BOMBAY.

Pukekohe & Waiuku Times, Volume 4, Issue 113, 26 November 1915, Page 3

BOMBAY.

PATRIOTIC BAZAAR. For some time the residents of Bombay have been concentrating their energies towards prepairing for a big effort to raise funds for the Wounded Soldiers Fund. The ladies' fingers have been busily employed in making articles of attire while the mere men were responsible for the manufacture of useful woodwork articles. The latter ranged from field gates to rocking horses. The finale was reached on Wednesday and Thursday when the Bazaar waß opened in the Public Hall. Mr R J. Corbett, in opening it, apologised for the unavoidable ab sence of the Queen of the South, Mrs Bollard, and stated that he and the committee felt sure that the people of Bombay would respond generously to the call which was to assist those who had defended the British Empire. The hall was thronged with people throughout both afternoons, and despite the wet evening on Wednesday the sum of £65 was raised on that day. A grand Art Union was held and it was expected that a large sum will be derived from this source and also from the sale of gift stock. The latter comprised calves, ponies sheep, pigs, goats, dogs, fowls, and ducks and anything to be found on a farm.

Tho Secretary, Mr A. Best, had tho assistance of a really energetic committee, and many ladies—tbe latter attending to the stalls— and the combined efforts of these resulted in distinct Buccess being achieved. Bombay has held many bazaars but it is safe to say that tho Wounded Soldiers' Bazaar was easily the best of all those, and fittingly so, demonstrating the patriotism and appreciation if its people.

The stall holders wore as lollows : Confectionery, Misses Nowuiun, French, Sawyer ; Clothing Stall, Mrs Shannon, Miss Kottlowell, Miss Maxfield. Miss Cole-Baker; Fancy Stall, Mrs McCowau, Mrs Corbett, Mrs Proudo, Mrs French ; Toys, Mrs Evaus, Mrs Vince; Men's stall, Mr S. Allison ; Art Unions, Messrs. Beßt and Corbett; Stock, Messrs. W. and H. Laudon; Tea Booms, Mrs H. R. Wootten ; Competitions, Messrs. Lowry and Froude. Iji said that one of the most in-

teresting incidents of the bazaar was the unscheduled wrestle between a member of the committee and a billy-goat. The bout was witnessed by ladies only who freely offered the odds in favour of the cloven hoofed quadruped, but the committeeman just outstayed his opponent, an J safely branded it for sale. Gifts of cattle, sheep and pigs were received from the following : --Cattle, H. Maseficld, T. Mcllroy, A. Mcllroy, G. Carter, Cornthwaite Bros, A. Lowrie, H. Carter 2, B. Donovan, A. Best, Fahey Bros., H. J.* Flay, E. J. Fahey; sheep, L Hancock, TV. Landon 2, A. French, G. Proude; .pigs, H. Landon (weight-guessing), H, Long, "W. Landon 2.

As a donation Mr L Alexander, of Kama Rama, arranged for the hire of the rifle range and supplied ammunition besides conducting the shooting, and Mr H. Wood, of Kama Bama presented a lamb. It is expected that the sum of about £2OO will be derived from all sources in connection with the bazaar.

Miss Cole-Baker, of Bama Bama, as President of the Ladies Guild, kindly organised the arrangements for the bazaar. The nett results of the Art Union and Bazaar, etc., amount to between £250 and £3OO The sale of live stock by Mr Coakley was a huge success