PADDY’S MARKET.

Waipa Post, Volume XII, Issue 662, 24 July 1917, Page 3

PADDY’S MARKET.

SUCCESSFUL REI> CROSS EFFORT.

FOR SOLDIERS COMFORTS

The Paddy’s Market which was promoted by the Te Awamutu Branch of the Auckland Women’s Patriotic League was held at the Mart buildings, near the bank of New Zealand on Saturday, and in every sense, was most successful. Its success was an evidence of the district desire and the willingness of the people to join in an effort to contribute to the supply of needed comforts for the soldiers and hospital equipment. For this reason it is particularly pleasing to notice the results of Saturday’s effort and to record the fact that the appeal which the ladies made on behalf of the cause was not in vain.

For some time past the committees of the society have been promoting this market. The decision to make this appeal was reached as a consequence of the increasing requests by the authorities for clothing and equipment which is provided by the voluntary effort of the people. The objects for which this League of workers is established are sufficiently well-known, but it is deserving of mention that the Te Awamutu branch twelve months ago fell into line with other districts in promising certain monthly consignments, and these supplies'are being regularly sent forward. But with the increasing demands a further effort has become necessary, so that the branch has been faced with the problem of devising a means of iraising sufficient money to enable material to lie purchased so that a fair proportion of apparel could be sent from this centre towards the provincial consignments- Tlui lady workers of this society, with the assistance of a willing band of helpers, were ready to devote themselves to the making up of the garments, but they were powerless to act until sufficient moneys were placed at their disposal to enable the necessary purchase's of material to be made. The decision to hold a Paddy’s Market with that object in view was in tho belief that it offered a means whereby help could he given by every resident, and the support and assistance so readily given was a certain evidence that the promoters had not misjudged public feeling and sympathy with war relief work in the district. At the same time the ladies are to be congratulated .on bating entered into an undertaking which called tor so much sacrifice of time and effort, on them fell the duty of working hard to raise’.the money, leaving still the task of applying the funds in a channel which will demand of them a great deal of time and labour.

Tito premises of the Mart, which were kindly lent by Mr F. Corboy, admirably suited for a Paddy’s Market. Entering the building the newcomer could not fail to be impressed with the very extensive preparation made, and the work and thought, which must have been given by those who promoted the market. The stalls were ranged along the sides of the building, and, as might well be supposed, offered a great variety of wares. So far as was possible, suitable decorations had been arranged and the well arranged and well filled stalls offered an attractive appearance to patrons.

The market opened in the morning and throughout the day the building was crowded, and business was brisk. Saleable goods, donated by a generous public,came in freely in the earlier hours, and the material was quickly and systematically allotted to the various stalls. When the closing hour arrived -there was very littlo left—indeed some of tlie stalls were practically closed before Die market ended. An auction sale of a few live stock and perishable goods took place at the close of the day, Mr Richardson, on behalf of Messrs Lawson and Swain, making an efficient auctioneer. The balance of goods in hand will, we understand, be kept in reserve until a suitable occasion offers for their disposal. Gifts were sent in from all parts of the district, and tlie response was fully up to tlie most sanguine expectations of tlie promoters, and was a great encouragement to the ladies in their Voluntary accepted work ol this society. The patronage at the stalls, too, was most liberal and evidenced a keen desire to help forward the work.

In all departments help was readily given by a /willing band of workers, and tlie efforts of the principal stall holders was considerably lessened in consequence. Success in an effort ot this nature comes as tlie result of general assistance, and there was no lack of helpers at Saturday’s market. Those in charge of the stalls were:— Produce stall, Mesdamcs H. F. Edgeeumbe, A. 11. Storey, L. Peake, and J. Taylor ; works stall, Mesdamcs A. S. Wallace, R. B. Brown, F. Bowden, J. Pollard and Miss J. Sing ; toy stall, Mesdamcs Wm. Taylor, I. Owsley, Misses Bockett and M. Taylor; sweets stall, Mesdames A. Henderson. G. M. Archibald and W. G. Miller and Misses E. Hu.tt, ft Sing, M. Bray and M. Henderson.; flower stall, Mrs A. J. Bray, Misses N. Bond, M. Collins and 0. Middlebrook ; home-made cake stall, Mesdames A. Bowden and J. T. North ; afternoon tea stall, Mesdames IT Hutt, S. H. Dunkley, E. J. Taylor, G. Bowden, Garvey, E. B. Walker, G. Finch Lambert, Head, J. de Cock, R. W. N. Lord and Bond, Misses Wallis (t.wo), Hutt, L. Taylor, Finlay, Eyre, McGivern, K. Wallace, Fienseman and Maxwell and Mr S. IT. Dunkley. Mr I. Owsley was (intrusted with the duties of receiving the gifts, a duty which lie carried out. in a. very satisfactory manner.

