THE SALVATION ARMY.

Gisborne Times, Volume XXVII, Issue 2619, 29 September 1909, Page 4

THE SALVATION ARMY.

SALE OF GIFTS

Self-denial week with the Salvation Army members, always brings iorth Herculean effort., on their part to raise as much money towards the finances of their great movement as possible. For a long time past members, sympathisers, and friends of the Army have been busy making useful and dainty articles of all descriptions for the sale of work which commenced in the Citadel last evening. The Mayoress (Mrs. W. D. Lysnai) opened the sale, and said she was very pleased to be there on such an occasion, and hoped the great number present would do all in their power to effect a clearance of the goods. The Citadel was lined with the different stalk, prettily dec-orated with ribbons' and' flowers, the goods ior sale being displayed to the best advantage, to draw the buyer. The first stall, devoted to draperv, was under the charge of Miss Sawyer and Miss Olding, and contained many useful articles, which found ready buyers. The fancy goods stall, with "Misses Forest and Pert in charge, presented a fine sight, being well stocked with dainty knitted goods ot a variety of fancy manufacture. The lolly and ice cream corner, with Mrs. Coleman in charge, was not so easily discernible, but when the crowd of excited youngsters in front had, with their ice-creams, melted away a little, the sight that met the eye was indeed enticing. All the best of good confectionery was to r sale, and judging by the rattle of coin a brisk trade was being done. A novel stall, under the care of Messrs Holloway and Beetes, was that devoted to woodwork. It contained fancy tables and chairs, baskets, and last, but not least, a handsome cage with a pair of pretty canaries. A flower stall, with pat plants and bouquets for sale by Miss Huston and Miss Calcott. presented a bright appearance, and , uiging by the number of gentlemen wearing flowers in the lapel of their coats, was well patronised. A decorated tree formed a pretty sight in the middle of the hall, and proved the centre ox attraction ior a great number, who kept Mrs. Fraser and Mrs. Thompson, who were in charge, very busy. The branches of this tree were laden with ad manner of articles, dolls manufactured with peanuts and made up to represent Chinamen, costing only a tew pence, large wax dolls, dressed m the height of fashion, and priced at several shillings, toy pistols, moneyboxes, bachelors' companions, and numerous other useful and ornamental articles. A special feature of the display of goods was presented in 54 print dresser T made by Mrs. Melksham. The garments were for sale, the purchasers being requested to donate them to the little gins under the care of the Army Home in Wellington. During the evening refreshments were dispensed from a stall by Mrs. Smaio. Miss Smale, and Miss Rae, and the Army band contributed several selections'.

The sale of work will be continued this evening and to-morrow evening.