Among the large assortment of; alluring articles the Sweets Stall, presided over by Mesdames A. Dodd, A. W. Chapman, and I Harvey, did a rushing business as also is neighbour, the Novelty Stall, where Mrs. Ortwin. and Miss Jean ghton sold everything from ferns to dresses. Cupids, Australian jongg boxes: were some of the popular buys here.
Mesdames Dowie, Kilner, and sinclair were in charge of. the Tree and Toy Stall which contained every kind of doll ahd Near the tree stood a lette large enough for a.
was the gift of during the afternoon. The Needlework Stall under the direction of Mesdames Taylor, Malcolm, Mollison. and Gibb hada wide range of articles, rainy days suits for youngsters, sofa. cushions, and work. from the Indians of the [Hudson Bay Ca. The Wool Stall, Always, a useful as well.as. urtiship: torser,. showed everything, which' baby could - need' ard! supplied many of the wants of "the: grown-ups. Those responsible for the large collection were Mesdames Robertson, Sharp and. Sandbach. Delicious jams,' jellies," mincemeat and Christmas puddings as well fruit were the wares offered at the' Home Produce: Stall by Mesdames Nimano, Walke? and Toone.
Up in the Gallery, houpla and Skittlebosrd diverted." not, only. children but grown-ups., The Misses Wilson, Fletcher, Ashley' and Ackerman and Messrs. Dowie and AWackenzie managed this popular department, Mr. W. B.. Leaeh kept the Cocoanut Shies and Aunt Sally moving briskly. Punch and Judy) gave their inimitable performances! under Mr. Wilkinson's. skilled' tutelage and Mr. Reginald Kay' charmed with his magic art. A. fortutie-teller of uncanny intuition and perspicacity read the cards for duly impressed hearers and. an excellent variety show amused a good crowd with two performances. Mrs, Macintyre and Master William Malcolm gave a_ piano solo. with drum accompaniment, Mrs..H. D. Smith sang, Mr. Silas told funny stories and Mr. Mollison and Miss Murray sang.
An excellent tea -had been arranged by Mesdames Aiers, Chad-Gorton, Ross, Wheeler, Walton, Miss Dallas and Miss Mitchell and was highly complimented by all who partook. "The Misses Elizabeth Blain and Florence Moffat wrapped parcels, Mr, Viloudaki was ticket-taker, Me. G. B. Fryer was cashier, and Mrs, Lyle was in charge of concert. In round figures the amount realized at the close of the Sale was $4,595, but there are several accounts to come in,
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