Sale of Work.
The ladies of All Saints’ Sewing Guild began their annual sale of work yesterday in the Public Hall. Recent efforts - of this kind have been made for the purpose of paying for the Church building and schoolroom; but the debts on these buildings being now practically extinguished, the lady workers have turned their attention to the vicarage. On the vicarage there stands a debt of £300; but it is evident that resolute efforts will soon remove thjs formidable sura. Yesterday’s sale was a gtat ifying'success. Showers of rain made the' afternoon attendance rather small; but at night a busy seen® , was presented when tb© - stallholders were hard at work disposing of their wares to.many purchasers; while othrr Visitors, young and old, enjoyed themselves at various games or at amusing competitions. The Stall of Needlework (which still ■ holds a great stock of useful articles), . was a Worthy representation of the labours of the Sewing Guild during the past twelve months. The President, with numerous assistants, directed the sale here; while Mesdames Wilson and W. Robinson had charge of the Produce Stall. This popular stall was, at the outset, well laden with foods of all kinds, from pots of jam to a dressed , • pig. The sale of these necessaries was, v of course, rapid and _ most satisfactory, i The tea room is the hands of Mrs James Barber, a small ‘Army 'of young, assistants. / • The stage of the hall has been converted into, a pretty retreat* with numerous small tables, at which parties , of friends may refresh themselves while they watch the animated crowd below and listen to the strains of music provided. In this last department the Foxton Brass Band rendered the greatest help, playing at intervals throughout the evening, The sale will be continued this evening. The guessing competition for the weight of a lamb is in the hands of Mr C. F. England. A few more entries are required before the weight is tested and the prize decided. Various other fresh amusements will be in progress, and a very enjoyable -time is anticipated. When the rush of business has subsided sufficiently the floor will be cleared and a short time devoted to dancing.’ The admission price to-night will be sixpence. Doors will be open at 7 o’clock.
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Manawatu Herald, 24 July 1902, Page 2
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381Sale of Work. Manawatu Herald, 24 July 1902, Page 2
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