ST. MATTHEW’S BAZAAR.

Evening Star, Issue 3811, 12 May 1875, Page 2

ST. MATTHEW’S BAZAAR.

The bazaar m aid of the building and organ ♦k ll n? Matthew’s Church 'was opened* at the Temperance Hall this afternoon, and will continue to be open for the reuainder of the week daily from two to five o’clock in the afternoons, and from half-past seven till ten in the evenings. The hall has a gay and lively appearance, the contrasting colors of the immense yanety of articles on the stalls having a rich effect. In the centre stands a fourleaved screen, presented by Mr G. E. Barton, and covered with ingeniously arranged engravmgs from the Illustrated News,’ the ‘Graphic,’ Funch, &c. There is also a three-leaded screen, presented by Mrs Martin, and decorated with colored pictures. Differing from the usual practice, there are here only four main stalls—but these are of great length—instead of a number of small ones. The first, on the right hand side of the entrance, is presided over oy Mrs Penny, with Mrs J. H. Harris, n Mra J * Smith. and Mrs Pitt. On it are some sets of d’Oyleys, beautifully painted in colors by Mrs Le Cren who forwarded them from Home; half-a-dozen albatross eggs, presented by the officers of the .r rencb war steamer Vire; some specimens of guipure (Fart, a new species of lace and silk work; two fender stools, a handsome chair, footstools, sofa cushions, mats, and slippers—all in wool; some excellent water-color painttorn, by local amateurs; photographs of Home and Colonial views and celebrities; cigar stands and cases: long rolls of wool-work for fender stools and table borders, and an array of other articles of use and ornament. The next stall, at the top of the hall, is under the care of Mrs James Anderson, Mra B. C. Haegitt, Mrs Martin, and the Misses Robertson. Prominent amongst its treasures are a magnificently dressed large-sized doll in bridal costume and one attired as Red Riding Hood • some splendid sofa cushions, fender stool, ami other specimens of wool work ; beautifullyworked antimacassars and Indian mats: pretty banner screens, tea cosies, and a tea service, with other goods in too great variety to mention even half of them. The third stall runs along the east side of the hall, and is superiun ed &T Mrß & mM Betray, with Mra Gewge MTiean, Mrs G. K. Torton, Mrs lolmie, and Mus Aylmer. Here we find ele-gantly-worked fender and footstools, sofa cushions and mats; (handsomely-dressed dolls and various articles of apparel; some Fiji curiosities, including gourds and mats, brought by Mr G. M Lean’s schooner, the Jessie Niccol and presented by that gentleman; antimacassars and banner screens ; Chinese fans, of ivc ry ; illuminated texts and other work, well executed; ornaments in onnolu; photographic views, and, in fact, almost any requisite. The refreshment stall £ tak eQ.cha r ge of by Mrs James Maitland and Mrs Miller. It is prettily decorated with flowers and creepers, and the articles of fc#d—awe believe, made by the hands of the es are tastefully laid out. These are the principal stalls, but besides these are two smaller ones—Mrs Miller's and Mrs Gibb’s. The first w covered with perfumery, soap, and other useful things, the scents beiug done up in most fantastic ways. We understand that most of the perfumery was presented by Mr* IRimmel, of London. The other small stall is devoted to a number of ornaments and articles made out of Derbyshire spar and marble, such as Tobacco jars and the like, presented by Mr S' , S 8 ? d 7* On the platform at the end of the hall is a pianoforte, at which Mr A J. Towsey officates. At two o’clock precisely, the Marquis and Marchioness of Normanby arrived, with the * , Re y nolds . and made the circuit of the hall, being introduced to the lady stallkeepers by Bishop Neville. The sight was very pretty, all the ladies in office being dressed alike m black and scarlet. His Excellency then said: I have been requested to declare this bazaar now open, and I do so, sincerely hoping that it may prove successful for the good object for which it is given.

The Bev Mr Pbnst briefly thanked his BxoeUency for the attendance of himself and the Marchioness of Normanby, and for the kind wishes expressed.