CLEVEDON

Pukekohe & Waiuku Times, Volume 7, Issue 399, 9 August 1918, Page 4

CLEVEDON

TJRF* CROSS BAZAAR

The Public Hall at' Clevedon was on Friday last prettily decorated on the occasion of 4 Red Ooss bazaar, held in the interests of the Clevedon Queen Carnival Funds. The Union Jack and the flags of the AJlies used in decorating the building gave a patriotic air to the surroundings, wliilst at the back of the stage was boldly displayed the words "Success to out Qtteen." Soon after 1.30 the Carnjval Queen (Miss E. Dow) entered the hall, leaning on the arm of Mr. Alex. Bell, and she at once proceeded to the stage. In an unaffected spieech, Miss Dow said that the Bazaar was the culminate ing effort of the Carnival, and whart, was presented was the result of careful planning and much labour. So that appreciation could he shown of the untiring zeal of those responsible for the display, she urged that all present should purchase something from the stalls. Her Majesty concluded by declaring the Bazaar open, and was then presented wilb a choice bouquet of violets by little Miss, Zella Stephens, the bouquet being mj.de by the flower stall holders. Brisk business ensued, all present doing their best to make the. bazaar the success it deserved to be. One commendable feature of the activities of the Clevedon Patriotic Ladies' Committee is the spirit of unity which exists among on«» and all, which in no small measure aids the promotion of the object in view. In connection with the Bazaar, a great deal of self-sacrifice had been shown, and evidence of this was afforded by the magnificent range of articles on sale at the various stalls. With a well-organised committee, of which Mrs. Hyde acted as secretary, the arrangements for the Bazaar were well directed, and were a credit to Clevedon and the district. Throughout the afternoon there was a constant stream of visitors, some coming by motor cars from a distance. Besides a bran pie and guessing competitions, a duck pond, under the) control of Messrs. Donald McKcnzlc and Stanley Gee, afforded a good deal of amusement. In an r.djoining room tea was served under the- superintendence of Mesdames H. Alexander and .7. Munro, assisted by several ladies as waitresses, and a good trade was done. Those presiding at the stalls were: Flowers -Mesdamas N. .7. Sutherland and Atkins and Miss Sutherland; Plain Sewing—Mesdames Dow. Hyde, and Collett, and the Misses M. Dow and McKenzie; Lollies-the Misses B. Brown, Oram, D. Brown, —. Taw, B. Mullins. and Mary Shaw; Fancy—the Misses K. Paton, McPherson, and Mesdamas Rowe and Bingham; Vegetables Mesdames Hollingswortb, Eraser and J. Alexander; Jumble— Mesdames McMullan, D. McKenzie. T. Murray. —. Gee, G. Hawthorn, and Miss M. Shaw; Children's Stall—Mesdames A. D. Bell, C. Aitcheson, and C. C. Munro; Cake Stall—Mesdames D. Shaw and Murray.

One of the oldest settlers in this district passed away after a long and trying illness on Saturday, July 27th, in the person of Mr. George Peal at tho advanced age of 83 years. The deceased, who came from Glasgow in the s.s. " Ellt-rsl&e," landed in New Zealand in 1865. In the gold digging days lie was for a time at the Thames, where he met with an accident from which he never fully recovered. Later ou lie went to Pokeno, and finally made his home at the Otau Settlement, Clevedon, where he lived up t<> tl).- time of his death. Deceased haves a widow, two sons, and six daughters, one son now being on active service in France. The funeral took place on Monday of last week at the Clevedon Presbyterian Cemetery., the officiating minister being the Po-v. ,7. V .Tacobsen.