ST. MARY'S CHURCH BAZAAR.

Horowhenua Chronicle, 23 July 1910, Page 2

ST. MARY'S CHURCH BAZAAR.

PRETTY SCENE IN THE CENTURY HALL. SPEECH BY THE MAYOR. The two day's bazaar which is being held in connection with St. Mary's Church, Levin, was formally opened yesterday in tlio Century Hall by His Worship tlio Mayor (Mr B. R. Gardener). For some time past a committee consisting of the members of the vestry, and any other members of the congregation who wished to join it, and another committee of ladies, had been busily arranging details, and they are "to be heartily congratulated upon the results of their efforts. The Century Hall presented a quite fairy-like appearance. The various stalls are elegantly decorated and in many cases tliey are prelttily entwined with_ ivy and bamboo. The maypola in tho centre of the hall, with iis many gallant strips of red and 1)1 ue, is particularly effective, and when the maypole dances are alt their height, and the girls, attired in white muslin robes with blue and red sashes, are merrily moving around the pole, the scene, especially in the evening, is one of much animation. In his opening speech, the Mayor made some 'timely remarks upon the necessity of' the Anglican people standing shoulder to shoulder and expressed the hope that the men would always loyally co-operate with (the ladies' in helping 011 the work of the church. In regard to the stalls, there are bran tubs, which are attended to by Mrs Remington and Mrs Hank-ins, and these were being well patronised yesterday. The produce stall is one of the features of the bazaar. It is stocked with almost every variety of agricultural and garden product — carrots, onions, big pumpkins, cabbages, potatoes and artichokes galore. One portion of the is reserved more particularly for bottled jams and fruit. Til charge of this stall are Mrs Travel's and Mrs Ma-tier. The jumble stall contains anything from -harness to kitchen utensils, and is 111 the capable hands of Mrs Gardener (the Mayoress), and Mrs McTntyno and Miss M. Stuckev. The plain work stall is under the superintendence of Mrs Clark and Mrs Gapper. Here is an unlimited quanitity of children's garments, all kinds or prints, calicoes and pretty dust bonnets. The fancy work stall is in charge of Mrs Banks and Mrs Wallace and Mrs Keedwell, and is stocked with everything that appeals to the critical faculty of the gentler sex. Withouit making invidious distinction, the sweet stall is possibly the most effective in the bazaar. It is in charge of Miss Hitc.hings and Miss Palmes, .vho are assisted by a number of little girls—M i.ssus Mollly. Betty and Nora Hi/tcliings, Moira M'atior and Phyllis Wilson. They are all dressed in Japanese kimonos, ?iul the scene here, with the 'resplendent Japanese umbrella aloft, reminds one of a scene in the chararng kingdom of the Mikado. Mr Morrell has imported a distinct diversion at the rear of the platform with his Aunt Sally, and .anionj* both young and old alike 'this is in exceedingly popular hit.

The refreshments stall-so important a feature at bazaars—is in the hands of Mrs Lodge. Mrs Marriott, Mrs De La Mane, Mrs J. Howell. Miss Maud Remington has charge of tliu maypole dances, and she is to ho cordially congratulated, < n the way in which these are being carried out. Miss Beryl Rem in gtou makes a bonny "May Queen."

Tll opening the bazaar the Mayor said that he had great pleasure in doing so, because, although recently ho had been unable to give the 6imo he formerly did to church affairs, he always had at heart the welfare of religions effort. (Applause.) He had very pleasant memories of the past, when lie and his partner, Mr McTntyre. took Tart in a, very successful section of a bazaar—a section which harvested a considerable amount of funds for the Church. He questioned whether bazaars were altogether necessary in order to place the finances of the Church on a stable footing, because he believed that—good as bazaars were in themselves—the pa rishioners on edit to rally rouiuT the church and support it apart from such functions. It seemed to him the ladies of the eongrefratiion deserved the very 111 mast, thanks for the active interest they had taken in the bazaar, and the assistance they had given in church matters generally. He hoped that the men themselves who regularly attended the services would help— and he believed they did hell) the vicar to their utmost, so that it might be truly said the congregation of the Anglican Church were •dl one. He was satisfied that was the case. At, the same time, a.s one who had the welfare of S't. Msirv's at heart, he honed ho would not bo goin<r too far when ire or >id ill at the men mitrht nessibl' 1 * do more than thev were doinsr. Tn" n e 11 elusion, he wished the bazaar the oxoa'fost possible success, and all who believed in f.,l] Church of England to help, in .some small way. the vicar who was oarrving on the work of the parish! (Cheers.)

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