Featherston Bazaar.

Wairarapa Standard, Volume XIX, Issue 2005, 15 December 1886, Page 2

Featherston Bazaar.

The bazaar held yesterday in the Oddfellow.' Ball, Featherston, in aid of the oirenit futu'e of the Wesleyan Church in this district, was a decided success. For a long tim e prepata tions had been going on, but no one expected to see so large and rich a display of goods. The tree was placed in the centre of the room, and was heavily loaded with all kinds of "children’s fruit, 1 ' served with many smiles by the Uisses J. Singer, A. Toeker end A. Smith, Entering the hall and walk* ing round the room, we came first to the flower stall at the right, and found the Uisses Greatbatoh, Craig and Bicknell, “ buttonholing ” everybody. Next we came to the stall of Mrs A. Tule and Miss Cnndy. Here we saw the most beautiful piece of cone work we have ever seen. It was an epergne, the gift of Mrs J. Hyde Parker. This lady dia* played rare taste in its arrangement. We also saw here a very handsome chessboard inlaid table, all New Zealand woods, the workmanship of Mr Cording, an old gentleman 76 years of age. Mrs Greatbatoh and Mrs Craig with their occupied the next stall. A prettily dressed bride doll, and a small Poonah painted round table, beautifully finished by Mias Greatbatoh, formed the chief features here. The refreshment stall was immediately opposite. Miss L. Singer and Mrs Keys had this in band. After seeing how they wotked and kept the hungry in good spirits, we could better understand the statement that in the late French war the success of the Germans was largely attri* bnted to their well-workked commissariat. Adjoining this was a well filled stall, where Mrs Singer, Miss Smith and Mrs Bicknell were all busy, giving goods and taking cash. Soma cone work articles here were worthy of note. The last stall we came to was in charge oi Mrs Bladon and the Misses Yule. They had some exquisite brackets, cosies and cushions in crewel and arasaoe work. We can only mention here some of the articles which struck an unpractised eye as we walked around the room. All the stalls contained numbers of beautifully finished pieces of work, and we must give credit to the selling power of the Featherston ladies. No one could be miserly amidst snoh smiles and persuasiveness. There was only one draw, back—the weather. At about half past five it came on to rain heavily, and continued all the evening. This marred the attendance, although the hall was well filled all the time. Daring the evening the Featherston Brass Band performed some excellent selections, and at intervals the Blisses Singer, Toeker and Gundy made the piano send forth rich, musical sounds. The whole effort was successful and enjoyable. Few evenings at Featherston were ever more pleasantly spent. There was no raffling. Everyone seamed to come with the intention of purchasing, and they purchased well. If our friends at Greytown today and Carterton tomorrow have as good success they will indeed have a happy time of it. The takings tor the day amounted to about £45.