All Saints Bazaar.

Manawatu Herald, Volume XXVIII, Issue 3656, 7 June 1906, Page 2

All Saints Bazaar.

The Bazaar was opened }Testerday afternoon at the Public Hall, the inside of which presents a verybright and tasteful appearance. Entering from the street, the first stall itself would incline one to be content and go no further, for the delicious sweets there displayed in dainty boxes and baskets all of ' hem 'home-made—will charm the sweetest tooth and the most fastidious taste. Miss Bennett is the presiding genius. Next were found an array- of pincushions of the utmost variety’’ —beautiful and unique, large and small ; but Mrs Barnard says they are all sold and a fresh supply must be got in for to-night. The Jumble Stall (Mrs Hickson) would do credit to Covent Garden market —a large and splendidly stocked stall, with green groceries, preserves, and second-hand goods

of very varied description. Next we find ourselves at the florist’s stall —a most attractive little place, with pots ot beautiful plants and a surprising supply of (lowers. We do not wo ■ Ter that Mrs and Miss Macmillan were kept busy, A very pretty exhibit is that of the decorated bicycles and go-cart. Then came tire show 01 cans, to many this was quite a revelation of what is possible in cals. The greatest interest was manifested in the occupants of the various cages, and keen discussion may have been heard on rival points. We should anticipate a very large entry list for the next cat show. The Sewing Bee’s needlework stall is, as usual in Foxton, a valuable one. Mesdames Whyte and A. S. Easton are in charge. The result of months of persevering labour is here displayed ; and even men cannot pass it by without purchasing; The value given is most liberal.

At the Bazaar Post Office, the attendants were kept very busy ; in fact, to see so many persons, voting and old, writing letters so diligently, would astonish those who think that hand-writing is being driven out by .machines. Two fine blackbird pies are in the care of Mesdames Jeuks and Rodie, and here the little folks find their great delight. A visit to the Geisha Tea Room completes the round—-and very fitly; for once ensconscd in this pretty room, waited on by charming Japanese fairies, and enjoying their tasty fare, the visitor will rest till he feels ready to watch the competitions going forward on the stage. Last night these included : Apple-bobbing for boys (wliLli caused much fun), and nail-driving for men. In charge of the apples were Messrs Gordon and Mainwaring : and the carpenter’s art is superintended by Messrs \V. Nye and L. W. Wilson. An electric battery is controlled by Mr Clemett. We brave mentioned some of the ladies and gentlemen working, but these principals are supported bv a host of assistants. The pretty fancy dresses of many ol the ladies and the flags displayed on the walls lend colour to the scene and •quite transform our ancient hall. Wo understand yesterday’s takings vere very satisfactory. The show and sale will Ire open this aiter',ooll and evening when the comoetitions will be : Ladies’ nail--1 riving, men’s button-sewing and ho vs orange-hunting. The following were prize-win-ners on Wednesday :

Pincushions; prettiest, Mrs K. H. Jeiiks. Most unique, .Miss \Vebber. Smallest, Mrs Healey. Cats : Miss Saunders i ; Mr A.

[onson 2. Decorated Bicvcles : Elsie Reeve i ; Mrs F. Whibley 2. Apple-bobbing': Big boys, W. Nevill. Small boys, Cecil Robinson.

Nail-driving: two competitions, three 3 inch nails driven home: (A.) \V. Nye, 7% seconds. (B) L. W. Wilson, seconds.