A large'¢roWd of Hippy participants were in attendance yesterday when Mrs, J, Sinclair President of the Union Church Women's Guild. introduced Mrs. G. E, Marden. Chairman of the B.W.À. After a short and pleasing speech, she declared the Fun Fair open and Margaret Ann Goodwin charmingly presented her with a bouquet of flowers.
Adding.to the. gay scene resented by..colourful stalls. was the music provided for by Mr. H. Tarby and his Brass Band of 25 musicians known as the Shanghai Amateur Band.
Stalls were not only attractive to look at, but they carried useful articles which were suitable for gift as well as for home use.. Mrs. W. C Scott, assisted by Mrs. Day. was in charge of the wool-stand, which carried all manner of fine hand-made woollen goods for children and adults.
The White Elephant Stall was one of the most interesting. with a wide variety of articles which sold rapids som as the fair was opened. Mhie stall was operated by. Mrs. Chisholm and Mrs. Francis assisted her.
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