ST. SAVIOUR’S CHURCH, TEMUKA.

Temuka Leader, Issue 1882, 23 April 1889, Page 3

ST. SAVIOUR’S CHURCH, TEMUKA.

BAZAAR AND GIFT AUCTION,

The annual baiaar in connection with the above church was opened yesterday afternoon in the Volunteer Drillshed. The stalls were con-

veniently arranged, and the building tastefully, but not elaborately, debated. The centre stall, of octagon , mmpe, was presided over by Misses Nantes and McPherson, assisted by Mrs Meyer. The numerous useful and fancy articles displayed thereon caused it to be paticularly well patronised. The side stalls were conjoined, and were in charge of Mesdames Hamilton, Austin, and Robinson, and Misses Roster, Pilbrow (2), Wills (2), Parkereon, Huy, Sweet, Rayner, and Ladbrooke. It in impossible to particularise all the many beautiful articles here displayed, but some book slides, afternoon tea tables, and glove boxes, made from polished New Zealand woods by Mr Walter Rayner, were particularly noticeable. A letter-rack and book-slide made by the same from oak taken from a church, and known to be as old as 1612, a.b., were particularly neat. A painting on panel, “A Viking’s Daughter,” by Miss Lovegrove, was much admired. A small table-top, upon which was painted a “kiwi,” the work of Mrs Benham, also attracted much attention. A chair in wicker work, presented by Mr Hedges, found ready sale. 4 A very charmingly attired doll, whose costume was the work of Miss Erwood, drew flattering attention both from children and people of more advanced years. An autograph cushion, the work of Miss Ladbrooke, was also a unique- It contained 42 squares of silk, upon each of which was worked an autograph,a privilege costing Is. This was disposed of by art Yunion, and realized a goodly sum. A decided novelty was a produce stall, over which Mrs Aspinall presided. It was a veritable shop for the vending of what are technically called “ small goods and oilmen’s Eitores.” All things eatable were procurable there, from a cooked fowl to a cabbage, and the success which attended the efforts of the lady in charge should offer substantial inducements to some enterprising person in search of a reliable opening to start such an establishment in Temuka. The luncheon table, no mean adjunct at a bazaar where there are a number of country visitors, was amply supplied with eatables and drinkables (to be con- : turned on tbe premises). Mesdames Lloyd and Voyce, assisted by Mesdames Dunford and Boulter, took such care to keep their patrons supplied with good* beer, especially that most essential thing *• a good cup of tea,” that they were kept busy throughout the afternoon and evening. Mrs Gaze and Miss Parke induced venturesome people to explore the mysteries of a bran pie, and Miss Ada 'liaison officiated as postmistress, with Miss Lavery and Miss Palmer as assistants. Ihe letters

passing through her office yore none i*>f them prepaid, but in spite of this any amount of people ventured to claim them. The shooting gallery found several proprietors, notably

Messrs Eayner and Whitehead, and was well patronised. The produce, consisting of wheat, oats, potatoes, mutton, fowls, &c., the gift of farmers, made a goodly display and was reserved for the gift auction, which takes place to-night. Miss Poster not only kindly lent her piano, but contributed to everyone’s enjoyment by playing a number of charming airs during the afternoon and evening. Messrs Langridge and Eayner also joined with her in instru--1 mental trios, and she was relieved by the Misses Poster. The attendance during the day was small, but increased towards evening, when the stallholders were kept busily employed. Messrs Yallender, Whitehead, Andrews, and others rendered valuable assistance in arranging produce, etc., and Messrs Comer and Larcombe, with their usual kindness, erected the stalls free of cost. The loan of several vehicles was also much appreciated. Mr Eobert Pinckney, th« parishioners’ churchwarden, was most indefatigable, and to his order and method the smoothness with which every detail worked was mostly due. A noticeable feature also was the amount of goods contributed by the poorer members of the congregation, who must have strained every nerve to give to their Church. Considering the many appeals that have lately been made in connection with Church matters, and also the counter attractions of the Easter holiday, the bazaar must be considered eminently successful. The bazaar will be re-opened to-day.