GARDEN PARTIES

Press, Volume LXXI, Issue 21413, 4 March 1935, Page 2

GARDEN PARTIES

Perfect weather on Saturday afternoon favoured the numerous garden parties held in the city and suburbs, and as particularly beautiful gardens had been chosen for all of the functions, there were very large attendances. Kindergarten Association During the afternoon more than 1000 visitors passed up the driveway of "Te Wharekoa." the home of Mr and Mrs A. Keith Uadfield, Banks avenue, Shirley, to admire the picturesque gardens and sloping lawns that for the fourth time have won the first prize in section C of the Canterbury Horticultural Society's home garden competition. This had been made possible by the generosity of Mr and Mrs Haclfield in placing their grounds at the disoosal of the Christchurch Free Kindergarten Association to assist it in an effort to win the copper trail race across Cook Strait. The race is the outcome of a challenge made by the Wellington Kindergarten Association, and the £75 realised at the party will advance the Christchurch association several miles nearer to the winning post. In the absence of the Mayor (Mr D. G. Sullivan. M.P.), the party was officially opened by the Mayoress (Mrs Sullivan), who is herself an enthusiastic member of the local committee of the Phillipstown Kindergarten. Mr Kadfield welcomed the guests, and Mrs H. T. J. Thacker, president of the Christchurch Kindergarten Association, introduced Mrs Sullivan. Members of the Woolston Band, sealed round a fountain on the lower lawn, played selections during the afternoon, and a side-show supervised by Mr C. Thropp, and a baby showproved popular attractions. Mrs C. G. Wilkin and Miss A. Philpotts were in charge of putting competitions, and character reading by Mrs E. Saunders and Miss Farquharson provided entertainment for many of the guests. About 150 kindergarten pupils took part in the parade during the early part of the afternoon, and members of the teaching staff of the seven Christchurch kindergartens, wearing lavender aprons and headdresses, attended to the comfort of the guests. An exhibition tennis match by Miss Melva Wake and party added interest to the afternoon's programme. The following kindergarten committees supervised the stalls:—Variety, Selwyn; sweets. Richmond: cakes, New Brighton and Phillipstown; lavender, Miss H. Hull and kindergarten teachers; ice-cream. Sunbeam; afternoon tea. Sydenham a" Linwood.

Nurse Annie Davis, who acted as judge for the baby show, awarded prizes as follows: —Under six months, Elizabeth Soames; under 12 months, Kenneth Reed; under 18 months. Patricia Hensley. MELANESIAN MISSION At Bishopscourt. the executive of the Melancsian and North China Mission held their annual effort to assist in raising the missionary quota for tho diocese. The various parishes were well represented, and throughout the afternoon the numerous visitors found (enjoyment in strolling around the gardens, sitting beneath shady trees watching the missionary pageant or the graceful dances of Maori girls, or taking part in the tennis, putting, and other games arranged for their entertainment.

