Methodist Sale of Work.

Manawatu Herald, 28 September 1899, Page 2

Methodist Sale of Work.

» ■ Yesterday afternoon a sale of work was held at the Methodist School room and continued in the evening. The sale was opened by Mr Thynne at the request of the committee, and in a few words pointed out how innch the congregation had gained by working together and how much more could be accomplished by similar means. Messrs E. Westwood and G. Adams proposed and seconded a vote of thanks to Mr Thynne for attendiug. There were not very n»ny present early in the afternoon but the tale was different at night. There was one a:all for the Fala of work and on it we noticed the articles we described in an earlier notice. These were the b*ndsome handpainted cushion?, the sarasene worked cushion, the pretty frocks, fancy sunbonnets, and useful under* clothing. Mr John Stevens having been unable to attend thoughtfully sent a very handsome plaque, framed in crimson plush on which was painted a collection of pansies. A wonderfully made doll, hands, arms and legs baiog jointed in a most natural minner had been dressed as a bride in a with silk dress and the usual trimmings by Mrs Joseph Cummerfield and found a purchaser at thirty shillings. Mention must particularly be macU of a f«w bunches if paper flowers made "by the Miss SathWl^ys', as they showed great -ikiil and ta'-rte in their manufacture. It was hard to bilieve that they were locally made. This stall was in charge of Mrs Woollass assisted by he Mis-es Austin. The refreshment stall, laden with numbers of danties wa3 in charge of Mims Anderson assisted by Miss C >onie Austin. The bran tub was in charge of Mrs Nissen and Mrs Staff and they effected a good business, as did Mi?s H. Simpson Miss E. P^rroau who had charge of the Christmas tree. Mr £. Osborne to ik charge of the nail driving com* . papidon the b?at prise for which, a •i inflame cushion was won by Me E.^ Dunn. t)uring the evening the Foxton Brass Band played the following selections outside : — " The day when you'll forget me," march ; " Rays of Sunshine," schottische ; " Far fa' the gloaming," march ; and in the hall the " Royal Irish Brigade," quadrille ; " May Breezes," waltz; "The spirit of the night," march ; " Hail smiling morn," glee ; " Men of Harlech," inarch, and- " Glorious Apollo," glee. The playing was very much appreciated and assisted very much in the great success attained, and also proved that the Band has made very great progress in playing together. Mrs Woollass and Miss Anderson sang the duet " A Life's dream is o'er, farewell"; Mrs-J. Banks sang "Low at thy feet," and Mr S. Ennis sang «• The Tar's farewell." The amount taken in the gross was £18, and it is the intention to open again to-night when the admission will be free. The Band has kindly promisad to be in attendance and I play some new selections.