WHAREAMA NOTES.

Wairarapa Age, Volume XXXII, Issue 3139, 16 March 1909, Page 7

WHAREAMA NOTES.

SE (From a Correspondent.) One of the most successful gatherings ever held in the district was the bazaar in the Langdale Domain Grounds on Friday, 12th inst. The object of the bazaar was to reduce the debt on the hall. Everyone for miles around had been [working hard for weeks past, contributing to the stalls, refreshment room, etc., more especially the ladies, and it is largely due to their efforts and enthusiasm that it was such a financial success. The weather was rather dull in the morning and slight showers fell. This undoubtedly kept a number of people away who had a distance to come, but despite this the attendance •was a record. The following were the stalls:— Fancy-goods stall, jumble stall, produce stall, confectionery stall, post office, bran tub, and gipsy tent. [ The ladies in charge of the stalls deserve great credit, for the energetic way in which they disposed of the goods. The ladies of the refreshment room had a very busy day, and provided a most excellent lunch and afternoon tea, which was favourably commented upon by everyone. Among the various fide shows Mr R. Morrison who had charge of "Aunt Sally", and Mr Hugh Cameron, "Pinning the Tail on the Donkey," were very conspicuous and caused much amusement. The Baby Show was one of the chief events of the day and was judged by Mr Hugh Cameron, the baby of Mrs J. Barton of the Taueru won the first prize. Mrs Greenbank ■won the married women's race. Mr T. Dwver won the sheep-guessing,' and Messrs Evans and Douglas the horse events. Other competitions Tesulted: Best pound of butter, Mrs Greenbank; best loaf of bread, Mrs 3sf. McKay; best bachelor's cake, Mr Jack Lett. The settlers gave pens of sheep to „he sold by auction and at their unanimous request Dalgety and Co., kindly allowed their popular auctioneer, Mr Frank Evans to act as salesman. Record prices were given. A Very fine pen of ewes bred by Messrs Groves Bros, realised £l-1?. The buyer then generously offered them again for sale for the benefit of the hall funds, and they were again put up for auction towards the end of the day. Mr Evans had a very IrasyHtime selling the good's which were not disposed of in the stalls. The bidding was very brisk and animated not one article being left. At the close of the sale cheers were given for the Auctioneer for the able way in which he had disposed of every article and at the same time keeping the people amused and interested. Considerable amusement was caused by putting a well-known resident up for auction. The bidding was commenced at 3d and went up briskly to 500 guineas, at which price he was "sold" tt. a well-known young lady of Masterton. A dance in the evening ended one of the most enjoyable days ever held in the district. f The proceeds amounting to the record some of £l7O.