Mrs A. Mason, a missionary on furlough from Melanesia, who officially | opened the parly, spoke briefly of the ! work in the Solomon Islands, and of \ the progress of a branch of the j Mothers' Union there. She had heard i that there was a scheme in the diocese ( to provide the means for sending a i nurse to Melanesia. She hoped the nurse when chosen would be a Plunket missionary nurse. A mothercraft section could then be formed and Melanesian mothers would learn much to benefit themselves and their children. Dean Julius, who introduced the speaker, read an apology from Bishop West-Watson and Mrs West-Watson regretting their inability to attend, and stating that Mrs Stephen Lester would represent them as hostess. The Rev. C. Maclaverty 'LytteJton) offered a| short prayer before the opening ceremony. The stalls were in charge of the following conveners and parishes:—Shilling stall, Mrs J. A. Julius, Miss Heywood and the Cathedral parish; flowers. Mesdames A. H. Norris, H. Lance, Miss Madge Walker, and Cashmere Hills parish: cakes stalls, Misses R. and A. Papprill, Mrs A. K. Warren, and Merivale parish, Mesdames F. B. Redgrave, C. J. Maddren, Champion, Miss C. S. Hammond, and Fendalton parish; produce, Canon H. O. Hanby. Mrs E. Harris, and Belfast parish; bags and aprons, Mrs H. L. Sell and Shirley parish; one pound stall, Mr and Mrs R. Bat-grove. Miss Grace Bargrove, and New Brighton parish; cooked foods, the Rev. G. Nelham Watson. Miss Alison Fraser, and Opawa parish; kitchen utensils, Misses I. and M. Paul, Miss M. Scott, and St. Michael's parish; sweets, Mesdames E. C. Atkinson, A. C. Andrew, and Halswell-Spreydon parish; books, Mrs H. L. Harold, Misses Cradock (2), and Phillipstown parish; produce (2), the Rev. T. M. Curnow and Lincoln parish; Associates of Melanesia (1), baskets. Miss G. Hockley; fancy work. Mrs F. Dunnage and Miss L. Cameron; curios. Mrs J. Blyth. A table of curios shown by the Rev. A. Mason, attracted much attention during the afternoon. Dean Julius expressed thanks to Mr Muir for his assistance in erecting the stalls. The excellent programme included a missionary pageant, "The Lands Beyond," given by children of the King's Crusaders, New Brighton, under the direction of Miss Grace Bargrove, and at intervals poi dances and hakas were given by Maori girls. Members of the Toe H were in charge of the games and competitions. Afternoon tea was provided by Mesdames F. N. Taylor, T. Jenkins, W. Tindall, H. S. Williams, J. H. Wear, Jackson. C. M. Johnston, A. Campbell. George T. Weston. Miss Lawrell, and members of the Mothers' Union.

PARTY AT "KOAMARA" By the courtesy of the Hon. A. S. Adams and Mrs Adams, a garden fete was held in the grounds of "Koamara," Wairarapa terrace, on Saturday afternoon to assist the funds of the St. Albans Baptist Church. Mr W. Adie. president; of the Canterbury auxiliary of the Baptist Union, officially opened the fete, and the large number of visitors present enjoyed boating on the stream, tennis, and numerous side-shows. Well-stocked ■stalls were in charge of the following:—Variety, Mrs G. B. Hastie, Misses M. Dudney and G. Dodge; produce, Mr F. Jones; icecream, Mesdames F. Brierley and M. R. Ingold; fruit salad, Mrs H. G. Liebert and Miss F. Carter; soft drinks, Miss Dorothy Liebert; cakes, Mesdames E. J. Hatherley and A. Harper; afternoon tea, Mesdames C. Read, F. Landrey, Miss J. Reid, and Mr W. Mills. Messrs H. G. Liebert, E. Law, and J. Owen were in charge of side-shows, and Mr S.' T. Redell and the Rev. E. W. Grigg supervised the boating and tennis. Music was

supplied throughout the afternoon by the City Salvation Army Band. Members of the organising committee were the Rev. E. W. Grigg (chairman), Mesdames E. J. Hatherley, H. G. Liebert, F. Brierleyi Misses M. Hatherley, G. Dodge, M. Dudney, Messrs H. Omrod, S. Landrey, H. G. Liebert, M. Ingold and E. R. Clark (honorary secretary). CHKISTCHUKCH MALE VOICE CHOIR

It has been felt for some time that subscribers to the Christchurch Male Voice Choir have not been sufficiently in touch with the choir members. To remedy this the constitution of the society has recently been amended so as to give subscribers a voice in the management. With the same object in view a garden party and fete has been organised and will be held next Saturday in the beautiful garden of "Te Whare Koa," Banks avenue, Shirley ,kindly lent by Mr and Mrs A. Keith Hadfield for the occasion. Amongst the numerous attractions and amusements will be a .ancy dress competition for children. Three prizes will be offered. TOILET HINTS. Taveners (Vincents) double-strength hair restorer (guaranteed not a dye) restores white, grey, and faded streaky hair to natural colour. Certain dandruff remedy, 2/6, posted 3/6, from Toilet Salons, and Tavener, Chemist, 183 High street, Christchurch. —3