HOLY TRINITY CHURCH FETE.

Gisborne Times, Volume VI, Issue 295, 20 December 1901, Page 2

HOLY TRINITY CHURCH FETE.

The annual garden fete in connection with tho Holy Trinity Church was held in Mr Humphreys’ grounds, on the Waikanae, yesterday afternoon and evening, and passed off most successfully. There was a large attendance, and tho gathering proved a most enjoyable one. The grounds were gaily decorated with flags and bunting, and presented a pleasing appearance. Tea was served shortly before six o’clock, and tho several tables, , which were well patronised, wore presided over by the following ladies :—Mesdames Winter, Knight, and Cox, assisted by Miss Winter ; Mrs W. Grey, assisted uy Mrs C. , Gray and Miss Grey ; Mrs Foster, and Misses Foster and Pritchard ; Mrs Humphreys, assisted by Misses Currie (2), Humphreys (2), and Craig ; Mrs W. ; Cooper, assisted by Mrs Hintou and Miss 1 Cooper ; Mesdames Cramoud and Ferris, assisted by Miss Ferris ; Mrs TownJey, assisted by Mesdames Cuthbert, Chrisp, and Miss Townley ; Mrs Craig, assisted by Misses Cameron, Skilicorn, and M. Good ; Mesdames Beere, Clair, Mason, and Miss Aylmer. The refreshment tent was in charge of Mrs Smith and the Misses Ebling, and very good business was done during the afternoon and evening. In this tent there were two cakeguessing competitions, and a great many persons endeavored to get at the correct weight, although there seemed to be a great diversity of opinion as to tho weight of the two cakes. Afternoon tea was dispensed by Misses Grey and Heaney, who were assisted by several other young ladies. There were the usual side shows in connection with the fete, Mr G. Humphreys being in charge of the shooting gallery, whilst Mr Courtney invited young and old to come and have three shots at a eocoanut for threepence. A couple of bran pies full of articles of a useful and ornamental character were in charge of Mrs aud Miss S.»kes and Miss Ferris, and proved a great source of attraction for the young folks. During the afternoon races for girls and boys were arranged, and a nail - driving competition also attracted a good deal of attention. There were half-a-dozen entries for this event, and an interesting contest resulted in Miss Gordon, of Ormond, being first, and Miss Ebling a good second. The City Band arrived 011 the ground shortly after half-pass seven, and played ;; number of j selection* during the evening. Mr T. Morrison was in charge, and the music was iiiiii-ii appreciated. The chief attrnc tion of the evening was the open-air conceit arranged by Mr H. D. Parker. An excel cut programme was submitted, and e-vii item was enthusiastically encore i, quite a number of encores being dem.v. 0,1. Mi.-., EJeany was very successful in her song “Bid Mo to Love,” whilst Mr F. Teat, who was in excellent voice, gave a splendid interpretation of “Mona.” Miss Ferris sang “Pray for Me ” in a pleasing manner, and Miss Elsie Gilfillan, of Auckland, contributed a violin solo, “Brindisi Waltz,” for which she was heartily applauded. Miss Redstone sang “ We’d Better Bide a-Wee ” with much expression, and Mr H. E. Hill greatly pleased the gathering with the comic items, “ Belle of Honolulu ” and Soldiers in the Park.” Mr W. Coster’s song “ Asthore ” and the Maori chant by the students of Te Rau College were other excellent items, the latter being twice encored. SsY"'i! instrumental selections were given by the Gisborne Club Octette. I under Mr M. Fostor, and were received with much applause. Altogether the concert was a great success, the pro- ] gramme being a popular one. At the I conclusion of the concert. Captain W inter, I on behalf of the Vestry of Holy Trinity Church, thanked all who had assisted |

towards making the fete a success, spee.-v. mention being made of the services run dered by Mr and Mrs Humphreys, who. in addition to throwing open their grounds for the occasion, were unremitting in their efforts to promote the happiness of all present.