St. Peter’s Garden Fete

Manawatu Times, Volume 64, Issue 42, 20 February 1939, Page 2

St. Peter’s Garden Fete

OUTSTANDING SUCCESS Despite the threatening weather, preparations were finalised by midday on Saturday for the holding of the annual fete in the neat and picturesque grounds of St. Peter’s vicarage. Fortunately by 1 p.m. the rain cleared away and the iveather improved throughout the whole afternoon. Shortly after 2 p.m. the Mayoress, Mrs. S. K. Siddells, declared tho fete officially open and wished the sponsors every success. There was a very large attendance and as there were stalls and entertainments to suit every taste, business was very brisk. The opportunity was taken during tho proceedings to make a presentation to tho people’s warden, Mr. A. W. Hamilton, who had done such yeoman servico for the church generally, between the time of departure of tho retiring vicar, Rev. H. Wilson, and tho advent of the present vicar, Rev. K. F. Button. Mr. G. Godfrey Taylor mado the presentation to Air. Hamilton in the form of a handsome cheque and Air. Hamilton graciously and suitably returned his thanks and appreciation of the assistance loyally given him by ono and all, particularly that of the vestry.

The feature of the gathering was its continuity so unusual in such functions, ana this was due in no small measure to Air. A. W. Hamilton’s excellent organisation as director of ceremonies and to tho splendid service so kindly given by Air. Russ Alerrie’s loudspeaker. Competitions galore were kept going together with races and other fun for the children.

Tho following officials assisted very materially to ensure tho wonderful success of the fete:—Cake stall, Alesdames G. Taylor and A. W. White; produce

stall, Mesdames H. A. Bick and J. Harrison; ice-cream stall, St. Peter’s Girls’ Club; afternoon tea, Alesdames R. Austin, V. J. Scott, J. A. AlcDonald, L. Needham and others; hoop-la, Air. and Airs. E. Vincent; clock golf, Alesdames L. D. Lovelock and W. L. Tattle; archery, L. D. Lovelock; copper trail, W. L. Tattle; chain stepping, G. G. Taylor; bicycle tilting, Messrs. L. A. Truscott and J. A. McDonald; nail driving, A. W. Hamilton; croquet bobs, L. D. Lovelock; wash pegging, A. W. Hamilton; ugly man competition, H. A. Bick.

The two outstanding features of the afternoon were, firstly, the splendid exhibition of Scout craft carried out by the St. Peter’s troop under Scoutmasters L. Barraclougli and I?. Austin, and secondly, the baby competition. Airs. Ives and Aliss Carriek, both of Eketahuna, judged this event and hud groat difficulty in finding the winner amongst so many charming and bounio babies. Alaster Hugh Allan Lovelock was adjudged the bonniest boy under 12 months, while Aliss Jennifer Turner carried off honours in the girls’ section. The following were the competition winners:—Clock golf, Aliss Leo Arrow; chain stepping, Ladies Airs. D. G. Gregorie, men R. Taylor; bicycle tilting, ladies Aliss AI. Taylor, men E. Vincent; nail driving, ladies Airs. A. CJpstou, men S. Iv. »Siddel]s; croquet bobs, Rev. K. F. Button; wash pegging, D. G. Gregorie; cake competition, Airs. J. A. AlcDonald; doll competition, Airs. A. Upston; ugly man competition, everyone tied; best decorated bicycle, Alaster Richard Siddells 1, Alaster Robert Walker 2.