A DAY OF BAZAARS

Dominion, Volume 11, Issue 38, 8 November 1917, Page 3

A DAY OF BAZAARS

ST. PAUL'S PARISH

The annual sale of work of St. Paul'e Parish was opened in St. Andrew's Schoolroom, The Terrace, yesterday ;<ftornoon by Her Excellency the Countess of Liverpool, who was l'oceived by Die vicar, the Kev. A. M. Johnson, and M'ivs. Johnson, and presonled with a bouquet ot pink roses by Miss Phyllis Nortonirantis. in introducing Her J&cellcncy to the gathering, Mr. Johnson expressed the appreciation which was iclt ior the sustained interest which Lady Liverpool had shown in the parish work, as evidenced by the fact that for the past few years she had always consented to open this bazaar. The necessity for keeping church work going was stressed. Such efforts as the present were niado all tho more ne:es3ary, and were likely to bo needed, for an even longer period of time owing to the far-reaching effects of the war. Only quite recently the sad fact had been made evident to them that interest upon their chuioh debts hud gone up. He hoped that as a result of the ealo one portion would be altogether extinguished. In declaring the bazaar open, Her Excellency expressed the great pleasure she felt at beiug again able to perform that ceremony, the fifth time, in connection with St. Paul's Parish, and also at the opportunity it gave her to meet the stallholders and those who were working for such a good cause. A visit to the different stalls and the tearoom followed. A very varied and excellent display of goods of all kinds had been inado by the stallholders, and ir.any attractions presented themselves to purchasers. The sewing (plain and fancy) was excellent, au<l tho daintiest of articles were to bo. seen, particularly in the way of camisoles, which had been made a speciality. Delicious home-made cakes were to be seon, also a very good display of homo produce and ewee'e, and most beautiful (lowers. Of varied interest was the jumble stall, and another stall which attracted attention was that on which were to be eoen specimens of the work of St. Paul's Junior Guild, all hand-made toys. I was-quite surprising to see what talent was shown, and such displays ought to do much to make people realise that there is no need to bo dependent upon outside sources for toys. In chnrgo of the different stalls were the following:— Guild stall, Mesdames Johnson, Badham, Knowles, Mitford, Von Dadckzen, W. ■!■ Blundell, Misses Stove, Barnuid, and Morton; produce, Mesdamea Shirtcliife, W. B. Hudson, and Hiss Seaton; cakes, Meedumes Clayton, <j. 0. Tripe, mid Miss Clayton; jumble, Mesdames Price, N. E. Burton, J. P. Brandon, and Miss Price; sweets, Mesdames Warburton, Holcombe, Misses I and Rnthbone: ilowers, Mesdamos Yaldwyu, Lever, Parry, Dawson, and Miss .Frasiir; art stall, Miss Hamilton and Mies Ross; surprise packets, Mrs. F. R Ward; «trns, Mrs. Larnach and Miss Brandon; tearoom, Mesdamee Bevin, Morioe, C. Richardson, assisted by Mrs. C. 11. Brown, Misses Dyer, Cameron, Oswin, Richardson, snd Rnseell. ST. PETER'S PARISH. Tho annual sale of iiorK in connection with bt. Peter's Churcli was opened yesterday afternoon by Mrs. Colemlge, who was received by Uio vicar, tlie Itev. Atr. Watson, liycupodiuni, pink roses, aud wistaria traiiim,' over wmU lattice work, togeiuor with ijuantities oi liags, uiailo the schoolroom, in which Uio bazaar was opened, very attractive indeed, and tho Jadits responsible for decorative scheme, Mcbdames Kreolt aud Carter, wore to be congratulated upon their artistic handiwork. Tho slalle uad also been arranged to display their excellent supplies of goods to the best advantage, and these found ready buyers. Ono of the specialities for which this sale of work has become eo well known is its needlework (plain and fancy), and the guild and fancy stalls fully maintained their reputation on this occasion. Another stall which was a source of much attraction wns a miscellaneous ono, from which various soldiers' requirements could be