Bazaar at Temuka.

South Canterbury Times, Issue 4894, 31 December 1888, Page 2

Bazaar at Temuka.

The grand bazaar held in connection with St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Temuka, of the opening of which a report appeared in a former issue, has proved one of the most sue* cesful held in the district. The collection of useful, artistic and fancy articles surpasses any yet displayed in a similar connection here. The stalls have been well arranged and the hall tastefully decorated. There are in all four stalls. The first is presided over by Mesdames Gaffaney, J. Fitzgerald, and J. JBrosuahan. Among the more noticeable articles is a chair given by Miss Gaffaney, a table in poonah work by the Sisters of St. Joseph’s and a very handsome screen. The next stall is under the careof Mesdames Hoare and O’Driscoll. On it are several very tasteful picture frames, several really beautiful cushions, including one, worthy of '.special mention, in gold satin worked by Miss Mary Ann Hoare 5 a tea cosy, on which is a very pretty hand-painted picture of newly hatched chicks ] a mantel drape, worked by Miss Counihan ; a stand of artificial flowers,'made by Mies Mary Hoare, and several bead-work cushions by Miss Sarah O’Driecoll. The next stall, in charge of Mes* dames Twomey and Beri. This stall is devoted to a collection of the more useful articles, and also contains a cushion in poonah work by the Sisters of St. Joseph ; a doll dressed as a bride by Miss Elkis j a very tasteful drape the work of Mrs Beri; several articles in cork work by Mr Binley, and some bead work beautifully made by the Sisters of St. Joseph. The last stall is in the care of , Mesdames, Quinn and Eooney, and cannot be I passed over without mention of two handsome banner screens, the work of Sister Mary Joseph; a shade of flowers by Miss M. Quinn ; a cushion, bracket, * and drape to match by Miss Quinn, and two table covers,'-a cushion, and two tea cosies to match, the work of Mrs Van Neck. A large Christmas tree in the centre of the hall is presided over by Mrs Popplewell; a flower stall by the Misses Connelly and Dunn. The refreshment department is under the charge of Mesdames J. and F, Waroing, assisted by the Misses Bourn, Broshahan and Waroing, and is arranged in the style of a cafe. There are a number of separate tables. The * menu is a choice, one, and the charges are moderate. It is gratifying to state that the bazaar has been well attended during the three days it has been open, and the financial results must bo pleasing to the promoters. On Saturday afternoon a. gift auction of produce, etc., was held. Everything was sold at good prices, the bidding being most spirit. It is intended by the committee to opened on this day for the last time.