PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

Bay of Plenty Beacon, Volume 1, Issue 96, 4 December 1939, Page 5

PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

SATURDAY'S BAZAAR RAIN AFFECTS ATTENDANCE It was unfortunate for the Knox Presbyterian Church that rain interfered with the annual bazaar held on Saturday. Stalls had been erected in the church grounds, and when the function was opened by the Rev. K. J. Watson, the weather prospects, although though not up to summer standard, were not unfavourable. The weather broke'shortly after luncheon had been served, however, and a transfer into the social hall was

necessary. In a brief address, the Rev. Iv. J. Watson apologised for the absence of the Mayor, Mr B. S. Barry, w\ho had sent his best wishes for a successful day. The Minister welcomed those present and thanked the Ladies' Guild for the promotion of the bazaar, and the quantity and variety of the goods. Mr Watson also referred to the Ohope ladies, who had contributed much in time and effort towards what, he was confident, would prove to be a successful day. The amount raised was only slight ly below the figure for last year, and, under the circumstances, is highly creditable. Those in charge of stalls were:— Plain Sewing: Mesdamcs Garroway, Baxter and D. Patterson. Fancy Work: Mesdames Brassev, Wheeler and N. Corcoran. Novelty Stall: Mesdames Walker and Dixon. Sweets: Mrs K. Schofield and Miss N. Cutler. Meat: Mrs Donaldson, Senr. Produce: Mesdames Martin, Hall, Moore. Ice Cream: Mesdames Britten, Swainej'. Cakes: Mesdames Patterson, Piatt. Xmas Tree-: The Junior Bible Class Girls.

Ohope: Mesdames Donaldson, Jnr, Bracken, Kelvington, Clegg and Miss White. Girls' Auxiliary: Misses Ruth Garroway, C. and L. Schofield. Busy Bees: Mrs Druby. Luncheon and. afternoon tea arrangements were admirably controlled by Mesdames Buddie, Fraser, McKenzie, Watson, who were assisted by willing helpers, while Mrs Eggers performed executive duties throughout the day in her capacity as Secretary of the Ladies' Guild.

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