Lower Hutt

New Zealand Tablet, 2 May 1912, Page 26

Lower Hutt

(From our Wellington correspondent.)

The King George Theatre, Lower Hutt, was throughout the week the scene of a big bazaar and carnival, the proceeds to go towards the erection of a new convent at Lower Hutt. The bazaar was opened last Monday evening by the Hon. J. Colvin, in the unavoidable absence of the Prime Minister. Mr. Colvin was introduced by Mr. T. A. Peterkin, who gave all a hearty welcome. Mr. Colvin said he was very pleased to have the opportunity of opening the bazaar, and he congratulated the workers on the well-filled and tastefully decorated stalls.

Very Rev. Father Lane thanked the Minister for his attendance. He stated that it was proposed to proceed with the erection of the convent at an early date. The following were the stallholders:—Hibernian stall: Mesdames Connoly and Neazor, Misses Cleary and Bowden. Dominion stall : Mesdames Dnderich, Brook, Linch, Moburg, and McMenamim, Misses Twomey (3) and Moron ey. Bran tub stall : Mrs. Patherson and Misses Hickey (2), Patherson (2), and Duignan, Coronation stall (including , refreshments) : Mesdames Sullivan, Exton, and Mithen, Misses Sullivan, Exton, Mithen, and O’Dare. Ascot race: Mr. W. B. Bridger! Birds: Mr. Keogh. Gramaphone: Miss O’Shea. Each evening a first class programme was presented. The committee being fortunate in securing the services of Highland pipers and dancers, winners at the recent Palmerston North competition. The principal dancers in the national dances were the Misses M. and L. Reid and Miss’ O’Leary. .- The sword dance by Miss L. Reid was greatly appreciated. Excellent business has been reported by the stallholders, and in spite of the inclement weather, ; there were large attendances each

evening. The stalls, which, were prettily arranged by Messrs, Hodgins, Casey, and Hayes, were much admired. • vr

Very Rev. Father Lane and his hard-working and energetic committee are deserving of the highest commendation for the excellent arrangements.