Primitive Methodism At Denaby Main – Sale of Work

The Primitive Methodists at Denaby Main are making commendable efforts to to substantially reduce the debt on the newly-opened place of worship, and they are succeeding well owing to their zeal and the way this is practically recognised by the villagers, as well as by friends at Mexborough, Conisborough, and elsewhere in the circuit. Several members of the Wesleyan body at Denaby Main not only attended but materially assisted by lending crockery, tables, &c.

The sale of work, opened on Tuesday, had been eagerly looked forward to by the members of the Primitive Chapel, and the female section had certainly prepared for the special occasion in a way reflecting the greatest credit upon them. For about three months they have met as often as convenient in the vestry, and have been busy with needle and thread, intending to have a good display on the stalls.

The sale was opened by Mrs. Hardy, of Mexborough. The Rev. T. J. Gladwin commenced the proceedings by stating the objects of the venture, which were to raise a sum of 50 towards the liquidation of the debt of £225 remaining on the chapel. He then introduced Mrs. Hardy, who declared the bazaar open and wished it success. Mr. J. E. Cliff and Mr. Platts also took part in the opening ceremony.

There were four well-filled drapery stalls, at which the stallholders were the following ladies: No. 1, Mesdames Barlow, Berry, Carter, and Lawrence; No. 2, Mesdames Noble, Newey, Campbell, and Miss Newey; No. 3, Mesdames Tennant, Wheeleker, Misses A. and E. Parr; No. 4, Mesdames Cordy, Rose, Nichols ad Haigh. The refreshment stall was presided over by Mesdames Littlewood, Parr, Shaw, and Fisher. A stall containing hardware and miscellaneous articles was in charge of Messrs. Fennel, Cordy, and Ellis, and a number of curiosities, including an electric battery, lent by Mr. Thompson, of Clifton, were exhibited by Messrs. Cordy, jun., and Lawrence. In the evening of the opening day a tea was given by Mrs. Hardy, to 100 persons, in aid of the objects of the sale, and in the evening selections of music were given at intervals.

The sale was re-opened on Wednesday, when the attractions included a second public tea. The proceeds realised about £40.