SALES OF WORK

Dominion, Volume 9, Issue 2610, 4 November 1915, Page 3

SALES OF WORK

ST., PAUL'S.

The Sydnoy Street Schoolroom was well filled with visitors yesterday afternoon, when Her Excellency tho Countess of Ijiverpool opened a sale of work in connection with St. Paul's Parish, Thorndou. The stalls had been very attractively arranged and their contents covered a wide field of usefulness and artistic variety. Tho Ladies' Guild had been sewing for this purpose for months past, and as a result tho daintiest of articles were to bo found upon the plain and fancy stalls, and with Christmas looming upon the horizon it was a wise, person who took advantage of tho opportunities that they offered. Tho flowor stall was a mass of lovely blooms, the 'roses being exquisite, while upon the jumble stall was to be found a unique assortment of articles. Tho produce stall as usual had much to tempt tho housekeeper and delicious sweets were to he obtained from tho sweet stall. The soldiers' stall is undoubtedly a favourite innovation at bazaars in these times and with tho art, bag and basket, and tho doll stalls and tho Christmas tree tliero was no lack of attractiveness and few needs that could not bo met.

Her ICxcellenoy was received by the vicar (tho Rev. A. M. Johnson), Mrs. Johnson, and the wives of tho churchwardens, Mesdames W. F. Ward and It. B. Rigg, and was presented with a bouquet of roses by little Miss Mary Richardson, the bouquet having been made as usual by Miss Price. After an introductory speech had been made by tho vicar, Her Excellency 'Briefly declared tho salo of work open. A tour of inspection was subsequently made of tile various stalls, afterwards Her Excellency was entertained at afternoon tea. The gymnasium had! been turned into a tear-room and had been prettily decorated for the occasion with flowers and lyoopodium and drapery. In charge of tho stalls were the following:—Guild Stall, Mrs. Badham, Mrs. Bevin, Miss Barraud, Mrs. W. Blundell, Mrs. Knowles, Mrs. Mitford, Miss Morton, and other members of the guild. Fancy, stall, Mrs. Larnacli and Miss Brandon. Flower Stall, Misses Wright, Wyllie, Shirtcliffe (2), Chapman. Produce, Mesdames 'G. R. Wright, Shirtcliffe, Ward, D. W. Ajiderson, Smart, Miss Seaton,' Miss Greenwood. Tea-rooms, Mesdames Rigg, Litchfield, Hawkins, Bamiield, Misses Broderick, Molyneaux, Barron, Holmes, Bridges, Stott, Hawkins, Stone. Jumble stall, Mesdames Warren, Price, Burton. Brandon, Miss Curtis. Sweet stall, Mrs. 0. Richardson, Misses Murison, Fulton, Richardson. Bag and Basket Stall, Mrs. W. Clayton, Mrs. G. C. Tripe, Miss Cameron, Miss Clayton. Soldiers 1 Stall, Miss Mostayer, Miss M. Brandon, Jliss Tripe. Dolls' Stall, Mrs. Rolijoluis, Miss Lowe, and the members of St. Paul's Girls' Club. Christmas Tree, Mrs. Lee, Miss Baker, and Miss Ticehurst. Houp-la, Sirs. A. L. AVarburton. Ice-creams, Miss Tendall and Miss Houghton. The Victoria League Girls provided au enjoyable entertainment' in the evening. 'Jliis afternoon Viscountess Kelburn will opon the sale of work. In the evening Miss Beere's pupils will perform some fancy dances, and the Girl Scouts will produce a tableau. Mrs. West Knowles is the organising secretary for the bazaar. BROOKLYN PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. The Hon. J. G. W. Aitken performed the opening ceromouy in connection with a sale of work which was held in Fullford's Hall, Brooklyn, yesterday afterneon aiid evening in aid of tho funds of tho Brooklyn Presbyterian Church. The Rev. B. Hudson welcomed Mr. Aitken, and the latter,, after having expressed his pleasure at being present for such a purpose, pronoimced tho sale open, lho hall had been decorated with brightly-coloured drapery and an attractive display of articles of. every description was 'made by the 6talls, even better than that of last year, particularly as regards the plain and fancy Gtalls. The stall-holders were as follow:—Plain work stall, Mesdames Hopkirk, Evans, Moar, M'Eweri, Bibby, Gordon, and Ineson; fancy stall, Mesdames Spencer and Hitt, Misses Valknee, Johiispn, Simmonds, Hudson, and Reid; flowens, Misses Cockerill, Ross, Hopkirk, Friis, and Kennedy; sweet stall, Mrs. Paterson, Misses A. Paterson, Moncrieff, M. Patcrson, and Dawson; produce. Mesdames Struthers, Hendrikscn, and Kelly; toy stall, Misses Hobson (3); wood-work, Mr. Marshall; tea-room, Mesdames Marshall, M'Laren, Reid, Short, Adam&on, and Miss Dryden; sido shows, Messrs. Purdy, Seddon, Dryden (2), and Hopkirk. The display of woodwork was interesting, and comprised somo well turned out articles. A baking competition was hold, and was judged by Mrs. W. Allan. The winners were as follow:—Scones and sponge, Miss D. Evans; small cakes, Mrs. Cox; shortbread, Mrs. Sutherland. Mrs. Shaw won the prize presented for girdlo cakes by Mrs. Allan. In the evening an entertainment ivas given, and was contributed to by tho following:—Pianoforto solo, Miss Nicholls; dialogue, Misses Clyde and Wilson; recitation, Miss J. Potriej songs, Mrs. Kennedy aiid Mr. Oakoy. The salo will bo continued this afternoon and evening. Mr. J. Hitt is the secretary.

ST. CUTHBERT'S SALE OF WORK. Yet another of the bazaars that was held yesterday afternoon and evening was that of St. Ciithbert's, Berfiampore, | which was held-in St. Thomas's Hall, Newtown. The Mayoress, Mrs. Luke, who opened it, was 'welcomed by the Rev. Mr. Walton, and. after speeches appropriate to the occasion had been made was'ent9rtaihed at afternoon tea by'the vicar. A great many, useful and ornamental articles were 'to'bo found upon the stalls, and not a few of thoise who were present'did Hheir purchasing with a view to the coming Christmas season. The stall-holders wore as follow: —Plain stall, Mosdames Edwards and Russell; fancy stall, Mrs. Walter (president), Mrs. Howe, Misses Alexander, Clark, and Caswell; cake stall, Mesdames Stevenson and Ford; produce, Mosdames Blaud and Lane; children's stall, Mrs. Allan, Misses Preston, Lucas, and Clarke; men's stall, Messrs. Howe and Hutchens; flowers, the members of St. Agnes's Guild; ice creams and cool drinks, Mr. and Mrs. Furby; tea-room, Mesdames Clarke, Charles, Hollies, and Clark. The boys belonging to St. Orithbert's have evidently been well trained, for they have been of much assistance in fitting up the woodwork in connection, with one or two of the stalls. In tho evening an entertainment was given, a number of children performing some grand marches and singing several patriotic songs. They had been trained by Misses Clarke and Tomlin. The boys of St. Cuthbert's also sang several 'of tho well-known songs characteristic of the period through which we. are passing. Tho sale of work will be continued this afternoon and ovening.