GARDEN PARTY AND CONCERT.

Gisborne Times, Volume XXVII, Issue 2669, 26 November 1909, Page 2

GARDEN PARTY AND CONCERT.

ST. ANDREW’S LADIES’ GUILD

A successful function was brought off yesterday in the grounds of , ‘OllO Misses iMorice, Childers Road, undei the .auspices of tlm St. . Andrew s Ladies’ Guild, when an enjoyable garden party* and bazaar was held. A string of: flags across Childers Road marked the locality of the fete, and the pretty grounds about the house y/cre gay with touts and stalls. There was a good attendance in the afternoon, and although rain came later, the garden partv was very successful. The Mayoress, Mrs. AV. D. Lysnar, formally opened the proceedings, and a. pleasant "afternoon was spent, games being played, and the various .‘stalls being well patronised. Music was provided by the Vita Bros.’ orchestra. Th« stallholders were as follows: Plain Work, Mesdames Skillicorn, Robertson, McLcrnon, and two Misses Quig’ey; Fancy Stall, Mrs. Blair and Misses Campbell and B. .Good; Baby Clothing Stall, Misses AVa-tson and Witty (2) : Bran Tub, Mrs. Garrett and Miss B. Cox; Produce and Plant Stall, Mesdames Graham. Johnston, G. Bull, and Kane; Sweet Stall, Mesdames McCJymont and Carson ; Christmas Tree. Mesdames MoClive an<l H. Adair, and Misses J. Rosie. Currie, and Steele; Refreshments, Mesdames East, Stewart. Church, Nesbitt, Gordon, Kerr, and Friar, and Misses Skillicorn and R. Steele. .The AToung Women's Bible Class looked after the v-nke Stall, and also had charge of. tho Post Office, at which messages or postcards could be loft fo r delivery to anyone on the ground. This item nroved very popular. The games were under the supervision of Mesdames Barlow and Kane, and included “clock,” golf, croquet, and ping-pong. The secretary, Mrs. C. Tattersfield, did much towards making the function a success. A moonlight concert was scheduled for the evening with the Cit- Band in attendance, and Mr. MeOlymont had tho arrangement of tho vocal and instrumental programme. Mr. Grieve sang “ Whisper and I shall Hear,” and Mr. JCnibb sang “The Yeoman’s AVedding,” both songs being very acceptably rendered. The Te Ran students sang a couple of glees, one (“Mississippi”) in English, and the other in Maori, both so well as to earn an encore. Air. Wilkinson played a cornet solo, and a cornet quartette was. given by four members of the City Band. A number of .selection*; were nlayed by the •Band, and were decidedly acceptable ; items. A bat trimming competition for gentlemen, supervised by Miss C. Quiglo” caused much amusement. A considerable number of gentlemen were bold enough to become competitors, and Mr. Williams was adjudged the winner. Mr. H. J- Grieve gained second prize, and Air. J. McKee third. The attendance. definite the unfavorable weather conditions, was verv good. A vote of thanks to the City Band and nil who had assisted was proposed bv the Rev. AV. Grant and carried by acclamation.