Wesleyan Bazaar.

Opunake Times, Volume I, Issue 48, 14 December 1894, Page 3

Wesleyan Bazaar.

The Bazaar in aid of the Wesleyan Parsonage Furniture Fund was opened in the Town Hall on. Thursday at 2 p.ni. The ladies of the congregation assisted by their friends of all denominations have been busy for months past preparing goods for it, and the display of articles both ornamental and useful reflects great credit on their industry, taste and skill. The Hall was nicely decorated and the stalls arranged along each side of it leaving the centre for promenading. There were two stalls on the left-hand side on entering the hall, which were loaded with a fine display of goods. There were several particularly handsome cushions, one in Poonah painting being very pretty; drapes of various designs and beautiful workmanship, various articles in crewel work, paintings on wood, and numerous other handsome and elegant articles which space will not permit mentioning. Besides these, there is a nice display of children's clothiug and other useful articles, which will no doubt meet with ready sale. The first stall was in charge of Mrs Guy, assisted by Miss Gay ; the second being presided over by Mrs Des Forges, assisted by Miss Carter. Crossing over the hall we come to the flower stall, which was in charge of Miss Grainger, assisted by Miss A. Pettigrew, and the number of gentlemen present decorated with button-holes bore ample testimony to the persuasive eloquence of these ladies. The Christmas tree, in charge of Miss Barron, assisted by j Miss Campbell, was well patronised by the young folks, and those in charge had a busy time. The refreshment stall across the top of the hall was loaded with a choice assortment of delicacies, and was presided over by Mesdames Pepperill and Olliver, and their energies were fully taxed. At the other end of the hall was the magic well, in charge of Miss Lupine, and Miss N. Grainger, who were busily engaged in drawing surprises for investors. The maypole dance formed a very pleasing feature of the - evening. Miss Tate and Miss Prosser have taken a lot of trouble in drilling the children who Avent through their parts admirably, Miss Prosser presiding at the piano. The Opunake String Band under the conductorship of Mr Hutchens gave several items during the evening much to the enjoyment of the audience. The bazaar will be open this afternoon and evening when a number of fresh items in the line of amusements will be organized. We are pleased to see it receiving such general patronage as the object is such a deserving one and those in charge have taken such trouble to merit success.