THE BAZAAR.

Poverty Bay Standard, Volume X, Issue 1094, 1 July 1882, Page 2

THE BAZAAR.

The Church of England Bazaar on Thursday and Friday evenings, proved a gigantic success, The two stalls were “ run ” conjointly and were presided over by Mesdames Rees, Lysnar, DeLautour, Haase, Tabateau, Forbes, Meldrum, and the Hon. Sec. to the Committee, Miss Stephenson The bevy of beautiful assistants were the Misses Rees, Brookfield, Lysnar, Brooke-Taylor, and others, and each and all worked not only hard but successfully. Of their surprisingly tasteful costumes and enchanting appearance we do not intend to speak, but, suffice it to say that with their wheedling ways they succeeded in bottoming the pockets of the male victims. Mesdames West, and Bolton, and Miss Hamlin presided at the refreshment stall, need we say anything more. Men, who never in their lives after having arrived at the age of six years, had partaken of that mystic production termed pastry, rushed to the stall, and ate more than possibly will be good for them. That, however, is not our trouble. Then there was the galvanic battery presided over by Dr Pollen. Several of the simpletons who sought to pick up the stray sixpences thrown into the water basin discovered that the task seemed easier of accomplishment than it was in actual fact. One or two natives essayed to make money tn this manner, but the first twitch felt when the hand was inserted in the water caused thorn to fall back in consternation. The telegraphic department I under the management of Messrs I McElwaine and Stott also afforded a means of fun, and numerous messages were sent—all in a friendly spirit. A sparkling littlo paper termed the “Whiplash,” issued under the management of Mr Murchie, and edited, we believe, by Mr V. Day, met with a ready sale, and was exceedingly well “ run.” The Grand Art Gallery afforded delight to all. Some of the pictures (Oh !) were wittily designated in the programme, and the result was highly amusing. “ The wearied grinder ” supposed to have be drawn by Dr. Bullock was represented by an old tooth ; “The End of the Old Horse ” is one of Mr. 8. Stevenson’s happiest efforts. The hair drawn from the tail is life-like—so much so, in fact, that anyone saying it was not horse hair would be frowned at by all good judges. Mr. Page’s splendidly drawn bottle representing “ The Departed Spirit,” was much admired, very many regrets were expressed that the spirit had departed. “ Crossing the Line,” and “ The First Letter,” also had a number of admirers and in fact the gallery throughout the evening was thronged. Then there was the Band under Mr. Faram, with the splendid accoustic properties of the Hall, and the very careful practice, the music was most enjoyably listened to by those below. By particular request the Band played the Battery J Polka. Now what shall we say of the stalls, and the bevy of beauties presiding or assisting ? One thing we must say, and that is it was evident nothing had been spared in the way of labor to make the bazaar a

success. That all had worked hard to that end was evident and that all had become so fond of working that they couldn’t h ave off, was equally plain, because no sooner did our reporter set foot inside than he was bessjged. This proved that the ladies vere fond of work as they tackled in this manner, about as difficult a task as the sweeping of the Augean Stables is said to have been. The first evening £B5 was secured, and last night the sum of £135 was added to the funds. The thanks of the committee are gratefully given to Mr. Shrimpton, the Postmaster, and his telegraphic assistants, for their kindly assistance iu the interests of the Bazaar.