BAZAAR AT WINCHESTER.

Temuka Leader, Issue 1726, 19 April 1888, Page 3

BAZAAR AT WINCHESTER.

A bazaar in aid of St. John the Evangelist’s Church, Winchester, was held there yesterday in the schoolroom. Preparations had been on foot for some time for this with the result that it was a great success. The stalls were presided over by Mesdames Barker, Young, DeEenzy, and Inwood, and the refreshment stall was in charge of Mrs H. E. Smith, assisted by Misses Young, Shallard, Coppin, Bishop, Philps, Gimson, and Klee. The bran pie was superintended by Miss Cox, who did a wonderful business at it. Conspicuous amongst the workers were Messrs J. A. Youug, H, E. Smith, G. Cliff, and Tayler, who worked assiduously in carrying out all the necessary arrangements, amongst which was the planting in the school grounds of a flag-staff, on which the Union Jack was hoisted. Under the direction of the Rev- T. A. Hamilton and Mr Young the stalls and tables were rapidly brought into position, the signal for “ close action ” given, and the bazaar opened at 3 p.m. The work then began in earnest, and there can be little doubt that a handsome sum will be realised lor the little church, of which the inhabitants of Winchester are justly proud. We may mention incidentally that a handsome chalice for the communion table was presented to the church yesterday by Mrs H. B. Smith. The refreshments were provided by the members oi the Ladies’ Sewing Bee, as also the fancy work, which we learn has given occasion to many happy meetings and 1 energetic employment to some twentyfive ladies for several months. Their

work was also supplemented by gift from Christchurch and other places. The live and dead stock, etc., were auctioned by Mr K. E. Gray durmg the evening. Amongst the various items were fat sheep presented by Mr A, L. Barker, a calf (cut up for more convenience of sale), by Mr F. Barker, Mr Inwood sent bran and sharps, Mr Deßenzy a pair of geese, Mr Cliff grapes and other fruit, and Mrs F. Barker tomatoes. The churchwardens desire to thank all who so kindly assisted in various ways in promoting the success of the gathering, and also the School Committee for the use of the school, Mr Carston for the use of timber and boiler, the Masonic Lodge for tables and trestles, and Mr K. F. Gray tor his kind services. The great success of the bazaar is undoubtedly due to the indefatigable energy of Mrs F. Barker and Mrs Young, under whose directions the whole work has been planned and executed.