St. David’s Church Social.

Te Aroha News, Volume XXVII, Issue 4446, 7 August 1909, Page 2

St. David’s Church Social.

AN ENJOYABLE EVENING

The Public Hall was well filled on . Wedne day evening last, on the occasion i of St. David’s Presbyterian Social, the proceeds of which were to be devoted to I the Class-room building fund. It was | indeed pleasing to observe members of all denominations gathered together in social intercourse, and enjoying the excellent and varied programme submitted. The first item on the programme was a comet solo by Mr Thos. Donovan, which was well received and loudly applauded. A recitation which appealed greatly to the grown - up portion of the audience, entitled “ It’s no joke to be a baby ” was very nicely given by fwe little girls. The way in which they carried out the parts allotted to them showed conclusively that some painstaking individual had spent a good deal of time with the little ones. The names of the little girls are Phyllis Devey, Mavis Axford, lima Robinson, Majorie Johnson, and Marguerite Bruce. A vocal duet, “ The Boy and the Rose ” (by Schubert), by Miss A. Wallace aud Miss F. Robinson, was well received. Mrs W. C. Blair’s pianoforte duel, “ Airs from Opera,” by Donuigetti, brought forth rounds of applause, showing that this lady is a pianist of no mean order. The everpopular “ Killarnoy ” was nicely sung by Mrs Axford, We must not forget to mention the two pretty dances, “ Sir Roger De Coverly ” and “ The Corkscrew,” given by the following little girls : Marguerite Bruce, Mavis Axford, Ursula Maingay, Murial Smith, Marjorie Johnson, Gladvs Brown, Eileen Sherlock, Chrissie White, Hazel Baine, Marjorie Baine, lima Robinson, Alma Wallace, Phyllis Devey and Edna Hedge. The intricacies of these terpsichorean gems were carried out by the juveniles in a most creditable manner. The nail driving competition for ladies, for which there were 17 entries, was won by Miss M. Robinson, Mrs Gardner 2nd, and Miss Calvert 3rd. The hat-trimming for gentlemen brought forth 22 entries, the ages of the competitors ranging from 13 to SO. There was a certain amount of style and up-to-dateness about the way in which some of the feathers, chiffon, ribbon, and other nick nacks were placed in position. The competition created much, merriment, and was won by Air Chas. Scott ; while Mr Seccombe was a very close second. The photo competition, 37 entries, resulted in Mrs Waghorn, Miss Aroha Wallace and Miss Kathleen Waghorn, each getting 33 points. A draw resulted in the prize going to Mrs Waghorn Supper was handed round during the evening. Mrs Jefferson officiated as j udge for the hat trimming, and her decision met with the approval of the majority of those present. The accompaniments were played by Mrs W. C. Blair and Miss Ada Stanley, At the close of the evening’s amusement the Rev. W. C. Blair thanked all those who had assisted in any way to make the function such a success. The rev. gentleman intimated that the socials would be hold monthly during the next few months.