OPENING OF ST. MARK'S PARISH HALL.

New Zealand Herald, Volume XXXIV, Issue 10626, 15 December 1897, Page 3

OPENING OF ST. MARK'S PARISH HALL.

For a considerable time past St. Mark's Parish has laboured under the disadvantage of not possessing a parish hall, and has felt tho want of one 011 innumerable occasions, but thanks to the energy of the vicar (Rev. W. Beatty) and the liberality of his parishioners, the disability has been removed and the parish is now the possessor of a very convenient building. The site adjoining the church was acquired at Jubilee time, when the parishioners responded to the Vicar's appeal by immediately subscribing £150, the price of the land. The fund was afterwards augmented by subscriptions raised by the Sunday-school teachers and by meaus of direct donations. The result at the labours of Mr. A. P. Wilsoi), the architect, and the builder (Mr. Rosa) is highly satisfactory. The opening of the building took place yesterday, when a Christmas tree aud sale of work, etc., was held. A crowded attendance was present. The Vicar made a few remarks. The Primate, in a congratulatory speech, declared the hall open. The sale of the novelties and work, with which the stalls arranged round the building were liberally furnished, began, and good business was transacted. The Christmas-tree was in charge of Mrs. Barstow, assisted by the Sunday-school teachers; Dresden china stall, Mrs. Whitney, Mrs. Tilly, and Miss Frodsliam; work stall, Mesdames Bamford, Robt. Dargaville, and Gamble; refreshment stall, Mesdames Wigmore, Nelson, Gamble, Macmillan, and Miss Bold, with the assistance of a number of young ladies; "electric dip," Mrs. Mercer; toffee stall, Mesdames Luckie and Duncan Clerk; children's refreshment stall. Miss Westwood; and jubilee flower stall, Mrs. Thomas Cheeseinan. Again, in the eveuing, there was a large attendance. The sale will be open this afternoon and evening. For the latter occasion some effective tableaux have been prepared, and the Remuera Orchestra will perform.

Adjutant J. Williams, Prison Gate Brigade Home, Epsom, desires through our columns to acknowledge the undermentioned donations given by business men towards erecting an addition to the Home, at the same time stating lie will be happy to show any citizen through the Home and explain the working of the same -.—Timber: Kauri Timber Company, Leyland and O'Brien, Waitemata Mills, David Goldie, Alacklow Bros., Bagnall Bros., Scholium and Co. Corrugated iron : F. Prime, F. and \V. Fowler, J. Cowart (Hagey Institute), J. Petford; J. J. Craig 12 bags sand; also sundries from Burns and Co., T. and S. Morriu, Cruiokshank and Miller. A boon to good cooks, and to bad ones more power, Brown, Barrett, and Company's SELF-RAISING FLOOR.! Smith and Caughey are now showing a warehouseman's stock of solid leather handbags and purses in great variety, no. two alike. Beautiful goods at half regular prices, suitable for • Christmas presents. - (Advt.) : .V* .. 1 v l Just received a shipment of ladies parasols and sunshades in cream, white, and shot silks, These are bought at job prices, and are exceptional value at lid, 7s lid, 8s lid, l'2s 6cl. Smith and Caughey.>. ■ ' Tonson Garlick Company have 110 lengths of carpets left slightly damaged by fire and water: most of them to be sold : at less than half prioe—a rare chance for our country customers. On sale at the temporary premises behind Opera House., - Painless Corn : Cork. - This preparation completely emeu the most painful corns, hard or soft. A few applications only required to deaden the pain. It is also most useful in removing any thickening of the epidermis or horny portion of the stiii. Fall directions ' attached to each liottle. Price One Shilling,-J ,'Edwm Oiiemiat, Auckland: