THE FANCY BAZAAR.

Auckland Star, Volume IV, Issue 1127, 3 September 1873, Page 2

THE FANCY BAZAAR.

The long expected bazaar in aid of the funds for! erecting manses, liquidating existing debts, and rendering substantial assistance to tho Presbyteririh churches of this province, was opened this afternoon at two o'clock. Tho weather waa favorable with the exception of tlie'du'sfc, which was blown about in fitful gusts. The interior of tho hall presented'o moat attractive appearance, every thiifg being arranged with thuj} utmost laHto and| order. These ornamental and useful articles wore mostly made by tho liugora of tho ladies of tbo congregations of tho churches of St. Audrow and St. Jamon', who for many wocltH past liave boon busily ungagud in preparing for the T)i6Uß.«b,f«cto- which tho untlortakii^g 1h ii»trtMrlod to promote. Wo Jiavo lil,l,hi doubt, jii'laing from tho infcoroet ami <mfcbufliaHm tVtHiiltiywl iwumy tits promoters, and oHptidirily among l.lm likllhh who ant forcmrmb 'in ma vo/II,UM, hul; I, I tut kjwill )u\ & minmitiy mwamnUtl, AUiumh «v«?iy mum- '

able article is to bo seen on ono or other of the stalls. We saw ottomans, artifical flowers, albums, bracelets, writing desks, jewellery, baby cloths, littlo rod and j pink shoes, slippers, smoking caps, copeys, tea-trays, pin-cushions, pictures, poetrybooks —in fact every conceivable article calculated to minister to home fancy, .imagination and love. Among the first things which attracted us on entering this temple of beauty was the finely worked rug, oy Mrs Macnicool, of St. James', which was most skilfully and artistically wrought by that lady's hands ; also an album containing over 500 engravings, to be raffled for by forty members at 5s eaoh. The Prince of Wales's feather was vory tastefully set in a wreath of wild flowers. On the left the leather-worked brackets, made and presented by Mesdames Stockwell and Leech, were exquisite in design and finish; as was also the prettily-worked lace cushion given by Miss Aitken. In various parts of the hall were flags, and several St George ensigns, 27 feet in length, the work of Mr Leßoy. of Parnell. There were also dolls innumerable, and toys comparatively endless. Among the pictures were several very good engravings after the originals by Wilkie and other famous painters. One painting struck us as new, viz., that of Robinson Crusoe reading the Bible on his lonely island—the original by Leslie. The lady attendants were Mesdames Rattray, McNiccol, Stevenson, Stewart, Gilfillan, Stockwell, Hay, Beveridge, Leech, Gorrie, and Macfarlane, and all appeared in excellent spirits. We would not willingly miss one name among the ladies who have laboured so long and so well in this excellent cause. Mrs Sommerville will attend at the refreshment stall. The secretary, who has devoted much time and labour in order to make the bazaar a success, is Mr Brock, solicitor. The doors were opened exactly at two o'clock, and before three the hall was crowded with ladies and gentlemen, and a considerable number of purchases made. A band will be in attendance this evening. As there are many things inadvertently omitted in this notice, we will make other remarks on interesting articles of domestic utility to-morrow.