ST. ANDREWS

Timaru Herald, Volume CXLIII, Issue 20891, 22 November 1937, Page 4

ST. ANDREWS

GARDEN FETE ARRANGED At a meeting of members of the Otaio and Bluecliffs parish, it was decided that a New Year garden fete be held at Holme Station, the home of Mr A. S. Elworthy, early in January of next year, to raise funds for the church. This arrangement replaces the gymkhana held at the St. Andrews Domain durtag recent years. Last year the committee had arrangements well in hand for a similar function at Holme Station, but owing to the epidemic they had to be cancelled. Those present at the meeting were: Mrs P. R. Woodhouse (president), Miss Joy Bennett, Mr and Mrs H. Elworthy, Mrs H. B. S. Johnstone, Mr and Mrs Coles, Mr and Mrs J. Hay, Mrs Cocks, Mr and Mrs J. R. Trimble, Mrs P. F. Dix, Mrs J. V. Foxon, Miss Arden, Mrs A. L. Bennett, Mrs Coup, Messrs J. and T. Elworthy, K. Cocks. The election of officers resulted:— President, Mrs Woodhouse; secretary, Miss Joy Bennett; treasurer, Mr J. R. Trimble. The meeting decided that the programme for the function should include side shows, pony events, dog trials, section for pets, folk, dancing, children’s events and refreshment and produce stalls. A display of living bridge is being arranged by Mrs Mills. The Timaru Pipe Band, which kindly offered its services last year, is to be approached in the matter of attending the forthcoming function.

Jubilee Arrangements A further meeting to make final arrangements was held by the committee in charge of the functions to celebrate the fiftieth anniversary of the St. Andrews Anglican Church. The celebration, which will take place over the last week-end of the present month, will include a jubilee picnic at the vicerage on the Saturday. The Sunday morning service will be held at 11 a.m. and will be followed by luncheon at 1 p.m. WEEKLY CRIBBAGE There was a large attendance of supporters at the weekly cribbage match played at the Pareora East School under the auspices of the School Committee. The prize winners were Mrs E. Lange and Mr S. R. Wilkes. PERSONAL Miss Sadie Hay is spending her annual vacation at her home, “The Vicarage,” St. Andrews. Miss Joy Bennett and Mr A. L. Bennett, Lyalldale, left for Auckland on Thursday.