ST. PATRICK’S PARISH.

Manawatu Standard, Volume LIV, Issue 118, 18 April 1934, Page 2

ST. PATRICK’S PARISH.

BAZAAR OPENED. Organised in aid of St. Patrick parish funds and the Convent of Mercy, a bazaar was opened in the Empire Hall this afternoon. It is to continue ilntil Saturday night, and, judging from early indications, it should be successful in raising a large amount in funds for its objects. The stalls are well stocked with items that should be tempting to many a purse, and a host of helpers have offered their services. In the main hall stalls have been arranged round the sides, while the hall itself has been decorated with flags and bunting. The stalls have been well constructed with the aim of giving the maximum amount • of display to the goods for sale, and of allowing easy access through the aisles. Rows of seats down the middle of the hall have been provided to allow any who desire a respite from being continually on their feet to enjoy a rest. In the smaller hall adjoining afternoon tea was available. The executive committee in charge of the baaar comprises Messrs J. J. O’Shea (chairman), M. Hyland, E. W. Aisher, W. Rogers and tV. Laird (secretary). The stall holders are as follow :—Community stall: Mrs E. Tottman and assistants. Sweets: Miss MQiiirke and Miss N. Bailout, and assistants. Novelty: Mrs A. M. Ongley and assistants. Jumble: Mesdames G. Sim P. Baldwin, H. Cooper and S. J. Trask. Produce: Mrs E. Murphy and asistants. Fancy: Mrs P. Flood and asistants. Tea rooms: Mrs R. J. Summers and assistants. Evening entertainments : Mrs L. Potter. At the official opening of the bazaar this afternoon. Very Rev. Monsignor MacManus called upon Mr O’Shea to introduce the Mayor (Mr A. E. Mansford). Mr O’Shea said that Mr Mansford was always willing to assist in any way he could, and had willingly consented to perform the opening ceremony. After thanking the committee in charge for extending to him the invitation to open the bazaar, Mr Mansford congratulated those responsible on the admirable manner in which they had BBen working for the last few months to bring their efforts to fruition this week. They could now see the result of their efforts in preparing for the bazaar. Nothing had been left to chance, said Mr Mansford. Money was needed for the church and the school. As far as he knew the St. Patrick’s parish had never failed to reach an object for which its people had striven. The operations of all churches had been seriously restricted and handicapped during the last few years, but there were now certain

signs indicating that a change for the better was in sight, continued the Mayor. Whether that improvement would continue was conditional, ana the condition was whether we were appreciative of what was given us. _«»®, could not escape certain things, ana advances made in civil life brought additional responsibilities. With the advances we had to have in 9 ur greater intelligence, a higher moral sense, and a higher outlook that would befit the advance made, in modern scientific invention and discovery. He believed that we would make those social and political advances, said the speaker. Man, being part of society, was entitled to a just share of society s benefits and services, and it was only too clear from present day facts that any Government which disregarded the sanctity of manual labour did so to the detriment of its own advancement. We had to build on solid foundations, foundations of righteousness, justice, character, love of mankind, and faith in God. It might be but a little, and it might be a great deal, but if. each of us did his part faithfully we,-would leave this world better than we found it. The speaker hoped the bazaar would show that the times were improving by its results and that even the expectations of the committee would be exceeded. Ho then declared the bazaar open. Vei-y ltev. Monsignor MacManus extended his personal thanks and those of the committee to Mr and Airs Mansfoi'd for their attendance. Entertainments are to be given at the evening sessions and a space has been cleared for cabaret dancing, where that may be enjoyed upon the payment of a small sum for each dance.