Holy Trinity Church Bazaar.

Woodville Examiner, Volume XXII, Issue 3872, 11 May 1906, Page 2

Holy Trinity Church Bazaar.

Age cannot wither nor custom stale the infinite variety of our church bazaars. The bazaar in aid of the funds of Holy Trinity Church Ladies’ Guild, which -was held on Wednesday and last evenings, though not the brilliant success it would have been had the weather been at all propitious, nevertheless resulted in a very substantial addition to the funds of the Guild. The ladies had not been veiylong at work, but willing hearts and deft lingers soon made a beautiful array of articles, and when those were laid out on their various stalls, they made a brave show, and could not fail to attract attention. The different articles sold like the proverbial hot cakes, and business both afternoon and evening was very brisk. The principal stall at a bazaar is always the fancy stall, and this year this important department was just filled with a beautiful array of goods, including cushions, cushion covers, dainty sachets and table centres, etc. The stall-holders were Mesdamea Burnett and Dillon and Miss Davies.

The plain sewing stall was another great feature of the bazaar. Here were pinafores, children’s dresses, aprons, pyjamas, etc , etc,, galore. The articles bore evidence of excellent taste and workmanship. Mesdames Eccles, Parkerson and Rogers were in charge of this stall. A bachelor’s stall was lather a novel idea. On this were all sorts of little nick-nacks to catch the eye of the men, such as matchboxes, shaving tidies, neckties, etc., etc. Misses Grant and McGonagie were the attendants at this stall, A fruit stall loaded up with oranges, bananas, apples, and all kinds of fruit did a roaring business. The attendants here were Misses May Bowden and Elsie Kerr.

The fish-pond wag full of useful and ornamental articles to tempt the children, and Misses Nellie Eecles and Edie Gregory wheedled away many a “thrummer” out of the young people. A huge Christmas tree bedecked with geegaws and toys of alt kinds occupied a prominent position in the hell, and was rapidly depleted of its treasures. Misses Scott and Hodgson were in charge of this.

The toffee stall was the best we have ever seen at a bazaar in Woodville. The sweets were all homemade, and were temptingly set out. A great business was done in these. Misses N. Gregory, M. Davies and Wall were the attendants.

A fern stall laden up with all kinds of ferns was very attractive, as also was the flower stall next door to it. The former was in charge of Misses Ivy Davies, Ruby Rogers, Ethel Dew, Mara Elwcod and Irene t'coit, while Misses Flo. Giinliuton, Ivy McOafferey, Ethel Ribone, and Vida Turner wore the flower vendors.

A portion of the hall had been partitioned off for a tea room, and furnished with tables and chairs. Here one could get a nice cup of tea and saudwiches and cake for a sixpence. The orderly-room was used as a supper-room, and was well patronised both evenings. Mesdames Lindauer, Davies, Kerr, Grieves, Scott and Symonds, and Misses Barkwith and Turner were looking after the supper arrangements. A bran tub was run by the Misses Kerr and Bailey. An interesting “aide show” last evening was a sniffing competition conducted by Miss Kempthorue. The produce stall, in charge of th'’ Misses Joy Hyde, May Ware, and Annie Bowden, did excellent business, some splendid vegetables being on sale.

Quite the feature of the whole bazaar was the art gallery. Whatever Mrs Nelson undertakes in connection with the bazaars of the church is always splendidly carried out. A wonderful collection of art treasures had been got together, and people forgot to be annoyed at not finding a picture gallery in puzzling out the very clever representation of great pictures. Mrs Nelson must have spent a great amount of time in getting together such a collection. We have been particularly requested to mention Mrs Bagley, who lent a large number of the treasures. Mr E. H. Leigh was assisting Mrs Nelson.

Several gentlemen gave their assistance to the ladies, and we must particularly mention Mr Grieves, who took the door at the bazaar.

In opening the bazaar, Mr Burnett made glowing reference to the good work done by the Ladies’ Guild every year for the church. He remarked on the fact that in all denominations the ladies were the ones called on to raise funds.

The Band played selections during each evening, which were much enjoyed. There were several competitions, such as nail driving, hat trimming, shooting and weight guessing. Mr M. Smith had control of the shooting gallery.

A fortune-teller’s tent was very liberally-patronised daring both evenings, Mrs Murray being much sought after on behalf of those desiring to see into the future.