Were you at the Garden Fete on Wednesday evening at' Mrs. H. P. Thomson's It was such a pretty scene, the big stretch of grass in front of the -house was gaily decorat ed with various stalls, each presided over by energetic workers. It was organised by the St. Margaret's Ladies' Guild, in aid of Church funds. for which they hope to raise the sum of £60. Mr. Elmitt was on gate duty, having handed him your creden- tials you were beseiged by Friendly Girls, each eager to raffle something. The gold mine in the centre attract- ed your attention, Master Tetley Adair officiating, good dividends were returned for the capital invested. Mesdames Crockett, Jude and Nettleton, with many willing helpers, served refreshments under the verandah, the coffee was delicious. Near the verandah Mrs. Dove had a toy stall, the dolls were beautifully dressed mostly her own work, also many delightful toys so fascinating to children. Mesdames H. Hollick and T. S. Stephenson had the bag, basket and apron stall, of great variety in shapes and sizes, prices to suit all comers. Further on you came to the sweet stall where Mesdames Black, Adair and Miss May Hoops were kept busy with the sale cf ail sorts of dainties, the flower stall was a pretty one with Mrs. Hawkes in charge, and at the produce, Mesdames Sharland, Wells and Kane did their best to persuade you to go in for a pair of ducks or pure bred white leghorns, or buy some of the vegetables and jams, of which they had a good variety. The Girls' Friendly were also busy selling ice cream and soft drinks with Mrs. Tiller's assistance, they had the fancy stall over which Mrs. Muir presided, and the hoop-la where Miss Hayhurst did a busy trade. During the evening the Mildura Band played suitable selections. The financial result is not yet known, but if equal to the spirit of the workers. their expectations should be fully realised.

(The Mildura Telegraph and Darlig and Lower Murray Advocate, Friday 9 Dec 1916)