ELSTHORPE.

Hawke's Bay Herald, Volume XXXIX, Issue 12951, 28 December 1904, Page 2

ELSTHORPE.

[own correspondent.] A very successful bazaar in aid of the Elsthorpc Public Hall Fund was held in Mr Buchanan’s woolshed on Wednesday afternoon, and evening. The place was very tastefully decorated for t lie occasion. Very few people put in an appearance during the afternoon, but tho evening brought with it an eager throng of purchasers, who showed they had realised good prices for jhoir wool at the recent sales. The .dhihjrcn reveled ’in the doled able contents of the bran tub, while such attractions as a hat-trimming competition for gentlemen, and a naildriving competition for ladies caused much amusement. Ail The ladies worked hard, and are to Ik* congratulated on their organising ability in bringing tin* venture to such a successful issue. Mr Buchanan is thank* cd for his kindness in placing his woolshod at the disposal of the ladies.

A number of -Mr W. A. .Sutherland's friends met him in the Schoolroom on Wednesday night to hid "him good-bye and wish him success in Ids now sphere of action us rabbit inspector. Mr Ryan explained that the object of the meeting laid Ijcen to make a presentation to Mr and Mrs Sutherland, hut through a. misunderstanding the articles (a gold watch chain and a. silver teapot) had not arrived. However, a pleasant reunion v. as hold. when several gentlemen present testified to the popularity and esteem in which the guest of the evening ami -Mrs Sutherland were held. In a neat and torse speech, Mr Sutherland returned thanks. Tlio annual school picnic and distribution of prizes took place in the sellout grounds on Friday. With a few exceptions, prizes lids year were, given for attendance only. The following is the prize list:—Best attendances: Donald Sutherland, Gordon McAulay, Marian Fletcher, Walter Watson and Alex. Watson. ’ Standard VII.; D. Sutherland, Nellie Beachon, E. Oilmour, das. Oilmour. Standard V.; Lizzie Cosgrove, Arthur i’addison, Grace Haycock. Standard IV.: Ethel Beachon, Ida I’epper, Wm. McAaulay, F. Cheer. Standard I.: Gordon McAnluy, Herbert Paddison, Annie Popper. Sewing: Standard V.: Grace f liiyeock. Standard IV.: Ida Pepper. Standard I.: Annie Popper. Infants: .Mary Pepper, Katie Gulf,