It was billed as a fun fair–and it was that, plus as much crowding and noise as any midway at a fall fair.

For, around 2,000 people descended upon Queen Elizabeth school Friday night for the annual event, sponsored by the Home and School Association to raise funds to finance a bus trip to Ottawa for Grade 8 students and a party for the graduates.

There was plenty to extract money from pockets but there were bargains galore and just about everything was sold.

As supervising principal Carl Reid commented, “the fair might become better, but it can’t become bigger”–and it was true as rooms and halls were jammed–but it was fun. Though billed to open at seven, the crowd began to build up before 6:30 and to prevent accident, doors were opened early.

Profiting from earlier experiences, visitors dashed to their favorite rooms, for they knew the bakery and bonbon shop would soon be sold out–and they were. So was the country store with a variety of groceries.

Attic treasures did yield up some treasures among great piles of articles–somebody seemingly having use for items no one else had and donated. For nickels and dimes, children got purses, toys, “a gift for mom” and a host of items.

Everyone seemed to be hungry and children kept the hot dog and soft drink servers on the rush. The adults found a quiet haven in the tea room where coffee and cookies were served.

The reporter never did manage to get to see the fashion show, but was told the clothing made by pupils’ mothers were wonderful.

A number of articles were auctioned and proved Dave Lockwood could easily take up another calling.

Each room had a draw and everywhere friends were greeting friends. It was really a fun fair and everyone will be back next year.