BAZAARS ON THE PLAINS

Hauraki Plains Gazette, Volume XXXIV, Issue 4631, 28 November 1923, Page 4

BAZAARS ON THE PLAINS

THRU/ AND NETHEBTON. AT TURUA. A bazaar in aid of the Hauraki Plains Presbyterian Church funds was organised by the ladies of St. Andrew’s Ladies’ Guild, and held in the Victoria Hall on Friday last. Although threatening weather prevailed, the large attendance overcame any forecast of failure, and the willingness of the early coiners to part with their money was a foretaste of business ,to come. On entering the hall the scene that presented itself was an animated and beautiful one. The rows of stalls had been erected down the full length of the hall, and in the deft hands of the stall-holders and their assistants transformed from bare framework into dainty and elegant counters. These were piled high with a range of tempting wares, and the lures of the amateur salewomen were such that the temptation to buy was irresistible, and the stallholders did not have to exert themselves very much to find customers. The flower stall, in charge of Mesdames Johnson and Davies’, was the first to attract attention. Here ’were artistically displayed a profusion of the beautiful flowers that are in bloom at this time of the year. Passing on. the cake stall, also in charge of Mesdames Johnson and Davies, was arrived at. Here the numerous entries for the various cooking competitions were displayed and met with a ready sale. The next stall contained much produce of farm, garden and apiary, most of which was disposed of during the afternoon by Mesdames Baker and Zeiglar. Passing Santa Claus in the corner, where Messrs Goodsell and Henderson kept the hoards of children at bay, the centre of attraction for the womenfolk was arrived at. Here, dainty articles of fancywork, so dear to the ladies, and pla : n sewing articles of clothing so necessary in every household, were displayed. The many hours ungrudgingly given in the manufactuie of these articles were amply repaid by the keen demand from eager purchasers. The stallholders were Mesdames Stevens, Walker, J. C. Miller, and Morton. Occupying a place of honour at the head of the hall was the sweets stall in charge of Mrs McLean, assisted by Miss Henderson, Miss Mules, Mrs Taylor, Miss Wilson, and Mrs Hutchinson. Such a >stall as home-made toffee and chocolates required little decoration, for who could pass without purchasing some of these dainties. Here, also* it was possible to obtain ice creams; cooling drinks, and strawberries and cream, while more solid fare could be obtained on the stage, where Mesdames Dale, Markham, and R. Miller, assisted by a number of young ladies, served luncheon, afternoon tea, and supper.

Innumerable competitions wei e held, and few there were who did not try their skill or luck. Among the prizewinners were : Pig, Mr L. Clouworthy ; bin, Mrs T. Flynn; doll, Mrs A. Fisher ; maize in bottle (258), Miss Henderson, nail-driving, Mis,3 P. H. Tavlor; cushion, Mrs J. Flynn ; lingerie set, Miss Mules ; 'cushion, Mrs A. McDonald ; length of rod, T. Gwilliam ; hat-trimming, Mr G. J. Walker; nad-driving, Mr R. W. Frisken ; beans in bottle (378), Miss Taylor ; weight of cakes, Mrs Courtenay, Mrs Olsen, and Miss Aberhart. The result of the cooking competion resulted a.s follows: —Home-made bread, Mrs Crabbe 1, Mrs Aberhart 2-; sponge sandwich, Mrs Burfoot 1, Mrs 'McConnell 2 ; sponge roll, Mrs Gray 1, Mrs Burfoot 2 ; cream puffs, Miss Baker 1; plain scones, Mrs Pentecost 1 Mrs Gray 2. AT NETHERTON. The ladies of the Netjierton Presbyterian Ladies’ Guild held their second annual sale of work in the Nethton Hall on Friday. Owing to the inclement weather the attendance during the afternoon was not very large, but during the evening a muon bigger number were present and brick business was done at the various stalls. On entering the building an animated scene was disclosed. On the right was the produce stall, in charge of Mrs Potter and Mrs Clark, assisted by Miss McNeil, Miss Tregoweth, and Miss Clark -Here were displayed products of field, garden, and orchard. Fruit salads, cool drinks, and ice cream were also dispensed at this stall. On the next stall there was displayed a big variety of fancy work, representing hours of toil by ladies of the guild. Mts D. Anderson and Miss Trogowath were in charge. On the cake stall were the entries for the baking competition. Mrs H. Dally was the vendor. On the left/ hand side of the hall near the entrance was a darkly-curtained enclosure, labelled “Art gallery and museum of curiosities.’’ For a threepenny bit those curious enough were permitted to enter. Inside were about n hundred articles representing something very different. Mrs R. Adam was responsible for the collection. The plain sewing stall displayed a good variety of articles very attractive to the ladies. Probably one of the most attractive stalls was the little one in ths corner, for for here were displayed an abundance of home-made sweets. Mrs McHugh, the Misses Taylor, and Miss Craig were the stall holders. On the stage afternoon tea and supper was served by Mrs Craig, Mrs Locke, and Mrs Firth. A bran tub, in charge of Mrs Hurley, was a source of delight to the younger folk. In the cooking competitions the following were prize winners : Sponge cake, with butter, Mrs D. Anderson ; sponge cake, without butter, Mrs HA. Taylor-; cream puffs, Mrs D. Anderson ; jam roll, Mrs D. Anderson ; scones, Mrs H. A. Taylor ; shortbread, M ,- s R. Locke ; bread, Mrs E. Bradshaw’ ; fruit cake, Mrs H. A. Taylor. Tne various edmpetitions resulted as follows Hat-trimming for, men, L. Rice 1, C. Hayward 2 ; nail-driving (men), R. Trotter, (ladies), Miss T. White; baby doll, Mr,s J. McKee; twin dolls, Miss .White ; cushion, E. P.

Smith ; nightdress, Miss R. Langley ; camisole, M. Dally; cake, Mrs H. Gonle. During the evening Mrs D. Anderson was presented with a cushion.