THE GOLDEN JUBILEE BAZAAR

1912

To celebrate the Golden Jubilee of the opening of St Patrick’s church in October 1861 a Bazaar was held over a period of three days in 1912, and raised the astonishing sum of £811 -12-0. It is recorded in the Log Book as follows:

Bazaar 1912

The Golden Jubilee Bazaar was held in the Parochial Hall - October 10th, 11th, 12th 1912.

Opened on the First Day by Sir James Duckworth - Rochdale

Opened on the Second Day by Rev Thomas Walsh - Manchester

Opened on the Third Day by Mr Leeming - Alderley Edge.

1st Stall - Children of Mary and the young women of the Parish

2nd Stall - Married Women

3rd Stall - Teachers & School children

4th Stall - Men & Boys Brigade (Refreshment Stall)

The 1st stall raised the sum of £365 - 4 - 0

The 2nd stall " " " " £ 92 -15 - 6

The 3rd stall " " " " £101 - 5 - 1

The 4th stall " " " " £ 64 -15 - 7

Admission money £ 25 - 0 -10

Second offertory in church £129 - 6 - 0

Total: £811 -12 - 00

R Campion.