ALL SAINTS' BAZAAR

Chronicle (Levin), 18 November 1946, Page 2

ALL SAINTS' BAZAAR

AN ATTRACTIVE DISPLAY The annual bazaar in connection with All Saints' Church, held last week was one of the most successful in the history of the -church. There ' was a most attraetive and varied array of goods, from old boots to articles that were almost priceless. The stalls were supervised by members of the Ladies' Guild, and all worked assiduously co dispose of practieally all the articles for sale. Miss Holmes, president of ine guild, in apologising for the absence of Mrs. Wallis, who was to have officiated at the opening, but who had an urgent appointment elsewhere. She then called on Canon Fry to officiate. In doing so, Canon Fry stated that he regretted that a garden party as well as a bazaar could not have been held, but.in view of the threatening weather and the fact that the ground was wet under foot, it had been decided to hold the gathering indoors. He paid tribute to the stall-holders, especially those connected with the guild, who had accomplished such fine work. The people present would find an excellent array of articles for sale, many of which were extremely useful, while there were others that would do for Christmas presents. Canon Fry congratulated the ladies responsible on their fine effort, and also spoke in.glowing terms of the good work accomplished at Manakau and Te Horo for church purposes. It was known that repairs to the vicarage wgre necessary. while renovations would also be needed at the church, all of which meant money. However a good deal had already been raised and it was hoped that shortly sufficient would be in hand to meet the full expense. In conclusion, Canon Fry again expressed his gratitude to the ladies for their good work. He said he knew that good business would result, although the social side to a large extent would be lost on account of the gathering being indoors in a crowded atmosphere. It gave him great pleasure to declare the bazaar open. (Applause) . A delicious basket of strawberries was then presented by little Miss Susan Goetz to Canon Fry amidst further applause. The stall-holders were: — Work: Mesdames Boyd, Carter and Williams. Produce: Misses M. Holmes, Booth and Swabey. Flowers: Mrs. Meagher and Miss O'Loughlen. Children's: Mesdames H. Taylor and Fogden and Miss Fogden. Cakes: Mesdames Neylon, Turney and Tooby. White elephant: Mesdames Fi'fe and Box. Jumble: Mesdames Hasse, Symonds and Nicolson and Mr. W. B. Bennett. Left parcels: Mrs. Barron. Afternoon tea: Mesdames P. Simcox, Southcombe, Keys, Kirkwood and Purvis. Flower seller: Miss Julie Meagher. Fishing: Mrs. Paganini and Miss Jill Garlick.