THE BIG BAZAAR.

Franklin Times, Volume 9, Issue 626, 22 April 1921, Page 4

THE BIG BAZAAR.

A HUGE SUCCESS. CONCLUDES TO-MORROW NIGHT. The big bazaar, which is being held in the Franklin A. and P. Society’e Winter Show buildings, was officially opened on Tuesday afternoon in the piesence of a large attendance. The Rev. Father Molloy, in asking the Mayor (Mr C. K. Lawrie) to declare the bazaar open, congratulated his parishioners on the promotion of the event. He stated that a strong committee had been formed, and it had gone to no end of trouble to make the bazaar a huge success. The men members of the committee had transformed the Winter Show sheds beyond recognition, while the work of the ladies, was a credit indeed.

The Mayor, in declaring the bazaar open, said it was a pleasure to him to perform the ceremony. He congratulated the promoters on their enterprise and wished them success in their endeavours. Anyone who undertook similar work knew the amount of work necessary preparing for the event. The proceeds ,f the bazaar would go towards paying off a small debt on the Presbytery, while the balance would be devoted to additions to the Church. Mr Lawrie contended this was a very healthy sign in a Church when its buildings had to be extended. They were living in a progressive town—a town that was forging ahead, and he again hoped their efforts in raising money for a worthy object would be successful. On behalf of the organisation he mentioned that three parts of the articles donated came from other ganisations. This showed there wa“jL some unity, and this was the wav to make a success of a function in a small community. He urged upon them to. pull together, as divided someone must come a crash. He, therefore declared the bazaar open, amidst applause. Mr P. M. Keppel. of Tuakau, moved a vote of thanks to Mr Lawrie. which Mr C. Clark seconded. Carried bv acclamation.

Work was then commenced and the stall holders and ticket sellers enjoyed a busy time. The stalls and stall holders were:— Jumble Stall: Misses Gertv Moloney j and Jessie Blake. Sweets and Drink Stall: Mrs McGovern. Plain Sewing Stall: Mrs. P. Hogan. Misses Kennelly and Graham. Produce: Mesdames Cronin, J. i O’Connor and Lyne. | Bran Tub: Misses Hawke and'. Jef- \ fares. | Fancy and Art Stall: Mrs Hawke, I Miss Mabel Clark. This was the best stall in the building, containing a magnificent lot of articles. Puni Stall: Mesdames Redwood, Parkinson, T. J. Rogers, Malone and Shaw. Pickles, Sauce. Jelly and Jam: Mrs W. Butler and Miss Effie Maxwell. Kitchen Stall: Mrs Boyce and Miss E. Rogers. Fish Pond and Surprise Packet: Mrs Beaglev. Afternoon Tea: Mrs McKeane and Mrs M. Hogan. Fern and Flower Stall: Misses R. Hogan and Ryan. The bazaar has been continued with success every evening and afternoon since it was opened. In the evening various events have taken place. TO-NIGHT. To-night-exhibitions of fancy dancing will be given by imported artists. Some of these are first-class trippers of the Tight fantastic and good competition should be witnessed. The dancing will also be held to-mor-row night. TO-MORROW. To-morrow is the People’s Day, . Commencing at 2 p.m. an althletic gala will be held, including running vents, greasy pig race and last, but . not least, a football match between Pukekohe Trades and Farmers. Both teams are fairly evenly matched and a spirited contest is anticipated. To-morrow evening, at 8 p.m., a tug-of-war match between teams from Pukekohe and Panmure for a purse of £SO will eventuate. If you miss any of these events vou*; will miss the treat of your lives. I particulars of results of com- | petitions, etc., will appear in our 1 Tnes d a v’s issue.