INDIAN FAIR.

Manawatu Herald, Volume XXXVI, Issue 1305, 1 October 1914, Page 3

INDIAN FAIR.

The Indian Fair, organised by the local Salvation Array corps and friends, for the purpose o! supplementing the self-denial fund, was opened in the Masonic Hall on Tuesday evening by the Mayor. Stalls were arranged round the walls and the interior tastefully decora'ed. The ball was packed to its utmost capacity. The stage was occupied by a number of neatly dressed and happy children who rendered a number of songs, etc,, very creditably. The Mayor was briefly introduced by Brigadier Glover and was accorded a hearty welcome. Mr Stiles expressed hi? pleasure and surprise at seeing such a large gathering, which was evidence of public sympathy with the army’s local operations. He referred to the important place the Salvation Army filled in the moral and social affairs ot the Dominion. The work the army was engaged in could not be allowed to stop. He expressed his personal appreciation ot the army’s work both locally and generally. He paid a tribute to the untiring energy of Captain Smith and Lieut. Glover in organising the present function and hoped their efforts on behalf of the self-denial fund would break last year’s record. He urged those present to liberally support tbe fair. The Mayor then took charge of the programme. The various items submitted were greatly appreciated. Those assisting with the fair were attired in Indian costumes of varying colours. Good business was reported at the various stalls.

Last night there was another good attendance. Brigadier Glover delivered a very interesting address on the Army’s operations in Java. The brigadier was attired in the native costumeof that country, and his address was much appreciated. Those who contributed items were: Lieut Glover, company song by the comrades of the corps, instrumental item Miss B. Brown. Those who presided over the stalls were : Mrs King and Miss Clark (plain and fancy stall No. x), Captain Smith and Lieut. Glover (do stall No. 2), Miss B. Brown (art stall), Mr F. Smith (fern stall), Sergt.-Major and Miss Hart (sott drinks and sweets), Misses A. Brown and H. Smith (refreshments). Special mention must be made of the recitation on the first night by a little dot about four years of age, named Jean Robinson. Her effort received a great ovation. Tbe flair was both a social and financial successs. Captain Smith, in a neat speech, thanked all who -had assisted in any way towards the success ot the effort.