SCHOOL REFURNISHING FUND.

Manawatu Herald, Volume XL, Issue 1890, 15 October 1918, Page 3

SCHOOL REFURNISHING FUND.

FAIR NOTES. Next Thursday week is the day of the Fair. Gifts are coming in very well to the various stalls. * * A meeting of stall-holders and executive took place in the Council Chamber yesterday afternoon. The rain was no barrier to the attendance of the enthusiasts. * It was decided that Mayor Chrystall, in conjunction with the Mayor of Palmerston. Mr J. A. Nash, perform the opening ceremony. By the way, Palmerston’s Mayor is an ex-pupil of the local school, and Foxton his birth-place. *

Mayor Nash holds the New Zealand record as a judge of baby shows —anyhow, he has kissed more babies than any Mayor in New Zealand. Of course, he has consented to judge Foxton’s little cherubs. When his adjudication is complete, every proud mother will be convinced that her baby is beyond rival — whether she receives a prize or not. She is justified in such opinion, judges or public to the contrary. *

Talking of the Baby Show, three prizes are wanted for this competition. Here is a chance for citizens to display an interest in motherhood. The babies are the nation’s greatest asset, and God’s richest gift. How nice it would be to have a present for each entrant! Gifts will be acknowledged. * *

The Fair will be opened at 2 p.m. sharp, and Mayor Chrystall invites the public and tradespeople to observe the half-holiday on Thursday instead of Wednesday next week.

It has been decided that the afternoon tea arrangements will he on the stage instead of in the supperroom. Mrs Furrie and the lady teachers will decorate the stage for this purpose —and, of course, there will be a few cosy corner’s! Gifts of fruit, cakes, sandwiches, etc., thankfully received.

Mesdames A. S. Easton, Signal and Miss Borlase report affairs well in hand for the flower and produce stall. Some surprises are in store for patrons of this stall.

Mrs Healey (who, together with Mrs Gower and Miss Woodroofe, are in charge of the sweets and soft drinks stall) is a pastmistress in the art of making sweets. She has already converted a bag of sugar into the finest lollie-pops. Children, von are in for a treat!

Mesdames Cronquest, Kirkley and Harper, in charge of the cake stall, are meeting with splendid success. Mrs Wall has donated a handsome iced cake, and this has been given to the cake stall. Thank you, Mrs Wall! * * * *

Mr Gabites is arranging musical and vocal items for the afternoon

and evening

The boys’ woodwork class donated knife boxes, two foot-stools, and twelve wall brackets. These articles will be on sale at the jumble stall.

Articles are coming to hand for the bran tub. This department will be in charge of Mrs Ingle and Miss Ina Robinson. Every dip will produce more than the money’s worth. Some cash donations have been made to these ladies. Hurrah for the bran tub!

Two guineas from our esteemed townsman, Mr Frank Robinson, to be divided among the stalls.

The Fair will be open from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m., and from 7 p.m. till—well, we don’t know —it depends upon the clearance. * * Competitions are already in progress by some of the stall-holders. No time like the present.

Donations are acknowledged from Miss T. Walker 5s, a Friend £ 1, Mrs Procter senr. vase and cruet, Miss J. Ross bag of coal (all per Mr Furrie).

Mr W. D. Bauckham has donated a ham to the tea department for sandwiches ; —delicious ham sandwiches! Two more hams are wanted —for the tea rooms. Don’t all speak at once. ****

Mesdames Hornblow, McMurray, Alex. Ross and Miss Speirs, are gathering a collection of articles for the jumble stall. Gifts of plain and fancy sewing will be welcomed. * * * Mr Golder is drawing up a scheme for the afternoon and evening processions. * * Mrs Parkes has donated a number of toys for the bran tub.

The Competitions Committee will be heard from later.