RICCARTON PARISH FETE.
As in many previous years, Mr Leonard Harper threw open his beautiful grounds at Ilam for the Ricearton parish fete. Every preparation was made for the entertainment of the visitors, an open air theatre had been fitted up iv one portion oE the grounds, in another was a Christmas tree loaded with toys, and an Aunt Sally was an attraction in another corner. All round the grounds were the various booths for the Bale of all manner of articles, the prettiest being a flower and fruit stall, with its decorations of greenery. This stall was under the management of Mrs Boyle. The English goods stall was in charge of Mesdames Winter, Charles Bowen, L. Harper, and Wilson. At the refreshment stall Mebdames Ford, Hansen, Taylor, and Shand dispensed good things to those visitors who felt hungry. The produce stall was presided over by Mrs Saville, Mra Frazer, and Misses Wilson and Earle. There was also a parcels stall, at which Misses Hansen, Hayton, and Holmes presided. Mrs Garsia had charge of the Christmas tree. The Burnham Band, under the leadership of Mr Craze, played, several selections during the afternoon. Visitors from town and country kept pouring in during the afternoon and making things busy for the fair stall-keepers. A shower of ram fell, but this was not sufficient to damp the ardour of those on pleasure bent. The theatricals were under the able supervision of Mrs Allan Scott, assisted by Mesdames Loinax Smith, Maitland Gardner, and Miss Kimbell, Messrs E. E. Anderson and G. P. Williams. The piece selected was Creatures of Impulse, and the performance -was entirely to the satisfaction of those who gathered in front of this rather primitive stage to witness it. Mention should not be omitted of two strangers in gipsy costumes, who made their appearance shortly after the fete began, and persuaded many to have their fortunes told or their hands read. One was the lady who was so successful in this mysterious profession at Merivale some months ago, and her companion, " The Queen of the Gipsies " (Mrs De La Mare), proved herself a proficient in the art of palmistry. The visitors all thoroughly en joyed themEelves, and, when not engaged in making purchases at the stalls, found pleasure in strolling through the garden and grounds.
RICCARTON PARISH FETE.
Star (Christchurch), Issue 7032, 10 December 1890, Page 3
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