Fairs, Garden Parties...
A form of fund raising was to have fairs and garden parties.
Garden Party Invites from 1953 and 1954.
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Theosophy in New Zealand Articles
GARDEN PARTY, PICNIC, ETC.
On Friday, January 2nd, a Garden Party and Sale of Work took place in the grounds of Vasanta College, the proceeds being devoted to the H.P.B. Lodge Building Fund. It was a pleasant gathering, but members who were Masons had their day filled and were unable to attend. Next day saw the members at Cornwall Park, better known as One-Tree Hill, for a picnic. The weather conditions were again most favourable, ' and though one boy had eleven ices before lunch, there were no casualties. In the evening a Farewell Concert in the Society of Arts Hall was well attended. Mr. Butler had arranged a full programme, including two operettas by the Vasanta College children, and a scene from "Alice in Wonderland." Mr. W. A. Scott, with a mixture of humour and persistence, presented the claims and needs of the College. The hat and hat-box belonging to the Mad Hatter ware borrowed, and finally the College Treasurer announced the receipt of donations totalling £410.
Janurary 1920
T.S. NEWS ITEMS
About two hundred persons, including the children, attended a Garden Social at Vasanta College, Auckland, on Saturday November 27th. Chairs were arranged on the lower lawn, and the children gave an hour's entertainment, consisting of an exhibition of a new ball game, singing, a violin solo, and two original speeches, one an account of an air-raid, the other a short life of R. L. Stevenson. The worn-out constitution of the piano made itself apparent, and it is to be hoped that some member with a piano to give, or to sell at a reasonable price, will remember the needs of the school. Afternoon tea completed an agreeable function.
1920 November
END OF YEAR GARDEN PARTY
Vasanta College closed its school-year on December 16th, and wll not resume until February 21st, a week later than usual to allow time for the settling in of the new Principal, Mr. E. N. Fernyhough, B.Sc. A garden party on the school lawns was given on December 3rd, when about one hundred friends were present. An entertainment, by the children reflected great credit both on the performers and the teachers; both singing and dancing being admirable. The grounds looked well. The retiring Principal, Miss M. Hamilton, thought it doubtful if any school in the Dominion has a playground of equal beauty.
1922 Janurary
On Friday, January 2nd, a Garden Party and Sale of Work took place in the grounds of Vasanta College, the proceeds being devoted to the H.P.B. Lodge Building Fund. It was a pleasant gathering, but members who were Masons had their day filled and were unable to attend. Next day saw the members at Cornwall Park, better known as One-Tree Hill, for a picnic. The weather conditions were again most favourable, ' and though one boy had eleven ices before lunch, there were no casualties. In the evening a Farewell Concert in the Society of Arts Hall was well attended. Mr. Butler had arranged a full programme, including two operettas by the Vasanta College children, and a scene from "Alice in Wonderland." Mr. W. A. Scott, with a mixture of humour and persistence, presented the claims and needs of the College. The hat and hat-box belonging to the Mad Hatter ware borrowed, and finally the College Treasurer announced the receipt of donations totalling £410.
Janurary 1920
T.S. NEWS ITEMS
About two hundred persons, including the children, attended a Garden Social at Vasanta College, Auckland, on Saturday November 27th. Chairs were arranged on the lower lawn, and the children gave an hour's entertainment, consisting of an exhibition of a new ball game, singing, a violin solo, and two original speeches, one an account of an air-raid, the other a short life of R. L. Stevenson. The worn-out constitution of the piano made itself apparent, and it is to be hoped that some member with a piano to give, or to sell at a reasonable price, will remember the needs of the school. Afternoon tea completed an agreeable function.
1920 November
END OF YEAR GARDEN PARTY
Vasanta College closed its school-year on December 16th, and wll not resume until February 21st, a week later than usual to allow time for the settling in of the new Principal, Mr. E. N. Fernyhough, B.Sc. A garden party on the school lawns was given on December 3rd, when about one hundred friends were present. An entertainment, by the children reflected great credit both on the performers and the teachers; both singing and dancing being admirable. The grounds looked well. The retiring Principal, Miss M. Hamilton, thought it doubtful if any school in the Dominion has a playground of equal beauty.
1922 Janurary
SUPPORTING VASANTA GARDEN SCHOOL
"What can I do for the Vasanta Garden School ?" many interested members may ask. "I realise that it is a vitally important piece of work, and worthy of my utmost support, but I haven't much money, nor talent maybe, but show me what I can do, and I will be glad to help." No matter where you may be, Invercargill to Wangarei, you can show your practical devotion by sending something for the various stall? at the Garden Party to be held on November 30th. They are always glad of extra stock. hand-made articles of apparel, calendars, dolls, toys, useful fancy novelties; anything, in fact, which your ingenuity can devise and your will to help may dictate. I know there are many heavy calls upon time and slender financial resources for Patriotic purposes these days, and these should not be minimised in the least, but we have the vision, I trust, to realise how valuable is this work of education, which provides a sound spiritual yet non-sectarian background in the impressionable years of childhood. Please send your contributions to Vasanta House, Belvedere Street, Epsom, Auckland, and, if possible come yourself. It is a great occasion, the children provide sparkling entertainment, the beautiful grounds are alive with happy folk, the Devas invariably favour us with a bright warm day, and you, my dear Reader, will, if humanly possible, favour us with your helpful Presence!
H. H. Banks
1940 October
"What can I do for the Vasanta Garden School ?" many interested members may ask. "I realise that it is a vitally important piece of work, and worthy of my utmost support, but I haven't much money, nor talent maybe, but show me what I can do, and I will be glad to help." No matter where you may be, Invercargill to Wangarei, you can show your practical devotion by sending something for the various stall? at the Garden Party to be held on November 30th. They are always glad of extra stock. hand-made articles of apparel, calendars, dolls, toys, useful fancy novelties; anything, in fact, which your ingenuity can devise and your will to help may dictate. I know there are many heavy calls upon time and slender financial resources for Patriotic purposes these days, and these should not be minimised in the least, but we have the vision, I trust, to realise how valuable is this work of education, which provides a sound spiritual yet non-sectarian background in the impressionable years of childhood. Please send your contributions to Vasanta House, Belvedere Street, Epsom, Auckland, and, if possible come yourself. It is a great occasion, the children provide sparkling entertainment, the beautiful grounds are alive with happy folk, the Devas invariably favour us with a bright warm day, and you, my dear Reader, will, if humanly possible, favour us with your helpful Presence!
H. H. Banks
1940 October