CATHOLIC CHURCH BAZAAR.

Waipa Post, Volume VIII, Issue 372, 4 December 1914, Page 5

CATHOLIC CHURCH BAZAAR.

For some months past the congregation and members of the Catholic Church have been busy preparing for the bazaar Which was opened at the Town Hall on Wednesday afternoon. Stalls representing Te Awamutu, Kihikihi, Hairini, and Pirongia were in charge of ladies from the respective districts. The various stalls were distinguished by the national colours of the allied nations now engaged in war. There was a large and varied assortment of plain and fancy needlework, toys, dolls, and other articles. The ice cream and confectionery stalls were nicely arranged, and there was also displayed' for sale an excellent collection or produce. A large Christmas tree, laden with all manner of toys, was placed close to the stage, whilst a number of side shows were to be seen in various parts of the hall. The stalls had been so arranged as to provide ample room for the public to inspect the articles offered for sale.

The bazaar was officially | opened by Mr J. A. Young, mem- ! ber of the district, who thanked them for the invitation to be present. The object for which they had organised the bazaar was a worthy one—viz., to raise money to help pay off the debt on the parish. This was the third bazaar lately, at which he had been present, and he was beginning to feel quite &t hon.e at such functions. He was glad to know that while they were engaged in irig funds towards paying off the debt on the parish, they had not forgotten to > contribute towards the Belgian Relief Fund. This was a most deserving object, and one which deserved the support of all. The speaker paid a tribute to the work done by the respective churches, and the valuable help rendered by them to society. Referring to the bazaar, Mr Young said, judging by the splendid display, the ladies had gone to a great deal of trouble, and the success of such functions was largely due to their efforts. He congratulated them all, and hoped the stallholders would have a busy time. He had great pleasure in declaring the bazaar open. Mr A. S. Wallace, chairman of the Town Board, spoke of the valuable help rendered by the ladies, on the present occasion, and hoped that as a result, the bazaar would be an unqualified success.

The Rev. D. J. A. Shaw, in offering his congratulations, said he was glad to be present, and referred to the warm feeling which existed between the various denominations. On the motion of Father Lynch a hearty vote of thanks was accorded to Mr Young for his presence. There was a splendid attendance on Wednesday _ afternoon, and again in the evening. , The stalls were in charge of the following:— Kihikihi Stall, Fancy Work—- . Mesdames Alderson, Corboy, ' Misses Corboy, Clifford (2), Verner (2), Onion. ConfectioneryMrs Onion and Miss Savage. Hairini (Needlework) Mesdames Long and Weal, Misses McGivern (2). Te Awamutu (Art Stall)—Mesdames J. Pollard, J. de Coek, Quin, Cox, Gibson, Misses Maroney, McCabe, Edwards, de Coek. Pirongia (Fancywork, Confectionery, Soft Drinks, Tea Rooms, Fish Pond, etc.)—Mesdames W. McCarthy, Moon, O'Shea, C.

Berrv,.o'Meara (Auckland), O'Sulli'van (Raglan), Maroney (Karamu), Reilly, Miss Maroney. Produce—Mrs Jackson,- and Miss McCabe. Laughing Gallery—Miss Cochlane. J|. Confectonery and Ice CreamMrs Collins and Miss I. Mcintosh. Fish Pond—Mrs McGivern. Christmas Tree—Miss Maroney Shooting Gallery—Messrs W. McGivern' and S. Riley. Several ladies were busily engaged disposing of works of art and other articles by means of competitions, and the following results were announced: — Cushion, Mr W. F. Stewart; cushion, Mrs Scott-Chalmers; poker box, Mrs F. Quin ; cushion, Miss Rogers ; bean guessing, Mr C. Richards; chip carving, Mrs A. S. Wallace ; cushion. Miss L. McCormick; cushion, Mr J. Clotworthy ; picture, Miss M. Clifford ; tea set, Mr N. J. Scott; trousseau, Mrs Corboy; guessing weight cake, Mr J. J. Anderson ; cushion, Mr Lees. The sawing competition for ladies, for which there were no less than sixteen entries, proved a most exciting contest. Mesdames Onion, O'Reilly and Miss Clifford were successful in completing the task in an equal number of seconds, and in the final test Mrs Onion was declared the winner by the narrow margin of isec.

In the pillow-fight competition a great deal of amusement was caused, Mr E. Prince being eventually successful in defeating his opponents. Nine entries were received for the baby show, and the judges, Mrs A. S. Wallace and NursesD. and E. Mandeno, had a difficult task before them. Their decision was as follows : —Six months and. under, Gordon Ralph Smith and Bernard Cox tied for first place ; girls, twelve months and under, Maureen Kay (Parawera) I; boys, twelve months and under, Jack Dalton (Te Awamutu), I. A certificate, duly signed, will be forwarded to the parents of the successful competitors. Several contributions of live stock were made, and included the following :—Jersey calf, Mr Jas. McGovern ; sheep, Mr Frank McGovern ; turkeys, Mrs' James McGovern, Mrs Riley, and Miss Cochrane; pair white doves, Mrs Macdonald ; fat lambs, Mrs Rice and Mrs Maroney; pair fowls, Mrs Todd.

Owing to the success which is being experienced in disposing of the various articles by the stallholders, it will not be found necessary to hold an auction sale at the conclusion of the bazaar. The bazaar will be open this afternoon and evening, and again to-morrow.