Bazaar at Port Chalmers

New Zealand Tablet, Volume XXXIII, Issue 36, 7 September 1905, Page 19

Bazaar at Port Chalmers

A bazaar andi fancy fair for which the ladies of the Catholic comigfreigation had been energetically working for several months were opened in the Garrison Hall, Port Chalmers, on Monday evening by the Mayor (Mr' D. A. De Maus), who in his -opening remarks complimented the committee on the completeness of the arrangements, and the stallholders on the excellent display of goods. The decorations were on an extensive scale Japanese m style, and very artistic. The fair is in aid of the building fund of St. Joseph's Convent schoroL land judging from the very comprehensive display of artistic and useful goods— the best which' has ever been seen at Port— it should prove a great financial success. The stalls, of which there are four are airranigied and decorated with much taste, and in keeping with the general surroundings. In the centre of the building is a large maypolo, which is a special feature of the decorative arrangements. The following is a list of stalls fantf stallholders :— iNo. 1 stall— Mrs Mead, assisted by the Misses S'tanmton and M'Kay No' 2 stall— Mesdames Heller, Boxliss, and Varney No 3 stall— Mrs.. Hart, assisted by Mesdames o'HailoHan and Smith and Miss Miller. Confectionery stall— Mrs. Hyland. The refreshment room is in charge of Mesdames Mcfalun and AlbVrtson. On the opening night tha children atiemdSng the convent school gave a wumib'er of graceful dances, which were fcreally appreciated by the large audience. The children also contributed firstclass vocal and instrumental items. The fair will remiain open until the end of the week, and. on each cveniwig a new and attractive programme will be presented. ,