BAZAAR AND EXHIBITION.
A meeting of the general committee of the oombined Band, Volunteer and Fire Brigade Bazaar and Exhibition was held in the Drill Hall, last night, Mr A. B. Charters presiding over a large nuirber of members. The prizes for the art union, amounting in all to £l5O, were drawn up. The first prize is a piano, valued at 60 guineas; aeoond prize, a carved suite of furniture, valued at £25: third prize, sewing machine, valued at £l4 10s; fourth prize, a grapbophone; and twenty other valuable prizes. The tickets, in addition to giving a chance in the art union, will also admit holders to the bazaar, etc. The chairman reported that the ladies had commenced their sewing bee, and were making good progress. The social .committee reported that arrangements for the series of weekly dances were well in hand. The first takes place on Wednesday, April 25tb. The Drill Hall floor is being specially prepared. After having been thoroughly washed, all the cracks in the floor ar6 being tilled in with a special preparation, and the floor should be in first-olass order. The purchasing committee reported that a considerable amount of material had been arranged for for making various articles, which would be raffled. A special printing committee has been appointed, consisting of Messrs Charters, Pragnell and the secretaries, Messrs Johnson and O'Connor, to arrange for all necessary printing and advertising. An amusement committee, with power to add, consisting of Messrs F. Hunn, R. Hosking, F. W. G. McLeod, U. Hutchinson, W. Clayton, 0. Ewington, A. O. Levien, H. Blocfcley, was also formed. Mr W. Aysoa was appointed treasurer. Various other matters in connection with the Bazaar were discussed. It is anticipated that the Bazaar and Exhibition will be a great success. 91KE LONGS. When your lungs are sore and inflamed from coughing, is the time whan the germs of pneumonia, pleurisy, and consumption find lodgment and multiply. Dr. Sheldon's New Discovery for Coughs, Colds and Consumption stops tho cough, heals and strengthens the lungs. Dr. Sheldon's New Discovery is a safe and never-failing remedy. Small dose. Pleasant to take. Every bottle guaranteed. For sale by H. E. Eton, Masteiton, J. Bailie, Carterton. — Advt. Perhaps you wish to eena a parcel to another town either in New Zealand sr across the sea. If so, you will find it be, to forward it through J. J. Curtis and Co. Ltd., Forwarding, Shipping, and Customhouse Agents, Customhouse Quay, Wellington. Not only will it be the cheapest way, but you will be saved time and trouble— Advt. i
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Wairarapa Age, Volume XXVIX, Issue 8117, 11 April 1906, Page 6
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428BAZAAR AND EXHIBITION. Wairarapa Age, Volume XXVIX, Issue 8117, 11 April 1906, Page 6
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