CATHOLIC BAZAAR.

Pukekohe & Waiuku Times, Volume 1, Issue 64, 31 January 1913, Page 3

CATHOLIC BAZAAR.

Successful Tuakau Effort For many weeks pa a t the promoters of the bazaar, the funds of which are to be devoted towards the Catholic Church, have been working and organising. That the bazaar would prove successful was undoubted, that (he dergee of success should have been so great, and the financial returns so large, was all the more pleasant to those who were responsible. The one "fly in the ointment*' was that trie hall was too small, and the crush was s;i great that even the indefatigable attendants, bent on extracting from one and all the threepence, sixpence or shilling that constituted the right to have a chance in a raffle, found it impossible lo capture all the game they would have liked. The stalls, tastefully decorated, were ladeu with articles which appeared to be meeting with ready sale.

The opening took place on Wednesday, when the Rev. Father Ketioe, in the absence of Monsignor O'Reilly, in a few brief words, declared the bazaar open and wished the workers good fortune From then cn the various ladies taking part have been busy and business has been reported as brisk—"far bettri- than we anticipated," said oue of the committee to the writer, and that means a lot. On Wednesday evening a musical programme was submitted. Selections were played by the Misses Beresford's Auckland orchestra (Misses aeresford piano and violin, Mr Huey banjo, and Mr Canham mandoline). Songs were contributed by Miss Hallamore and Mr Cardno, Miss A. Beresford danced a Spanish dance and tne Misses Williams gave a Tongan song and dance. On Thursday night the Misses Beresford played a number of selections. The following is a list of the stall-holders and attendants:—

Fancy Mis J. fcacgahan and Miss Foley; attendants, Mrs Malavey, Misses Malavey, Moyle, Taylor, P. Foley, L. Foley, Mayall, Macgahan (2), E. Dromgool and Garbalino.

Plain work, —Mesdames Macgahan and A. McGuire; attendants, Misses L. McGuire and I. Macgahan. Children's—Mesdames H. McGuire and J. Drompool; altendants.jMisses Hobson and Hallamore. Refreshment Mesdames B. Geraghty and F. O'Connor. Confectionery Mesdames Macgahan and Geraghty. Shooting gallery Messrs J. Pirrit and D. Grant; Bobs, Master B. Geraghty. In addition Madame Zarina told fortunes and attracted a large clientele.

During the first two evenings the following raffles were won: Cushion, Misa Maxwell; cushion, Miss Garbalino; table centre, Mr C. Dromgcol; tray doth, Mr Boyle; robe-de-nuit, Mrs Bell; camisole, Mrs H. McGuire; silver tea spcons, Mr P. Geraghty; biscuit barrel, Miss L. Foley; doll, Mr G. Li&der; shaving set, Mr Kearney; box chocolates, Fred Foley; table centre, Mr P. Geraghty; box chocolates, Kate Dromgool; dressing set, Mrs F. O'Connor

There were many willing workers, and the secretary, Mr P. Dromgool, proved that his office was no sinecure. With the ladies' committee, who were the stall holders, lie shares the congratulations for the success that has attended the Bazaar. The bazaar continues to-night and Saturday. To - morrow afternoon there will be a baby show, and in the evening the drawing for the Art Union prizes will take place.