MILTON BAZAAR AND ART UNION

New Zealand Tablet, 7 October 1920, Page 23

MILTON BAZAAR AND ART UNION

The bazaar and art union, promoted to raise funds for the installation of electric light, water supply, and drainage throughout the Church property, was officially opened on Thursday evening, September 23, by the Mayor (Mr. A. Rennie), and continued till Saturday, the 25th, the special art union prizes being drawn at the conclusion of Stephenson's Pictures on Saturday evening, October 2 (writes our own correspondent). - The attendance each evening was excellent, and many visitors to the bazaar very highly complimented Rev. Father Howard on the standard set both as to quality and quantity of the various prizes. The painted mirrors and other works of art were most comprehensive in number, varied in design, and showed most skilful and artistic workmanship. The principal stallholders were:—No. 1, Miss M. Grealish; No. 2, Mrs. Keogh; No. 3, Mrs. John Boyle; sweets and flowers, Mrs. Joseph Powley ; refreshment, Mrs. W. Kirby and Misses Coneys; dips, etc., Miss Eilleen Dowdall; shooting, Mr. R. Grealish and Mr. H. Curran ; sheep-guess-ing, Mr. T. Quill, sen. ; houp-la, Mr. T. Quill, jun. ; secretary, Mr. Win. Kirby. An orchestra was in attendance each evening and played various pleasing selections under the direction of Miss E. Coleman pianist). Vocal solos were given by Misses M. Curran, K. Healey, and A. Athy ; vocal duets by Miss RWalsh and B. McWilliams; and piano duet by Misses Listen and Martin. A special feature of attraction was the brisk, clean exhibition of boxing . given by eight pupils of Mr. John Dowdall : this half-hour's entertainment was very highly appreciated by all. All drawings were conducted by members of the Milton Fire Brigade, under the direct supervision of the bazaar secretary. The • gross takings amounted to £431, which, taking everything into consideration, must be pleasing to the congregation, and especially so to our beloved pastor.