IDEAL SETTING

Gisborne Herald, Volume LXVI, Issue 20112, 5 December 1939, Page 2

IDEAL SETTING

ST. LUKE'S GARDEN PARTY LARGE ATTENDANCE FLOWER SHOW SUCCESS ; .(Herald Correspondent.) Ideal weather favoured the St. Luke’s parish annual garden party and fete held in “The Vicarage" grounds in Waerenga-a-hika on Saturday afternoon. There was a large attendance of visitors and parishioners and the function proved one of the most successful yet held. The beautiful garden and lawns proved an ideal setting, and the wellstocked stalls, attractively set out under the large shady trees, were quickly sold out. Various competitions were held. The flower show, which attracted a record entry of high class blooms, and the needlework classes, a popular new section on the schedule, were held at the school, the judges being:—Decorative Classes: Mrs. F. Barker. Cut Flowers: Mrs. L. T. Burnard and Mrs. C. Bull. Sewing: Mrs. J. Evans. The judges in the flower section commented very favourably on the exhibits. A visit was paid to the function by the Bishop of Waiapu, the Rt. Rev. G. V. Gerard, who was welcomed by the Rev. R. C. Aires. 'His Lordship congratulated the. Rev. R. C. and Mrs. Aires and the church workers on the success of the function. His Lordship also inspected the Boys’ Brigade Company. The stall-holders were:—Afternoon, tea, Mesaames C. C. McKenzie, F. McKenzie, Knight, J. T. Herbert, A. Barrow, L. Buscke, McMillan, W. Livingston, E. Moore, D. J. Cumming, Jackson, D. Weastall, G. Darton, and J. Nickerson, Misses Tucker and M. Gumming, and the Sunday school girls; ice cream, Misses E. Howcroft and A. Barrow; fancy work, Mrs. R. Bruce and Mrs. C.O’Connell; sweets, Misses 1 A. Spratt, F. Barboure, Hunt (2), and Rogers (2); cakes, Mesdajnes Graham, Marshall, V. T. C. Savage, J. Broad, B. Burke, and Buckland; Christmas tree, Mrs. C. Gray, Mrs. Ashdown, antt'Miss Nola Puncan; small goods, Mesdames J. C. Field, T. Gray and L. Field, and Miss. Gray; produce, Mesdames Middlemiss,' C. Tietjen, W. Livingston, K. Cameron and Davies; nail-driving, Mr. 1. Barboure; clock golf, Mr. L. Eade; estimating weight of sheep, Mrs. R. Scott and Miss J. Watson; box of chocolates, Mrs. E. Candy; turkey, Miss J. Pilmer; flower show, Mesdames Greig, C. Long, F. Bowes, Jackson, and J. J. Rogers, Misses M. Herbert, F. Jennings and O-. Long. Awards Cut Flowers. —Sweet Peas, 3 varieties: Mrs. Robscke, 1 and 3; Mrs. Bade, 2. Sweet Peas, 1 variety: Mrs. Eade, 1 and 2; Mrs. Long, 3. Three varieties of outdoor flowers, not roses: Mrs. G. Jones, 1; Mrs. J. J. Rogers, 2; Miss Jennings and Mrs. O’Connell, 3. Three varieties of shrubs: Mrs. Tietjen, 1: Mrs. Buscke, 2. Vase of Geraniums: Miss E. Robertson, 1; Miss Barrow, 2; Marie Topp, 3.

Decorative Section.—Bowl of lowers suitable for luncheon table: Mrs. R. Graham and Mrs. Scragg, equal 1; Mrs. J. J. Rogers and Mrs. R. Graham, equal, 3. Large bowl of mixed dowers: Miss Josephine Scott, 1. Bowl of flowers, any variety: Mrs. R. Graham. 1; Mrs. Robcke, 2; Mrs. Rogers, 3. Bowl of blue flowers:- Mrs. Buckland, 1; Mrs. R. Graham, 2: Miss .Josephine Scott and Mrs. J. J. Rogers, equal, 3. Bowl of pink dowers: Mrs. R. Graham, 1; Miss Josephine Scott, 2; Mrs. O'Connell, 3. Vase of flowers, one variety: Mrs. Buscke, 1; Mrs. C. Gray, 2; Miss Josephine Scott and Mrs. J. J. Rogers, equal 3. Victorian Posy: Miss R. Barber, 1; Miss Nola Duncan, 2; Miss O. Long, 3. Large jug of flowers: Mrs. Robcke, i: Mrs. Gray, 2. Small jug of flowers: Mrs. Rcbcke, 1: Mrs. J. J. Rogers, 2: Mrs. Buscke, 3.

Children’s Section.—Vase of .flowers: Avis Cram. 1: E. Robertson and Margaret Torrie. equal 2. Gentleman's buttonhole: E. Robertson, 1; R. Robertson, 2; Nola Duncan and Eva Grant, equal 3.

Sewing.—Hand-knitted sox: Miss M. Herbert. 1; Mrs. Andrews, 2; Miss Barrow and Mrs. W. Lovelock, equal, 3. Baby’s knitted jacket: Mrs. Howerol't. 2. Prettiest tray cloth, worked: Miss D. Lovelock, 1 and* 2': Miss "El Springay, 3; Miss E. Cameron, h.e.; Miss Barrow. e. Child's frock, smocked: Miss A. Barrow. 1; Mi's. Allan, 2. Knitted woollen tea cosy: Mrs. J. Brown. 1; Mr-*. Jackson, 2: Mrs. W, Lovelock, 3. Knitted bed jacket: Mrs. Joel. 1: Miss Springay, 2; Mrs. T. E. Lovelock, 3. Toilet set: Miss D. Lovelock, 1; Miss W. Fenton, 2; Miss E. Cameron, 3; Miss Eade, h.c. Novelty Apron: Miss Eade, 1 and 2; Mrs. M. Scragg, 3. Trophies.—Trophy donated by Mrs. W. Graham for most points in flowers: Mrs. Robcke. Trophy for most points in sewing classes: Miss D. Lovelock. Trophies for the flowers and sewing classes were donated by Mesdames C. Gray. ,T. ,T. Rogers. L. Buscke. J. B. Grejg. G. Jones, Monk, B. Burke. W. Graham 12), R. Graham (2), G. Darton, L. Eade, (2), Crosby, Barbourp. and A. Paulson: Misses fucker (3)„ Gray, and M. Herbert (2). Competitions were won as follows: —Nail-driving: Mr. Middlemisc and Mrs. ,T. Figg. Clock Golf: Mr. W. Marshall.