THE ANGLICAN BAZAAR.

Hauraki Plains Gazette, Volume XXXII, Issue 4344, 18 November 1921, Page 2

THE ANGLICAN BAZAAR.

BUSY AND SUCCESSFUL DAY. NUMEROUS EXHIBITS. On entering the Central Theatre yesterday, which was the occasion of a bazaar under the auspices of Sr. Paul’s (Anglican) Ladies’ Guild, One could not have failed to be impressed with the gay appearance presented by the various stalls. Everywhere there were dainty decorations mingled with a fine array of articles, small and ■ large. The bazaar was well patronised by the public, and not only during the evening, but throughout the day, large numbers of people invaded the hall. Business was brisk, and though the goods for sale were numerous, very little was left at the end of a very successful day. Of the stalls, the flower stall was perhaps the most pleasingly arrayed. Poss’bly it is the easiest to decorate, but those in charge (Mesdames Blytli Hayv/ard, Whitmore, and Miss Miller) are to be congratulated upon thei’’ selection and wide variety of flowers. Another pleasing display was that of the wares entered for the cooking competition. If ever a person were tempted to buy, it was when he eyed the dainties displayed under the supervision of Mesdames Nicholas and Rowe. Perhaps the most popular stall was the sweets counter in charge of Mrs .Bush, and Misses Marshall and Ellis-

"This particular corner of the room was continually thronged with both bld and young, who had a keen desire to satisfy the sweet tooth. The fancy work stall attracted a great deal pf attention, with an attractive display of requisites and frills mainly for the gentler sex. This stall was under the supervision of Mesdames Barclay, Moreland, and Miss Morland. The plain sewing department, containing mostly essentials for the womenfolk, appeared to be doing well and should, show a good return. Mesdames Taylor and Byrne proved to be capable saleswomen. Anything and everything was.sold at the jumble stall, but the neat and orderly manner in which the articles were arrayed was by no means a jumble. Mesdames E. Fathers, J. Silcock, and E. Edwards were responsible for sales in this quarter. It was really a treat to study the expressions of expectations on the smiling faces of young and old luckdippers who tried their luck with a rod and line in charge of Misses Ray de Castro and Aroha Nicholas. It was also a treat to witness the happy smiles and hear the joyful laughter wher. the result of the dip was exposed. •

" Who’ll buy my pretty flowers ?” was; not said in as many words, but judging by the numbers ofl men wearing button-holes, Misses: Edna Hayward and Joy Bly th had been doing good business. To tickle the palate of the bazaar, patreas Mrs Blakeway, Misses Merle Byrne and Muriel Taylor and Jessie Ellis were deputed purveyors of strawberries and cream..

Ono always admires the wonderfully delicate work presented in an art gallery, and one was also forced to admire with chuckles of delight the crude representations of household expressions. Fred Hayward and Jock Peacock were the great masters whose exhibits were on view in that particular art gallery. The competition fiend is ever present- at a function such as a bazaar, and Mrs Staunton collected quite a number of sixpences and shillings for guesses, for which there were some handsome prizes. Last on the list, but by no .means least, is the reflfresh.ment. room, wherein a dainty repast was served at neatly arranged tables by Mesdames Ellis, Silcock (senr.), Vincent. Connolly, Eaddy, Andrews, Thorp, White, Gwilliam, Towers, and Fielder. The organisers of the bazaar, led by an able secretary, Mrs L. J. Byrne, should feel proud pf the success of their efforts. Their aim was to raise £lOO to help to pay off the vicarage debt of £375. The sum of £BO is in hand from a previous bazaar. THE COMPETITIONS. The following are the results of the competitions :— Cooking.—Ginger sponge, Mrs Miller ; scones, Mr,s Peacock; bread (white), Mrs Draffin ; bread (brown), Mrs Lyes ; sponge sandwich, Miss G. Gran*.; chocolate sandwich, Mrs Rowe; jam roll, Miss Eva Curtis: shortbread, Mrs Connolly; afternoon tea cakes, Mrs Peacock; children’s sponge sandwich, Edna Hayward.