FOREST FAIR.

Waikato Times, Volume XXXIX, Issue 3199, 24 December 1892, Page 2

FOREST FAIR.

On l'oxirig-1 lay (Monday next) the Forest Fair, in aid of the funds of the If imißnn Wesley.in Cliurch, will be opened hy W. Shephurd Allen, Esq., M.A., in the (J Idfellows'Hall, Ifimi.'tin JC-nt. Strenuous effoits have been put forth by the members of the c ingregation to onsurs the succons of the fair, the ladies being especially energetic, and the large assortment of goods manufactured for sale by their skilful lingers is proof enough that their hearts have been in their work. A Forest Fair is altogether a novelty in Hamilton. and, if properly carried out (is the promoters intend this shall he), will be found a pleasing one. The hail will be converted into a miniature forest, and beneath the trees booths will be erected for conducting the business of the frvr. The goods to be displayed present a large range of purchases—fancy goods of all sorts, useful and ornamental needle wool and crewel work, toys, dolls—in fact almost everything from the proverbial neclle to an anchor. Fishing ponds and Christmas trees will provide a little play for the speculative propensities of those who prefer to invest their money on an off chance. As most of us have a small dash of this spirit in our composition, those in charge of the ponds and the trees should do good business. One. of the features of the fair will be an exhibition of w.,rk— needlework, carpentering work, et-.-, —from boys and girls attending the public schools, in competition for prizes. The work will be judged during the afternoon, and the piizes awarded. Madame Borreson, the celebrated phrenologist, will have a stall at the fair, and will read the characters of those, who desire it on payment of asmall charge. Luncheon and refreshments will be supplied throughout the day, and it is intended to provide a bill-of-fare that will astonish patrons, all the delicacies of the season — poultry, lamb, roast joints, Christmas pudding, Christmas cake, strawberries and cream, ice, creams, etc.—being included thereon. This department will be in charge of Mr E. T. Davey, and he says he will supply "a spanking good lunch." There will be no charge for admission during the afternoon. In the evening a promenade concert will be held, and several songs, &c., rendered by singers now to Hamilton audiences. We trust that the financial result of the fair will come up to the expectations of the promoters.