A DAFFODIL FAIR.

Otago Daily Times, Issue 13077, 13 September 1904, Page 3

A DAFFODIL FAIR.

The daffodil fair opeh'ed in St. Joseph's Hill last' evening was very,well attended, and the energetic young ladies who had tho disposal of the goods in hand managed to get rid of a large proportion of the articles offered for sale. Some little trouble had been taken over, decorating the hall, daffodils being much used in the work of ornamentation, and these flowers wcro to be found everywhere about the stalls and in the ladies' dresses. The stalls, of which there were Eome.five or sb:, gave ample evidence of the industry and skill of tho'nuns, who, it is understood, were by far the largest contributors of the many handsome pieccs of work tp be seen, A great deal, however, had been generously donated by friends. Thero was no lack of Variety among the articles to be disposed of, but fancy goods predominated, and these' were of a most tasteful design. The omnium gatherum stall was presided over by Miss Yannini, the lolly stall by Miss Mills, the doll stall by Miss Purton, tho refreshment stall by Miss Staunton, and Miss Hannigau had charge of the dip. These ladies were assisted by quito a host 'of auxiliary helpers, and all engaged worked hard, and used their utmost persuasion to effect sales, and, as before indicated, with very good results. In spite, of this fact there remain many articles oiSt of the plentiful supply for whom purchasers have to bo found, and consequently the - fair will remain open to-day and to-morrow. Tho Mikado tea rooms, which were located in an'apartment next to tho hall proper, were well patronised as tho evening wore on, and must have been the means of considerably swelling the takings. During the evening several musical items were given at intervals, commencing with a pianoforte duet ' Fairy' queen, which was -.- played by Miss O'Grady and Miss Carey. A chorus, " Spring," was nicely given by the children attending St. Joseph's and - the Convent Schools. A violin solo was played, by Sutherland, and songs were contributed by Miss V. Fraser and Mrs Power, the former rendering "Love, the pedlar" and the latter "In tho hush cf the twilight." A musical programme will also be provided this evening.