THE FAIR.

Manawatu Herald, Volume XL, Issue 1889, 12 October 1918, Page 3

THE FAIR.

The following circular has been issued to the parents, through the children: — “Dear Parents. —You are aware of the loss of furniture and equipment —those little extras which brighten the environment of school life —through the destruction by fire of the school building. Regret, unfortunately, will not repair the loss, luit something more- practical has been decided upon, i.e., the bolding of a Fair in the Town Hall on Thursday, 24th hist. Our objective is to raise £2OO by this means. A representative public committee has been formed to carry this out, and ladies have been appointed to supervise stalls. Our appeal is for gifts, such as children’s garments, aprons, and other useful aft ides, which will find a ready sale, also produce, live or dead stock, jams, preserves, cakes, etc., and to those, who feel disposed, donations in cash. All gifts may he left with Afr Furrie, head master. We know you will do the best within your means to assist the fund Avhich is to brighten and make more attractive (he school life of your little ones. — Yours respectfully, John K. Hornblow (Chairman of Committee), L. J. Furrie (Headmaster).” * ■ * * * Air Perreau has donated ice cream to the sweets and soft drink’s stall. This stall will he in charge of Alesdames Healey and Gower. “Well, Airs Healey, how are things going?” “Don’t worry,” was the reply, “we are going to do alright. Among other gifts, I have received a donation of £5!” Hats off to the sweets stall. » i * » Alesdames A. S. Easton, W. Signal and Aliss Borlase are going to “make things hum” in the produce stall. Live and dead stock are already promised to this enthusiastic trio. Keep your eye on this stall for good value. ' * s> ■» * Some of the parents are sending gifts through the children to the headmaster. , Air Furrie lias arranged for storage purposes. * # # Every one connected with the Fair is a worker. There are no drones or patrons. The genera! public arc the only patrons recognised in this effort —and they arc going to he liberal patrons. ■* » » » What about the jnrahle stall? Alesdames Ilornhlow, McMurray, Alex. Ross and Aliss Spoil's are in charge. This will he a general utility store, on a small scale. Some interesting competitions will give an added interest to this stall. Donations of fancy and plain needlework will be very acceptable. ■:» * * * The cake stall, with Alesdames Promptest, Kirkley and Harper in charge, will display wares that will make a professional pastry cook turn green with envy. * * ' » « The bran tub, in charge of All's Ingle and Aliss Ina Robinson, is going to draw the children like Jlies to treacle. The dips will lie good value for the money. » * « « Alothors, bring your babies in the afternoon for the baby show. Good prizes. Secretary Promptest will see that there is no pinching trickery by the judge! '* * * Who said tea rooms? Just whisper this to Airs Furrie and the lady teachers. All past efforts in tearoom management will be surpassed in (his connection.

Certainly a charge for admission is justified. Just the 'nimble sixpence for adults and three pence for children. Think of the fun you will have. Don’t forgot (he amusing competitions. Some of them will make you laugh till you cry.

The stall-holders arc invited to meet the executive committee in the Council Chamber at a quarter to live on Monday afternoon, to report progress.

Mr SicvcnsiDi has donated cordials jo (lie sweets and soft drinks stall.

Some children have already brought gifts to the head master from

parents. Plenty of storage room still. ' ‘ '

Never mind blaming (ho Department for not providing all the equipment which will be required at (lie new school, ft won’t help the Committee. More generous treatment may be anticipated if it is shown that we arc prepared to help ourselves. » * y* * * Mr Colder, who is in charge of the processional spectacular panto extravaganza, announces that five good prizes will be awarded to a live-men team which can'produce the best skit on the Poxton Fire Brigade. No decorated vehicles will be allowed in the procession. Mr Codder has donated a radium wristlet watch to the best: fancy dressed lady wearing the largest hat in the procession. More particulars later. Air Colder has appointed Mr Aitcheson as marshal and- drum major. * $ # *

The jumble-stall holders wish to thank the following for donations to competitions: Mr Ingle, ham; Mr Barr, lady’s hand-bag; Mr McColl, flour tin; Mrs Ea rices, flower,bowl; Mrs Fuller, handsome cushion; and the following from Palmerston donors; Messrs O’Connor and Tydeman, silver hand mirror; N.Z. L, & M. Agency, bos of tea; Barraud

and Abraham, box of tea; Collin - son and Cunnihghamo, assorted articles; C. M. Ross and Co., assorted articles; Alex. Clarke, picture; Collinson and Son, knife cleaner; AY. Pegden, article; S. Dixon, 2 dozen cordials. •.* » •

The jumble stall holders are giving prizes for the best articles made from sugar hags. This should bring forth a number of competitors.

The Committee acknowledge £1 to the fund from Air R. McKnight. Thanks,- Mae!