TURANGA GARDEN FETE

Gisborne Times, Volume IX, Issue 827, 27 February 1903, Page 2

TURANGA GARDEN FETE

There was a targe gathering at the College grounds at Waerenga-a-hika yesterday. on the occasion of the annual fete held in connection with the Turanga Church. Tite weather was gloriously fine and the grounds presented a very animated appearance during the afternoon, the function proving the most successful yet held. A large number of persons travelled by train, the spi cial arrangements made by the Hail way 1 pit tinent being much appreciated. As u-ual the arrangements for tlie fete were of a most satisfactory nature, and everything possible was done to promote the enjoyment of the visitors. The committee consisted of: Messrs A. Kcmptliome. C. Gray, Woodward, A. C. Stec-le. Sherratt, Hatton, Walton, .McClure, H. 11. Wall, Teitjen, Image, J. Partridge, X. F. Akroyd, T. Ruben*, harbor, T. Smith, .1. Cook, X. K. Young, T. Milne, Fitxell, Gray, C. P. Davis, Kennedy, A. ilees, Mortimer, ,1. E. Foster, Pitcher. G. Witters, I). Courtenay, Omerod, It. Cole, M. Strachan, Bellerb.y, and Latimer. Messrs Chas. Gray ami Woodward acted as secretaries, and were indefatigable in the performance of the-ir duties. The gates were attended to by Messrs Kemptborne, McClure, Foster, C. P. Davies, Teitjen, T. Smith, Cook and Wall. Afternoon tea was served by Miss Bradley, and needless to say was very greatly appreciated. Major Winter officiated as judge. The several stalls were arranged with great taste, and were kept busy during the day. The lollie stall was presided over by Misses Bryson and Sargeant; bran tub, Mrs Bilham ; fruit stall, Miss Sherratt; sale of work, Mrs Charles Gray; lemonade stall, Misses Hyland and Brooking ; shooting gallery, Messrs Weeks and Watton ; phonograph, Mr Strowan ; galvanic battery, Mr Wall; swing, Mr Johnston; weight and measurements, Mr McClure; • “ Looking Forward,” Mrs A. C. Steele ; Aunt Sally, Mr Courtenay ; and the silver j fountain, which gave great amusement to : tho boys, the Rev. Mr Oooto. I The lunch table was presided over by [ Mrs Gray and the Misses Gray, and did first class business. The pro- ■ visioning of tho tea tables was arranged r according to districts, and were supplied t and supervised by the following ladies : l Wacreiiga-a-hika, Mesdaraes Miller and Petchell, Miss McClure, and Miss lioid ; > Ormond, Mrs Kempthorne and Mrs Orr tnorod ; Waimata, Mrs Sherratt and Miss , Shorratt; Te Arai, Mrs Murphy and Miss : Reynolds; Patutahi, Mrs Carmichael and f Mrs Watson; Mukauri, Misses Tucker; i Matawhero, Mrs Imago, Misses Stephenson (2), Gardner (2), Gray (2), and Blair ; i To Karaka, Mrs Evinson and Misses Cameron, Colley, Pigeon, and Dunne (2); Waerenga o-kuri, Miss Violet Williamson i and Miss Evans. Privato table, Mgsi dames Gray and Barker. Tho sports commenced at 11.30, with , the lemon-cutting, for which there were 21 - entries. The competitors had two attempts, with two lemons to cut. Com- , petition was keen, Mr J. B. Kells winning i with 21 lemons, Mr T. Sherratt second i with 2] lotnons. Tilting in tho ring followed, for which , there were 31 entries, and the event was i got off in sections. The final resulted - in T. Sherratt (eight out of 12) being first. i D. Scott and A. G, Turnbull were second, ; and in tho run-off tied three times. Finally ! Turnbull won. For the ladies’ tilting thero wore 12 1 entries, Miss Shorratt being first with six i rings and Miss Boyd second with five rings. i Sack race : Teitjen 1, Smith 2. There 1 were eleven starters, and the race provoked a considerable amount of merriment. Vaulting with pole : McQruthcr, 3ft Sin, 1 ; Morris 2. There were a large number of competitors, amongst whom were D. Scott and S. McClure, who did some good jumping. Tin-owing the cricket ball : Miss Burrows 11 Oft 1, Miss McKay 103 ft 2. Tho winner of the same event threw 87 feet last year, and the winner is to be congratulated on her fine performance. Potato Race : This event was divided into three lots, and tho followingfwere the winners in each event—lst, Miss Bovd 1, Miss ITerewiwi 2 ; 2nd, Mis N. Ferguson I, Miss Hapu 2 ; 3rd, Miss McKenzie 1, Miss Polly 2. Needle-threading (gymkhana) : First heat, E. Moncktown and Miss Shorratt 1, T. Shorratt and Miss Mason 2; second heat, P. Shorratt and Miss Boylan 1, T. Newman and Miss Gordon 2 ; third heat, F. King and Mrs W. Allen 1, C. Tietjen and Mrs Turnbull 2 ; final, T. Newman and Miss Gordon l, F. King and Mrs YV. Alien 2. Th? Gretna Green race provided a great deal ol merriment. The competitors were capitally got up for the occasion, and the costumes of some of the ladies reflected great credit upon their designers. The race was won by H. McGregor and S. McClure. The prize for best carnival dress was won by E. Monckton and P. Sherratt. Mesdames Elliot and Porter wero judges. c Flag Race : For this event there were 20 entries, and after a great amount of keen competition was won by D. Scott, with P, Walsh 3, and S. Newman 3. pending Competition ; Thera wero 15 entries for this event, which resulted—J. Turnbull 1, A. E. Sborriff 2. The nail-driving competition was a very exciting event. The competitors were divided into three sections, the winners in each receiving prises. Section 1, Miss A. Ferguson 3,, Miss Gordon 2; section 2, Miss Robb 1, Miss James 2 ; section 3, Mrs Collier 1, Mrs Tutari 2. Girl s Egg and Spoon Race; Section 1, Miss Ferguson 1, Herewiwi 2 ; saction 2, Misa Williams 1, Miss Faubert 2; section 3, Miss L. Tietjen 1, Miss Thompson 2. THE CONCERT.

