ST STEPHEN'S CHURCH.

Hutt News, Volume 2, Issue 12, 15 August 1929, Page 10

ST STEPHEN'S CHURCH.

WINTER FAIR.

The ladies of St. Stephen's Ghurch held a monster "Winter IVdr" in King George Hall last Friday; the object being to raise funds for the extension 6£ ehuroh- "work in the district, The effort was most 'successful, this being largely due to the efficient organisation of the President, Mrs Lopdell and of the secretary, Mrs Charters, who, with a band of energetic ladies have worked hard making saleable articles during the past three months.

Apart from the gratifying financial result of some £92, the feeling was expressed, that from a social point of view alone, the effort was well worth while, as many fresh acquaintances were formed among members of the church.

Rev. J. Lopdell introduced the Mayor, Sir.. Alex. Roberts, who performed the opening ceremony in company with the Mayoress, and congratulated his Worship upon his accension to office. Replying in humourous vein, the Mayor said he though perhaps it was rather a matter for sympathy, as it was difficult to please all ratepayers, j although he hoped to do his very best j in the interests of t-he borough. After j declaring the Fair open, his Worship | concluded by saying: "It has been my pleasant duty to.open this fair; it is now your duty to open your pockets. ''

Little Miss Pat Barron, presented Lady Roberts with a beautiful bouquet made by Mrs. Kersley.

The well laden stalls were many and varied and provided great attractions for the large crowd present. The following were the stall-holders: —

Produce —Mrs Ferguson and Mrs

Barron. - Kite-hen —Mrs McHolm and Misses Feist and Findlay.

Linen—Mesdames Winter, Reid end Littlejohn.

Cakes—Mesdames Doig, Shearer, JNTieholls and Hay.

Flowers—Mrs and Miss Kersley. Novelty—Mesdames Jensen, Wilson, and Downer.

Books —MessTS Barron, Masters, Doig and Wallace.

Sweets—Mesdames Rogers, Bayley, and McDonald.

Tea Rooms—Mesdames Lambert, Collings, Young Allen.

Marshall, and Miss

The Children's Cave was conducted by the Girls' Auxiliary.

During the evening the side shows and competitions conducted by the management committee caused much interest and amusement.

[ At t&e conclusion of the Fair the Rev. Mr. Lopdell thanked all those who had helped in any way to make the Fair such a success. He said he felt very thankful for the results and was pleased to think that tie effort had been worth while and that they had accomplished something

The committee also wish to t-hank all those who sent in donations.

The proceedings were brought to a close by the singing of the Doxology.