TUAKAU BAZAAR

Pukekohe & Waiuku Times, Volume 9, Issue 505, 13 February 1920, Page 2

TUAKAU BAZAAR

AND SALE OF W«RK. AN OVERWHELMING SUCCESS. (Staff Reporter.) Favoured with brilliant weather yesterday, a large crowd attended the opening of the bazaar and sale of work in the Tuakau Hall, under the auspices of Tuakau St. Andrew's Church, in aid of the church and presbytery fund. For some weeks past the Tuakau public eagerly looked forward towards the bazaar, especially the juveniles, and when the day arrived they flocked in from far and near. The committee set up to arrange .matters were early on the scene of activites, making preparations for the opening hour, and in spite of the fact that they had a lot to do in a little time, they achieved their object, and by 2 p.m. everything was in "apple-pie" order for the people to walk in and walk out.

A glimpse into the building at once revealed the fact that the authorities were out to rake in the bullion as fast as one could empty out purse and pockets. The hall was tastefully decorated, and round the interior walls were 'tails and fittings for the fray.

There was produce, sweets, fancy/; plain, and refreshments stalls, laden with edibles and articles too numerous to enumerate in this issue.

The secretary, Mr. P. M. Kepiiel, worked assiduously throughout, and left no stone unturned to have everything complete, and too right he had. At 2.30 p.m. His Worship the Mayor of Pukekohe (Mr. C. K. Lawrie), the chairman of the Tuakao Town Board (Mr. Dynes Fulton), and the secretary (Mr. P. M. Keppel) mounted the platform. Mr. Keppel introduced the chief citizens of the respective towns, after which Mr. Lawrie was called on to declare the bazaar" open. In the course of a brief address, His Worship thanked the promoters of the function for the invitation to perform the ceremony, an undertakino, he appreciated very much, in view of the fact that the Pukekohe residents termed Tuakau as a suburb of Pukekohe (Laughter.) He congratulated Tuakau oin the va# improvements made since his last visit, and added that the work on the main street v.as not only a credit to the iown Board, but to the district. In fact the street was second to aone in New Zealand. Some Tuakau people said it was better than the tykekohe main street. Sd it might be, but he doubted it. The bazaar, he went on to say, was held for the purpose of liquidating debts op the church-WO or. the church itself, and £§o on the newly constructed concrete steps. He had any iJea that the amount required would be easily collected, and he would be very sorry to learn that there was not a substantial credit balance. He urged them to empty out liberally, and make the function one in keeping with the progress of the district. He emphasised the need of unity, and was very pleased to learn tiiut members of all denoninations had worked for the welfare of the bazaar. He congratulated them on the magnificent display of the day, and trusted it would be an overwhelming success. Amidst applause, he fleclared the show open. Mr. Dynes Fulton, who had only returned "from a trip to Wellington the previous night, apologised for the position he had placet the comnJittee in. He promised some weeks ago to perform the opening ceremony, but was called to Wellington to attend a conference of butter factory representatives to meet the Prime Minister relative to the disposal of the product to the Imperial Government for another period. He intended to return at once, but was hurriedly summoned to Taranaki, and so wired Mr. Keppel that he could not return. Eventually he managed to catch a boat from New Plymouth in time. Mr. Fulton corroborated Mr. Lawrie's remarks, and hoped the bazaar would be a brilliant, success. The National Anthem was then rendered, after which a committee of young ladies launched an offensive disposing of tickets on various articles to be raffled. They continued on throughout the afternoon and evening, and when closing time sounded had ample evidence of a very successful venture.

The Stalls. Business was exceptionally brisk at the various stalls, managed as under:— . Refreshment:—Mrs. H. McGuire (in charge), assisted by Misses Geraghty, Dromgool, V. Geraghty, E. Dromgool, Murray, Hamilton, Campbell and B. Geraghty. Plain: Mrs. B. G. Geraghty (in charge); assisted by Misses F.yan, Renell, and McCarthy. Fancy: Mrs. I. T. McGahan (in charge), assisted by Misses Eileen Dromgool, K. McGahan, M. Geraghty, A. McGuire and Short. Sweets: Mrs. W. Barnaby (in charge), assisted by Mrs. M. A. McGahan, Misses L. focGa'nan and L. McGuire. Produce: Messrs. J. J. Dromgool and C. Lockrey.

The Evening.

In the evening business was as brisk as usual. A number of items were rendered by Misses Cummins, Short, McGahan, Ellison, and Messrs Deed and Peat. The accompaniments were played by Miss M. Geraghty.

The Raffles.

Child's Coat and Bonnet, donated

The raffles resulted:— by Remuera Convent: Mrs. Lockrey (No. 9). Cushion, donated by Miss Hamilton, of Tuakau: Mr. Sumner, Tuakau (No. 22). Hand-painted Shell: Mrs. Keppel, Tuakau (No. 19).

This Evening.

The bazaar will be continued this evening, and will be concluded on Saturday night.