DOMINION BAZAAR, OAMARU

New Zealand Tablet, 30 May 1912, Page 31

DOMINION BAZAAR, OAMARU

» ■' The hard work and patient preparation necessary for the successful issue of any bazaar (says the North Otago Times) is in a measure repaid when the workers behold the objects of their labors tastefully displayed and arranged upon the various stalls. The acme of reward, however, is reached when the public eagerly vie with one another in their anxiety to become possessed of the goods thus displayed for sale. That the efforts of those responsible for the abundance of beautiful and useful articles that adorned the various stalls on Tuesday evening, May 21, at the Drill Hall met with such a reward was in evidence immediately the bazaar was declared open. Punctually at 8 o'clock Right Rev. Mgr. Mackay, V.G., called upon Mr. E. P. Lee, M.P., to perform the opening ceremony; but before doing so he read the following telegram from the Prime Minister, Mr. T. Mackenzie: 'Kindly convey to the committee of the Dominion Bazaar my thanks for the invitation to perform the opening ceremony to-morrow, and my regret that I am unable to be present owing to an engagement in Wellington. I wish the committee^ every success.' Mr. Lee (who was greeted with applause) said he wished to thank the committee for their kindness in

asking him to open their bazaar. He would like to make a few remarks on the object to which the funds of the bazaar would be devoted. : One and all can and will congratulate the Catholics of New Zealand on the many beautiful buildings and edifices they have erected during the short history of New Zealand. They have churches, cathedrals, convents, and schools in every town, which are at once an evidence of the intense sincerity which Catholics have in that particular cause which is so sacred to them. Speaking generally as to Oamaru, we have here a basilica and schools that would compare favorably with any other town of a like size. The Basilica, however, was not yet completed, and it was for the purpose of completing the work that this bazaar is now being held. He congratulated the various stall-holders on the beautiful display he saw before him, and in declaring the bazaar open bespoke for it generous and substantial support. The following is a list of the stalls and those in charge:— 1, Art Mesdames Rooney, Cagney, Cahill, Miss Falconer, and assistants. No. 2, Art Stall.—Misses Hannon, McKone, Mansell (2), and assistants. No. 3, Art Stall.—Mesdames Kelly, Grave, Corcoran, Hannon, and assistants. No. 4, Jumble Stall —Misses Molloy and Rowlands. Sweets Stall.—Miss McKone and assistants. Refreshments.— Wise, and Misses McCarthy and McPhie. Sheep-guessing Mr. E. Curran. S . In the matter of attractions the committee have been exceedingly fortunate in securing the services of Miss Daphne Knight, under whose tuition and direction many pretty dances were gracefully performed, prominent among them being the Irish country dance, the Pierot dance, and the military ballet. That the refreshments are under the supervision of Mrs. Wise is sufficient guarantee that the viands are of the choicest description and of a plentiful variety. The bazaar (writes our correspondent) had a very successful week, and on Saturday night achieved record business. The carnival continues during this week and concludes on Saturday evening next.-