DISTRICT NEWS

Pukekohe & Waiuku Times, Volume 4, Issue 123, 20 December 1915, Page 4

DISTRICT NEWS

MANUREWA

PUKEKOHE EAST.

RED CROSS TEA The wives of the vestrymen of St. Luke's Church, Manurewa, gave a Ked Cross afterncon tea on Thu:sday ot last week, in the Manurewa Public Hall. The hostesses were Mesdames Mellors, Lupton, Brown, Ralls, Bmith, Keys and Hawhorne. There was a large attendance, and those wno were invited and were unable tu attend invariably sent something tu help swell the collection. The hall was ta tefully decorated with fl'gs, etc., and a good concert programme was grea'ly enjoyed by the aasemblßge, and which was a credit to the promote rj of the tea. The following contributed items:— Pianoforte salo, Mrs Leonard, tongs, Mr A CJ Yardley, Mrs Taylar, jinr, Mrs Margettp, Mrs 'l'aylsr; recitations, Mrs Mol'-sworth and Miss Loveil. The accompaniments were kindly played by Mesdames Leonard and 'l'ayler. A readirg of a stwy of Belgian refugees on the shores of England was given by Mr C H Lupton, and wss particularly well received. The Kev W C Wood was master of ceremonies.

At the conclusion of the musical programme an address on the progress of the Red Cross teas was delivered by Mrs Hudsun Williamgo", 1 the oigariser. She said the 'work and result? bad exceeded all her expectations, and the committee now had groups of workers throughout the province. A letter had recently been received from Lady Uodley stating that the goods forwarded from Auckland had been received, and forwaidtd to lh2 New Zealand General Hospital, By the means of the teas nearly £BOO had been paid into the Ked Cross Fund. Contributions from all sources between March 10th and September 30th totalled £1750 15a 3J. During the past week 15 cases of goods had been sent to Wellington en route to Eygpt. Mis Williamson apologised for the absence of the wounded eoltfiers on the afternoon, but stated that sbe had been unable to get cars at the last moment. She made a special appeal to the ladus of New Zealand to continue to do good work and make sacrifices in the most nobis cause of assisting in a most righteous but bloody war. The work had only commenced, but it should be dore with light hearts ana thus tbe radiant light of women would have its influence on tbe "toys" who were still leaving New Zealand. "Those that are ihere," concluded Mrs Williamson, "are tired and they want your help." On behalf ol the ladies of Manurewa the Rev Wcud, in a sterling patriotic speech, thanked Mrs Williamson for ber address.

At a meeting of parishioners held en the 7th inst., at the residence of Mr A. White it was decided to hold a concert and sale of work to dispose of goods made up by the school children in aid of the Wounded Soldiers' Fund. Accordingly on Saturday night, the 11th inst., the bazaar eventuated in the Public Hall. The various stalls looked very attractive and contained many useful and pretty articles which reflected great credit on the school children.

Competitions in the way of hairdresaing, nail-driving, name guessing, etc., proved very remunerative items and were entered into with enthusiasm, The Christmas Tree under the superintendence of Mrs Meiklejohn, Miss Darby and Mr M. Ballard, the latter dressed as Father Christmas, was a great attraction to the younger children. The items rendered by the school children under the guidance of Miss Darby, were received. with applause, also songs by Mrs D. Keane and Mr H. J. Hills ; accompanists, Miss Sprague and Mrs Hills. Tiie stallholders were Fancy : Mrs Keane, Mrs W. Holmes and Miss N. Robinson. Sweets: Misses L. Morgan, N. Ballard, C. Burdus and E. Morgan. Refreshments : Mrs J. Glenie, Miss Jones and Miss I. Morgan. Mr H. J. Hills, who has evidently missed his vacation, made a first class auctioneer in disposing of all goods left over unsold on the various stalls.

At the conclusion the chairman, Mr J. Glenio, proposed a hearty vote of thanks to all those who had taken part in the bazaar and announced that the receipts had amounted to about £ll, which amount would be duly paid into the Wounded Soldiers' Fund.