THE VARIETY FAIR.

Manawatu Herald, Volume XXXVII, Issue 1407, 5 June 1915, Page 2

THE VARIETY FAIR.

A HUGE SUCCESS. The Variety Fair in aid of the Belgian Fund, which was set going as the result of a suggestion from Mr Smith, local manager for Messrs Fuller’s Ltd., was an unqualified success. The committee set up, fired with an enthusiasm in a good cause, worked like trojans. The Mayor (Mr Alf. Fraser) was chairman ot the executive committee, Mr A. J. Kellow secretary, and the Rev Mr Raine treasurer, with Mr Smith general supervisor. There were no shirkers on any of the committees, hence the result above -stated- Messrs Fuller’s Ltd., sacrified their pictures for the holiday dates and gave the tiall and equipment free of charge as did the hall staff. The Borough Band, townspeople, school children and ladies all did their share In making the Fair a record indoor effort for Foxton. The final statement is not yet complete but it is anticipated that a sum of ,£225 will be netted for the Belgian Fund. The interior of the hall was transformed into a market. Stalls surrounded the walls, a prettily decorated rotunda was erected in the centre of the floor, while the stage was set apart for games. The decorations were very attractive. The Fair was opened on Thursday afternoon and business became brisk. Orchestral music was supplied by Mr Collins. The members of the orchestra were j Messrs Collins (piano), Gabites, Lumby and Lenihan (violin), Miss Lenthan (mandoline) and Mr Baughen (cornet). The various stall holders and their assistants did excellent business, while the tea rooms were liberally patronised. The miniature racecourse provided all the excitement of the real thing and Messrs Smith, Robinson and Clark were kept busy paying out dividends. Messrs Jackson and Boyes relieved the public of considerable cash with the game of golden moments. A mock court of justice created the wildest delight. The Mayor was installed as judge with wig and gown, and the Rev. Mr Raine as clerk of the court. Prominent citizens were brought before the bar and charged with extraordinary offences and paid up with good grace. There was only one defaulter during the evening. At 10 p.m. the surplus goods were submitted to auction by Mr Hornblow and a clearance effected. There was not a dull moment during th2 whole proceedings which wera kept going merrily till midnight.

COMPETITION RESULTS.

Button Guessing.—P'or suit or costume, presented by Mr A. R. Osborne. Correct number, 456 ; winner, Mr B. Mcßrearty, 453. Burning Candle.—Prize, 10s 6d, donated by Mr T. Henderson. 'Correct time, 33 hours 20 mins. ; winner, Mrs G. Huntley 33}4 hours. Number who paid for admission. Correct number, 1516 ; winner, Mr C. Schultz, 1470. Nail Guessing.—For pair shoes presented by Mr R. T. Betty. Correct number, 2170 ; winner, Mr G. Walls, 2186. Sheep Guessing. Correct weight, 42 lbs. ; winners, Mrs Griffin and Messrs O. Dawson, P. Parker and W. E. Barber, all 4 l'/z lbs. Maize Guessing. For Palm presented by Mr A. S. Walsh. Correct number, 2041 ; winner, Mr W. E. Barber, 2005. Doll’s Name Guessing.—Fifteen guessed the name “Mary” and upon a draw being made Mrs A, Fraser was the’winner. Prizes for Fancy Work made and donated by pupils of School : Standard V. and VI. Prettiest Pincushion. Ella Patterson 1, Rena Barber 2. Most original design. Clarice Walsh and Felicia Owen (equal). Standards 111 and IV. —Irene Bayliss 1, Ethel Griffin 2. Boys.—Best toy made by a boy. Ernest Hemmingsen 1, W. Johnston and Geo. Griffin (equal).