THE BAZAAR.

Manawatu Herald, Volume XXXIX, Issue 1742, 18 October 1917, Page 3

THE BAZAAR.

The Bazaar, under the auspices of the Catholic Church, for which preparations have been going on for some months past, opened in the Coronation Hall on Tuesday afternoon. The opening ceremony was performed by the Mayor (Mr John Chrystall), who referred in glowing terms to the very free display of the various stalls, and paid a tribute to those responsible for same for the whole-hearted and enthusiastic manner in which they had worked during the past few months. He made special mention of the enthusiasm displayed by the priest of the parish, the Rev. Father Corley, in anything having for its object the furtherance of the interests of the church and the prosperity of the town and district. Since Father Corley arrived in Foxton a great change in the appearance of the church property and surroundings had taken place. He had initiated a scheme of ground improvements that had already much improved the surroundings, and which would, when completed, make the property, which w •■■■ : vonsly unimproved, a beam , ( v.. The unsightly hill by the ; -v was being levelled, ami !• 08-iiu'-aP was to be form - ed, wb '• uo ; e<•(',• oi*. eiiher side, and !,])(■* gr.mod- •> . ,d be surrounded by an aspnait footpath, tlto mist of which, with the ox (’option of lac concrete kerbing, would not fall on the ratepayers, but be met through the personal grit and enterprise of Father Corley. No bazaar or church money would lie used for these improvements. Since Father Corley had been in onr midst he had not eaten his bread in idleness, but bad been “on the go” all the time. He was most enthusiastic, and was a true optimist, and his optimism was catching, and acted as a loadstone to others. If the residents would only follow in his footsteps, even at a distance, a great alteration in the appearance of the town would be made. In declaring the Bazaar open, the Mayor expressed the hope that everyone would do their best to make it successful, as it was for a good cause. Father Corley thanked the Mayor for his kindly references, and expressed pleasure on behalf of himself and everyone in the hall at having the Mayor present with them. There tvas a good attendance during the afternoon and evening, and again last night, and splendid business was done.

NOTES.

The Foxton Brass Band rendered several selections last night outside and inside the Town Hall, which were thoroughly enjoyed. The town may well he proud of its Band. The Band will play every night. The Maoris danced the poi last night, and will bo soon in the haka to-night. The only excitement in town this week is the Bazaar, {stand you in need of recreation and diversion, come then to-night and to-morrow night to the Bazaar. Friday is the last night of the Bazaar, and therefore the great day. And do you call it a wonder that many people arc all eyes when they come before the Fancy Stall and look at the great and diversified number of beautiful things that are for sale at such low prices? Work, ladies. Work, gentlemen. Work, all ye people. A person only really lives when he works. The busier you are, the more you live, and the greater credit you reflect on your country and on your people. Bo sure that you are right, and then —but then only—go ahead. Foxtonians, be proud of your town, and put it on the map.