The Garden Party.

Manawatu Herald, 13 December 1894, Page 3

The Garden Party.

A very pleasant afternoon was spent at Mr Bhodes' garden on when the ladies of All Saints Church dispensed tea and light refreshments to one and all. The garden is a very pretty spot ■with its shaded entrance of willow trees, its drive bordered with flowers, backed with shrubs, with a glimpse, here and there, of an apple tree lnden with fruit. The tennis lawn, with two courts had a beautiful turf, closely mown, and is surrounded with shelter trees most pleasant for shade and rest after an interesting game. During the afternoon the was kept in full swing. Winding up another path, wholly enclosed overhead with foliage a number of young and old indulged in the ancient though scientific game of Aunt Sally, the successful players being greeted with rounds of applause. Further on, in a side lawn, rifle shooting with an air-gun was carried on, at so much a shot for the good of the cause. The younger boys played, elsewhere, cricket, the young girls somewhere else, croquet. Under spreading willow trees fond parents were to be seen giving their ohildren a swing. In easy nooks garden seats were placed on which ladiea were able to confidentially discuss the latest scandal, or the newest sweet thing in dress. From this,»light sketch it will be seen that everyone was made most welcome, and a very jolly place had been selected for the initial effort of the Ladies Bee. Near the Tennis Court Mrs Whyte aided by her many assistants and co-workers dispensed tea, not the ordinary pionic ten, but a real good cup "•wholesome and refreshing," as well as most toothsome sweets and fresh sandwiches. To those who were too comfortable, or too shy to go to the table, young ladies and young gentlemen carried an assortment of good things, to ensure that none should go empty away. There must have been close on 150, big and little people present, { and they all appeared to be enjoying themselves. The money taken amounted to £6. Whilst congratulating the ladies on their effort, we are sure that they would wish the kindness shown by Mr and Mrs Rhodes to be recorded, • . as they had evidently laid the whole of their property at the disposal of the cause, and gave most useful service. The question was frequently asked, when and where the next party 9