RED RIBBON FAIR

Nelson Evening Mail, Volume LVI, 31 July 1924, Page 6

RED RIBBON FAIR

SALVATION ARMY’S SELFDENIAL APPEAL iXL < Marsden Church House presented an animated scene tins afternoon, when the lied Ribbon Fair organised by the Salvation Army in aid of their selfdenial effort was opened by the Mayor (Mr W. Lock). The large hall is gaily decorated, red being the predominating colour. Suspended in the centre N a largo ring, the decorations being interwoven with coloured electric bulbs j while around the building are the numerous stalls filled with produce, ornamental and other useful articles. There are numerous side shows, providing amusement alike fur both old and young. The object of the fair is a worthy one, and no doubt the public wilL show their sympathy with the Army in a practical form. In tho course of his speech the Mayor said he was present in his official capacity as representing the citizens of Nelson. The class of work be-

ing carried ion. ;by this organisation appealed to him, and should appeal to all ivho had ill© well-being of humanity at heart. Whilst saying this, it did not necessarily follow that he approved of or .endorsed every method employed in carrying out their great and important •work. The Salvation Army was, no doubt, on© of th© foremost agencies for moral reform wo had in the world to-day. It ivas a wonderful organisation car \ ing on its beneficent and uplift work in almost all parts of I the civilised globe. It had many institutions and agencies for assisting the poor, the down-trodden and the outcast. It had homes and farms where social derelicts could gain succour and redemption from the difficulties, environments, and sins which beset them —and the pits wherein they had fallen —giving them the opportunity to again ~ stand on their feet and make good and become decent, citizens of the State. Xo organisation of any kind could keep alive and make such wonderful progress as the Salvation Army unless

xu juiu Jfiu 'inenu m iv, ana wawuaut a deal of sacrifice on the part of iltc men and women who belonged to the organisation. This was more particularly emphasised in those engaged in the rescue and slum work, who carried on their work with not much emolument. After paying a tribute to Captain Montgomery, and Ins co-worlcers for the splendid shewing made as evidenced by the decorations and well laid-ont stalls, the Mayor expressed the hope that citizens would liberally support the Arnrv’s self-denial effort. (Applause). This afternoon a musical programme was given under the direction of Mi' John Tait, the selections being greatly enioyed. This evening the following will contribute to the programme: Misses Nora. Tnvlor, Vera Smith, Agnes Dodds. and Messrs Huggins, Ivingsford, Treacher, Mason and Taylor. Mrs Russell and Mr Millier will be the accompanists. The fair will continue until Saturday. The stallholders are as follow: — Ton Rooms: Mrs Curnow and Miss Rankin. Produce Stall : Mrs Robinson and Mrs Frver. Fresh Food Stall: Mesdnmes IT.eatheriiisfon and Ferric. Calco Stall: Miss L. Pattinson. Plain Sewing: . Airs Shields and Mrs Fray. Doll Stall: Miss Vereoe, Mrs Rees, and Miss Friend. Sweet Stall: Mrs Graves 4nd Mrs Thomas. Flower Stall: Mrs Jones and Mrs Blincoe. Art and Woodork, also Side Shovs: Under members of Band.'rffSTo, 1 Funcy-StalH Misses Packer (21, . and Mrs Martin. No. 2 Fancy •Stall: Mrs Toomer, Mrs Fuller, and Miss Sehrocder. Plain and Fancv Stall: Mrs (Oapt.l Montgomery. Mrs Henman,-and Mrs Goodman. Port Residents’ Stall: Mesdnmes Piercey, Davcv, and Air Westrunp. Country Residents’ Stall: . Mesdnmes Hall. Ivellv ,nnd Connell. Handkerchief Stall: Misses Joyce, Grnv, and F. Gaskill. Gift Tree Dips: Under direction of Miss Jean Shields and members of Girl Guards. Jelly and Fruit Salad Stall: Miss Hill and Miss Ingram. Drinks : Miss Edith Brokensha. Secondhand Stall: Miss Gnskill and Mm Gibbs. Post and Telegranh : Under direction, of Scout Leader Gibbard and Scouts.