SALES OF WORK.

Otago Daily Times, Issue 15915, 7 November 1913, Page 7

SALES OF WORK.

PORT CHALMERS CONGREGATIONAL

CHURCH.

There was a n/iiiaiKawe manifestation of zeal and energy on tlie part of tne lad:ci of the' Congregational Uhurcli' at Port Chalmers yesterday afternoon, when a 6ale of work in aid 01 the lunfls of tho churcn was opened in the Garrison liall. Down each Side of the building are ranged a number ot stalls, and many of these present an extremely attractive appearance, while they are a.so stocked witn a wido variety of eminently saleable articles. The Ladies' Guild stall, whion is so arranged as to represent a solid mueonry structure, looks extremely well, as does ulso one of the other work stalls, which ha.- been erected _on a rustic design. A very handsome Christmas tree laden with a'large number of articles calculated to bring joy. to the juvenile heart also occupies a prominent place, and is attracting a great deal of interest. The other stalls, the' refreshment room, and the ico cream lobby are all well supplied with good things, and those who are willing to pay a penny lor a penny's worth will in no way be disappointed. Tho Rev. \\'. Grant (minister, of the church), who presided at the. official opening ceremony yesterday afternoon, stated that the bazaar had been organised in connection with the jubilee of the church, which will take placo in March of next year. Its primary object was to enable them to renovate tho various church buildings, and also to add to the present accommodation. Ia the more remote future it was desired to establish a fund for the erection of a new building. As far (ts the bazaar was concerned, they were trusting! to the sale of their goods, which were all of good quality, ana would be disposed of at reasonable prices. In addition an unusually bright and attractive programme had been arranged for the evenings, and he felt confident that no one would experience any disappointment. For much assistance in connection' with thivorganisation -of the sale they were indebted to their Anglican friends, to tho Congregational Churches of tho city, and to sister churches in Port Chalmers. All of these bodies had extended them much sympathy and had rendered many services. Gifts had been received from Scotland, Samoa, and the many friends of the church scattered up and down New Zealand, and it was very pleasing to note that the church had been remembered by so many persons formerly interested in ft. He referred with regret to the present industrial unrest, and also to the painful accident that had befallen Mr Mitchell, one_ of thoeo who had 'been prominent in organising the bazaar.

Mr D. M. Mawson (Mayor of Port Chalmers), in officially declaring tho sale open, said that though circumstances had evidently been working against them, they now had every promise that tho bazaar would prove a success. The effort represented . a great deal of' sclf-sacrifico and loving service, and he tausted that a large amount of generosity would bo exhibited.—(Applause.) On the motion of the Rev. W. Saunders, seconded by the Rev. H. B, Goertz, it was decided to accord Mr Mawson a very hearty vote of thanks, for officially opening the bazaar. . The following aro the stallholders:— Work Stalls.—No. 1: Mesdames Grant, Kilgour, Matheson, Welsh, and Miss King. No. 2: Mesdames Mitchell, W. Morgan, Casserley, Lowe, Graham. No. 3: Mesdames Jack, .Crawford, J.. Morgan, Miss Wilson.

General Stall— Mesdames Davidson, J. Montgomery. Misses M. M"Kinlay, Graijt, L. Wilson, M. Rutherford. Refreshment Stall. — Mesdames W. Thompson, Harland. • Clark, H. Montgomery, Paccar, Misses M'Kinlajr (2), Stewart, Collett, A. Wilson, Wiseman. Lollie Stall.—Miss Grant, Mrs Stacey, Miss Kilgour. Christmas Tree. — Mrs P. Thompson, Misses M'Kenzie, Bell, Montgomery, H. Harland, R. Kemp, A. Rutherford. Ice Creams.—M:ss A. Clark, Masters L. Jack, and R. Montgomery. Bran Tub.—Messrs G. Thompson and Hay. Games.—Messrs J. M. and D. Harland, Knewstubb, J. Montgomery. In.the evening there was a large attendance of the public, and a very pleasing and attractive entertainment was presented. The "March of All Nations" comprised some 4D ladies, and, carried out under the superintendence of Mrs J. Morgan, made a strik-

ing and beautiful feature, and was loudly applauded. A group of young ladies under tho control -of Miss Goddes also # gave a display of physical drill, whileattraotive items ■were also presented by the followingßoy Scout display (under Sergeant-major Montgomery), King Street Congregational Quartet (musical selections), Maypole danca (under Mrs Stycho), and club drill (under Miss Facer).- .. ••• Tho church is specially intebted to Mr Groves (manager of the ioc.il gas company) fo: tho beautiful and. effective installation of lighting, and to Mr Leonard Booth for his hearty assistance as pianist. The bazaar "will be continued again today, and also on Saturday, when pleasing programmes will again be presented. ST. LEONARDS.

