ST. MARY'S SUNDAY SCHOOL BAZAAR. THIS DAY.

Taranaki Herald, Volume XXXVI, Issue 7961, 3 September 1887, Page 2

ST. MARY'S SUNDAY SCHOOL BAZAAR. THIS DAY.

Thb bazaar was opened to the public yesterday afternoon, but the rain deterred visitors from attending until the evening, when a great number o£ adults and juniors thronged the Hall and kept the ladies at the stalls and those in oharge of the amusements busily occupied. - There were the usual mild games of chance indulged in, bo as to dispose of gome of the artioles of worth, the young ladies not being at all backward in soliciting entries, more especially from the gentlemen. The Art Gallery proved a great soarce of attraction, being very good, and anyone would be fully compensated for a visit of inspection. The Post-office waa not a signal success, but this might be accounted for by the fact that those for whose benefit it was institnted were not conspicuous for their numbers last night. The Shooting Gallery might be placed in the same category as the Post-office as far as rosults. The refreshment stall did remarkably well, as did the six goods' stalls. The total amount received by Mr. Robinson, the treasurer, last night was £85 15a., £20 of which Bum was taken at No. 3 Stall. Additional interest waa lent- to the bazaar by the presence of thej Rifles I Band, under Mr. Garry, who attended by request, and whose programme will be found in another column, and by theentertainment^in the side room. This latter was opened by eight little girls, who had been trained by Miss Godfrey, dancing the varsoviana and two figures of the lancers. They also sang a nursery ditty while j going through the lancers. This eater- ] tainment was repeated later on in the' evening. The next part of tLe programme j was an orchestral selection from the opera j Favorita, in which the following took part :— Mr. Garry (cornet), Mr. Bhaw (clarionet), Mr. T. Humphriea ('cello), Mr. Skeet (flute), Mr. Arnold (violin). This was followed by songs from Messrs. Manaon, Colson, and W. H. Skinner, Banjo esticalities, by Mr. R. Lynch, came next, his get-up, dances, and songß taking well. A concert, which brought these aide room attractions to an end, was opened by Miss Halse playing a pianoforte solo, and then songs were rendered by Mesßrs. W. H. Skeet, W. Shaw, and Manson. Misses Wildman, Webster, and Halse presided at the piano during the evening. To-night a special attraction for juveniles, in the form of a bun-eating competition, will take place in the side room. The names of Miss Stapp (No. 3 stall), Miss Collins (No. 2), and Mrs. Caldwell (No. 6), were omitted from Friday's account of the bazaar. In addition to the goods already mentioned, it might be said that the mantel drapes, the work of Miss N. Webb, were greatly admired, as was a cushion in beads by Miss Collins. The doll in bridal array was the work of Miss H. Pellew, and came in for a share of attention. Some light folding chairs, made by Mr. Caldwell, also looked well. Other locally made goods were numerous, and in all cases reflected credit on their makers. Several friends assisted the parishioners in donations and help, and for the aid those connected with the bazaar are thankful. The Hall was open this afternoon, when a good number of people were present. It will be open this evening from 6.30 to 10 o'clock.