Several eompcUtionsi wove promoted during the day. The live stock section was in charge of Mr A. If. Storey whilst, young lady assistants conducted the several other competitions. The results are; Sheep, weigh! 126 lbs.) won by A. Graham (123£1bs> Lamb weight ffiJiJlbs) won by A. Kay, (GiiJlbs) Pen painted Cushion. Mr I. O. Parsons, pen paint ed table centre, ■ Miss Eyre; Ttag mat. Mr S. II Dunkley; Steel singraving, Mr A. IT. North; Two Polls’ Cradles, Mr R. Hughes: Gramaphono, Mr Seceombo: basket of lemons, •weight. 12i lbs won by Mrs Hutt; Step Ladder, weight 211bs \m won by Mrs A. H. Storey (2Jlbs); Doll, Miss Eyre. The result or the competition for the picture “The White Comrade ’ will be announced at the Empire. Theatre on Wednesday evening next.

The responsible committees are to lie congratulated on tlie sticeesss which attended their efforts. The secretary of Hie League (Mrs C. F. Battson) had a most difficult task in

carrying out her many varied duties, but her efforts, having as they did the ready assistance of a loyal band of workers, were thoroughly successful.

The proceeds amounted to £206, which is a very gratifying result and a source of much satisfaction to those who had worked so hard to bring success to this most worthy patriotic effort.

PATRIOTIC FOOTBALL MATCH. There was a good attendance at Bockett’s paddock on Saturday afternoon to witness the football match, Veterans versus Colts, which had been arranged in aid of the local Rod Cross Funds' The weather was fine, and the players, though lacking condition, provided a very close and exciting game.

W. G. Abbott captained the Veterans and P. McDonald acted in a like capacity for file Colts.

Shortly after 2 the teams lined out and the game started by Veterans kicking off. The ball was returned to the centre of the field whore a series of scrums took place. Porter, headed a rush by the Colts, and Veterans’ full-back, Clarke kicked out of touch. Play was shifted to Colts’ 25, and the latter were kept busy defending their line. A free-kick relieved the pressure. The play, which was mostly confined to the forwards, was if anything in favour of Veterans, but many chances were spoilt by infringements. Greensidcs headed a rush by Veterans, and Paul marked in a good position. Daisley made a good attempt at goal. The Veterans’ backs made several attempts at passing, which, howeer, were spoilt by the good tackling of their opponents. A rally by Colts very nearly ended in their scoring.

The second quarter saw Colts making an endeavour to score. J. Richardson secured the ball in front of Veterans line, but lie was off-side. Veterans were having the best of the play, and it was only Die safe play of J. Richardson, Kay, and Armstrong that prevented a score.

Early in the second half Veterans wore called upon to defend their goal, the Colts making the game very willing. Clarke, Veteran’s full-back, was kept busy, and was obliged to force. Some good passing by the Colts, and they were close to scoring.

The last quarter’s play proved that the Colts were able to last better than the senibr players, and they gradually got the upper hand. As the result of good play, the scene of operations was shifted to Veteran’s 25, and Armstrong succeeded in scoring for Colts. Richardson failed with’ the kick. Shortly after A. Kay, by following up fast, beat Clarke for poscssion and added another try to the credit of the Colts. The attempt at goal was not successful. There was no further score, the Colts thus winning by 6 points to nil. Mr Bert Clark controlled the game, and gave satisfaction. The fruit provided by Mr Gifford at half time was greatly appreciated by the players. The takings at, the gate totalled £5 11s. A match is being arranged between teams from Otorohanga and Te Awamutu to lie played at Bockett’s paddock on Saturday next. The price of admission will be ]/-, and the proceeds will be devoted to the local Red Cross Funds. The following players will represent Te Awamutu: W. G. Abbot'. L. ICay, J. Richardson, Armstrong, Allan Kay, McDonald, Asher Lang, A Bond, \V. Porter, C Kirkham, E. Greensides, W. Middlebrook, Johnson, G. Richardson, A. Paul, Turnwald, Griffiths, Keenan, Jopson.