The Nelson Evening Mail. THURSDAY, MARCH 21, 1867.

Nelson Evening Mail, Volume II, Issue 67, 21 March 1867, Page 2

The Nelson Evening Mail. THURSDAY, MARCH 21, 1867.

Oue readers need scarcely be reminded that the Bazaar for the benefit of Christ Church, Nelson, will be opened to-morrow aud Saturday, at the Provincial Hall. The effort on the part of the ladies who superintend the arrangements is a most laudable one, that of diminishing the debt on the church, and they hope to succeed to a greater extent by means of the attractions and amusements of a bazaar, than they could expect to do in the old fashioned way of making a collection from house to house. It is highly complimentary to the ladies concerned that they have been busily at work for several months past, and that the result of their indefatigable labors, is such a collection of interesting objects as cannot fail to excite immense popularity during the two days the exhibition will remain open. The Provincial Hall which has been kindly lent by the Government for the purpose, is an admirable place in which to show off the handy work of the ladies to the best advantage, and having been specially ornamented for the occasion will no doubt be the means of adding to the display which is expected to excite the admiration of the wondering citizens. As no inhabitant of Nelson will fail to see this collection of curiosities, we shall not be foolish enough to attempt to describe or enumerate them; it may be sufficient to say that for number, variety, and rarity, they have seldom been equalled and we sincerely trust that the patient industry which has produced them may be rewarded by a crowded hall, and receipts to such an extent as to free the noble institution for whose benefit the show is designed from the debt which the fair workers in needlework are so anxious to remove. We understand that the Bazaar will be open from 11 a.m. till 5 p.m., and from 7 p.m. till 10 p.m. ; and that the followiug ladies have undertaken to preside at the various stalls, assisted by those of their young friends who are most anxious for their success : — Mrs. Johnstone, wife of the Vicar of Christ Church, and Mis. Maclean ; Lady Monro and Mrs. Bough; Mrs.Eichmondand Mrs.Brunner; Mrs. Wm. Adams and Mrs. Turner of Wakapuaka ; Mrs. Merrington and Mrs. Gully. Miss Greenwood and the Misses Martin of Stoke, will preside at the refreshment stall. We must refer to the advertising columns of the local oro-an which is destined to eDjoy an ephemeral celebrity, for the particulars of the special attractions prepared for the gentlemen of Nelson. A post-otfice will be extemporised, at which some young ladies will deal forth charming epistles for all applicants. The presence is announced of that impenetrable sphynx, "Paul Pry." Good music will lend its enlivening influence when other attractions have ceased to charm ; and the fashionable lounge that will exist during the next two days, will no doubt be long remembered for the sallies of wit it engendered, and the pleasant intercourse it gave rise to. The .Bazaar will furnish a rare opportunity of witnessing and purchasing specimens of exquisite wool-work, cushions embroidered in scarlet and white, paintings and models of the choisest kind, together with such a host of articles both rich and rare, that the most intelligent connoisseur will be puzzled to know by what magic such numerous attractions have been prepared. It is to be regretted for the sake of the Bazaar that it did not take place during the Governor's visit, but we doubt not that the attractions presented will be sufficiently influential to compensate for the absence of his Excellency and suite, and that the effort will be a decided success. The terms of admittance are, we are glad to find reasonable, and cannot fail to induce all to visit this interesting repertoire of rare and curious objects, the preparation of which reflects so much credit on the ladies who superintend it.