FETES AND FAIRS

Star (Christchurch), Volume LXIV, Issue 934, 2 December 1933, Page 13

FETES AND FAIRS

Garden Parties Held this Afternoon. MERIVALE PARISHIONERS. As In former years, Messrs Edwin Hamilton, Peter Wood and F. W. Hobbs placed their adjoining gardens In Papanui Road at. the disposal of the parishioners of St Mary’s Church, Merivale, who held their annual fete there this afternoon. This fete is always a large and particularly well organised one. Many special attractions were included in the afternoon’s programme, and the tennis tournament in particular attracted a large number of entries. The vicar, Archdeacon P. B. Haggitt, and Mr Heathcote Helniore arranged the tournament for the seniors, while Miss Mary Hamilton was in charge of the junior division players, which included many pupils from Rangi-ruru and St Margaret’s. Pony rides and side-shows were enjoyed by the children and attractive and varied wares were offered for sale at the stalls which were placed in sheltered spots around the grounds. Indoors an entertainment was staged, one of the principal items being a oneact play, “ Square Pegs,” produced by Mrs E. J. Chennells. Madame Rawlings contributed piano solos, Miss Edgar, violin solos, while an air of mystery was imparted to the proceedings by the feats of Mr D. Hewitt. The pupils of Miss Plvelyn Edgar also gave exhibitions of dancing. In this way the organisers of the fete had explored every avenue by which to raise money, and success should crown their enterprise. St Paul’s Church. Pets. “ Mona Vale,” the lovely home of Mr E. D. Johnson, in Fendalton Road, provided an ideal setting this afternoon for the garden fete which had been organised by Mr* G. Morton Smith and members of the congregation of St Paul’s Presbyterian Church to assist the church funds. The grounds, which form one of the recognised beauty spots of the city, offered in themselves sufficient inducement to attract a large crowd, and the organisers had arranged a wide variety of amusements, including a “ mock court,” selections by the Scottish Society’s Pipe Band, and side-shows to add still further to the afternoon’s enjoyment. A number of stalls were arranged about the spacious lawns, and here energetic stallholders did brisk business in the sale of needlework, Christmas novelties, cooked foods, produce, cakes and hooks. Afternoon tea, ices and soft drinks were also appreciated by the patrons of the fete. St John’s Church, Bryndwr. In order to reduce the debt on St John’s Methodist Church, Bryndwr, the Radies’ Guild organised a Christmas fair, which was held this afternoon and evening in the Rugby Street Methodist schoolroom. Mrs E. R. M'Combs, M.P., declared the fair open. Stalls for needlework, books, cakes, produce, sweets, ice-cream, and soft . drinks all displayed an interesting array of goods. This evening the Waimairi Orchestra will give selections. Combined Y Branches. A successful garden party to aid the funds of the Young People’s Christian Temperance Union was held in the beautiful grounds of ” Midway,” Riccarton, the home of Mrs K. W. Lovell-Smith. The fete. held under the auspices of the ‘District Executive Committee, was the first effort, held by the combined Y branches. Mr C. Deans, president of the District Executive Committee, thanked Mrs Hovel 1-Smith for her hospitality in lending her grounds, and apologised for the unavoidable absence of Mrs T. E. Taylor, Cashmere, who was to have performed the official opening. Mrs S. E. Lawry, district superintendent and president of the W.C.T.U. branch at Cashmere, was introduced by Mr Deans. In declaring the fete open, she wfshed the conveners and the District Executive Committee every success. Mrs J. Richards, North Canterbury District president, was present. Those responsible for the arrangements were: Misses W. Lovell-Smith and J. M’Kenzie (secretary). The stalls were in charge of the following branches: Fancy stall, Christchurch North, Sumner and Sydenham; sweets, ice-cream and soft drinks. Aranui. New Brighton and North Beach; afternoon tea, Riccarton; cake stall. Miss Nancy Fraser. Tennis, ping-pong and competitions were indulged in. The helpers assisting were afterwards entertained at a tea. St Anne’s, Woolston. There was a good attendance at the fete held in the St Anne’s Woolston, this afternoon. The Mayor. Mr D. G. Sullivan, M.P., in declaring the fete open, praised the work of the recently-appointed priest, Father D. Lordan. I-Te had already done great work, and had received the support of the people. Mr Sullivan expressed the hope that thsir loyalty would continue. Bishop Brodie thanked the Mayor for his attendance. He also spoke well of the work of Father Lordan, and ho>erl that he would continue to do good service. The following were the stall-holders: Variety and tea-rooms, Mesdames T. O’Brien. Prendegast, G. Hall, Penrose, Anderson. Webster, Boundy, Misses Smith, Webster and Boundy; produce, Mesdames P. Leahy, R. Vogel, J. Kelly, Brunsden, Murphy; sweets and soft drinks, Mesdames W. Sullivan, M’Oambridge. Ball. Devereaux. Blythe, Kelly, Parry and Miss M. Smith. The following were the results in the competitions:—• Cakes (judge, Miss N. C.ofton)—Plain cake—Miss M. Smith 1. Mrs Vogel h c. Fruit cake—Mrs J. Penrose l, Mrs M. Drury h c. Jam sponge—Miss M. Smith 1. Miss K. Bunns h c. Kisses—Mrs A. Beaumont 1, Mrs A. E. Beaumont h c. Jam tarts—Mrs M. M’Donougli 1, Mrs E. Williamson h c. Shortbread—Mrs N. Blythe 1. Scones—Mrs Cordell 1, Mrs E. Williamson h c. Baby Show.—Six months and over— Girls: DaynelJa Smith. Boy: Gordon Hamilton. Marie and Patricia M’Donald (twins), special. Six to twelve months —Girls: Anne Holmes. Boys: Douglas Foster. Twelve months to two years— C.Hs, Nina Scollard. Boy: Albert