Fine Weather Favours Efforts of Church Workers

Manawatu Times, Volume 60, Issue 227, 26 September 1935, Page 2

Fine Weather Favours Efforts of Church Workers

YESTERDAY’S SALES OF WORK

Organised by Takaro Ladies’ Guild, a jubilee fuir was hold in Takaro hall yesterday aftcroou in order to augment Sunday school funds. The hall was effectively decorated in appropriate colours of rod, white and blue, streamers of these shadings draping the lights and adorning the stalls. The function was officially declared open by tho Mayor (Mr A. E. Alansford), Airs Alansford also being present.

Canon G. A r . Woodward, in introducing Air Alansford, referred to tho purpose of tho fair, and said it 1 deserved their support. Ho thanked Air and Airs Alansford for their attendance and spoke of tho kindly interest they had always taken in Takaro. As Canon Woodward pointed out, said Air Mansford, the church needed funds to carry on just the same as any other organisation or society. It spoke volumes for the ladies of Takaro Guild when they realised the work that had been put in to produce the goods, etc., which were displayed there that day. In ' the past few years money had been hard to raise, und just when they, were hoping for better times another cloud had appeared on the international horizon, and now they were, almost afraid to pick up their daily newspapers. Every country was faced with tho problem of money, trade and unemployment, and consequently. over all' tlie world was the blight of depression. But how could there be any recovery, how could they have prosperity whilst they had this uncertainty f —an uncertainty that bred tho fear which was largely responsible for the nations of the world not co-operating. They were now looking to the League of Nations to exercise its influence, said Air Alansford, but most .of them forgot that they were members of a league which could influence public opinion to afar greater extent than the League of Nations: they were members of the league of Christian good-fellowship. Each one of them shonld be working to enlarge tho membership of this league, the object of which was to weld mankind into a .great league of sympathy and service. Should war break out, their churches with their Christian teaching would be tho last lino of defence for their civilisation, contended tho Alayor.. Tho future was going to be established by the spirit, faith and courage displayed by tlio people of today. If ever Christian values were needed they were needed in tho world to-day 1u build a new living world in which tho fruits of labour would be more fairly distributed, and a future in which tho coming generation might live in peace and happiness. In conclusion, Mr Alansford wished the guild a successful sale of work, and expressed tho hopo that this bringing together of church people working for the church would create wider friendships and a better understanding of each other’s problems. Little Joy Brantley presented Mrs Alansford with a bouquet, which had been made by Airs It. Currutlicrs. The baby show, of which Airs E. J. Iloaro was in charge, drew a largo number of entries, and tho judge, Mrs R. D. Spraggon, had a difficult task in awarding the prizes. Tho results were:—Under six months, Gary Beattie 1, Marlene Russell 2; under 12 months, Colin Whito 1, Gregory Woofflndin 2; best baby in show, W. H. Dowick.

. The entries for the cooking competitions were judged by Mrs Phillips as i'ollow:—Sponge, any filling, Miss Jamieson 1, Mrs 11. Dowick 2, only entries; pikelets, Miss K. Arlidge 1, Mrs C. Penny 2, only entries; toffee, children under .14, Mavis Dunstan 1, Margaret Clift 2, only entries; shortbread, Mrs H. Dowick 1, Mrs C. Penny 2, threo entries. Those acting in official capacity were: Mrs J. Kolands, Mrs E. Curruthers (work stall); Mrs J. Egan (aprons); Mrs E. J. Hoare (shilling stall); Mrs M. Bramley (flowers); Mrs M. Hart, Mrs Q. Dunstan (produce); Mrs N. D. Smale, Mrs A. Barkwith (sweets); Mrs J. L. C. Merton (drinks and icecream). A novelty of the fair was the “French art gallery,” for which Mr G. Young was responsible,' assisted by Mr W. Half. Afternoon tea was served in the kindergarten room, those in charge being Mrs C. Penny, Mrs E. Griffiths and Mrs J. W. Polglase. An excellent concert was presented in the evening by Mrs G. Young.

AT TERRACE END St. Peter’s Church Ladies’. Guild staged its annual sulc of work in the church hall yesterday, the energy and enthusiasm of many weeks’ work being rewarded by a generous response on the part of the public. Tho hall presented a gay appearance with coloured streamers and dainty pink blossom and tho various stalls were attractively set out and laden with a tempting array of goods. Under the capable leadership of tho president, Mrs J. Stevens, and efficient secretary, Mrs J. M. Roberts, tho arrangements were admirably carried out. Thero was a tinge of sadness about the proceedings, however, as it was tho last occasion on which tho vicar, Rev. Whitby James, and Mrs James would be in attendance.

Tho function was opened, by the Mayor, Mr A. E. Mansford, who was accompanied by Mrs Mansford. On arrival Mrs Mansford was presented with a posy by Joy Tiddy, a similar compliment being paid to Mrs James.

Mr Jamas formally welcomed the

Alayor and Alayoress and called upon Mr Alansford to open the bazaar. Air Alansford expressed appreciation on bobalf of Airs Alansford and himself for the invitation to bo present, and said it was like coming homo to them both to attend a function in St. Peter’s Church parish, whore thoy had spent so many happy years. 'The speaker complimented tho ladies on the appearance of the stalls, which testified to tho work entailed in organising such a function, he said. Referring to world conditions and war clouds on tho horizon, Air Alansford said tho questions in dispute could never bo settled in an air of hostility. If they were settled at all and settled rightly, it must bo in an atmosphere of mutual recognition and respect such as Christianity seeks to create and make prevail as between the nations. Whether it bo a conflict of nations or clash of class with class, appeal must bo mado to intelligence and tho moral sense as befitted tho dignity of a civilised community. Amidst bitterness and strife Christianity brought men of every rank and walk of life together as men, and nothing else. Other hope there was none save in this spirit of friendship and fairness, of democracy and the fellowship of man with man. Once lot the Christian spirit have its way with mankind and it would bring those large reconstructions tho world to-day was so anxiously looking for, which would turn human life into a new world order in which the fruits of labour would be more fairly distributed—a future in which coming generations might live in peace and happiness.

In declaring tho sale open Mr Mansford expressed the hope that receipts would exceed all expectations. Mr G. Ct. Priest, vicar’s warden, expressed thanks on behalf of the ladies’ guild, vicar and parishioners to Mr and Mrs Mansford for making tiino in the midst of their busy life to attend the function, the company endorsing these remarks with hearty acclamation.

Following were the stalls and stallholders:—

Mcsdames J. Stevens (president), W, L. Cutten, P. Day and M. M. Malcolm,

Cake stall: Mesdames P. Bonuett, S. E. Meadly and Miss L. Newman. Fancy stall: Mesdames 0. Robotham, S. J. Parkcs, H. White and G. W. Arlidge. Produce stall: Mrs G. M. llauson, Misses L. D’Ath and W. Eanson. Sweet stall: Mrs W. W. Coutts and Miss M. McCormick.

Toy stall: Mrs J. C. Johnson and Miss M. Johnson. Flower stall: Mesdames J. M. Sollitt, E. McKenzie, E. E. Toogood and Miss E. M. Lancaster.

Tearooms: Mesdames B. Waldegrave, N. Tiddy, A. C. Bloomfield, E. M. Lancaster, and helpers.