SOIREE AT TARARU.

Thames Guardian and Mining Record, Volume I, Issue 192, 21 May 1872, Page 3

SOIREE AT TARARU.

Yesterday a most successful soiree, a bazaar on a sma 1 ! scale, was held at Tainyn, at the Presbyterian place of worship, in aid of the funds being raised to buili. a Church of England pla&e of wo ship, at Tararu, to be called 1 the Church of St. John the Baptist. The/ sa'e commenced shortly after 3 o’clock, and proceeded until tea-t>me with great; life. The arlicles offered for sale in the first instance consisted of a variety of things which were on hand since the gift auction, held in aid of the building fund of St. George’s Church some time since, and which were given by the Vestry of the church to be sold, but this collection was considerably added to by various people in the district when they were canvassed for supplies by Mr Lnwlor and the Rev. Mr Lush. . That the sale was pretty snecessnl is evident when we can say that everything was sold, with the exception of some bores of collars, for which there seemed little demand, and a few other articles of trifling import. At half-past five tea was laid at tables provided by the following ladies :—Mesdames Fraser, Lush, C.niis, Robson, Fricher, Taylor, Russell, Wil’iams, Seward, Woodward, Wicks, and Jung,— the whole being provided with an ample supply of good tlr’ngs, and the tea bemg excellent. The tables having been cleared out of the hui'ding, those present took their seats, the room being nearly filled, and the Rev. Mr Lush said that he thought that a few words from him were necessary on this occasion. He said that for a long time past Mr Lawlor had gone to Tararu every Sunday evening, and held services, which weie generafiy very numerously attended, as many as 50 and 60 being present at a time. Up to the present they had been using a borrowed building, for the use of which they were thankful, hut he thought that this was not satisfactory, and they wished for a building of their own. Wilh this object in view, Mr Lawlor and himself had canvassed the district, and had succeeded iu raising between £SO and £6O. Mr Robt. Graham had very kindly presented them with an allotment on which to build, and they intended to purchase the two sections of land adjoining, which would give them a very nice block of ground to build on, and they intended to obtain the freehold of it. With these few remarks he would conclude, thanking those present for the support they gave by their attendance ; and he would call on the choir to perform their part of the evening’s entertainment.

The following programme was then gone through, and we are only doing the peiformers justice when we say that everything was very nicely rendered indeed, the solos being very good, and the concerted pieces ve'y steadily sung. The musical part of the enteitainrnent was conducted very ably by Mr H. M. Airey, the performers being .members of St. George’s Choir.

1. “ All among the Barley,” Chorus. 2. Song, “ Why do Summer Roses Fade,” by Mrs Robson : an encore being demanded “Home sweet Home” was given veiy nice’y. 3. “ Maying,” Orpheus Glee, bv Messrs. Austin, Airey, Bavldon, and Macky 4. Song, “ Footsteps on the stairs” by Miss Hawkes, who in answer to an encore gave “Take Back tbp Heart.” 5. “ Blow Gentle Gales,” by the chorus. 6. Song, “ When the Swallows Homeward Fly,” by Miss Lush. 7. Orpheus Glee, by Miss Bloke and Messrs Chapman, Bayldon, and Maekie. 8. Duei, “Home Again,” by Miss Hawkes and Mr Gilbert; as an encore the last verse had to be repeated. 9. “Calm be Thy Slumbers,” glee by the chorus. 10. Song. “The Oh! Arm Chair," Mr Maekie. 11. Round, “ The Christchurch Bells,” Messrs Airey, Gilbert, Jeffeison, Chapman, Maekie, Bayldon, and Austin. A vote of thanks to the ladies who had so kindly provided tea, and also to the choir, was carried by acclamation, after which ihe National Anthem was sung by all present, and the evening’s entertainment was brought to a close. The proceeds of the whole entertainment amounted to £3O. so that at least £25 may he counted on lor the building fund/ which is very good indeed. The weather favoured those present, and a pleasant drive home for those coming from a distance concluded the day's fun.