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GRAND BAZAAR AT WYNNSTAY.

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.p BAZAAR AT MOLD. A bazaar was opened in the National Schools, Mold, on Wednesday last, the object of which was to raise money to clear off arrears of debt on the Parish Church, to assist in repairing the tower, and to add to the funds l of the building of the Welsh Church. The wardens of the parish church will take up to £200, and above that will be handed to the trustees of the Welsh Church. Lord Richard Grosvenor opened the bazaar about two o'clock, and amongst a large number present at that time were Mr. H. C. Raikes, LI. P., Mr. John Roberts, M.P., Messrs. B. Frost (High Sheriff), E. Thompson, Henderson, G. Bellis, A. T. Keene, T. Kelly, C. T. Morgan, F. Musgrave, J. Corbett, Rv. R. Ellis (Vicar of Mold), Rev. T. Protheroe, &e., and a very 'j' large number of ladies. Lord RICHARD, in opening the bazaar, said such a j work WAS not very dithcult as they may imagine, but he always thought that opening a bazaar was very much like opening an oyster, hecause unless it wa" done skil- fully they were very likely to hurt themselves and spoil the contents. (Laughter). He would not detain them long with the few remarks he had to make. He was ■quite sure they had all come with their pockets full of mcsaey. They all knew the objects of the bazaar, and the great difference in buying there and at shop was that what money they spent there was really weJJ spent, (Hear, hear). Perhaps they knew the wsy thetf ■bargained in Turkey. The way they made a purchase ■there was this- They saw the Turk sitting down. Tbcn Tthey would begin to talk tálll about various subjects, say the wealfuer, the position of the British fleet, or anything eke they liked. Eventually ley would mention a j»ojc<?, and the Turk would mention a,price, I and as a matter of course ;they would be ves-v farapa:t. Then they would appreach a little, and the Turk would apsioach a little, and then they would begin conversation again. Perhaps after a '-second meeting they would feme to an agreement, the article would be bouu&t. At a bazaar the operation should be reversed, buyer should say., ":I should like that-article, what/is the highest price can give for it ?" (Laughter). They all knew the -object of the bazaar wes to gain HMmey, to pay a small deist on the restora-tieii of the old'fhurch, to aid funds'for repairing the towfiv, and the remainder would be applied for the building of the new church. Having said this he would venturetto say a few words to the sellecs, and to tender the advice of the Aanerican, when he sent his son to start A 'business. He said, go into the wocM and get a. living, honestly, if you can, but g3t a living." (Laughter). With-these few remarks he would declare the bos-aar open. (Applause). The Rev. R. ELK* said he would just interpose be- tweet: the vendors-and tbe buyers for aonement tn say, in the name of thetr hurchwardens, the ladies presiding j at the stalls, and all interested in the bRlvar, how very thaaStful they werfs to Lord Richard .Grosvenor for having come therecthat day to open the bazaar. (Hear. hear). The interest which he, and his brother the Duke of Westminster, in all that concerned t'le town Mold was illustrated by Lord Richard coming from town that day to be present at their gathering. (Hear, Iieair and applause). Lord RICHABD very briefly responded, and the business at once eoEimenced. The bazaar was a very large one and of a superior much of the.goods being costly and rare. There were eight stalls exclusive of the refreshment stall and a Member of small bye tables. In the room first en- tered were three stalls. At the head was the stall presided over by Miss Williams, Wrexham-street; Miss Edwards, Maes-yiDre; Miss Venmere, Maes-y-Dre; aiiil the Misses Edwards, High-street. In the centre of the-stall was a small work table, around which were a quantity of sofa cushions, beaded footstools, and a. number of dolls (ÍJeautifully dressed. The left hand Sil was marked by a large wax doll dressed as a bride, and on the right were a group of smoking caps richly ornamented. Frail these rose a smdl table bearing pfeoto frames and ether small fancy articles. Each end of-the stall was filled with a quantity of rich goods, such as antimacassars in wool, and other kinds of needle work. ,)ax>acese goods in great variety, cosies, ladies work baskets, and boxes, &c. fVdd spaces were fiEed with small f<uods, such as pin. cushions, vases, lamps, music cases, small fancy boxes, toilet goods, card dishes, and so on, vhilst the front wae marked with a leng stool richly cushioned. The front part of the stall was hung with antimacassars in various .kinds of work, beHled patterns, &c., and the head and back was adorned with a large quantity of Japanese sunshades, wraps, and other smaller goods. By the side and belonging to the same ladies, was a.mall table bearing a collection of bos-bons, bottles of jam, sauce, scent, and so on. Running the longway of the room was the stall of MM. Ellis (The Vicarage), Misses Lewis (Preswhalfa), and Miss Lush (The Vicarage). This-stall was filled with a quantity of very rich goods, and