Bruce Centre District WI Tweedsmuir Community History, Volume 2, [1880] - [1997], p. 3

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Craft fair draws 10,000 SOUTHAMPTON â€" The country and rural flavor cork tinned to bring success at the 22nd annual Bruce Centre Dis- ‘ trlct Women’s Institute Craft and Hobby Fair. The show, held Thursday at ‘ the Southampton Coliseum saw i about 10.000 people come and I go, to buy or View the wares of i 200 vendors. l Brenda MadJonald. one of the committee organizers. said the 10 women's institutes tn the Bruce Centre District do not allow com- mercial vendors and there ls a wallin list of almost 200 ven- pholn Tum Cumming dors w 0 want to participate. Craft Fair approaching Last ear about 51 1,000 in procee s from the show was This lover quilt, made by the Underwood Women's institute, is the given to area organizations. first prize tor a draw at the Craft and Hobby Fair on July 2‘ It is the MacDonald said all the help 15 22nd year tor the popular Craft and Hobby Fair. Last years turnout by volunteers and the committee was bigger than ever. said Donetda Faust. who is shown with the “swig-‘5‘ ‘0 £3315 dUPcllca‘mn quilt. Other prizes in the draw include cushions and a planter. w e“ “3’ Se 9 9 V8" 0"" Several vendors sold all their â€"â€"'â€"__â€"-___ merchandise or crafts. while others commented that sales were clown a hit over last year. But all the vendors were unani- mous in one aspect â€" it is the best attended and organized shows oflm kind. chore by John Peevers George Edwards stands in front oi his display at belts and other leather goods at the 22nd Annual Craft and Hobby Fair last Thursday,

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