Church of England Bazaar.

Taranaki Herald, Volume XLVII, Issue 11287, 4 August 1898, Page 2

Church of England Bazaar.

FIRST DAY.

JudgingT frqm^e, .comprehensive ' afrangemenja | made for 'the Church of England bazaar, which was opened in the Theatre Rdyalfttiwo' o'clock this (Thur&-» day) afternoon, the object' aimed at by the promoters — the > enlargement of the Church funds —should be. crowned with tbe desired success. The interior of the Theatre has been completely transfortned and the 1 graceful effects ''produced are very soothing to the eye. Ranged on each side are attractively grouped stalls, replete with articles of all description?!, shades, and sizes, the whole being relieved with nice designs in fernery, Chinese lanterns, and other decorafcivo nick-nacks. At night time, with the illuminations and a bustling crowd, the scene should be an animated one. It 'is, impossible,' owfing to limited space, to give a detailed des* cription of the many seductive attractions of the bazaar, and we therefore reluctantly content ourselves with a general mention of the different stalls.

-Taking those on the left hand side of the building the Produce Stall is the first to claim attention. It is a model show of its kind. Everything^in the line is w6ll represented-, and the goods are displayed to exceptional advantage, while the decorations' are unusually interesting. Overhead is a huge Japanese umbrella, and beneath is suspended a string of different hued Chinese lanterns. Those in charge are Mesdames R. Cock and R. L. Stanford and Misses Godfrey and Taylor. A Fancy Goods Stall is adjoining. We cannot pass any authoritative opinion on the make and style of tbe articles shown here, but to a layman the display appeared very attractive, and purchasers will no doubt be. well able to suit themselves. Mesdames Dockrill and Snowball are in charge, and are assisted by Misses L. and iG. George and Miss Hoskin. Mrs W. H. Skinner, assisted by Misses .Skinner, W. Ma thews, and A Bedford, superintends a confectionery stall, which ia laden with .many tootbsqme sweets. ' 'At the end of the Theatre, near the entrance, is the much-talked-of Jumble Stall. The articles to be found here' are fairly numerous and varied, and present an interesting study. The ladies who control - the assortment are; HutchinsonJaßcLSrqitb, and Misses Hirst and Hempton. On the, right hand side* of, tbe building ia a'noi;b j ,eVi|'ancy; ajod I ? k v Stall. The articles are good and serviceable, and - its seductions will. undoubtedly prove! disastrous to ladies possessing a few : . nimble ebillingKi / CFhpse >in charge, jare 1 Mesdames WVD. .^ebsteVOliff, Boiilt, and Misses : .Perkiris' and James. Standing close by is the Refr s'lment j Stall, the choice 1 and' apoetising looking,] delicacies on which speak eloquently of the efeorts of the ladies in charge— viz.," Mesdames Standish, F. Webster, Bannister, McKellar, Phillip*, Misses Hempton, McKellar (2), and Webster; ' ' ■JgNear the orchestral box are the Fruit and Sweet and Toy stalls, both of which" are abundantly stocked. The former ja, controlled by Misses '■ Standish 'and O. Stanford, and the latter by Misses Govett (2). N. Skeet, E. Cornwall, E. and W." Baker.

One of the attractions' of the bazaar is the Tea, Kioßk,isituated on the Btage. It has been very appropriately "fitted up, and the surroundings add to the delectableness of " tb.3 soothing cup," which, was .dispensed .by such able hands as Mesdanqes C T. Mills, Messenger, Misses' Maule, C. Bayly, Evans (2), Oempsey, A. George, L. Thomson, Bedford, G. Fookes and Hamerton. The kiosk was erected by Messrs Mills and Messenger, and~ the. tea waf gratuitously supplied by Mr L. Mi'Tauntoni'agent "for Sunny Lea. , - t _ t _ _ . The 'Bazaar will be. open this evening, when a number of side attractions have been arranged, including the farce " My Turn Nexc." > :