NAPIER.

New Zealand Tablet, Volume XXI, Issue 3, 19 May 1893, Page 19

NAPIER.

(From an occasional Correspondent.)

The grand All Nations' Bazaar, already mentioned in your columns, came off at last, and with great success. There were bet six stalls to all. The Ist, representing New Zealand, was ably managed by Mesdames Murnane, Kelleher, Fitzgerald, E. Barry, and B. Barry. Tbe 2nd, representing England, tbe nation upon wbici the sun never sets, floated tbe Union Jack in all its independence. This btall was in charge of the Children of Mary, represented by Miss Oomiskey and Miss Hunter, with the Misses Cleary (3), Pearsy (2), Oanin (2), Miss M. A. Murphy representing " Bed Biding-hood," and Miss Norah O'Connor the Gipsy girl. No 3 stall, representing tbe great western republic, America, was run by Mesdames Condon, lyne, Norman, witb the aliases Kenny and Smith. No 4 was presided over by Mesdames St Clatr, Hiordan, and Piercy, with the Misses Pyne aad St Clair (2), with Miss H. O'Biley. Tais stall represented the old land of Scotland, and was noticeable by the plaid in profusion proudly displayed by the High and lassies. One would actually think he was in the " bonny " land. No 5 represented the land of harps and shamrocks, Ireland, and no mistake, for over it waved the beautiful banDer of tbe Hibernians, with another similar banner showing the splendid picture of a harp on one eide, with the patron saint of old Ireland on the other. At this stall, so richly gat up, Mesdames Brophy, J. Biggins, and P. Birry maintained tbe reputation of their country, being well assisted by the Misses O'Biley, Darney, and Lonargao, (3) Mi-e Katie Lonargan being the Colleen Biwn. No 6 was tbe refreshment stall, and well deserved the title of " All nations," as people of every nation, Jew and Gentile, were all welcome thert. This stall was in charge of Mesdames Flyan and Malcom, with Mrs Jarmio, who seemed to understand this department to perfection. The bazaar continued for six nights commencing on Tuesday, April 25, and terminating on tbe following Mond*y. To mention tbe variety and quality of tbe various articlts would be absolutely impossible as each stall seemed to vie with another in every conceivable way, and it would be difficult to find in the Colony a congregation so united and so determined on tbe intended success, nor were they disappointed, as the result, £657 Is 61 shows, witb some more yet to come ia and some considerable amount of goods still on hand . Of this amu:it England (tbe Children of Mary) has to its credit £121, Ireland coming next with £117 Si 2d, New Zealand takes the third place witb the handsome sum of £115 12s 9d, whilst Scotland and Wales scored £88 9 j 33, and America, £69 14a 3d. The takings at the '• All nations stall " and the doors were £46 and £87 13* lOd respective' y, tbe remainder being the result of side shows, etc. The Very Bey F*th r Grog in on last Sunday congratulated his people upon tbe sue* cess of the baziar. He said they had made up their minds for it and they were not disappointed. It was what be expected, and one more example of tbe united efforts of the priests and their people. Plans of the d«w church are now in the hands of the architect, and when the building is completed, on the beautiful site selected, one more landmark will be added to the city of Napier, and a grsat boon conferred on the Catholics in that quarter. On the day of opening the bazaar, while thanking bis Worship the Mayor for his attendance, Father Grogan alluded to the fact that for years that part of tbe city

teemed spell-bound and an eye-sore to the town, that he took oredit to himself for being the first to break that spell, and what was the result ? Betides the church which would be a credit to the town, many bnildings were rising up in every direction. Fathers Grogan and Kwrigan both took a great interest in ths baz&ar, and are now to be heartily congratulated on its success.— Tbo weather which has been extremely unfavourable for the past month is now everything that can be desired.