BAZAAR. AT OUTRAM.

New Zealand Tablet, Volume LI, Issue 50, 17 December 1924, Page 41

BAZAAR. AT OUTRAM.

For some time past the Catholics of Outram have had before them the object of erecting a church. Holy Mass has been, and is still, offered in the home of one of the parishioners in the township. The funds in hand are almost sufficient to make a start to build, and to reach the desired goal a bazaar was opened recently in the local Oddfellows’ Hall. The usual array of goods adorned tastefully decorated stalls, and the customary side attractions were patronised by a large gathering. An army of young ladies, men, and boys vied with each other in endeavoring to extract the price of a guess or a raffle and, judging by appearances the funds benefited considerably. The bazaar was opened in the afternoon by Mr. J. W. Blair (representative of the Outram Riding on the Taieri County Council). The Rev. Father Collins was chairman. The Misses Treacy played a piano duet prior to the opening speeches. In the evening some local dancers and Watt’s Orchestra supplied a programme. There were many visitors from Dunedin and Mosgicl. The Right Rev. Dr. Whyte, Bishop of Dunedin, motored to Outram in the evening. and attended the function. Miss Doherty made an efficient secretary, and she was well supported in- her efforts by many willing helpers. The main stalls were presided over by the following;—Fancy stall, Mesdames F. Doherty; produce, Mesdames Treacy and Lawrence sweets, the Misses Treacy and McLean, and Hayward ; toy dip, Mrs. Lynch; Christmas tree, Mr. and Miss Hayes; shooting gallery, Messrs. P. Treacy, J. Hore, and Armit; side shows, Messrs. Brown, Ashley, D. McKendry, W. Fraser, and Fred Walls. The Rev. Father Collins, who was at the head of affairs, was most energetic, and he

deserves a big measure of praise for the success which attended his and his congregation's efforts. The bazaar was continued on the Saturday

when good business was again done.