Gisborne.

Waiapu Church Gazette, Volume II, Issue 6, 1 December 1911, Page 108

Gisborne.

Vicar: Rev. L. Dawson Thomas. Curate: Rev. W. H. Roberts. The Annual Rose Show was held on November 9th m the Garrison Hall, and was a marked success. The Committee and the ladies of the Holy Trinity Guild worked indefatigably to perfect all arrangements. Mrs. Goff, the Secretary of the Guild, was actively employed superintending the various details. Special credit is due to the Hon. Secretary, Mr. E. Selwyh Hamliu, who was evidently the right man m the right place, and to whose careful and thorough work the smooth working of the show is to be attributed. Our best thanks are also due to Mr. Alex. Thomson, who is indispensable at a function of this kind, and who threw himself wholeheartedly into the organization and practical preparations. A very large number of exhibits were staged, and the tables had been well arranged to set off the magnificent floral display to best advantage. Indeed, the Garrison Hall presented a remarkably fine sight when the show was declared open by his Worship the Mayor (W. Pettie, Esq ). Roses m countless variety, sweet peas and various spring flowers m profusion, delighted the hearts of lovers of the beautiful. The event was acknowledged to be the most successful Flower Show ever held m Gisborne. The attendance was good, particularly m the evening when the large hall was crowded. A delightful series of tableaux, under the management of Miss Rees, was the great attraction of the evening. These depicted the story of "The Sleeping Beauty." The scenes were most artistically arranged and much appreciated. The gross financial results were about £125. After expenses have been defrayed the proceeds will be divided between the New Church Building Fund and Missions.