A carnival was opened on Wednesday evening in King George's Hall, St. Leonards, with the object of raising money to liquidate ihe debt on the hall and a piano. The hall was erected at the time of. the King's coronation at a cost of £700 *Tho debt has been reduced by efforts from time to time, until at present, the liability remaining amounts to £150, which, together with £50 on. tho piano, represents tho balance of the debt, which, it is hoped, will bo completely wiped off as a result of the present effort. The Mayor of West Harbour (Mr Wm. Crawley), in opening the carnival, said that as a public hall benefited the community as a whole, he was sure the bazaar would have the hearty support of everyone in the district. The heavily-lsxien stalls showed him that that was certainly tho case. He hoped that they would raise the £200 required to clear the hall and piano of debt. In addition to a plentiful supply of all the usual articles obtainable at a bazaar, there

is a valuable collection of South Sea Islands, Eastern, and Indian goods and curios. Tho side shows are an attraction in themselves, with novelties in the shape of window-break-ing, two-peg, zig-zag, shooting, shadowgraph, etc. The following are stallholders:— No. 1, Wort.—Mrs Barclay (convener) and Mrs Gooch.

No 2, Work.—Mrs King, Mrs Heather, Mrs Carrington, and Mrs Hensley. Eastern, Indian, Etc. —Mr C. R. Gooch (convener) and Miss Miller. ' • Fancy Goods. —Mre Statham and Mis. M'Mullin. Produco — Mr Hensley (convener) and Mr G. Barclay. Books, Art, Etc.—Mr F. Heather (convener) and Miss Heather. Sweets and Cool Drinks.—Miss Peterson (convener), Miss May M'Mullin and Miss Hughan. Refreshments.—Misses Barclay, F. M'Cormack, and 0. Stevenson, Bran' Dip.—Misses Henslev and E. Bain. Side Shows—Mr E. Carrington (convener), 11. Purvis, and A. Carrington. Working Models.—Mr S. Crosland, Shadowgraph—Mr B. Page. Tho We6t Harbour Brass Band, on the opening nigh,t and also last «ven:ng, contributed a most enjoyable programme of selections, which wero much appreciated. The band will also provide the entertainment to-night, when the carnival will be concluded,

MAORI HILL PRESBYTERIAN

CHURCH.

A bazaar was opened in tho Maori Hill Coronation Hall last night by tho Rev. R. E. Davies. This had been organised by the ladies of the Presbyterian Church for tho purpose of reducing tlie debt on' the church property. The Rev. R. E. Daiies, in tho course of his address stated that the church was a worthy daughter of Knox Church. Many of those connected .with the establishing of the church had been parishioners of Knox Church, and tho work they had done at Maori Hill stamped them as being Presbyterians, not merely in name but also in principle. Their buildings wero monuments to their energies, and demonstrated that they went into the work wholeIn addition to the local work the Maori Ilill people had dono their best to spread Christianity. The various stalls were heavily laden with goods, and tho3o in chargo of them wero kept busily engaged during tho evening attending to the wants of those present. A cookcry competition attracted many entries, and the articles exhibited wero of very good quality. The bazaar will bsopen again to-day and to-night. The stall holders are as follows:—

Produce and Cake Stall.—Mesdames Koay and Craig, Miss Steven.

Plain Stall—Mesdames Clark and Thompson.

Kitchen Stall.—Mesdames Barton and Forbes.

Flower Stall. —Misses Shrimpton (?.). Lolly Stall. —Miss Borno. Doll StalL—Mosdamea M'Nicoll and Napier,

Fancy Stall.—Mrs Lilly and Miss Allen. Refreshment Stail.—Mrs Peat and Miss Mitchell.

Christmas Tree.- j Mission Circle girls.