CHRISTCHURCH CATHEDRAL GARDEN FETE.

New Zealand Tablet, 27 February 1919, Page 18

CHRISTCHURCH CATHEDRAL GARDEN FETE.

A very successful and enjoyable garden fete was held in the Cathedral grounds, Barbadoes Street, on Saturday afternoon, February 15, in aid of the schools' fund (writes our own correspondent). There was a large attendance, the numerous entertainments offered proving a great attraction. The pleasant weather also added to the visitors' enjoyment. A number of stalls erected round the Cathedral Tennis Club's court did a brisk business throughout the afternoon and evening. The following were the stall-holders:Flower and cake stall, Mrs. G. Dobbs, Mrs. P. O'Connell, and Miss M. Croniu ; produce stall, Mrs. Scanlan; variety stall, Children of Mary ; ice-cream and soft drinks," Mrs. Blakeby and Miss Farrell; sweets and tobacco, Mrs. Mahoney. Refreshments, under the charge of St. Matthew's (ladies' branch) H.A.C.B. Society, were served in a large marquee, the tables being most daintily and attractively arranged. A programme of entertainments proved interesting to those present. A feature was the baby show, in charge of Mr. Cahill. A special prize for twins donated by Nurse King, of Salisbury Street, who acted as judge, was won by Donald and Francis McLean* Other items on the programme were displays by the boys of the Marist Brothers' School, a basket ball tournament, and dancing competitions (judged by Father Fogarty). Sideshows were conducted by the members of St. Patrick's branch H.A.C.B. Society, in charge of Mr. W. Rodgers. Mr. P. A. O'Connell was a capable and energetic secretary. Derry's Band contributed a programme of music. Among those present were Bishop Brodie, the Rev. Dr. Kennedy, Very Rev. Dean Regnauit, and many other prominent citizens. ■ The electric lighting arrangements, earned out by Mr. Cotter, were all that could be desired. Mr. F. Bloccr arranged and erected the stalls in a satisfactory manner.