All Saints’ Bazaar.

Manawatu Herald, Volume XXVIII, Issue 3584, 12 October 1905, Page 2

All Saints’ Bazaar.

Ever since the above Bazaar was thrown open to the public on Tuesday i>f{(ifnoO;i( a constant stream of people havfliW'-’fl in attendance at the Public Hall and thanks to the energy, disOfavsd by those in charge pi the rhrWent 'Vu'dH somewhere in the m anV'a rticlc procurable, there was piSUty of am J ment for the casual visitor. The boys w -re instrumental in providing plenty' of fun ‘by vainly attempting to lt mouth " apples floating ip ™d-an - . and blowing candles out blind-iOklwi. The tokigraph department was KP’F fairly busy, whilst the refreshment, stall was always full With people looking after the’inner man. As'usual, the art gallery was well patronis d. not the least attractive item in tins department being the inspection of radium. The goods were c impel ml for by nail-driving and shooting, and some Of the vain attempts of the contestants provided much humour. A sheep-guessing competition was also on the board, while the produce stall was well stocked with vegetables m season Then there was a sweet stall, and innumerable fmey stalls. Toe Black Bird Pin wfla JO demand, and was soon relieved of iia 'contents by those anxious to sCCUi'O b£trjyf ini ' , ‘ It would be hard to individualise those who were responsible for the success of the Fair. To one and all credit is due. Mr L. Wilson made a capable secretary. Thanks is due to all those who assisted by providing necessaries and stocking the stalls effectively. Following are the prize winners : Nail driving.—Cushion, Mrs C. Robinson; silk-cushion, Mrs Haywood; doll, Miss Overend; silk cushion, Mrs j. H. Robinson; oil painting, Mrs C. Robinson, rod cushion, G. Edwards; white and violet cushion. Mrs C. Collins; whire cushion, Mr A. Reeves; double-rein bridle, Mrs C. Chalmers; waterfall oil painting, Mrs Cave Rand; dbd and cpt, Mrs Berthold ; silk cushion, 0. Collins, jnr; doll and cot, Charlotte Coley ; Mr King’s sitting of eggs, Miss King. Shooting.—Panel, Mrs Stewart; green table cover, Mr Fitzsimmons; Maori mat, W. Nye; carved, table. Mr Murray; three-prize Orpingtons, W. Nye.

Baby Show—Under 12months, Mrs J. Coley’s. Under 2 years; Mrs F. Robinson’s.

Skipping.—Girls under i 5 (Wilson’s trophy), Miss King; girls under 13 (Mainwarning’s trophy), Miss Nye. Guessing name of Doll.—Mr L. Wilson*, “ Amelia.”

Maize Guessing.—Correct number 2108. Nearest, J. C. Honore, 2374, next, A. Shadbolt, 2500. ’ >

Apple bobbing for Boys.—W. Spehnan. Candle Blowing (Blindfolded).— Master Levett. Mr E. Hill won the Doll Bride, MrsC. Robinson Doll frnn sweat stall, Shbep Guessing Competition.

In the sheep-weight judging at the All Saints’ Bazaar the result was an excellent trial of skill. The sheep wap bough! and slaughtered by Mr A. Shadbolt. This afternoon, at 2 p.m., it was weighed in the presence of Mr A. D. Clemett and the Rev. 11. I. Wilson, representing the Bazaar Commit;ee. The carcass weighed exactly 65U). Two competitor- lodged the exac" weight. These are Mrs E- S Thynne and Mr W. Edwards The following are the nearestF Crang K Spiers 63Ibs, Mrs Whyte GsMbs, Tom Cook djflbs, Mrs Knowles fylbs, Mr Stewart 64lbs, O R< h'.nson bglbs, -Mrs Thynne Gglbs, * W Edwards figib--,. E A Howe 65jibs, Mrs Stewart B G Gower 6611b5. The two successful competitors will draw tor fiist place, by a public drawing, at the concert in the Public Hall to-night

The affair will be brought to a Lose this evening by a concert. A real good programme has been arranged, and there should be a large attendance. A newly formed orchestra, which is spoken of in good terras, will provide the opening overtures.