ANGLICAN BAZAAR.

Pukekohe & Waiuku Times, Volume 2, Issue 152, 9 December 1913, Page 3

ANGLICAN BAZAAR.

Successful Buckland Affair.

On Friday afternoon the Anglican Church bazaar, in aid of funds for lights and organ, was opened in the Buckland Hall. Tho president, Mrs H. H. D. Wily introduced Mr Lawrie, as Mayor of Pukekohe, and a former resident of Buckland, who was called upon to open the ba/.aar. Mr Lawrie's remarks were conventional ; he declared the bazaar open, with expressed wishes for a prosperous time. REFRESHMENT STALL. As one's eye wandered round, t'le euect of tho whole was most pleasing. The arcades of the stalls were draped in white with tastefuliy arranged border of glossy leaves. For the opening afternoon the platform was closed by lattice wood-work and nikau as a refreshment stall.

The tables were more painstakingly arranged than is usual at similar functions. The flowers were of rich blue larkspurs with delicate greenery arranged in pretty vases and the daintiness was enhanced by handworked d'oyleys as centrepieces. The edibles served comprised cakes, pastry, sandwiches and scones and these were set before patrons in an attractive irianner. This stall was in charge of Mrs E. Appleby and Misses Jefferis, Bagcall and Harper.

The two first named were also responsible for the decorations. The native bush was supplied by Mr Wilcox. A committee of a dozen men erected stalls and did other work of a similar nature for the ladies. SWEETS STALL.

The sWeets' stall contained many things besides the lollies arranged in art bags and baskets. Jellies, custards and other manufacturers' goods for pantry shelves were much in evidence while a stand arranged with more expensive sweets in bowls, bird-cages, vases and other ornaments gave attractive relief to the stall at one end, soft drinks being a feature of the other. Misses Condon, Wilcox and Davy were in charge here. FANCY GOODS STALL. The art needlework and fancy goods stall was replete with novelties in perfumery, fans, sachets, lengths of ribbons, laces and embroidery, purses, bags, pipes, music books, photo frames, dolls, Indian art work, to name only a few. A Japanese pressed-wood bowl-stand lent interest to the stall and in addition there were an iron fern stand, pictures, copper tray and an exquisite Hardanger cushion for competitions. Misses Polly Todd, Pipi and Una Wily canvassed for competitors. Of the art work, besides the cushion already mentioned, a table cover in stencil work, a table centre in the new berry work and one in cross-stitch worked in mauve, were most conspicuous. In white work quite an unusual number of crocheted d'oyleys were noticed, most reasonably priced. This stall was in charge of Mesdames Young, Kelson, Driver and Miss I. Wily. PLAIN WORK STALL. Crossing over to the plain work stall one finds so many unexpected things, besides the usual white woik and work aprons. Perhaps the two most valuable assets to this stall were a kuitted sweater and a knitted shawl; following close upon these in point of money value was a camisole with a nicely crocheted top. Knitted socks were much in evidence, while there were many of the popular white crochet sporting caps and woollen underclothing. Of the many tunics, the finished at the necks and sleeves with scallops and French knots, were much admired. For this stall, the president, Mrs Wily, did practically the whole cutting out as well as sewing a large number of the machine-made articles and most of those adorned with art needlework. Iu charge of this stall were Mesdames Davy, Wily, A. Hewitt aed Miss Neal.

Saturday afternoon was the children's afternoon there being a Christmas tree, bran tubs, and competitions to delight their fancies.

The evenings were brightened by entertainments such as nail-driving, pillow fights, etc. The judging in the competition for best dressed dolls was easy. The crocheted underclothing of one of these was done principally in the train journeying to and from school. Miss Iris Wily secured first; for 15 years and under, and Ruby Stayte was first for 12 years and under. FINANCIAL SUCCESS.

The ladies are to be heirtily congratulated upon the financial results. The total receipts (including cash donations to buy material) amounted to £72 8s 9d, so that after deducting expenses there will be ample, with the money already subscribed, to put In the lights and procure the new organ. COMPETITION RESULTS.

The principal guessing competitions were won by the following:— Mr Olsen, Mrs Jamieson, Mrs Stayte (3), Miss Clune (2), Miss Jefferis, Mrs King, Mrs Keisall and Mr Barber. Boys' nail driving, Logan Waliis; girls' nail driving, Elsie Stewart; girls' skipping (senior), Ruby Stayte, 436; girls' skipping (junior), Pipi Wily, 303: gentlemen's shooting, Mr Eyre; ladies' shooting, Mrs Wily; gentlemen's nail driving, Mr C. Parker; ladies' nail driving, Mrs Statye; pillow tight, Mr S. Smith; hat trimming, B. Lcightcn; best doll (senior girs), Iris Wily; best dressed doll (junior girls), Ruby Stayte.