BAZAAR AT OHAU.

Horowhenua Chronicle, 7 December 1929, Page 2

BAZAAR AT OHAU.

A bazaar in aid of St. John's Anglican Church funds was held in the Ohau Hall on Wednesday afternoon. Tho function, which gave every evidence of very thoughtful and efficient preparations, proved to be an unqualified success, and as a result the church funds will benefit to tho extent of over £4O.

The opening ceremony was performed by Mrs J. Kebbell, of Levin, and an ex-rcsidont of Ohau for many years. Mrs Kebbell expressed her pleasure at being present to perform the opening ceremony and wished the promoters of the bazaar every success in their efforts i,o augment the church funds. Mrs Kebbell, who had been intimately associated with local church affairs for many years, mentioned that she stili took a keen interest in Ohau and always looked on the district as her old home.

Mr Kebbell was also present and was much interested in the afternoon’s proceedings. .Special features of the afternoon were the dancing of little Heather Douglas and tho steel guitar selections by Mr J. Corner ami party. All tho stalls did excellent business, the stallholders being Miss Winiata, ice cream; Mrs Callender and Miss Swainson, bran tub; Mcsdames Small, Evans, A. MeLeavey and Miss Olsen, produce; Misses Blackburn, Small, Callender and Rowland, sweets. A well-laden Christmas tree was in the charge of Mesdames Swainson and Norgrove, and proved to be very popular. Afternoon tea was served in a specially arranged marquee, the dainty service being the subject of much eulogistic comment, Mesdames Kirkcaklic, Bowman, and Rowland being responsible for the arrangements. During the evening a social and dance was held, which was very well attended. Items of interest wore a playette by the Black Cat Club, of Levin, a vocal duet by Mrs Devine and Mr J. Brown, a dancer.recital by Heather Douglas, poi dances by Kuku Maori girls, a haka by Kuku Maori boys, and steel guitar selections by Mr J. iCorner and party. Mr A. McLeavoy was M.C. and carried out his duties in a very efficient manner, whilst the music for the dance was supplied by Misses George. Great regret-was felt at the unavoidable absence of the Vicar, Rev. J. u Davies, and Mrs Davies, owing to the former's illness, the hope being freely expressed that he would soon be restored to good health.