GIRLS’ FRIENDLY SOCIETY

Sun (Auckland), Volume 1, Issue 105, 25 July 1927, Page 4

GIRLS’ FRIENDLY SOCIETY

SATURDAY’S RALLY St. Matthew’s Hall was the scene of a successful function on Saturday afternoon. when the Girls’ Friendly Society held their rally. Blue and silver streamers, and a blue and silver banner presented by the All Saints' branch, decorated the hall. The Rev. Grant Cowen presided and Archbishop Averill was present, accompanied by Mrs. Averill, who was presented with a dainty bouquet of irises and golden narcissi. A short address was given by the Archbishop, who congratulated the society on its successful effort to liquidate the debt of £3,000 on its new premises in Wellesley Street. This had been accomplished •by the energetic work of the council of the society, assisted by the members. The lodge was now a real home for girls, and under the able management of Miss Hunter, had supplied a much-needed want in the city. Other points with regard to the success of the society were touched upon by Archbishop Averill, who in passing, mentioned that Miss Laurence Blake, who was a member of the original Girls’ Friendly Society in England, and had been connected with it since its inception, was now a member of the St. Matthew’s branch. In thanking the Archbishop for his address and attendance at the rally, Mr. Grant Cowen also referred to the very active interest taken in-the society by Mrs. Averill, who, on all possible occasions, had done so much to promote its welfare. During the afternoon and evening competitive plays were presented by the members of the various branches of the society. These included “Waiting for the Bus,” by the St. Matthew’s branch; “Back to the College,” by the St. Alban’s branch; “Huia and Waiata Poi,” by the Ellerslie branch; “Pansy,’ by the Ellerslie Associates; “Oliver's Island,” by the St. Paul’s branch; “Bambelina,” by St. Aidan’s branch; and the “Purple Bedroom,” by St. Sepulchre's branch. A trophy for the best presentation was awarded by the council of the society to the Ellerslie branch. Enjoyable pianoforte solos were contributed during the afternoon by Miss Benda 11. High tea was served between the afternoon and evening sessions, and a pleasant time was spent in games.

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