was divided into three by a trio of cvork-tables with deep borders, and beating small banners, pieces of china ware, &c. Lender each of these tables were sofa cushions, dressed dolls, and-every description of ladies' work-baskets and boxes, fans, and beaded foetstools. Hanging from the head of the ■ .tall were a couple of small mirrors, and im- mediately behind these was a tray beautifully beaded, andkbearing a number of rich fancy articles. The back and front of the stall was hung with aprons in rich material and excellent work, small antimacassars in all kinds .If work, toiler, bags, tidies, d'oyleys, &c. The head of the stall was ornamented with Japanese sun- shade^. fancy baskets, ,&c. On the opposite side was a second bible arranged in tiers, which was also the pro- perty of Mrs. Ellis ard the other ladies of K o. 2 stall. On the lower tier were collections of ware in Terra Cotta, from Watcombg, Swiss ware, and Yallerey. On the second tier, collections of Vallerey, Dunmore, &c., and several articles, pkted and in glass. Above this was a Chinese kettle, aad on each side a banner and a Japanese cabinet. This shelf also bore a quantity of other smaller articles. Above this were several figures in piaster and on the left wall hung several plates or dishes beautifully painted. On the right of this table was a bee ..hive full of snttdl articles, and under the care of Miss Ellis, and in a room at the back was a long table of excellent articles held in reserve. At the If,wer end of the ,room was the staJl -of Mrs. Hedley, Mrs. Griffith, Mise B. Jones, and Miss Bache. This stall was very prettily arranged, the numerous articles being set off by several graceful plants. On the right was a beautiful drawing room chair and on the left a ladies work table bearing some rich and tasteful goods. In the centre of the stall was a What-not loaded with a number of choice articles. Strewn about were a number of prettily dressed dolls, bonnets, pin cushions, faney boxes, toilet articles, ladies work boxes, &c. In front were hung a quantity of goods in needle work, and at the back a number of antimacassars in wool and crewel work some of which were very beauti- ful. In front the stall was a bran pie into which a .a large number ,of dips were made. Passing to the other room the stall on the right was ;t.1-¡at of Mrs. Phillips and the Misses Ashton. The stall .bore a quantity of parian and plaster ware, a number .of pretty work tables, articles of all descriptions in wool werk, a Japanese dinner service, a large quantity of Terra Cotta ware, ornamental brackets, photo frames, water colour copies of famous pictures by Landseer. Here also were a couple of very beautiful banner screens in crewel work on black silk, one of the subjects repre- sented being The frog that would a wooing go," and the other a companion subject "Will he come?" I Amongst a host of other things were dolls in the (postunxe of Norman peasants, a number of plant and flower baskets made by Mrs. Phillips's gardener, &c. Next to this was the stall of Mrs. Keene. Here were a couple t-f water colour drawings by Mr. Horatio Lloyd (County Court judge for the district), one being a scene near Chester and the other a bit of mountain scenery. A aovelty here was a quantity of terra cotta painted by Mrs. Richard Williams, Wrexham, whose ability as an amateur artist is well-known locally. A number of pretty tea eoiies and table covers with Indian em- broidery, whick had been sent especially for this bazaar from North Weat Indian, added much to the beautiful ap pearance of the stall. A number of autimacassars in various kinds of work, toys, imitation flowers, in Parisian manufacture, cases of stuffed birds, sent by Mr. Steve.as, Chester, with an innumerable lot of smaller articles,, made up a very excellent stall. First on the other side of the room was the stall of Mrs. Smi th and Miss Thomas. Here was a drawing in sepia of an old house in the locality, oleographs, prints, photos, and other pictures. A large quantity of wool work, dolls, dolls' clothing, hand-painted work-tables, &c. Some useful goods in the form of children's cloth- ing, a quantity of embroidery, and a host of small but rich articles. Next to this was the stall of Mrs. Barker, Mrs. Fletcher, and Mrs • Davies. The stall, which was very prettily arranged, had a couple of boats, one named Cetewayo and the Chelmsford, a large quantity of fancy stationery, oerfumery, Japanese goods, wool and embroidery work, excellent antimacassars, wraps, r &c., and a couple of models of the Cleopatra needle in wax, the work of Messrs. Field, London, children's clothing, fans, and ornamental bottles of preserves, book-markers, Japanese toys, and so on. In a room on the right was an "art" gallery, under the care of Mr. Hedley. In fact, it was more than an "art" exhibition, it being "artful." However, it was well patronised, and all were highly pleased with their inspection. Refreshments were given by Mr. J. Corbett; Mr. Swift, and Miss Jackson (Royal Oak), being also con- tributors in this department. The bazaar was open also on Thursday, and we hope the results were satisfactory.

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