MANAIA.

Hawera Star, Volume XLVIII, 28 November 1924, Page 4

MANAIA.

: —+■ - . • (From Our Own Correspondent.) ANGLICAN SALE OF WORK. The annual sale of work held in the Manaia Town Hall in aid of St. Cuthbert’s Church on Wednesday afternoon and evening was a success in spite of the inclemency of the leather in the evening. In the afternoon good business was done by the various stallholders. A splendid yariety of goods was placed on each stall, and each was very artistically decorated. The sale of work would undoubtedly have been a huge success only for the heavy downpour of rain commencing ait 7 o clock and continuing right through the evening, which stopped many who would have liked to be present. During the evening many (Competitions were got off, and vocal items were given, bv Mrs F. Freeman, Miss Stevenson and; Master Davis, which were much appreciated. Orchestral . items were given during the evening, the orchestra consisting of Miss M. Long (piano), Messrs Lloyd and Matheson (violins), and Mr J. Cosgrove (cornet), which were also much appreciated. Great credit is due to the energetic secretary (Mrs T. Sutherland) for the efficient manner in which she carried out her many duties, having all details complete. Much credit is also due to the various committees for their splendid efforts. The following; were in charge of the various stalls, etc.: Plain —Mesdames Hobday, J. A. Hansen and Hair; fancy—Mesdames Swainson, Corey'and Miss Byrne; bag and apron stall—Mesdames Mitchell and Hayter; flower—Mrs Greenhill; produce—Mesdames Barleyman and Howell and Mr Greenhill; supper room—‘Mesdames Hickey, Davis, Dee, Corrigan, Misses White, Hunt, Willcoeks, B/Young, 0. Lock, S. Phillies and A. ’Hill; telegrams—Mr Matheson; sweet stall—Mr and _ Mrs Abbott, Misses Lewin and Davis; hoop-la-—Misses Hotter and Nurse Dobson; toy stall—Mrs and Miss Cassidy; bran tub—Mrs Symes, Mr Hardwick, Misses Young and Doreen Hotter; cake guessing—Mrs Walker; buttonholes—Peggy Hair and M. Hansen. The vicar, Rev. A. C. : Swainson, heartily thanked all who had worked for the sale of work; also the vocalists and orchestra for their assistance. ' CHRISTMAS ATTRACTIONS. A meeting of Manaia tradesmen, called on Tuesday night in the Town Hall for the purpose of holding some attractive function in Manaia on Christmas Eve. for the - public, was largely attended, every business being represented. The meeting was most enthusiastic and a capital programme was mapped out for the occasion, to be given free to the citizens of Manaia and district. It will be advertised later on. The children are also to be well catered for. It is the intention of the business people of Manaia to make this Christmas function a great success. It is to be held •in the band rotunda. A further meeting will be held next Tuesday night, when final details will be dealt with and duly advertised.