Second Edition. Harvest Thanksgiving

Horowhenua Chronicle, 17 March 1914, Page 3

Second Edition. Harvest Thanksgiving

METHODIST Ciil'RCH. The Methodists frienus' celebra. I tion of theur annual Harvest I Thanksgiving is quite up to. anticipations in spite oi doleful misgiving. The delectable first fruit thanks offering with flower* are daintily draped, while tht> iußtoona from ait decorations and . from greenery have been made by the ladies. There are plums,' quinces, parsnips, potatoes, beans, — cabbages, pumpkins and marrows, grapes, apples, corn, carrots, tomatoes and other produce in abundance.. As the days of barter ttie lione, and taxes cannot be paid with turnips, or rhubarb offered for rent, this prolific gatherum ing of produce must pass under .■ Mhi' auctioneer's hammer to-night. .-The first fruits mi\p>t go for money . for the needs of the Century Hall. Refreshments will be provided and there will be no charge for admis*3ion. A choice and varied proKgramiue will be given by good arIf any people require fruit, vegetables or weighty pumpkins they should not forget h the sale in the Century Hall toLitight at eight o'clock.

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