THE BAZAAR OF THE VOLUNTEERS.

New Zealander, Volume XVIII, Issue 1722, 10 September 1862, Page 4

THE BAZAAR OF THE VOLUNTEERS.

To the Editor of the New-Zealander. Sir, —With reference to a letter in your last signed “ Citizen,” I wish to state the reasons that have actn. ated the Committee in now getting up the lo n ~ promised Bazaar for Volunteer purposes. ~ First:—Because many ladies who feel an interest in the volunteer movement, have put themselves to much trouble, in preparing contributions for the purpose, and already have expressed their surprise at its delay. Second:—Because the end of the year is the only useful opportunity open for selection, the summer and autumn being likely to be fully occupied with other important schemes of a like kind, with which the Commiltce would not wish to interfere. Third:—Because, although no pressing necessity exists at present, yet in the early part of the new ye« funds will be needed, for the due provision of which the present season affords the most fitting opportunity For these reasons, as well as believing that a pleasant reunion of the Volunteer Corps and their sympathizers in this City will prove beneficial in more ways than in pounds sterling; besides feeling that the setting aside now of the scheme would be ungrateful to the ladiet who have so cheerfully promised their assistance, the Committee have entered upon the project, and trust to see it successfully carried out. It must be confessed the time is rather brief for fully maturing a Bazaar, such as would be creditable to both the donors and the object, and much would be gained by deferring it to the early part of November, thereby affording the ladies a few additional weeks for preparation.

Indeed it is incumbent upon the Committee to do so, as numerous contributors have already demanded it" who, if it be not so arranged, cannot aid it. No doubt the desirable change will be made when next the Committee meet, and will likely then duly be announced. To the peculiar notions entertained by “Citizen” of the sanctity of “ Bazaars,” I can have no objection, but, to be consistent, he must include Mr. Ilardington’a in his hallowed catalogue.

I remain, sir, Yours, &c., V OLUXTEEK,