The Other Side of Mission Work.

November 11, 12, a bazaar was held in the Latter-day Saints church, Chicago. It was given under the auspices of the Relief society, Chicago Branch. A good program each evening furnished entertainment after which a social time was had, eating ice cream, drinking lemonade and purchasing the useful and ornamental articles on sale.

Sister Bedtker and her assistants in the candy booth kept the crowd sweet. The good fudge made by some of our young ladies was a favorite, although some exceptionally fine candies were on the market. The house-wives of the branch who contributed home-made jelly, pickles, and etc., will long e remembered. The many useful articles in the domestic booths found ready sale. The booths presided over by the young ladies was a picture, with its dainty articles of needle work.

When the closing hour came all articles not sold were auctioned off – student Cragun acting as auctioneer. Mr. Behringer, one of our friends, presented the bazaar with a medicine case, hand carved and polished. It was an exceptionally fine piece of work and the gift was much appreciated.

Many new friends visited the bazaar and were impressed with the good spirit prevailing. The gospel can be preached in many ways and the Saints of the Chicago Branch try to teach by example as well as precept. The sisters of the Relief society are to be congratulated upon the success of their bazaar, for it was so both socially and financially.

The officers of the society are: Caroline Dennison, president; Margaret Johnson, first counselor; Marie Bedtker, second counselor; and Daisy Marsh, secretary. This association has for its avowed object the creating of means for the relief of the needy of whatever creed.

– Liahona, The Elders’ Journal, 5 December 1908