SUCCESSFUL BAZAAR

Kaipara and Waitemata Echo, 2 December 1920, Page 3

SUCCESSFUL BAZAAR

IN AID OF CHURCH FUNDS

The bazaar held in the Agricultural Hall on Saturday afternoon and evening last, by St. Matthew's Ladies' Guild, more than fulfilled expectations, financially and in every other direction. Favoured by beautiful weather, large attendances were the order both afternoon and' . •veiling, and the takings (over £200) constitute a record for anything of the kind ever held in this district. It must be gratifying to the many workers, both

y^jprior to and on Saturday last, to W^ Know that their efforts were so successful, and that a very sub- . stantjal sum wil.l be available towards church purposes. A large number of stalls containing various descriptions of goods were in evidence, and all did brisk business. The tea rooms were rushed at times, and the favourite dish — strawberries and cream —was unobtainable ere half the evening was gone. Competitions of varying descriptions, and requiring more or less skill, were very popular, and realised good profits for the funds. The Christmas Tree —the kiddies' fay ( ' 3 ourite —was a very popular attraction, while in the basement skittles, shooting gallery, etc., kept the youth of the district very much amused. Needless to say, a large number of workers were required for all the attractions set forth, and it is safe to say that all the helpers worked really hard throughout the afternoon and evening. Following are the stalls, the various people in charge, and their N helpers : — ~ Soft Drinks: Misses Russell, M. and B. Vercoe. Fruit and Produce : Mesdames Thompson and Leech. Tea Rooms : Mesdames Forrester, Barnard, A. Stewart, McCardle, Langdon, W. W. L. and : J. Bradly, Douglas, Sheffield, Strange, Pocock, Watson, Misses Reeves, White, Bradly, Nickless, McDonald, K. McGarvey. Flower Stall; Mrs N. W. Rim- ''' mer. Christmas Tree : Mrs Allen, Misses Melville, Langdon, and Osrnan. - .;• Plan and Fancy Work : Mes- . dames Lambert, jnr., Battle, Miss Forrester. Sweets: Mrs Hunt, Misses -Forrester (2). Cake Stall: Mrs Ellett, Miss Becroft. Hoop-la: Miss Webley, Mr Claridge. Nail-driving: Messrs Screaton and Tubby. Skittles and Cocoa-nut Shie : '" Messrs V. Vercoe, A. Stewart, Battle, Barnard. Shooting Gallery : Messrs A. - J. Hill and Lewis. Competitions: Mrs Rogers, Misses Duncan, J. Bailey, M. McCardle, D. Rogers, Mills, Dun- . can, de Montalk, Mr F. W. Strange, Among those who gave a good deal of assistance in putting up ' stalls, etc., were Messrs W. W. - L. Bradly, A. Becroft, W. Peet, J. Vercoe.

The duties of secretary to an affair of this kind is no light task, but in this instance the work was carried out cheerfully and capably by Mrs J. Vercoe, who together with the Guild ladies,are to be warmly congratulated on the marked success " which attended their efforts. The winning numbers and names of the raffles conducted during the bazaar are advertised elsewhere in this issue. Following are the winners of various competitions : Nails in Bottle (396)— G. Melville 398. Iced Cake (6lb. 2Koz.)—Miss M. Vercoe 61b, 2oz. villain Cake (31b. BHoz.) MesGarry, W. B. Nicj^holls, Misses E. E. Thomas and Nickless (3^lbs.) tied. First named won. • Dolls age —G. Smith (16 months). Dolls name (Freda)— Mrs ShefWhat in Dolls bag-—(Frog). Four guessed; Miss B. Vercoe (won), Mr S. Geldard, M. J. Nicholls, Mr Allan. Beans in Bottle (232)— Mrs Lambert 234 ' Weight of Lamb (571bs)—Mrs J, Morris 56Hlbs, Mr J. Simcock Rooster's name (Robin)—J, K. Stewart, Duck's name (Cynthia) —L. Osborne. Hanging Basket—Mr Wilkins. Guinea Pig's name — Trevor McGaTvey, Smelling Competition — Mrs Robertson, 10 right, Ist; M. Taylor, % right, consolation. Kail Driving CompetitionMrs J. Morris.