attendance of the public at the pretty College Grounds at "Waerenga-o-hika." was highly satisfactory. This was all the more gratifying, as it was feared that the postponement of the function from the previous Thursday would cause a falling oil in the attendance. The committee who had tho arrangements of the fete in hand, ai-e to be congratulated upon the success achieved, and for this happy I state of affairs prnise is chiefly due to Mr ’ C. Gray, who was the leading spirit i throughout. The afternoon was devoted to sports and games of various descrip- 1 lions, including lemon-cutting, tilting-in-the-ring, needle threading, Gretna green race, Hag race, and other events to nmuer- i ous to mention, all the competitions drawing large entries and provoking keen contests. There were the usual side shows, seen at gatherings of the kind, and good business was reported by those in charge. The phonogvnph proved a great attraction for the young, whilst the opportunity of having one last shot at old Aunt Sally was taken advantage of by all and sundry. The work stalls were artistically arranged, and contained articles of a useful and ornamental character, the majority of which were'sold to advantage. Tea was served at half-past- five, tho tables being laden with all manner of good things, which were heartily appreciated and done full justice to l>y"those present. As in past years, a "concert was held in the evening, and this drew a large crowd. A feature of the programme was a number of plantation melodies given by the ladies, who recently took part in the 11 Snowflakes’ ” entertainment in Gisborne. Mr Barlow created a favorable impression with his song, “ Some day I’ll wander back again,” which was deservedly encored, as also was his second number, given later in the evening. The other items on the programme were enthusiastically encored, and included songs by Misses ‘ Grey, Bright, and Davis,' Miss Palairct playing the accompaniments. The Bov. Canon Fox took an opportunity during the evening of thanking those present for their attendance, and likewise the ladies of the district for their kind assistance. It is expected, as a result of the fete, that a substantial sum will accrue towards the funds of the church,