A most successful open-air concert was held in the evening, there being a large audience. Several brak&s arrived from town with passengers for the purpose of attending the concert, which was held in the courtyard at the back of the College, the locality being brilliantly illuminated with Chinese lanterns. Everything went oil in first-class style under the capable management of Mrs W. Graham. The Bev. Mr Coote presided. Mr Woodward’s song “ The Babies on the Shore ” was well rendered, and in response to a hearty encore the popular ditty “John Bull” was sung with good taste. Miss McCredie’s song “ I Was Dreaming ” made a good impression, and was loudly ap. plauded. Mr Chrisp’s cornet solo was an excellent item. Another good item was “The Old Banjo,” a quartette given by Misses Bright and Gray, and Messrs B.ariow and Collinge. Mr Ferris sang “ The Flight of Ages ” in good style, and was well received. . “ Call to Arms ” was sung with good effect by Messrs Barlow, Ivane, Sidebottom, and Collinge. Miss Gray- was in good voice, and gave an excellent interpretation of “ Moon, Moon, Moon.” The old familiar piece, “ Revenge,” was recited by Mr Woodward in good elocutionary style. “ The Dear Home Song ” was artistically rendered by Miss Bright, and received rounds of applause. The rendering of “ But it is so,” by Misses Bright and Gray and Messrs Barlow and Collinge, was a talented one. Miss McCredie made a great hit with the old favorite song, “ Killarney.” and gave it a very clever interpretation. Miss Bright again appeared, and was well received, singing “ Asthore ” in pleasing style. Messrs Barlow, Kane, and Collinge appeared to great advantage in the trio “ Dame Durden.” “■ Good-night ” was popularly received, the quartette being sung :r, capital style by Misses Gray and Bright and Messrs Barlow and Collinge. In conclusion, the Bev. Mr Coote thanked all those who had willingly lent a helping hand, and he was sure that the

success of the day ',vas sufficient gratification to those who had worked so°had. about Mr Jennings, and thanked him for the way in which he allowed them to make use of the house and grounds. Continuing, the speaker highly eulogised the way in which Mr and Mrs Gray had worked for ihe success of such a record

athering as they had that- day. The singing of “ God Save" the Sing ” brought a very enjoyable evening to° a close.