CATHOLIC BAZAAR.

Taranaki Daily News, 4 February 1920, Page 6

CATHOLIC BAZAAR.

ENTERTAINMENT AT NEW k PLYMOUTH. AN ATTRACTIVE DISPLAY. The Catholics of New Plymouth and the surrounding district, who have been working zealousl}* for months past in organising their Bazaar, may well congratulate themselves on the result of their etf orts, which reached practical form yesterday afternoon, when the Bazaar, at the Coronation Hall, was officially opened by His Worship the Mayor (Mr. Jas. Clarke). Mr. Clarke congratulated the Church workers on the splendid display, and expressed a wish that their expectations would be fully realised., so that sufficient funds would be raised in order that the new Catholic Cliurch could be erected as contemplated. The Mayor apologised' for the absence of the Mayoress (Mrs. Ciarke), who unfortunately was unable to be present. His Worship then declarted the Bazaar open. Mr W. T. Jennings (M.P. for Taumaranui) was the next speaker. He said he well remembjrcd rhe first little Catholic Cnurch in New Plymouth, which was oituated in t'aa cemetery grounds. He concluded his remarks by wishing tha organisers the success that their efforts merited. r * Smith, M.P., endorsed the previous speaker's wishes that tne Bazaar wauld prove a great success, and be hoped that sufficient funds would be raised to tnabU. the new church to be erected. Dean McKenna then miulo a short speech, in which he acknowledged the kind remarks ipade by the previous speakers, and thanked them for their attendance. The '"nterinr of the large hall presented an attractive appearance, the stalls particularly making a very fine display, while thf: wall' of the bnildiu;; were gaily decorated with fags and bunting. Most of tht! stalls were being run for the Queen Carnival There were also competitions galore, while side shows appeared to be doing a flourishing business. He Hon secretaries (J.liss Jl McCarthy and Mr. E- Whittle, jnr., deserve a special word of praise fur their excellent management of the Bazaar, every little detail having been well thought out and arranged. Tlis stall-holder? are as follow: Plain and Fancy, No. I—Mrs. .T, i>.nr.ett lin charge), afisipied bv Mrs--o!liver, Mrs W. Bennett, Mrs. Moore, Mrs. Rennie, Mrs. Jones, Mrs Dick, Mrs. D. J. Hughes, Missus Goldfinch, Mntni'x and fda George Plain and Fancy .Stall, No. 2. (Convent Candidate).—Mrs. Nolan (in charge), assisted by Mrs. Knight, Misses Hurley, Walsh. M'Clelland, Jones, M'Manus (2), Sullivan. Nolan, C. Callaghan, K. Hurley, Ford and Masters, J. Duffin, and A. M'Kean. | Jumble.—Mrs. Callan (in charge), assisted by Mrs. Callaglian, Misses Callaghan (-2), Cummiriss (2), Jans (2). Flowers.—Mrs. Warren (in charge) (Hibernian Candidate), assisted by Mrs. Coulston, Mrs. Woodham, Misses Wood-, ham, Savage. Warren, O'Suliivan, M'Mahon, E. Whittle. Nixon. Sweets and Cigarettes.—Misses E. Bennett and Barrv (in charge), assisted by Miss Trehev and Miss JohnstoneProduce (Farmers' Candidate).—Misses Bramley (3) (in charge), assisted bv Mrs. Young, Mrs. Burke, Mrs. Potter, Misses Potter, Cudbv, Blueman, Lynch, Hobson. Mowatt. Cake and Afternoon Tea.—Mrs. Duller fin charge),"assisted by Mrs. Duffin, Mrs. Courtenav. Mrs. Harris, Mrs. Brookes. Mrs. M'Kenzie. Mrs. Waring, Mrs. Moverley, Mrs. Ray la rd. and Misses Lcdane, Blev.'man, Ingram, Manning, Bowler, Parish. Sharrick. Marble Bar.—Miss Healey (in charge), assisted by Misses Dolly Barry, Maud Healev. Barbara and Bettv Allen. Doris and Greta Callaghan. and Clarice Farmer. Avoca Stall (Sports Candidate).— Misses Barry (in charge), Healy (2), Allen (2), Callaghan ("2), Hurley, Farmer. , Hoop-la?— Messrs Bennoch and C. Sadler. American Dart.—Messrs Jans and Waters. Bran Tub and Fish Pond.—Mrs. Chanev 'in charge), assisted by Misses Golding, Penman and Tuohy. There was a large attendance in the evening, when an orchestra provided a splendid performance of music, and theTe were a number of competitions. The Bazaar will be open everv evening this week, concluding on Saturday night.