DISTRICT NEWS.

Hauraki Plains Gazette, Volume XXXVIII, Issue 5193, 19 October 1927, Page 4

DISTRICT NEWS.

NETHERTON. ANGLICAN SALE OF WORK. The Netlierton Hall last Thursday was the scene of a very festive occasion. The ladies of the Anglican Church held their annual Sale of Work, and a more picturesque setting for the proceedings could hardly be conceived. There were five stalls and a huge Christmas tree. On the right as one went into the hall was the art stall, under the charge of Mrs A. J. Young, assisted by Miss R. Carter, and this was prettily decorated with paper primroses and violets. Next came thq home-made cake stall, supervised by Mrs G. Sarjant, assisted by Miss Heappey. This stall was, indeed, th® prettiest of all, ahd great pains and much work had bee.n expended on it.. Snowballs in quantity were used for decorating and lycapodium fern festooned in arches lent a charming effect to the plan of decoration. Next in succession was the sweets stall, presided over by Miss Helen Matthews. This; stall was decorated in a rustic manner, burichefe of blue paper delphiniums being artistically arranged in and out the trellis-work. The Christmas tree came next, and it was not only a delight to the grown-ups present, but it captivated the hearts of the little folk, and a very strenuous time was experienced by Miss I. Halligan, who could hardly keep pace with, the many eager little purchasers. Great praise is due to Miss Halligan for the whole-heart-ed work she devoted to her tree, which was very much admired by young and old. Then’ came the work stall, with Mesdames A. Vowles and Matthews in charge. It, was artistically decorated in blue and gold and small branches of manuka. The produce stall was last, but by no means least for this stall always makes the most money. Business was brisk both in the afternoon and evening at this stall, which was controlled by Mrs Johnson, senr., and Mrs A. Maud. The tea-rooms were in the charge of Mrs B. Fisher and Miss H. Whisker, and much praise is due to the hard-worked managers.

Brisk business was done throughout the afternoon and evening, and. as a result the Ladies are very pleased with their efforts, which have benefited the Church Building Fund to th® extent of £57. The Ladies’ Guild has only been in existence about 10 months, and in that short time the members have raised £124 towards their church fund. In the unavoidable absence of the vicar, the sale of work was opened by Dr. G. T. Smith. In the evening the usual side-shows were indulged in, and the hat-trim-ming for men caused much amusement.