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Patea Mail, Volume IV, Issue 382, 14 December 1878, Page 2

HARMONIC SOCIETY BAZAAR. After much labor, anxiety, and doubt, postponements, and to conclude with—an error by which the event was brought on one day earlier than had been finally fixed upon—the Bazaar in aid of the Carlyle Harmonic Society was opened in the Town Hail, commencing on Thursday last, and being continued yesterday. Thursday afternoon the Bazaar was well attended by the little folks. In the evening the Hall was tlironged by adults until a Ijite hour, the music which had been provided proving a groat source of attraction. Mr W. Dasent presided at the piano (being occasionally assisted by other performers), Mr King'took the piccolo, and Mr Baxter the cornet, forming altogether a nice band. Stalls, four in number, were ranged along the sides of the Hall, a large and well laden refreshment stall standing immediately beneath the stage, whilst on the stage was a tall, well-formed and well-filled Christmas Tree, near to which was a doll’s house, complete’y furnished with drawing and bod-room suites, even to the little toddler and the old grandma. Great taste had been displayed in the arrangement of evergreens and flowers on and around the stalls, the dark foliage affording: a striking yet pleasing contrast to the gay colors of lire many choice and valuable articles displayed tor sale. The weather was all that could be desired, and the first day’s proceedings successful beyond the most sanguine expectations The following are the names of the ladies attending the stalls, who were at times willingly aided by others interested in the success of the Bazaar ; No. 1 Stall —Mrs Tennent, Mrs Baddcley, Mrs Christie ; No. 2 Stall —Mrs Hirst. Miss Dasent, Miss Annie Hirst; No. 3 Stall—Mrs J. Black. Mrs W. Gowern, Miss Long, Miss Black ; No 4 Stall —Mrs Taplin, Mrs Haywood ; Refreshment Stall—Mrs Dasent, - Miss Hirst; Christmas Tree—Mrs Tennent, Mr E. Horner. The takings on Thursday totalled £7O 8s 3d.

Very great credit is due to all concerned who have taken part in the good work. Gentlemen were ready, and exerted themselves without stint at the hard labor part of the Bazaar, in fixing stalls, &c., preparatory to the display on opening day. The satisfaction experienced and expressed by the ladies, will bo ample reward for the assistance rendered by the gentlemen.