purchased, including knitted goods, cigarettes, sweels, ready-made pareels designed to bo of comfort and use to men on active service. In chnrge of the different stalls were the following:— Guild stall, Mesdnmes A. and R. Anderson, Wilbcrfoss, Nicholls, Simpson, Evans and Hilliard; fancy work stall, Misses Mills, Damson, Evans, Kenibpr, and Snager; flowei-s, Mesdames Brown, Daly, Hunter, and Longmore; miscellaneous (including soldiers' goeds), Mesdames Grady and Richards, and Misses Wood, Carter, Mueller, and Brown; produce, Mesdames Kreeft, T). Anderson, W. Bdhuno, and Miss Didsbnry; bran tub, Girls' Club, headed by Miss Watson and Miss Lyons; sweets stall, choir girls under Miss Rnndall. Afternoon tea, Mrs. Muir and assistants. In tho evening an excellent entertainment was given by members of Charley's Aunt Club, including the following:—Mr. Norman Aitlcen, Miss Thelma Ailkcn, Miss Vero St. John, Mr. L. Hnnlon, and Mr. V. MneTCenwp. A comedietl'P, bv two of Mr. Culford Bell's pupils, Miss Oon- and Miss Galiichan, entitled "A f'l'opi-fiil Companion," was ad. mirably performed. The sale of work will he rantinned to-day, nnd for the pvpninjr nn excellent entertainment has boon provided. THOIvNDON METHODIST Mrs. W. 1\ Mabsey opened a sale of work which was held in tho Methodist Schoolroom, Thorndon, yesterday, in aid of church funds. Mrs. Massey was received by the Rev. Mr. Reader, and presented with a pretty bouquet by Mr. .Render's little daughter. There was a large attendanca of church -workers and their friends, and the stalk, which were extremely well supplied with a very varied display of articles, both useful and ornamental, weru very well patronised. Mr. Header formally welcomed Mvs. M,isGpy, and explained the objects of the bazaar, after which Mrs. Mnssey briefly declared the Bale open. In chargo of the different stalls were the following:— Plain and faucy, Mrs. Roberts and Mrs. Freeman; produce, Mrs. W. Freeman, Mw. Drakes, the Misses Drakes and Mrs. Swift; handkerchief stall. Mrs. M'Koime, Mrs. W. Freeman, j'in.j gentlemen's stall, Mr. Tregurtha nnd the Rev. Mr. Reader; sweets, Girls' Bible Class; Northland plain nnd fancy stall, Mrs. Wilson nnd Mrs. Tighe; tearooms, Mrs. PTckeffng. Mrs. W. Brown, Mrs. Cochrane, His. Brown nnd Airs. Stannway; bran tub, the Misses Laurenson; humorous art gallery, Mrs TJ. M Kenrae (Thorndon), R. Gapes, find L. swift (Northland); telegraph office, Mr. Layrenson. A short and enjoyable concert wns given during tho evening, well-known Wellington performers contributing., CAMBRIDGE TERRACE CONGEENATIONAL. A sale of wui-K. was opened by Her Exceiiwiiy tne Lountws oi Liverpool m this Cumbrulyo Terrace CoHarc-giiliouiil Schoolroom. The Ladies' Uuuu Jmil been very successful in the decorative effects, tne hall having been canopied over with red, white, and blue drapery, and the stalls, with their goods artistically arranged, looking very attractive against the background of white walls. Her Excellency was received by the Kev. Mr. Hunt, and iu Die course of a bnei speech declared the bazaar open. There was a large gathering of church workers and their friends, and t!io stalls were freely patronised, the sewing, which included a display of beautifully-made babies' garments, finding many buyers. In charge of the'stalls were tlu , . follow-ino-:—Work stalls, Mesdames Goodwin, Lewis Port, Hulchrn, Remington, and Stephenson; baby stall, Mesdamos Duff and Sutherland, and Miss Goodwin; silver stall, Mr. T. L. Cocks; Sunday school stall, Mrs. Howe, Misses Howe, Bird, nnd G. Hutehin; produce, Mesdames Thawley, Ward, and Betton; sweets, Mrs. Chaplin, Misses Henderson, Harrison, nnd Remington; flowers, Misses Lewis, Thawley, nnd Avon; art galleTy, Mr. A. Phillips; refreshments, Mesdames Burnett, Harrison, nnd Taylor. In the evening nn entertainment, arranged by Mr. , and MiM Henderson, was jfivon. Tho sah , ■will be continued his afternoon and ovP'iins, nnd a concert programme by well-known performers will he given toniplil.