ANGLICAN BAZAAR.

Hauraki Plains Gazette, Volume XXXIV, Issue 4626, 16 November 1923, Page 2

ANGLICAN BAZAAR.

YESTERDAY’S FUNCTION. SUCCESSFUL SALE OF WORK. The annual bazaar and sale of work organised by the members of St. Paul’s Ladies’ Guild was held in the Central Theatre yesterday, commencing at 10.30 a m. and continuing until nearjy 11 p.m. At 3 p.m. the Rev. F. B. Dobson, vicar, and His Worship the Mayor (Mr W. Marshall) addressed the gathering.

The vicar said that it gave him great pleasure to ask His Worship to visit the bazaar and say a few words to the gathering. He briefly described the various undertakings the parish had on hand, and how it was hoped by means of the sale of ,work to lighten the financial burdens very considerably. He was grateful to the parishioners and the Ladies’ Gi-ild for the work they had dojne, and hoped that now his former parish had been divided, he would have greater opportunities of getting in touch with church people. His Worship said that he appreciated being invited to the bazaar, anl being given the opportunity of saying a few words to the gathering. He congratulated the Ladies’ Guild pn the results of its work, which represented long and weary hours of toil. He thought it was splendid that so much unselfishness and enthusiasm had been shown in fathering the work of the church, it was very gratifying to see how earnestly the church folk in Paeroa desired to be abreast of the times, and were anxious to carry out various improvements He congratulated the workers and stallholders on the splendid display of good things, and wished a huge financial success, which he knew they had all worked hard for. AROUND THE STALLS.

On entering the theatre the scene that presented itself was a gay and festive one, the various stalls occupying both sides and ends of the building while the centre was clear for the eager purchasers to pass along, and rows of chairs were placed along to provide rest for the weary. On the riight-hand side as the theatre was entered was the jumble stall, in the charge of Mesdames Connolly, Morland. J. Silcock, and A. Thorp. Many cutj articles were to be had here for a few pence, and home-made jams, preserves, and dairy produce were for sale in abundance.- A few steps farther on one came to probably the most attractive stall in the building the flower stall —with Mesdames Blyth, E. H. Andrews, Hargraves, and Missse Blyth and Helling (2) in charge. The beautiful flowery that are blooming at this time of the year were to be seen in profusion, and artistic taste had been displayed in attractively decorating the stall. A turn to the left was the cake stall, superintended by Mrs Peacock. The great art of making home dainties cakes, and pastries was ably demonstrated by the many delicious wares temptingly displayed for sale in that section.

Proceeding up the building again, attention was next attracted by the sweets stall. The decorations of this stall were both' artistic and unique, comprising for the most part miniature airships filled with lollies and many-coloured papers and baskets alluringly displayed. Mesdames Say and Blakeway were the stallholders, and one was unnatural if one could go past without obtaining some sweetmeats. Adjacent was the. soft. drinks department, in the care of Miss A. Morland, and judging by the huge jugs of cordials that were being rapidly emptied and refilled there were many thirsty souls in that gathering, espe cially among the young folk. Mesdames W. H. Taylor, Byrne, and P. R.. Hubbard were in charge of the sewing stall, which was well laden with all descriptions of garments and knick-knacks so dear co the feminine heart. Mesdames Fathers, Staunton, Flatt, and F. Hubbard controlled the fancy work stall, where much beautiful and clever work was displayed, the various articles meeting with a keen demand from eager purchasers. A number of guessing competitions were held, and delicious strawberries and cream and ice cream could be partaken of at a modest cost. Mesdames E. Edwards and Barclay had charge of this department, and had no difficulty in disposing of thei? wares. A large measure of praise is due to Mesdames Ellis, Towers, Eaddy, Cane, White, Wight, Dobson, Mapley, Campbell, and Miss R. Ellis and many others for their work in the luncheon, tea, and supper rooms. A most excellent fare was quickly and daintily served on small tables, and was much enjoyed by all. The fish pond, in the charge of Misses Dobson (3) and Hayward, did good business, and was a source of de’ight and wonderment to the tiny tofs. COMPETITIONS. In the cooking competitions the following were the prize-winners: Sponge sandwich, Frank Peacock 1, Mrs Peacock 2; sponge roll, Mr,s Little 1; brown sponge, Mrs Grant 1, Mrs A- Hill 2; cream puffs, Mrs Hargreaves 1, Mrs W. White 2*, iced cake, Mrs Silcogk (special) ; shortbread, Miss Hart 1, Mrs Connolly 2 ; pikelets, Mrs McKenzie 1, Miss Hart 2 ; scones, Mrs Taiboys 1, Miss Wells 8. Flowers. —Bowl of roses, Mrs Coombes 1, Mrs Topliss h.c.; sweet peas, Mrs Connolly 1, Miss Hargreaves h.c.; best rose, three ofi kind, Miss Hart 1, Mrs Topliss 2, Mrs EL H. Andrews h.c.; pansies, Mrs L. Wright 1 ; antirrhinums, Mrs Coombes 1. IN THE EVENING. During the evening the theatre was packed with people. Various competitions were held, and Mrs S. Bishop’s juvenile jazz band enlivened the proceedings with several well rendered selections. Recitations were also given by Misses D. Towers and C. Silcock which were much enjoyed. At the conclusion of the sale of work the stalls were dismantled and an impromptu dance was held.