SALE OF WORK.

Horowhenua Chronicle, 13 November 1935, Page 3

SALE OF WORK.

ANGLICAN CHURCH EFFORT. With brightly decorated stalls atracting a ceaseless stream of patrons and well-wishers, the interior of the Old Town Hall yesterday afternoon presented a gay and animated scene when the annual Sale of Work of the St. Mary's Anglican Church was opened. Particularly attractive was the enticing array of goods displayed fot sale, and as a result brisk business was carried out in all departments, while afternoon tea was served to patrons at tables arranged upon the stage. Representing the annual effort of the St. 'Mary's Ladies' Guild in their task of raising funds to assist in the work of the Church, the event gives evidence of the great amount of time and thought devoted to its preparation, and as it is being continued to-day and this evening, there is every prospect that their labours will be fully rewarded.

The sale was declared officially open during the afternoon by the Vicar, Rev. J. >C. Davies, who in a few appropriate remarks welcomed the visitors to the function, expressing pleasure at the number attending. The various stalls were presided over as follows:—

Vicar's stall: Rev. J. 0. Davics, Mrs Blcnkhorn, Miss "80-wen. Sweets Stall: Mesdames C. Colpus and W. 11. Hocking. Christmas Novelty Stall: Mesdames A. Hinde and C. R. J. Inder. Produce Stall: Mrs Young, Miss Mickell. Flower Stall: Mrs Nye, Miss Pyke. Plain and Fancy 'Stall: Mesdames G. Milnes, Oag and Phillips. Small Goods Stall: Mesdames Williams and Alyward. Cake Stall: Mesdames Suhan and Burrell. The afternoon tea arrangements were in the hands of Miss Kebbell, who was assisted by Mesdajnes Twistleton, Bishop and Anderson, and Misses York, Colpus, Nicholson and Kirkcaldie. EVENING ACTIVITIES. - Following a very busy afternoon, the •results of which far exceeded the anticipations of the organisers, the various stall-holders being kept fully occupied, the iSale of Work was continued last eveninig. The attendance was again most encouraging, a concert programme iby the members of the Bible Classes constituting an additional attraction. Among the various items presented were included a song by Gladys MeKinstry, a recitatoion by Norris Mulcahy, and the sketch, "Question of •Ownership," staged by Misses Brenda Hearle, Gwen Tims, Peggie Townsend and Hazel Colpus. Mr and Mrs H. L. Jenkins rendered a pianoforte duet, while Miss G. Cowan's vocal solo was greatly appreciated. Further sketches, "The Woman in the Shoe Shop,", by Miss Barbara Blcnkhorn, and "She Says to Her," by Misses G. Rowley and J. Newman, also provided bright entertainment. A chorus, "The Glowworm Song," by the company, provided the final number.

Accompaniments were played by Mrs Hough and Miss Oreti Stallard. The sweets competition for JuniorBible .Class girls, conducted in conjunction with the occasion was won by Margaret Cantley, with Lorraine de Malmanche and Lorua Meddings equal •for second position.