All Saints’ Church.

Manawatu Herald, 23 June 1904, Page 3

All Saints’ Church.

A very enjoyable evening was spent by all those who were present last night at the musical evening in the Public Hall. The affair had begun in the afternoon when a sale of work was opened by the ladies ot All Saints’ Sewing Bee. This was continued in the evening when a musical programme and other recreations were added. The saleswomen did good business and disposed of a great part of their stock. 3n one side of the room tea and coffee were dispensed to fortify patrotis for the cold walk home. The beautiful weather assisted largely, no doubt, in the presence of so many. Mr England had charge of the driving of nails, which was indulged in by many and was watched with great interest. The winners of prizes were Mrs W. Robinson and Messrs D. Purcell and J. Symons. Mrs Shadbolt also carried off an “ old woman who lived in a shoe ’’ with a tribe of children—a very pretty prize. Great entertainment was afforded by the hat-trimming competition, for which ladies nominated gentlemen milliners. The eftorts of these individuals were variously successful. Their struggles with the light and feathery materials and the wonderful taste of some caused much mex'riment. At the last the ladies donned the hats made for them and exhibited their effect. The successful gentlemen were Mr Pavitt (i), Mr W. Edwards (2), and Mr P. Easton (highly commended). The judges had no easy task in deciding amongst so many. The excellent programme of songs was provided under the direction ot Mrs W. Cook. The numbers were all much enjoyed, the most popular, perhaps, being the coon songs (iu character) by two boys and two girls, and the Irish jig danced beautifully by four young ladies. The debt on the Vicarage will be reduced by some £2O by this effort of the Sewing Bee.