SEVEN AGES STALL
A novel bazaar scheme carried out recently was a huge success, says an exchange. The posters announced, "Come and see the Seven Ages of Wotaen." . At the first table were all manner of articles pertaining to babies,and ■the attendants were attired as infants. . .The second table illustrated "Childhood" and was stocked with dolls and toys, and ' the ' attendants were dressed as children aged from five to ten. ; The '' Sweethearts' Table came next, with all kinds of pretty articles suitable for engaged couples. The fact that two engaged couples had charge of this stall contributed to the fun. .The fourth was the "Bride's Table," done in pure white with artificial orange1 blossoms and white roses. There were two brides in charge. . • Next came the "Mother's Table," presided over by matrons.- Cakes, pies, darning and laundry-bags,-broom-bags, etc., were for sale here. 'The "Spinster's Table" was conducted, by, a jolly crowd of unappropriated damsels who, among other things, had a beautiful cat with her kittens for sale. :.■■.■■ ■ ■;" Grandmother 'a Table" made tho seventh ana was in charge of four popular old ladies. They had for sale woollen and bedroom slippers, spectacle cases, covers for hot water bags, and other comforts associated with age.
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Evening Post, Volume CXII, Issue 135, 4 December 1926, Page 20
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203SEVEN AGES STALL Evening Post, Volume CXII, Issue 135, 4 December 1926, Page 20
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