THE ORMOND BAZAAR.

Gisborne Times, Volume XXXV, Issue 3830, 13 May 1913, Page 6

THE ORMOND BAZAAR.

AN ATTRACTIVE EVENT.

OPENING CELEBRATED LAST EVENING.

The culmination, of tho efforts of tho lady parishioners of Ormond parish who have labored with great assiduity for many, months was uncovered to tho public gaze in the AVae-renga-a-hika Hall last evening, when the Catholic bazaar was opened. It was, in a word, an unmeasurable success, and nothing short of warm congratulation oan reasonably be meted out to all tlioso Who were responsible for the arrangements. The event was a -big one for the countryside, and proved not a little attraction to townsfolk, for one brake-load, several motorcars, -and a number of other vehicles covered the distance from Gisborne. The result was, that the snug little ball was filled to overflowing long ’>efore the appointed time of opening. OFFICIALLY OPENED.

The duty of declaring the bazaar open for business was deputed to Air AV. D. S. MacDonald, ALP., who was briefly and suitably introduced by the Rev. Father Garron. Mr AlactDonald thanked the Rev. Father-for inviting him to be present, qnd congratulated the ladies of the parish on the splendid array of articles which they had got together for the occasion. The bazaar was one which reflected high credit on all connected with it, and lie wished them a prosperous season (applause.) THE STALLHOLDERS. The formalities over, it did not take ’ for the ladies to settle down in earliest id ace-oinplisii the foal purposes of the carnival and soon the gaily decorated hall was likened unto a pandemonium with the hub-hub of' many voices, each trying to out-do the others in its powers of persuasion. And it must be granted that the lady-stall-holders and rafilers .succeeded m .softening many hearts tu the extent of extracting hard cash from the pockets of their visitors. Tbpsi- m Cbafigc and assisting at the various stalls were: —«, MukfUm and Waorenga-a-hika.— Mrs Rigney (president), Mesdam.es Dinan, Griffin and Alisses Griffin (2), Hammond (2), Court-nay, Baird (2), Cassidy, AlcCirthy, Sta-gpool, Highland and Neill. To Karaka. —Mrs L. Lewis (president), Airs T. Chimman, Misses Alalone, Chimman, O’Connell (2), Tiet-e-hen. . ~ Ormond. —Airs Howie (president), Mesdames Koniielly, AfcvKay, Brosnalia.n, Alisse.s Neenan, Condon, Proudfoot Benson and Ken nelly. Patutahi,—Airs- AY. Atkins (president), Atesdames Angland, Jordan. McLoughlin and Alisses AlcLoughlin (3). and Angland. Fish Pond. —Master C. O’Connell.

Gipsy 'Pent-. —Afiss O’Connor. Refreshment Rooms. —Airs Daulton (president), Airs Law, and Alisses Griffin and Daulton.

AROUND THE HALL

There were four stalls in all, and every portion of the parish had adequate representation at these. The stalls were nicely arranged and contained the usual illimitable variety of saleable articles, chiefly the handiwork of the lady enthusiasts, while a fair proportion of the goods were donated by residents. The arrangement of the stalls was excellent and in tlie set-out and display of the goods there were distinct evidences of a feminine touch. The business transacted by the stallholders, therefore, was entirely satisfactory and good monetary results can be chronicled. Diversion was lent by a number of charming selections, discoursed by an orchestra, from town and vocal items by a party of Gisborne entertainers also served to complete an altogether delightful evening. The orchestra comprised Airs Grayson (piano), 'and Messrs « Kingsland (flute), Pick ford (cornet) and James Vita (violin). Songs were rendered by Airs Quirk. Aliss Clifford, Air J. Samson, and ATr Lewis. Al*ss Afills, and Alesdamos AV. A. Smith and I). Parker went out from town for tho purpose of assisting the programme, tho arrangement of which was in the capable hands of 'Miss M. Neill.

TO-NIGHT’S ATTRACTIONS. Tim bazaar will remain open afternoon and evening until Thursday night, and now programmes of entertainment will - be offered every evening. For this evening- a specially attractive bill is '.announced, including the redoubtable Phillipino Walsho, who will perform in a series of Wiki Western rope entanglements, etc. Several conveyances, to cope with the anticipated traffic, will go out tonight.