ALL SAINTS’ CHURCH

Manawatu Herald, Volume XXXVII, Issue 1360, 13 February 1915, Page 3

ALL SAINTS’ CHURCH

GARDEN PARTY

For many weeks past the Ladies' Guild, and many members of the congregation, assisted by friends, have been working hard tor a small garden party. The eventful day arrived on Wednesday last, and the result fully justified the work and the enthusiasm. The vicarage grounds wore quite a gala aspect, the beautifully decorated stalls, together with two strings of bunting, making quite a pretty scene. The following stalls were to be encountered, and many were their attractions to make one buy ;—General work, with Mrs Raine in charge ; baby work, under the care of Mrs Kellow ; handkerchief, with Mrs Harvey in sole charge; fancy-work, under the control of Mrs Healey ; sweets, with Mrs Boyes in charge ; while Mrs Seabury presided over the produce stall. Mrs Woods had charge of the afternoou-tea arrangements. All the above ladies were assisted by many willing helpers. Even the blase men were conspicuous by the amount of work they were doing. Many competitions were held, and “Aunt Sally” was a favourite, as ever. As a result of the function, a sum of over will be handed to the churchwardens.

The vicar and churchwardens desire to express their sincere thanks to all—and they are many —for the help and assistance given. SUNDAY SCHOOL.

The annua l distribution ot prizes took place in the schoolroom on Thursday evening. The children were present in strong force, but it was disappointing that more parents were not present. Soon after the doors were opened, Mr Betty gave selections on his gramophone, which delighted young and old. It was delightful to hear the old nursery stories, such as “Jack and the Beanstalk,” “Puss in Boots,” etc,, told in such an interesting manner. In opening the actual proceedings, the vicar expressed his regret at the absence of Messrs Hollington and Crowe from the gathering, the one through work, and the other through being away ou holidays. He also expressed his indebtedness to the teachers for the noble and self-sacrificing work they are doing. There are 103 scholars attending the school, with an average weekly attendance of 62. Fifty-nine scholars received prizes this year, as against 5 [ l as l year. Thanks are due to the following for prizes and assistance: Mesdames Frank Robinson, Charles Robinson, John Robinson, James Robinson and Teviotdale. Prizes were given to the following scholars: —

First boys.—W. Crowe, J. Kent-Johuston, W. King, A. Baker, C. Proctor, S. Beeslon, K. Thompson, D. Ball, W. Baker, M. Griffin, E. Petersen. Boys.—Roy Kent-John-ston, H. Mitchell, J. Crowe, W. Grifiin, S. Thompson, C. Phillips, F. Proctor.

Third Boys.—K- Robinson, B. Crowe, J. Burr, H. Burr, S. Small. C, Francis, R. Parker, F. Petersen, M. Francis, M. Picard. Fourth boys.—E. Admore, R. Schmitzea, J. Jackson, N. Ball, G. Small. R. Ball. FI. Parker, R. Picard, A. Francis, W. Newlb. First girls.—M. Procter, H. Thompson, H. Robinson, E. Thompson, H. Nevvlh, I. Donkin, W. Walls.

Second girls.—O. Procter, M. Admore. C. Griffin, M. .Small, M. Ruscoe, I. Ruscoe. Infants, —R. Admore, L. Thompson, R. Robinson, D. Jane, O. Robinson, N. Easton, E. Jane, P. Donkin.

The Gifford Memorial prize, given by Mrs Pod more, was awarded to D. Ball. Mr Hollington’s prize, a beautifully bound copy of Shakespeare, for the best boy in the school, was given to Roy KentJohnston. The prize for the best girl in the school was awarded to Eva Thompson, and will be given to her parents, A vote ot thanks, with a round ot three hearty cheers, was given to Mr Betty, and the proceedings closed with three cheers given for the vicar, and called for by one of the scholars.