SALVATION ARMY JUBILEE FAIR

Dominion, Volume 12, Issue 5, 1 October 1919, Page 4

SALVATION ARMY JUBILEE FAIR

DISPLAY IN THE TOWN HALL. Yesterday afternoon Uig Salvation Army Jubilee Fair was opened in the Town Hall by ller Excellency the Countess of Liverpool. The proceeds resulting from the iiur are to bo devoted to the Self-Denial Fund of the Army, ami it is honed that the result will be greater than ever before. The Hall and stalls had been dccorated by the D.1.C., as a donation to the fund, and tho many stalls had been stocked with- a most attractive display of goods of all kinds, including produce, pickles and jams, plain and fancy sewing (much of it having been dono bv the inmates of the Army's, Home for Women), boots, and clothing, sweets, flowers, and sundries. The, sewing included a specially fine supply of children's clothing (beautifully dono), knitting, and undergarmefits of all kinds, to say nothing of exquisitely-worked embroidery. Alter an interesting programme had been given by the little irirls from the Florence Booth Home, Commissioner Ilodder, in the course of an introductory speech, touched upon tlio wav in which the work of tho Army had been-extended. ■ ■ A good many years aso it had found itself in somewhat straightened circumstances, and after a great deal of pondering and much searching of the heart, General Booth had evolved tho idea of tho self-denial week,' which had now becomo so well-known all over the world. During that week people had been asked to deny themselves something, and in place of that self-induleenco to which they might have treated themselves, to give tho money instead to the Salvation Army. Last year the Self-Denial Fund in New Zealand had reached an amount of ,£50,000, and in comparison to its population this country hnd headed the'world. America, however, hiid of late been bestirring herself, partly accounted for by the war, and as a result of the self-denial effort in that country the 6iiin of .£3,200,000 had been raised year. One of the largest contributors to the Salvation Army Funds was tho Emperor of Japan. Referring to some of tho activities of the organisation, Commissioner Hodder stated that the Army supported and lad founded two thousand institutions or homes for women and children, and had at least three thousand officers employed in work connectc.d with these institutions. So far as children were concerned in New Zealand, they now had seven children's homes.

In declaring tho fail - open, the Countess of Liverpool, who was attended by Captain Sinclair-Thompson, A.D.C., expressed the pleasure she felt in being associated-with the work of • tho Salvation Army. It had had in its curlier (lavs- enormous difficulties to contend with, but these it had surmounted, and its work was now carried out in almost every country in the world. • During tho war it had/done uracil to help the soldiers morally and physically, and that this work was appreciated wite shown by the fact that returned soldiers had undertaken a'stall in connection with tho fair. She congratulated the organisers uDon the display which they were-mak-ing and wished them all possible suc-CfiS-S. . '

The stalls were', in charge of tho following.—Maternity Hoino Stall (drapery and fancy goods). :• Major Dennison and her staff; 'Married Women's Stall (drapery, etc.): Mrs. Commandant Holmes and Mrs. Adjutant Vost; Jumble Stall (provisions and all sorts): Soldiers' Hostel. Adjutant Vost-and his officers; Fancy floods: Primary teachers, under Miss Hoddor: Home League Stall (drapery, etc.): Mrs. Ensign Dunn (secretary), assisted by Mrs. Brigadier Colledge; Band Stall (men's clothing and drapery): Mrs. •H.-i Scotney and Mrs;'-'N: Jackson; Art Stall >(pictiircs. andsundries): Mr. Bowaler; Jam and .-Pickle Stall: Mesdames Rudmau, Ballinger, and Brown; Bootsand Clothing: .Mrs. Parsons; Trade Stall (books, etc.):,. Adjutant Rudd; Sweets: Miss.Haywood;- Flowers: Miss Holmes;. Electric .Exhibit: Turnbull and Jones, Ltd.: Refreshments: Mesdames Hawker nnd Sadd: Miscellaneous Goods: Returned Soldiers' Association.

Among those who ■ were • present at , tho opening of the fair were Lady Stout, - Mrs, , Hodder, and the Mayoress (Mrs. J. P. 'Luke), also Colonel J. G. 'Il.ughes, D.S.O. In the evening the Mayor opened tho sale, and gave a brief, address, and an excellent programme of music and recitations was contributed to by. Mr. P. Martin, Mr. E. Perry, Mrs. M. E. Mackenzie, Mrs. Yeo. Miss Snelling, and Mr. Thompson; a duet bv Misses-R-. and A. Patching,; a male quartet by Messrs. Connell, Thompson, Scannell, and; Smith; recitations by Miss *lary Cooley, and' Miss Thelma Adams; The fair will be Continued to-day. Hostels for Homeless, Steps aro being taken to promote a scheme for the establishment of cooperative clubs and hostels (states the "Daily News"). , It is to be a self-sup-porting venture, the capital to be provided by members, among whom profits will bo shared, in the form of bonuses on their bills for rent and food. For the present it is proposed to rent large houses or. groups of houses, alter them internally to suit requirements, and lit them up .with central heating, hot and cold water supplies to every bwlroom, and other labour-saving appliances. A general kitchen, dining-room, lounge, etc., will be provided, and tho remaining rooms will be let singly or in groups, as .required. The Residential Co-operative Society, .of Victoria Street, S.W., which has tiiu schenio in hand, will buy most of its provisions co-operatively, and members' weekly bills will range from about as. upwards according to accommodation, tho extent of winch will determine tho individual 6haro holding. The latter amount is, to be returnable by transler to a new tenant when a member leaves tho society. .There will be no attempt to standardise the household," said Mr. A-sh-lnora Baker, the secretary. "Wo hopo that in time wo shall be able to poppor CSndon and provincial towns with our clubs, so that a member will be able to find a 'home of his own' wherever he may choose to live."

Tho marriage of Miss Rita Mary Edith Jenkins, daughter of the late Dr. Eyston ■Morris Jenkins, of London, and granddaughter of General Alex. Jenkins, Penrallt. Cardigan, South Wales, to Mr. C. L. Williams (late A.1.F.), of Sydney, New South Wales, son of Mr. T. C. Williams, of Prince Edward Island, Canada, anil Mrs. E. 11. Williams, of Gisborne, was solemnised on September 23, at St. Peter's Church. Wellington, by tho Rev. H. Watsou. The bride (in the unavoidable absenco of her step-father) was given away bv her brother, Stalf-Sergeant Eric Jen. kins, N.Z.E.F., Miss Bertha Longton being bridesmaid, nnd Lieutenant P. T. Field best man. The bride wore a fawn costume with hat of- silver brocade and white ospreys, and carried a shower bouauet. The bridesmaid woro a grey cos, tumo and picture hat,' and carried a bouquet, of anemones and fveesias; the bride's mother wore a costume of apricot taffeta, with toque of blush roses. After the ceremony tho bride's mother entertained tho guests at her home, only tho immediate relatives and friends being present. Tho bride and bridegroom re turn to Sydney after a tour through thoNorth Island. ~

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