ST. MARY’S CONVENT

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 85, Issue 283, 1 December 1941, Page 2

ST. MARY’S CONVENT

SUUCESSITL GARDEN PARTY. Although prospects for a line day were very slight, the Sisters ot St. Mary's Convent and their helpers continued the preparations for their annual garden party and were favoured with tine weather. The. grounds surrounding the convent, Hurworth, Grey Street, are ideal for an outdoor function. The entrance driveway which was well beflagged, led to the lower lawn where well-stocked stalls were arranged and on end down each side in avenue formation. On the playing grounds adjoining the lawn exhibitions of marching, physical drill and exercises were given by pupils. The grounds presented a busy sight from just before noon until late afternoon. The oliicial opening was performed by the Mayor, Hon. W. J. Rogers, M.L.C., who wished the effort every success mid paid tribute to the work of the Sisters of St. Joseph, who have been established in Wanganui lor I more than 6)) years. Rev. Father C. J. Outtiim thanked the Mayor for his presence that day and said the garden party was held each year to give some recognition or the work done by the Sisters. Apologies were received from the member for Wanganui. Sergeant J. B. Cotteriil. and Mr. J. Siddells. Judging by the large crowd present, and the brisk buying, the sum raised should be very substantial. Throughout the afternoon excellent music was played by the Wanganui Garrison Band. The stalls, which were covered with tarpaulins as a precaution against ' rain and wind, contained an assort- ' met of w ares—cakes, produce, sweets i and fancy articles of all kinds, also . Christmas cakes iced and decorated in ' novel designs. The numerous compe- | titions and entertainments were an : attraction to the many visitors. The j assistants at the side shows, the varilous stalls and those running the com- ; petitions worked hard and uneeasI ingly to ensure the success of the function. Miss M. Kennedy and members of the Children of Mary directed the serving of morning and afternoon tea. The Vincent de Paul stall was in charge of Mesdames D. Dwyer and L. Sharland. assisted by Mesdames Rogers. Ridler. McDonald, Miss Clark and helpers. Managing the sweet stall (St. Mary's Convent) were Mesdames R. Carew. F. Melody, M. McClisky. Miss Roache and helpers, and at the cake stall were Mesdames J. Lyon. E. R. Laird, and Miss Crowlev. and produce was sold by Mrs. A. White. The Gonville Convent stall: I Ice cream and soft drinks. Mrs. C. O'Connell. Miss P. Matson and helpj ers; cakes and sweets and novelty Christmas cakes. Mesdames J. Cont nor. E. Prince, E. Needham and hetners. Castlecliff, miscellaneous stall.

.Mesdames W. Hounslow, L. Hutehby, C. Anderson and helpers. Aramoho Convent: Sweets, cakes, etc.. Aramoho Children of Mary. Mystery parcels were sold and these had been arranged and made up by members of the Children of Mary and St. Mary's Convent Scouts. Games and various entertainments were in charge of members of the Hibernians. The baby show was a centre of attraction in the afternoon and Mrs. Cressweli, the convener, received a large number of entries. The judge, Mrs. L. F. Row, met with a difficult task inmaking the following awards: Up to nine months (10 entries) Graeme Neale, 1; nine to 18 months (26 entries) Beverley Windleburn 1.