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Sale of Work at Te Aroha.

On Saturday last, in the Public Hal was held a sale of work in aid of Dr. Barnado’s children’s Homes. The good work was promoted by Miss Ka'bleep Holden and Miss Kathleen Waghoru, assisted by Misses Kathleen Reid, Elsie Blight, Elsie Donald, Gwyneth Hardwick, Agnes Hatrick, Alma Wallace, Ruby Willis, Edna Bair.® Adda Fawcett, Marn-y Holden, and Bnssie Donald.

Th® interior of the Hall was gaily d o -rated with bunting an<J oitrer suite able accessories, and puss tod an extremely feative appearance, thanks to the artistic efforts of those ladies who carried out this branch of the work. The stalls, six in number, were ranged around the sides of the Hall, and were dec irated with floral emblems prettily arranged in the form of a pyramid, which also served to display the wares in a very tempting manner. For some time previous to the sale, sewing meetings were held alternately by Mrs Holden anu Mrs Wagborn, a

their reoidences, aud with the kindl assistance of a number of lady helpers, n large number of useful and attractive articles were produced, and these, to gethor with a large assortment contributed by friends in smypathy with this worthy object, served, at the open ing to give the s ails a very complete and satisfactory appearance. Th<

articles however, dia not all remain long on the stalls, for the fair atten dants made the most of their persusiv* p iwars, and were rewarded with good results, many of the pret<y finding ready purchasers. Meanwhile, the various competitions were in thhands of several business like young ladies who lost no time in getting a good list, of entries. There were several guessing competitions, and in addition a nail-driving contest for ladies caused much merriment, although some of t.h< competitors wield -d the hammer with an ease that would make many a mere man jealous. At the refreshment stall under the care of Mrs Th-unas, a varied store of good things was provided, and found a large number of willing patrons. During the courseof the proceedings, musical effect was added by Miss Bosson and Master W. Blight, who contributed several pianoforte pieces in pleasing style. The whole undertaking was arranged in a manner in every way suited to the cause it upholds, aDd its success must be a source of much gratification to all who have put both their time and energy into the carrying out of this praiseworthy work, especially as a sum of over £4O has been cleared, an amount much above the most sanguine expectations.

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Te Aroha News, Volume XXII, Issue 42783, 26 September 1905, Page 2

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Sale of Work at Te Aroha. Te Aroha News, Volume XXII, Issue 42783, 26 September 1905, Page 2

Sale of Work at Te Aroha. Te Aroha News, Volume XXII, Issue 42783, 26 September 1905, Page 2

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