METHODIST BAZAAR.

Bay of Plenty Times, Volume XLIV, Issue 6495, 23 September 1915, Page 2

METHODIST BAZAAR.

TO CONCLUDE TO-NIGHT.

The Methodist Bazaar tn _„"'"•' the funds of- the Church ' Tru<? SWwas opened in the Wesley Lf afternoon in unfavourable weathirK nevertheless a large number f were present. The interior of th e J , presented a very bright and anim^i Picture, with stalls most e fFe ?iv f and picturesquely decorated _«h 1y oil with pretty Hag, A f the were laden w,th comprehensive s 1 J' 8 ol useful and ornamental articles k* collection having been compiledaln * result of about four monthss 1? the members of the two ~r * Guilds. ° Ladj«s' Draped in the colours of Betoiun, on the eastern side of the hall .^ plain, needlework stall, which I > charge of Mesdames Spence VV w l* vey (junior). A. E. Ham'mn r' Brewer Thi* stall conS^ «* range of useful articles and the nil OU3 contributions furnish **?£ testimony to the industry of ?? makers. y- ot w*

On the opposite side j s , h fancy work stall, which i« J c by Mesda„,e, Ridley, CBu.\ m^» Ec d E. Stewart, Wall, and PiscoTS, U Kidley (2) and Kean,. There' fa"? be seen in this department ™~1 delightful stencil,^ w™rk' r B eelr. J, art needlework of attractive pit,"* and fancy article, of „«-

The sweets stall, adjoining v m charge of Misses Hulme, D swl ton, Maggie Spence and B. SimnVn!" of lollies and sweets, i s particular^ * tempting A great amount of intere t is centred upon a cake-the _if r „}■ MisF H Harnniond^whichß^ the subject of a guessing competition the winner ot which will be declared to-night. , lv

Immediately to the left of the main •ntrance is the produce stall under the control of Mr C. x Rid/ey j. makes no Claim to the aeaWtic side of life, relying solely upon the plain everyday day value of its vegetables and home produce.

The children's work stall in the norhern portion of the hall is A lniged by Mesdames Playfair and ChappY assisted by Misses Hilda Spence and Gertie Brewer. It contains a profile stock ot dolls and toys and is the centre of attraction for the juveniles Tea and refreshments are dispensed ii the southern part of the building. This department is in charge of Mesdames A. Turner aud Teasey, who are assisted by Misses Brain, Spence (2) Adams and Steven ton. '

During the afternoon splendid business has been done by the various^ stall-holders. This evening at 7,30 o'clock the doors will be re-opened for. the continuation of the sale-of-work, when a further opportunity will be afforded the general publk of securing the numerous bargains that are offer-, ing. A number of side shows have been arranged, including nail-driving, potato-paring, shooting and croquet competitions. Musical numbers will also be rendered by the Orchestra and the Glee Club, and vocal solos will be contributed by Mrs. F. W. Christian and Rev. G. B. Hinton. The bazaar will conclude to-night and as the object is one worthy of the support «f every denomination no doubt a large number will extend their patronage and ensure the success of the gathering.

A large crowd attended the Opera House last night, when a splendid coloured drama eutitled "A Tragedy in the Clouds," in four parts, was screened. This picture is without doubt the finest film yet shown here. A greater portion of the , picture is acted in .Holland amidst Dutch surroundings, thus presenting many pretty scenes of life in that country, la the comedy element Charlie Chaplin was at his best, and his idea of marriedlife was at times, no doubt, contary to the general opinio i. This programme will be repeated again to night, aod the usual free night for the children will be given to mbrro\v.

The Webb-Haonan sculliug rac« for the championship of New Zealand and £200 a side takes place on the Wanganui river to morrow. Tbe interest in the event lies in the fact that it will be rowed between AyiUiim Webb, one of the finest scullers tint New Zealand has turned but, and in ex'champion of the world, and a brother New Zealander, who is, comparatively speaking, a tyro at tho game. Paddy Hannan went over to. Sydney some three years ago aod gained some experience on theParrra* matta and the northern rivers of New South Wales,, but ha§. never rowed against Sydney's best, so that he has not yet been thoroughly tried out. Over a year ago he challenged William Fogwell, who beat Whelch (of Akaroa) for tha professional championship of New Zealand, and as Fogwell could ; not get over to New Zeaiand to. row for the title ho relinquished it. Then.i Webb claimed the title—or it was claimed ou bis bshalf—so Hanoan camo to New Zealand and formally challenged the ex-world's champion.

On Tuesday afternoon the remains of the late Mr P Collins were interrad in the New Cemetery here in the presence of members of the„f amily and a considerable number of friends, the Rev Father van't Westeiudo officiating Deceosed having seen acive service with the Ist Waikato Militia and being a holder of tha New Zealand war medal, was accorded a military funeral. A firing party of the prescribodstreugtli was drawn from the 38th Company Senior Cadets, under command oy Sergfc Hicks, aud carried out their part of the sad ceremony with com* mecdible efficiency. AinoDg *m mourners wero Col Ward, Major MO Kenzie, Lieut Adams, and a numb* of veterans who had boon comradoe in arms of the aoceased in the figh&*S days of long ago.