NGATEA BAZAAR.

Hauraki Plains Gazette, Volume XXXIII, Issue 4487, 3 November 1922, Page 2

NGATEA BAZAAR.

THE CONCLUDING DAY. TAKINGS APPROXIMATE £125. Wednesday, the second day of the Ngatea z - Bazaar, was even more successful than the first day. The crowds 'were larger, the attractions more numerous, and the interest taken was keener than on Tuesday. Though) the stalls were well stocked the supplies of articles for sale quickly diminished. Though nothing like a complete return can yet be made, it is estimat■ed that the total takings will re’ach £125. This is a commendable achievement, .especially as money is not being handled very freely at present. There were several additional attractions on Wednesday evenipg, nail)driving for both the ladies and the men being one of the most popular, and was a very remunerative one fbr the bazaar funds,.' 1 Mrs, Gulbranson won the prize in the ladies’ competition and Mr G; Johansen in the men'??. A game of bobs, controlled by Mr. JBanks, who, as a prize, gave his bobs ■set to the person making the largest break. This was secured by Mr FNicholls with a score of. G 4,

A system of surprise packets was inaugurated by Mr D. Vincent, and 200 packets were sold. The prizes were distributed in'-the hall in the evening, and there was great amusement when a lady was forced to accept a pair of man’s socks, or when a single man received a pair of b.aby’s shoes, or other article of children’s clothing. It also invariably happened that some blushing youth was handed a blouse ,or other portion of ladies’ wearing apparel. No doubt most of these misdirected prizes were “swopped,” or, failing that, bestowed upon ■some person who would find a use for them. There were piany valuable prizes gained by purchasers pf the surprise packets. There were motor rides, cushions, a pig, a cow, -a set Oif horse shoes, a wristlet watch, and many other valuable prizes. There were also many smaller articles, such as studs, cakes of soap, and. socalled jewellery. All the articles' were donated by the local business people and settlers. There were many competitions, such as weight-guessing. The following is a list of those decided: Cushion, Mrs G. White; cake (weight 71b 1.20 z), Mr A. McConnell ; dressed sheep (weight 541 b), Mrs Gulbransen; tobacco pouch, Mr H. Regastic; football, Mrs Hendren.

Naturally there are a few things left over from the bazaar, and it is’ intended to hold a dance early, next week, when the remainder of the articles will be sold. , 'The bazaar has certainly been a great success, and the results achieved should be gratifying to those concerned' in its inauguration. The energetic ladies’ committee, with Mrs Potter as an able secretary, deserves special credit.