Paddy’s Market.

Hokitika Guardian, 6 November 1922, Page 4

Paddy’s Market.

WET, BUT SUCCESSFUL

Hardly a worse day for an outdoor outing could lie alighted upon than Saturday proved to he for Paddy’s Market, organised in aid of the funds of tlie Hokitika Beautifying Association. The weather was so dcudedly had that the outdoor programme had to bo completely abandoned, and a rush for cover to the Town Hall was made, where willing hands helped quickly to put up the stalls and tran.s--lor the goods. By mid-day the ladies and their assistants had worked so well, that everything was in good running) order, a reniaiYknibly good display being made in th« short time available. Entering the hall, there was a glimpse of toyland which had been intended to adorn one of the growing tree s on Cass Square. Next was a sweets stall, where thcr was a brave display of the home-made article which found a ready sale. The vegetable and produce stall was a busy centre ,lhe great variety of gifts finding purchasers as quickly as the supply couhl he replenished. The jumble stall held a great variety of nick-nacks from the proverbial needle to the anchor. and unconsidered trifles could bo picked up at bargain prices. The soft drinks stall where also jelly and cream and such like delectable supplies were on sale was a popular rendezvous never without customers. The lady 0.1). in charge of the Ugly Men’s Association movement was in charge of a special tent whore visiting male adults were (for a fee) granted a glimpse of a very line reproduction *>l the victim. Mr Seddon M.l*. who was one of the visitors to the market, was the first to venture in and probe the mysteries of the tout, and his hilarity over the hidden joke led to a sternly stream of curious males thereafter. A game of quoits drew forth some good exhibitions of skill and deftness to secure the prizes .while a neatly arranged portion of the hall was used for dispensing refreshments and was busily patronised all the afternoon. There was a thronged attendance throughout and business was brisk oil all sides. It was far too damp for the Band to render the programme proposed .but the Ethiopians paraded the town in a. lorry, and helped to make things merry. Later they invaded the Market and led in community singing, and took up a collection in it id of the object for the day. 'I he Market was continued throughout the afternoon, and there were many amusing interludes. In the Deputy Mayor (Mr Coulson) it was discovered the town lias a budding auctioneer ol great | promise. The Mayor (Mr l’erry) don-] ated a. decorated cake, which Mr Coulson sold by Dutch auction, and the cake being handed back, was again offered for sale. All the stall-holders worked untiringly at tlicir appointed tasks, and could not be otherwsc taaii gratified with the success >wlitcli attended their efforts. The public were very liberal in their gifts, both m forwarding . supplies lor sale (in which many country people generously nil tributed), ami in cash purchases. Ihe financial result of the day was surprisingly good under the adverse weather conditions .and the total receipt?, lot tile dav will exceed £lol*. At night there was a large at tendance at the dance organised by Mcsdaines Morgan and Rutland at the Suprem Hail. Miss King, assisted by a mandoline band and also cornet and violin, supplied splendid music. ami the function was heartily enjoyed. Mr Evans returned thanks on behalf of the Beautifying Association for the patronage and generous support oxtended that night and during the dav.

PADDY’S MARKET TO BE CONTINUED ON WEDNESDAY At TERNOON.

As it was not possible to held the cycling sports and other outdoor games uu Cass Square on Saturday afternoon, it mu decided to postpone t-lio events till Wednesday afternoon, when it i, CNpot tod more favourable weaIhcr conditions will prevail. Ir addition to the sports, which will ini tilde golf and howling competitions there will he juvenile sports and a challenge uig-o’-war competition. Ihi Baud will parade and miller a special programme. The supplies of goods from Saturday’s market, with additional gilts wiiii-ti were late in arrival will lie oil sale till 4 o'clock, when i here will he a sale by auction, aliordiiig ilie .importunity for some gooi bargains. Tin- stall-holders are meet ingle-night to make arrangements l’o* catering "for the wants of the public u various wavs, and given a line afternoon there will be a. pleasant, time I’m patrons. Other features for tho alternoon will be seen ill the ad\ el lise me-nt published elsewhere. Owing to * hall at Kanieri on Wednesday night there will not he any dance in town that evening.