PRIMITIVE METHODIST BAZAAR.

New Zealand Herald, Volume XIV, Issue 5017, 14 December 1877, Page 2

PRIMITIVE METHODIST BAZAAR.

The projected bazaar iu aid of the Building Fund of the Franklin Road Primitive Methodist Church, was opened yesterday afternoon in the City Market, the end half of the southern wing of which has been enclosed for the purpose. The interior of this space has been tastefully decorated with tlags, pennons, and evergreens ; and these, with the profusion of di-pery of variegated colouis and divers tiesigns, make up a very interesting and pleasing spectacle. There arc eight stalls, three on either side of the enclosure, and two in the centro, and each stall is presided over by two ladies. On entering the first stall on the left hand side, is the one attended to by Mrs. Weekes and Mrs. Maynard. It is devoted to the sale of refreshment*, which are represented by luscious strawberries tempting pastry, and thirst assuaging beverages— such as lemonade, gingerbeer, &j. Xo. 2 stall, presided over by Mrs. Morgan aud Mrs. Booth ; No. o, presided over by Mrs. John Chambers and Mrs. Hutchings; No. 4 presided over by Mrs. Percy and Westbrooke ; X'o. 5 presided over by Mrs. B'mus aud Mrs. MoCarroll ; No. (J prssided over by Mrs. Moses Clumbers and Mrs. West-ley, are one and all occupied with articles of children's clothing, general wearing apparel, toilet requisites, mautel-piece ornarr.»nts, fancy work designs, and other similar little etceteras. The great number of specimens of needlework, wool work, leather work, bead work, and so on, which were displayed, arc th«* production of the nimble finger.- ..t r>.« Kiie* of the congregation during the past four months. The amount of work which they have thus nc complished in such limited time, is certainly surprising, and reflect* as much endit upon their iudustry, as do the articles upon the ta*;6e exhibited in their and eleganc* aud liuish in their execution. No one stall contains the aole results of the work by the ladies who attend to it, but all have heeu supplied from the general fund. Perhaps, it may be just as well for the benefit of lady readers, at least, to *p-:cify more particularly t'ie Juatur-3 of he good' for sale which we have somewhat, gent rally summarised. .There are c >sies of diligent sizes, shapes, and of varied appearance, bead-mats aud wool-mats, similar!}' classified ; pincushions, cushions, toilet-sets. baskets, children's pinafores, frocks, dresses, socks, boots, aud several nicely done up fullbreasted shirts fur diminutive wearers. A lithographed portrait of Sir George Grey, issued from the Hkkald office, and enclosed, in a beautiful leather-work frame, occupies a conspicuous position in one of the stalls ; while, beside it, or not far from it, are many prints, engravings, <vc., set iu frames of like excellent workmanship. l)i*p"r«»:d at intervals amongst the exhibits are photographs of the FVank'yn Road Church, czrt*< de vrnte of Kev. and Mrs. Tinsley, and of Rev. B. J. Westbrooke. A number of welldressed dolls and pretty vases should not escape mention. There yen remain to specify the two stalls which occupy the centre of the bazaar. The more southern of the two, or Xo. 7, is under the special management of Mrs. Warburton, and comprises a collection of choice iiowers in pots, such as fuschias. begonias, cinerarias, geraniums, &c.,anda CHnstmas tree laden with toys. It is made further attractive by a miniature cottage, with a neat verandah aud a trim little garden. As an ornament it is extremely pretty, and does credit both to the ingeuuity and taste or the maker, Mr. Spurgeon. Xo. S stall, immediately fronting the entrance, is set apart lor the sale of t<>3*s, which arc there in variety. Mrs. Westmoreland and Mrs. Iliine* l ,re * side over it. The attendavee of visitors during the day was rather li.nited, but m the evening it was rather better, though no tiiao \vj s the place full. The total receipts were £18. Oi course, there were mail}' tilings calculated to amuse and entertain which were overlooks! in the bustle attendant upon the opening: bi't toda\ they will be supplied. Tin; Templar Hand has been engaged, aud this ev- ning will reader selections of music at frequent intervals. The Kev. B. J. Westbrooke exercises a general supervision over the bazutr, and to hi» exertions no inconsiderable measure o£ the success already achieved is due.