BAZAAR AT MILTON

New Zealand Tablet, 30 June 1910, Page 1019

BAZAAR AT MILTON

The bazaar- for the purpose of liquidating the debt incurred in painting and renovating the Catholic presbytery' was opened in the Coronation Hall, Milton, on Wednesday evening, June 22, under the most encouraging conditions. The opening ceremony was performed by Mr. Donald Reid (ex-Mayor) in the absence of the Mayor of Milton in the < North, Island. Rev. Father Howard introduced Mr. Reid and explained the object of the bazaar. Mr. Reid said the Mayor would have been only too happy to attend, but he was at present in the North Island. The object of the bazaar was to raise funds for the purpose of clearing the liability incurred in painting and renovating the presbytery. It was generally recognised that the Catholics of Tokomairiro had at all times generously responded to any calls made upon them for the purpose of establishing, maintaining, or beautifying their own churches and schools, and it was impossible to find a more worthy object than that for which the present bazaar was promoted. Almost every article on the several stalls represented the combined efforts of the ladies of the Catholic Church in Milton, with a little assistance from friends in Milton and outside. The articles displayed were all useful, and prices marked upon them represented in many instances the actual value of the material only, not taking into account the cost of making up. He was confident the result of the bazaar would be gratifying to the promoters. He concluded by officially declaring the bazaar open. - Following is a list of the stallholders and their assistants: —No. 1 Stall (art and needlework) —Mesdames Moroney and Kilner. Assistants: Mesdames Liston and W. Littlejohn, Misses Maloney and Mac William. No. 2 Stall (art and needlework) — Keogh and Miss Coneys. Assistants: Misses Grealish, Wilkie, Quirk, M. Maley, O'Connor, and N. Coneys. ' No. 3 Stall (art and needlework)—Mesdames Kirby and Curran. Assistants: Misses M. Athy, Morgan (2), and Kirby. Children's Toy StallMisses Reid and Duthie. Assistants: Misses Coleman and Maley. Refreshments Mrs. Stewart. Assistants: Mrs. Cole, Misses Burk, Coleman, M. Casserly, and Groves. Shooting Gallery— Moroney and Grealish. Assistants: Misses Minnie Wilson and K. Good. Fish Pond — Misses Fahey and Curran. Sheep Guessing Mr. T. Quill. Aunt Sally—Masters J. Hynes and O. Reid. On the first night there were two nail-driving competitions for ladies, which drew a large number of entries. Ladies' hat trimming for men caused great amusement, and the judge (Miss Roulston) awarded the prize to Master P. Curran. Acceptable orchestral music was supplied by Messrs. P. Scanlan (piano), W. Kirby, J. Walsh (violins), and W. Kent (cornet)". A number of boy pupils of St. Joseph's School gave the action song, ' Boys of the old brigade.' A number of girls, artistically attired, sang a gipsy chorus, and also gave a pretty dance. Misses Evelyn and Tui Anderson (Balclutha), and Misses May Moroney also added to the evening's programme with a neat dance in Highland costume. ' The most successful function ever held in Milton,' is a true and accurate statement when referring to the Catholic bazaar, which was brought to a close on Saturday night, after a run of four nights (says the Bruce Herald). The takings each evening were as-follow : Wednesday, £9O 15s 8d (including door takings £l3 12s); Thursday, £sl (door takings £5 10s); Friday, £4B (door takings £7 10s); Saturday, £97 (door takings £18). The total receipts on the general account were £286 15s Bd. but in addition the most valuable article in the bazaar (a three-panel mirror draught screen) brought in about £l9 on a separate account, so that the final was £305. Sheep-guessing competitions were held each evening. The gifts of produce were disposed of by auction on Saturday evening, and everything realised full market values. Mr. William Kirby proved an energetic and obliging secretary, and was the right man in the right place. His duties were multifarious, but he kept everything going with a swing from start to finish, and was ably seconded by a strong working committee. A special word of praise is due to Mrs. J. B. Scanlan, whose untiring efforts were instrumental in making the bazaar such a great success. She superintended the local work during the initial stages while the bazaar was in embryo. A large amount of needlework and fancywork went through her hands, and some of the oil paintings were from her brush.