Bazaar and Flower Show

Horowhenua Chronicle, 25 November 1915, Page 2

Bazaar and Flower Show

Tin , Church of .England bazaar and flower hliow was opened yesterday afLuniooii in the Century Hall wlion the ixvsuiis oi the past few months of hard work were exhibited to public criticism, and <!:•*• rerdict was entirely favojrable :.<•• tin , organizers. The stalls were (Icroi-U/'f with bunting aud flags, and the .stage with Uowers and scou-

The opening ceremony took place ae arrangi'd at 2..'30 p.m., and was per-i'onii<-d by Mrs W. H. l*'ield, who >n the Ji.-eiice of the vicar (RevT'ii. T. .SiL'a!rVj was introduced to those proson '■ by Mr T. Brown, the vicar's Church warden. In a brief and pleasant .speech Mrs Field expressed tho pleasure it gave her to oc present to ipen the bazaar andi flower show, and hoped that it would prove a success. A vote of thanks to Mrs Field, movdd by .Major Burlinsou, was carried by acclamation,

The stallholders then commenced tho task of persuading the people to part with their cash and appeared to be succeeding. The children, trained by Mrs Matthews, gave scones from the child*sen's play "The Dolls' Hospital," or as it has become known here. -'.'Animated Dolls." This performance was a good one and earned hearty applause. A pianoforte r-solo was played by Ivy Middleiniss and a dance (eal?e-walk) given by Lottie Norton. Mrs Matthews played the accompaniments. The band from 'the 'Hoys' Training l''arm played selected 'music outside the entrance to the hall during the afternoon. The bazaar was openc! :'gain in tho evening and 8 o'clock w-ns crowdod. The stalls did good business and tho various guessing and, other competitions lumped the bazaar considerably from a financial point of viow. A recurd in tin , candle lighting competti ion was put up by 0. Ambler, who ; ighted 129 candles with a single wax match. If any thinki thoy can eat this they can come along to-night ■Hid have a try; the competition is not closed yet. Fivo scenes' from the "Doll s Hospital" were staged by tho children : "The Awakening of the Dolls" 'The Dolls" Quarrel," "Japanese and Ma by Dolls, , ' "The Singing DoTI" (Kdna i'iiik). and "The Military Doll." This last character was taken «y Lottie Norton anel had. to be encored. Her dancing in this part, and also the tailor's hornpipe in another scene was good. The children, led by Miss Ivy I'ink, as fairy queen, playocl their parts excellently, and went through their evolutions with great precision. Tie months of hareT work spent in training them by Mrs Matthews has not been in vain. -Mrs Matthews again played the accompaniments.

The annexe adjoining tne main hall i.s occupied by the exhibits entered for iiie (lower show, audi some beautiful bk*oiii.s are on show. i'he entries proved much larger than anticipated, iiiid throughout the morning, the secretary (Mrs T. Brown) was kept busy receiving entries and arranging exhibits, in this she. has succeeded admirably and the grouping ol the flower* has a sticking effect.

The carnations and roses entered by Mrs Gornnge are exceptionally fine, aa are the pansies shown by Mrs Rixon, and both these exhibitors have secured several prizes. Mrs Kiijkcaldie also has some prize carnations entered. 'J lie iir.st prize for the collection of out blooms was awarded to Mrs W. Bull. The children's floral exhibits are vu ,r y good, and a decorated toy wheelbarrow !.y Ehna Sims gained luist prize. The full prize list will be publishe<l to-nior-roAV. Mrs JJradliekli, of. Palmerston North, was the judge of the show. Following is the list of stallholders: B;jl't drinks and curios, Mrs Stcaley and members of the Girls' Frendly So cjety; Koputnroa stall, Mrs Petorkin J Plain work stall. Mrs Gapper and Mrs G Phillips; fancy work stall, Mrs J oilman ; yj-odiiioe stall. Mrs \V. M. Clark, Mrs Butts and Miss Hitehinge; eweete stall, Mi- J. "Wallace; candidates' stall, Mrs Duckworth; the sonwball, Miss Nita Eyes; tearooms. Mrs John Howoll, Mrs Hansen. Mrs .Strawbridge, Mrs Moxham and Miss King. The Levin Brass Hand was'in attends ance before <julivened tions. The evening '^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^H —-T^m^i SOUTHERN GRAIN AN'lTplwS^S Ghristchurch, Nov. 23. It i.s fearedi that the severe frost en ■Sunday- has done damage- to the grain crops in ear, and potato crops iia/o .suffered more or less severely and bosn considerably checked in growth. The grain- market is very quiet. There is no apparent demand tor wheat and oats and very little is offering. •- The old potato crop is about exhausted, only a few lots being field by grow- . ors. The price quoted is £9 10b' it country stations. . i Sharland's Baking Powder" is bound to rise. That is why so many thousands use and praise it. Costs leee than others. Adrfc. DYtfENTERY. Dysentery or Inflammation oi the bowel or intestine is of more frequent . occurrence during tile summer month*. It can be checked ff Chamberlain's Oolio and Diarrhoea Remedy is taken according to the printed directions on each bottle. Chamberlain's Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy is invaluable in r<ll medicine .chests. Got a hottle to-day - U wjll Bare much suffering, -