GARDEN FETE

Waikato Independent, Volume XXX, Issue 2315, 25 March 1930, Page 5

GARDEN FETE

J A SUCCESSFUL FIXTURE

"WOMEN'S DIVISION EFFORT.

Held at the Leamington Domain on Saturday last the garden fete organised by the local Women's Division of

the Farmers' Union was a very suc-

cessful affair. The function was in aid •of the Division's bush nurse and house-

•keeper scheme; also the local Division funds. The fete was a financial, as well as a social success, about £3O being

Taised. f In the early afternoon the fete was

officially opened by Mr Fred Lye, M.P., who emphasised the objects of the

Women's Division and the splendid work that was being carried out in the Dominion, especially in the back-

"blocks.

The Division president, Mrs J. A. "Wallace, in introducing the member, expressed sincere thanks for the good •attendance, and thanked all who had contributed to the fete in any way. Amid the ideal setting of the Leamington Domain a very happy afternoon was. ; spent by all present, the time being taken up with games,, competitions, and other amusements. Afternoon tea was an important item, and then again those present did not fail to do business with the several stalls grouped ■under the punga pergola. During the afternoon the Municipal Band helped euLven proceedings with a capital pro-

gramme, which was greatly appreciated "bv the Division.

Winners of the games and competi-

tions were as follows: — Iced Cake, donated by Mesdamcs C. E. Jeans and Goile: Won by Mrs James, French Pass. Iced Cake, donated by Mrs Hewitt: Won by Mrs Judd, Maungatautari. Box of Chocolates, donated by Mrs Ellison: Won by Mrs W. Wallace. Baby's Woollen Jacket: Won by Mrs A.. Wallace, Thornton Road. Book, donated by Mrs Christie: "Won by Mr F. Higgins. Ladies' Cardigan, donated by Mrs Elliott: Won by Mrs Montgomery. D'Oyleys, donated by Miss Watson: Won by Mrs Young. Dressed Goose, donated by Mrs Colvin: Won by Mr S. "N. Ziman. - Throwing: Miss Marshall. Clock Golf: Mr E. Nickle and .Miss J. Thompson. Nail-driving: Miss J. Feisst and Mr A. Feisst. Cro-

quet: (Ladies) Mrs Judd; (men), Mr

Elliott

iThe stalls, which did very good business, were in charge of the following: —Produce and General: Mesdames Care and Murray and Miss Marshall. Ice Cream and Drinks: Mrs Christie and Miss E. Feisst. Cake Stall: Mrs Kingston. Tea-rooms: Mesdames Feisst, Oudaille, Mitchell, Macky and Miss •Qualtrough. Bran Tub: Mrs Shaw.

Valuable assistance was rendered the

Division on the day by members of the Tarmers' Union. The Division executive is also indebted to the Leamington Domain Board for the use of the Domain, and to the caretaker, "Mr Hulme, for his assistance.