Poole Collection in N.L.I.
Cork Examiner 17 August 1900
Grand Bazaar in Dungarvan
In glorious weather a bazaar for the benefit of the
funds of the Dungarvan Brass Band has opened on Monday in the beautiful grounds
of Brewery Lodge…The decorations and illuminations were carried out on a costly
and elaborate scale. Mr. Cartwright, who
resides in the splendid dwelling house on the grounds, is a member of the band
committee…He worked personally in the getting up of the decorations, and with
him were…the other members of the band committee, Messrs James Hayes, J.P.;
J.A. Dower, P. Mulcahy, etc. The grounds were a rare sight to see. Before reaching the entrance a pair of
coloured lanterns showed brilliant light suspended from an overhanging tree,
and above the entrance gate in the midst of flags was inscribed ‘Grand Bazaar’.
All along the winding walk in the midst of the
flowers, shrubs and trees were placed hundreds of coloured lamps. In the
croquet ground the bandstand was placed…At night when the grounds were lighted
up, the place resembled a fairy palace…ladies attired in the most faultless
manner flitted to and from amongst the crowds.
The first stall…was presided over by Mrs. Captain Dower…immediately
behind the stall was a tea house furnished with fancy tables and seats, Mrs. Cartwright
assisted by two maids attended to the wants of her patrons. A little distance
off was the Ice House, where the liquors were made cool for the customers. The oriental stall was presided over by Miss
Sheehan, ‘Hope’ by Miss Norris, ‘Celestial’ by Mrs. J.F. Ryan. Close by in a hut, formed by a tree, a lady
professor, Madame Von Remo, carried on her business of palmistry. The bazaar was held for two days and
nights. The band played under the baton
of Mr. Hatton.