Y.W.C.A. GARDEN FETE

Evening Post, Volume CXIII, Issue 32, 8 February 1932, Page 13

Y.W.C.A. GARDEN FETE

PARTY AT "HOMEWOOD"

Attractions of every kind were offered to those who attended the garden fete held on Saturday afternoon, by the Young Women's Christian Association in. the grounds of "Homewood," Mr. und Mrs. B. Sutherland's beautiful home, at Karori. Gaily decked stalls •nd stands of bunting across tho drive looked very enticing, and down almost every garden path was tucked away some different form of entertainment. Competitions, with excellent prises for the winners, were set out on different lawns; and the begonia house- with its wonderful blooms, and the fernery enhanced with fairy lights, drew a continuous stream of admiring visitors. A "Punch and Judy" show was one of the mout popular attractions, and the children's fancy dress paradex drew many entries, costumes of a very varied nature apj>earing. ■ . \

Tho fete was opened by Mrs. J. G. Coates, who was met by Mrs. Pearson (president of the association). A bouquet of golden brown tiger lilies and birch was presented to Mrs. Coates, who wore an ensemble in two shades of brown and a small brown felt hat. Mrs. Pearson, who thanked Mr. and Mrs. Sutherland in a brief speech for their generosity, wore a blue patterned crepe de chine frock, a blue cloth coat, and a hat to tone. Mrs. Sutherland's black frock had cuffs' of geranium red, and she wore a black Eugenic hat. Miss Scott (general secretary) was in a navy frock and hat, '

Tea was served in the large garage, and an ice cream stall did excellent business. The fancy dresses were judged by Mrs. A. Hatchings, "Aunt Daisy" (Mrs. D. Basliam), of 2YA, and Miss B. Earle, and the prizes were awarded as follpwgj~-Leasfc: expensive frock, Susan Evatt (Eve); most original, John" Eaglo(" Shell Oil"); best fancy, Marjorie Pettman (ballet dancer). All the other small folk were presented with bags'of sweets. Those in charge of competitions and stalls were:—Competitions: Bucket quoits: The Misses Grcig. t Peg quoits: Mr. Ironside and Mrs. Kellaway, Highland golf: Miss Finlay and Mr. Cross. Bull board: Mr. Mitchell and Miss Bethel. Bombarding balloons: Misses Caldor and 'Falconer. Darts: Misseß Brodie arid .Clare. Nail-driving: Mr. Kersley. Miniature billiards: Misses Coyle and Fish. The diving penny: Mrs. Kelly. Golf putting: Mrs. McKegg and Mrs. Scales. Croquoti Mrs, McCrae-Fullcr and Niccol. Stalls: Afternoon tea: Mosdames Gardner, Adams, Eraser, Miss Cunningham. Cakes t Mesdames F. S. Pope, Anderson, Young, and McEae. Sweets; Mrs;'"R. A. Wright, T/lisß Veiteh. Prodiieo: Mesdames Mitchell and Matheson, Miss Speedy. Fancy work: Mesdames Pearson, Gray, and Greig.

Bouquets of distinction rgr tie Bride and her maidn in exclusive colouring and style to suit Frocks, Miss Murray. 36, ffaeot.— &&&,