BAZAAR AT MIRAMAR

New Zealand Times, Volume XXXVII, Issue 8347, 6 February 1913, Page 5

BAZAAR AT MIRAMAR

Yesterday a bazaar was held in the Miramar Town Hall, in aid of the Miramar Municipal Brass Baud, and was opened at 8 o’clock by the member for the district, Mr W. H. D. Bell The ball was gaUy decorated with strands and chains of coloured paper z- paper flags, while behind the platform a banner bore the device “Advance Miramar.” There was a produce stall under the charge of Mrs E. Mercer c ? n ,^?li° nel 7 i Mrs J - Dughton), fancy stall (Mrs J. G. Newton), and tea kiosjj (Mrs J. Wahlers), and all had a bevy of ready helpers. There were besides, bran tubs, a fish pond, and outside, a Punch and July show, shooting gallery, and fortune telling. Mr Bell was introduced by the Mayor, Mr H. N. McLeod, and in his opening speech gave much praise to the efficiency of the band, advising all present not to try and resist the efforts of the sellers but to part up gladly. He also presented the bandmaster, Mr F. L. Dean, with a silver mounted baton from the members of tho band. Three cheers were then given for Mr Dean and for Mr Bell. Afterwards Mr Bell was besieged by an eager crowd of helpers, and made to take his own advice. During tho evening the band played some selections, and an orchestra also played. There were a great many people present, and judging by the business done the band should benefit very considerably by tho fete.