BAZAAR AND VILLAGE FAIR.

Manawatu Herald, Volume XXIX, Issue 3762, 11 April 1907, Page 2

BAZAAR AND VILLAGE FAIR.

The Borough Band Bazaar and Village Fair was opened yesterday afternoon by Mr P. Hennessy, president of the local Chamber of Commerce, He apologised for the absence of the Mayor, who was compelled to fulfil other engagements. Mr Hennessy briefly reviewed the various stalls, and concluded by wishing the Band the success which their efforts deserved. The stalls were artistically arranged, and an abundance of everything met the eye. Mesdames Hooker and Osboldstone supervised .the “ Kia Ora” produce stall, which was filled with all kinds of fruits and vegetables. Mesdames Newth and Rand were in charge of a prettily decorated and well stocked fancy stall. Mrs Walls and young lady assistants in the ‘ ‘ Britannia ’ ’ stall catered for the appetites of all and sundry—the stall was a dainty nook for a rest and refreshment. Mr Shadbolt supplied the refreshment stall, in which Mr J. Jillet ably fulfilled the position of barman. Mr Clemett sanctioned the use of a telegraph apparatus, and Messrs Spellman, Robinson, McCaw and Bullard transacted busir ;ss in a masterly manner. Mr Hornblow installed a printing machine with Messrs Jeffery and Mitchell superintending. The Committee of the Band had a stall of tinware and other household requisites. The fish pond, bran tubs, nail driving and hat-trimming competitions added to the success of the evening. A noticeable attraction was the exhibition of Fijian curios kindly lent by Mr O. E. Austin, in charge of Mr R. Howard (in costume). Altogether the Bazaar room was a gay scene to the spectator —fancy dress attendants and canvassers and flitting fairy mites. Tittle Miss Crighton contributed a dainty cake walk, which was heartily applauded. Messrs Cargill (piano) and McTean (violin) opened the entertainment programme with an overture. Mr Grace was in excellent voice and received a well-merited reception. Mr Sklenan, of Oroua Bridge, was successful in a sailor’s hornpipe, Mr Sutherland in a comic song secured the applause of a wellsatisfied audience, and Mr Fowler’s item was a good conclusion to a brief but pleasing programme. The takings last night were as follow : —Fancy stall, £% ; produce stall, £5 ; supper rooms, 15s; other stalls and side shows brought up the total to over

The Bazaar will be continued tonight, when other novelties will be brought forward. The curios are to be supplemented by a number of Maori carvings. A good entertainment can be relied on as most of the gentlemen who contributed last night are again giving an item.

On Friday night a Dutch auction will be held, when everything left over will be sold.