PRIMITIVE METHODIST BAZAAR.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume XXXXII, Issue 236, 30 November 1900, Page 2

PRIMITIVE METHODIST BAZAAR.

Fhb bazaar in aid of the fends of tiw i Primitive Methodist Church wW J opened by Hii Worship the Mayor ] yesterday afternoon in the Theatre Royal, when he uid be esteemed it ft very great Lonour to have the OPP 0 *" tunityjaf opening the bazaar, fie had been informed that the object, of the bazaar was for the purpoee ef raiting fund* for the improvement ef the Church property. The Primitive Methodist Church vu one of the oldes* churches in New Plymouth, and in account of it* long association with the place deserved well of the people. In the Old Country the Primitive Methodist Church had always been identiful with religious and social liberalism, and the Church here had adhered to the same principles. He also expressed his pleasure at the good-feeling that always existed in New Plymouth between the various churches, and said it was gratifying to see that the noa-oonfirm-ist churches were treated with more respect than formerly. Many people objected to bazaars as a means of helping the funds of a church, but he pointed out the opportunity it afforded the ladies ef giviug very great and valuable assistauce which would otherwise be lost. The stalls wore neatly arrangod-and very weU filled nearly all the articlae of needle work being the handiwork of the ladies of the congregation at the ladies' meetings held at the parsonage from time to time during the fait , twelve months or so. There were 7 stalk disposed as follows and presided over by the following ladies : No. 1 Stall, Fancy Work: Masdame* E. Bellriager, Misses B. Belt* ringer and Niohol. No. 2 Stall, Needlework: MaodamM Petty, Jenkinson and 0. Oliver, Mima McEeownand Bellringer. 1 No. 3Stall, Pinafore & Apron: Mac dames Nixon.Tuabridge, MeKoy, Jury, ' and Langmao. 1 No. I Stall, Refreshment: Mrs. W f ' Moon, Mrs. Palkinghorn, and theMiasM , Moon. No. 5 Stall, Christmas Tree: Miesea Turner, Moyle.Blaaehett, aad Petty. No. 6 Stall, Toffey end Flowem: : Missel W. Nixon, Madder, aad J l , James. M 7 Stall, Produce: Mitt Kim. There were alas a large number of flower girls, amongst whom wen tha fflsies L. Tunbridge, Sete(2), It Vista, F. Petty, Jury, Bellringer, Ward (1). During the afternoon a good steady ' business was done, the attendance being very fair, and in the evening she ba&eV ' iog was crowded, basiaess being vary brisk till closing time. During the evening two very enwyable half-hour concerts were hall. taa ' following being the names of thaw ' taking part:—B to 8.30: Pianoforte. nolo, Miss Bundle; song, Miss Whitburn; song, Mr. Vea»; recitation, Mr. Dempsey; song, Mrs. White; song, Miss Sborney; flute solo, Mr. Tuubrtdge; song, Mies Mooa; seag, I Miss Douglas. 9 to 9.3o.—Pianoforte, solo, Misl Douglas; song, Mrs, White; aoofc Mr. Urey; recitation, Miss <ong, Miss Nixon; reading, Mr. Maei Diarmid; song, Miss Drew; flats solo, vlr. Tunbridge; reading, Mr. PoUriafhorne; song, Miss Loveridge. We understand the financial roeulm ire, 83 far, very satisfactory. The azaar will be continued this afternoon md evening.