All Nations Bazaar.

Daily Telegraph (Napier), Issue 6741, 25 April 1893, Page 3

All Nations Bazaar.

The Gaiety The .re has simply been transformed into a scene of splendor. The first feature that strikes tbe visitor on entering tbe building is the artistic manner in which everything hi. been arranged. For the past twelve months the congregation of , . Mary's have been busy preparing for this b.zaar, and their united efforts have resulted in tbo preeeut mag_ifi_nt display of articles, which, placed on view in the

various stalls, form an exhibition which certainly has not been equalled here for

many years. The ladies in charge of the various stalls have vied with each other ; each aeouia to have endeavored to make hers the best, and as every stall appears, in its own way, to be really the beet, no invidious comparisons aro likely to be drawn. The ladies have all done well.

Coming in by the side entrance, tho stall devoted to Ireland is the first to be inspected. Here, as elsewhere, thore is evidence of the care and attention paid to tbe manufacture and arrangement of the different articles. The Hibernian banner waves triumphantly over the stall, accompanied by another banner on which St Patrick and the Harp of Erin are shown iv bold relief. Placed in a prominent position at the tide of the stall is a large mirror, artistically painted by one of the Bisters and Miss Hobbs. This forms a prize in a rafiie; in fact, raffles are to be held on a stupendous scale to dispose of the more valuable articl-s There may bo seen the latest designs in mantel drapes, brackets, cushions, counterpanes, and all those things so dear to the feminine taste. There will be no mistaking this stall, for " Ireland," iv largo green letters, capitally dona by Brother Cyril denotes the stw.ll devoted to Erin's . ons and daughters. The stalls are in charge of Mesdames Barry and Brophy and Miss B. O'Riley, who will all be glad to do business I with visitors. |

Scotland has had full justice done to her claims, and it would have been difficult to have placed two better ladies in charge than Mesdamea Bt. Clair and Reardon. Everything that can be named in the shape of useful and ornamental articles may be found here. The excellence of wormanship, and artistically designed goods, have much to recommend them to the visitor for purchase, and it will bo surprising if the Htall-holders do not transact a roaring business. The Standard of Scotia wavea proudly over the stall, as if inviting patrons that "here the goods are cheap." Portraits of Mr aud Mrs Gladstone occupy a prominent position, though not for sale but attraction. The stall, though, represents Wales as well. An immense model yacht, built by Mr M'lntosh, of the port, will be tbe envy of many, who will have an opportunity of acquiring it through the means of a raffle. A liomau embroidered tea cosy (none other like it in the bazaar), haudsome wall cabinet (to be raffled), lady's work basket (a beautiful piece of work, that will bo especially admired)—all these will be found here, in addition to the usual variety of fancy aud useful goods. The American stall is iv chargo of Mesdames Condon, Smith, Norman, and Roaa. The eagle of the star and stripes baa received every attention. The variety of articles is wonderful, and being tastefully arranged, they recommend themselves to the visitor. Then tho Onion Jack unfurled iv front of au attractive stall gives evidence that England is here represented. The "Children of Mary " have beeu placed in chargo, and an exceedingly prstty assortment of goods is to be seen. No recommendation to purch-is. is required, for the various goods offer in themselves an amplo return for tho sum asked. The New Zealand stall mv . take its place with tho others ia point of t-xcelleuce, for the ladios in charge have beeu unremitting iv their attention to do M-oriland justice. Mesdames Murnana, Fitzgerald, Kalighau, and H. Barry are responsible for all that appears iv this department, and to the bo«t advantage have'they succeeded iv displaying their exhibits. A handsomely haud-paiutcd mirror, tbe work of Mi - !'. Bowes, stands out u-* h prominent feature of tho stall. This, to•->, will bo disposed of in a ..file. And.hen, following iv order the arrangement of the stalls, tho visitor comes to the refreshment department, -here Mesdames Flynn and Malon di.-pliy a tempting •V-ri.ty of tooth, ouae things. There are many other attractions A. gipsy fortune-teller will endeavor to allure tho unwary in her tent; the Maypole dance, by children of the Convent school, will be an attractive item ; there are swing boats, Punch aud Judy show., aud many other things whioh would take up too much space to particularise. 'Ih.re vas a large attendance at three o'clock this afternoon, whon tho Mayor, Mr Swan, M.'H.R , in a neat speech, formally declared the bazaar open. The Rev. Father Grcgau also spoke, thanking tho Mayor for his kindly wishes. To-night the City Paud will play a programme of choice selections.