Evening star., 1897-06-14
PLANNING FOR A BAZAAR
Methodist Churches Propose to Hold One on
Grand Scale.
Funds to be Raised VIII he Divided
Between the Methodist Union and
the Church Home.

A movement which has for its object the
holding of Methodist bazaar,in November
rext. in this city. was inaugurated Friday
evening at Wesley Chapel, corner of 5th
and T streets northwest.
Representative Methodists of both sexes
from almost every church of the denomina-
ton in the District were present, and
much enthusiasm was manifested. Mr.. G.
w. F. Swartzell, president Of the Methodist
Union, who has also been selected as chair
man of the executive committee Of the
bazaar, presided, and Rev. DR.. Heisse, pastor
of Wesley Chapel, served as secretary.
After devotional services, which were
conducted by Mr.. Swartzell. with Mr.. W.
j. Palmer as musical director. the former
made brief address, in which he outlined
the objects Of the meeting, and stated that
the funds to be raised by the bazaar would
be divided between the Methodist Union
and the Church Home
DIR. He!sse gave a history of what had
thus far been done by those who have un-
dertaken the management of the proposed
bazaar.
The Proposed Plan:
The plan to be followed will be the same
as that which was so successfully carried
out by the management of a trades ba-
zaar." held few months ago in Baltimore
by the Methodists of that city, and which
netted to the cause for which it was given
about $500.
The program Of the Baltimore bazaar vas
outlined in a letter from Rev James E.
Ingram. president of the City Mission So
ctety of Baltimore, addressed to Mr..
Swartzell, which was read by Rev. DIR. L..
Il. Wilson, presiding elder of Washington
district. After an appropriate introduction
Mr; Ingram wrote. in part. as follows:
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and read that the Methodist community of
Washington and vicinity is fully alive to
the needs of it's union for whose benefit
and that of the Methodist home the bazaar
Is to be held. and will display the needed
energy and sacrifice to make it the success
the cause deserves. These two elements
energy and sacrifice, are absolutely noces-
sary, as in every enterprise, without abate-
ment, from beginning to finish, to bring
satisfactory results
Il presume 1 am desired to outline the
plan and methods employed by our Balti-
more society in achieving the measurable
success that crowned our efforts in keep
ing shop ard show last January.
Composed of business Men.
"Our- principal body was composed of
about thirty live. active business men,
called an executive committee This COM
mittee, which represented every NJ. E.
church in and around Baltimore met week
committee. and was made a source Of great
pleasure and social intercourse.
After the transaction of business. light
refreshments were served. This committee
planned the whole scheme, heard reports
of heads of various DEPARTMENTS, and
directed the superintendent in every move
ment of the enterprise
AT first 1t was proposed to make 1t a
mans bazaar, but this idea was abandon
ed. This decided, the next step was to pro-
vide Woman's auxiliary and place some
one at the head of this Department pos
sessing the requisite business and execu-
tive ability to bring success. Such a one
was found. and she called to her aid and
secured the following of all the members of
the ladies' aid societies of the various
churches. The sisters acted independently
in their operations, and had entire charge
of the department assigned to them. Ice
cream and refreshments, confectionery,
fancy goods and lunch tables were con-
trolled by them.
"Endeavor to interest every man, wo-
man and child connected with or interested
in the Methodist Church. Some of the
most efficient workers we had were of
other denominations. Appeal to every pas
tor OF your churches. He can help or him
der your success. Have him actively in
terested, and let him keep the great Meth
odist bazaar before his people, and urge
every member Of his congregation to give
something, however, small, and solicit do
nations from friends and acuuaintances
1T is better to have a thousand small
contributions than few large ones, Yield
ing the same returns. Secure the cooper
alton OF every official member of your
churches. This we did by inviting them and
their wives to reception, given at one of
our largest churches, where strong ad-
dresses were made and the necessities of
our society set forth. Don't be DISCOURAGED
If some of your gatherings are not large
Let 1t be repeated with emphasis that YOU
are going to have a bazaar, and that 1t
will be great success.
Eject of Example.
"One man with confidence will inspire a
score. Let it be known what you are doing;
refrain not from provoking one another to
good works. At some convenient time and
place call a meeting of all the Sunday
school superinterdents; provide light re-
freshments; have a good time; get them in
terested; then let the sUperintendents call
their teachers together and talk bazaar talk;
classes and If not possible to secure a
contribution from each scholar, every class
can unitedly give something.
Your season tickets or single tickets
can be disposed of largely through the
children. This was one of the largest
sources OF revenue at our bazaar, and was
nearly 100 per cent profit. Agitate adver-
tise, talk bazaar at meetings called
throughout your city UP to the time of
holding 1t. You cannot have it too well
known.
Secure place for holding the bazaar
where the people can conveniently reach
1t by all car lines. During the progress OF
the bazaar have the managers of the various
car lines make conductors call out 'Metho-
dist bazaar at the nearest point. Have the
building larger than you require for the
numerous departments you propose to have.
We received more money for the space we
sub-rented for advertising special articles
than we paid rent for the whole building"
Rev. DR.. Wilson made an earnest speech
pastor of a church at Jarrettsville Nd
talked along the lines laid down in Mr..
1ngram's letter.
After the transaction of some business
of minor importance refreshments were
served.