Carterton

New Zealand Tablet, Volume XXXV, Issue 19, 9 May 1907, Page 13

Carterton

(From an occasional correspon4eut.) May 1. The Catholic baaaar (says the Wairar&pa"' Daily News,' of April 25), was opened last night by the retiring Mayor, Mr. James brown, in a felicitous speech, and Mr. Hornsby, M.H.R., added a few words of appreciation, coupled with good wishes for the success of the fair. The scene was a brilliant and 'animated one. The ladies and -gentlemen who are promoting the undertaking have lavished labor and decorative talent upon the stalls, and the picturesque costumes of the fair vendors of various articles completed a pretty scene. After the opening, several pretty dances were staged by pupils of Miss Barbara Putnam, who, at 'the invitation of the Rev. Father Cahill, came from Wellington to assist the bazaar. The- Ballet Vivandiere,' in which the Misses Maisie Geary, • Eileen Wareham, Minnie Curran, Edleen Lavery, and Lizzie Coleman took - part was enthusiastically applauded. Then the Misses Coleman (2), and Murphy (2) gave a Spanish dance, which was also redemanded. Miss Maisie; ' Geary contributed a vocaL. item, and' Miss Wareham danced a

Scottish reel. Later in the evening the Highland element was reintroduced. by the Misses Coleman (2), O'Sullivan, and St. George. Miss Dulcie Deamer recited ' Tabaiha ' in a ni 6 hiy artistic manner. During The four nighls during which the bazaar was .open, the items of the Wellington \isitors proved a very great attraction. The following is a list, of stalls and stallholders :— H.M.S. Dreadnought.— This stall was presided over . by Mrs. Biggins and Miss Distain, assisted by Mesdames Monaghan and Dudson, Misses Berrill, Prindeville (Wellington), Murpsiy (2), Dtd on, Gorman and Kathleen Gailajgher. (Wellington). r l hq^Cap tain's Gig (Lolly Stall) — Mrs. McCarthy (Wellington), and Misses Myra Smith (Wellington), Griffiths, and L. Berrill. The Variety Stall was presided over by Mes-dames Grtngor and Rains, assisted by Mesdames Toll, McPartland, McKenzie, Stempa, Blade, and Misses Huiiey, Sullivan, Williams, Grengor, Stempa, Adams, Com.pton, Smith, Reid and Simpson. The Trinket Stall was in charge of Greytown ladies. Miss Maguhe piesided, and was assisted by Misses E., M., and Ethel Gallagher, Maguire (3), Kennedy (2), Hare (2), Miller and Wendon (2). The Produce Stall— Mrs. Darroch. The Refreshment Stall— Mrs. Molloy, assisted by Mesdames Canton, Beard, Cave, Eagle, Wakelin, Goodin, Misses Moore, Lawrence, Molloy, De Lacey,' King, Sievers, Martin, Zillwood, Smith, *Jristow, Gaskin, and Watson. Telegraph Offices— South Hind, Messrs. Malthus, Simmonds and Bristo'w ; North End, Messis. Fowler and Whyte ; messenger, Miss G. Berrill. The bazaar was crowded on Saturday night, when tho function was brought to a close. The takings on that occasion reac'ned the large sum of £123, and the total receipts to date amount to £250, with other money to come in. The Catholic Church is now in the satisfactory position of being free from debt, with a surplus to expend on e;as lighting, etc. The bazaar was generously supported by all^ denominations, and the Catholics of Carterton return their most sincere thanks to their many kind friends.