CHURCH BAZAARS.

Taranaki Daily News, 14 December 1917, Page 6

CHURCH BAZAARS.

"Beautiful for situation" aptly describes the locality- of the St. Aubyn Methodist Church bazaar, which was held yesterday in the bungalow at Kawaroa Park. The building had been transformed by willing hands into a bower of beauty, and when the opening hour arrived, the stalls, which were laden with a wealth of goods usually to be had at such functions, presented a very attractive appearance.

A good crowd had gathered by 2.30 p.m., when, at the invitation of Mr. Souster, minister of the church, Mr. H. Okey, M.P., declared the bazaar open. In doing so, Mr. Okey said that the ideal surroundings in which the bazaar was being held were sufficient to put patrons in the right humor. He also said that he was convinced that notwithstanding the many demands made by the various patriotic funds, it would be a grave mistake to withhold support from the churches. He urged those present to spend liberally, and so help the funds required for the renovation of the interior of their church. Business then commenced in real earnest, and the stall holders were kept busy throughout the afternoon. At night the bazaar was continued, and there was again a large attendance. During the evening a very enjoyable concert was given, under the direction of Mr. Golding„the church organist. The whole work was carried out by an energetic committee, of which Mr. Feriwick was the, secretary and Mr. Fisher the treasurer. The stallholders were as follows: Plain and fancy goods—Mesdames Golding and Fisher and members of the Ladies' Sewing Guild. Produce.—Mesdames Brockenshire and Loveridge. Afternoon tea.—Mrs. Hooker and Miss Blanchard. ' Flower stall.—Mesdames Morshead, Bullot and Thompson. Lollies, fruit and ice cream.—Mesdames Blackburn, Souster and Miss Blanchard, assisted by the choir girls. Christmas tree.—Miss Howell, assisted by members of the Junior Endeavor. FITROY METHODIST. The Methodists of Fitzroy wore en fete yesterday, when a big bazaar was held in the public, hall. For some time past a movement has been afoot, with the object of raising funds for the renovation of the interior of the church. It has also been decided to erect a manse for tho Fitzroy minister, and, spurred by the donation of £IOO (the donor of which, however, desires to remain anonymous), the members of the church have set themselves the task of raising' sufficient funds, for the accomplishment of their purpose. "Yesterday's effort was actually the evolution of an idea, which originally contemplated only the holding of a Christmas tree sale. The wiseheads of the church, however, saw the larger opportunity, and when the hall opened yesterday there was revealed a number of well-stocked stalls, attractively arranged, and attended by a band of ladies keen 0:1 doing the maximum amount of business. The Rev. H. L. Richards introduced the Rev. W. Cannell, who, in opening the bazaar, related many interesting experiences in connection with the history of Fitzroy of 00 years ago. A very pretty compliment followed the official opening, when Miss Rita Fenwick presented a beautiful bouquet to Mrs. Cannell. There was a good gathering of supporters of the church, and liberal patronage was accorded the stallholders. In the evening a great attraction was the visit of "Father Christmas," who presented a gift to every child connected jritn tMJfc«ui»acjM!iow« >w'"WK,,mjufll>.

appreciated programme of mimical selections was played by Mrs. Moverloy's orchestra. Following were (Up stallholders: Flowers. —Miss Pepperill, Mrs. Geddic, and Miss 7:da Fenwiek. Plain and fancy work.—The ladies' guild (supervised by Mesdames Andrews, Randle and Bishop). Fisli pond.—Misses Flygcr and E. Andrews. Ice cream, fruit and soft drinks.—Mrs. Richards. Produce—Mesdames Kibbie and H. Hall. Sweets.—Misses E. Bray and C. Lynn. Christmas tree.—Young people's committee. Afternoon tea.—Mesdames Pepperill and Fenwiek. A competition in table decoration was held, the first prize being awarded to Mrs. Richards, and the second to Mrs. Clow.