Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1864-12-30

he Festival Last evening would Be large /
but the crowd exceeded our expectations
Mozart Hall was throngei oy the yonug |
the middle aged and the old
Under the direction Of Mr.. Thsd- Co |
nsnt, who has 40 superior IN that line,
the hall vas tastefaIly decorated With !
evergresns, HAgs, gilt notices, shields
and arches On the right of the hail,
as you entered, stood the oyster table
Above il was large arch, composed Of
series Of arches Handsomely trimmed
With cedar. In tt 9 ssnter Of the arch,
10 large gilt letters, was the motto "God
is Love just opposite, on the other
side Of the room, was the ics-cresm
tsbIs, shove il waved the splendid Gag
presented TO the ladies Of our City BY the
State Sanitary Commission. It attract
ed much notes. Immediately ia front,
as yos entered the hall, stood 8 toy table,
sastsfolIy decorated and attended BY =
bsvy Of handsome, graceful young mis-
ses, whose smiles materially helped them
in disposing Of their trinkess. THE gal
lery was also handsomely decorated with
shields and stars On the railing was
the motto Our God and our Country 7"
Bright evergreen festoons hung from the
ceiling, extending in graceful curves
from one end of the room 10 the Other
On the stage, Immediately in front, was
beautiful cedar tree also decorated
with gilt stars The stage was for ths
accommodation Of the Silver Band and
the singers.
The children's supper-tsbls was ar
ranged 10 the room adjoining The Hall
A long tabls was loaded with delicacies
Of which the little fellows partook will
evident relish. About sixty were &C
eommodatsd al = time. They yer,
beautifully supplied with biscuit an
butter. cold ham, turkey, cakes Of ever,
Variety, pies made Of ell kinds Of fruits
and magnificent iee-eream prepared b
Mr. Adank The little fellows wer
arranged around the table in tao row'
the smallest children standing next {
the table. end the larger ones sittia
against the wall, with room for th
WATERS 20 pass between Ia this say
did not take long 10 supply the wants Z
all, and one tablsfall followed anothe
IN quick succession until al ths chile
rem in the house we're furnished wit
their supper IL vas pleasant sight
look upon their joyous faces IA the
,, stood around the - festive board.
To give interest 10 the exercises II
Band played many Of their dalces pieces
/ and choir Of ladies' ard gensleme
: sang beautiful anthem. Prof Mathis
, and his talented young pupil. Mas.'
Worms, contributed duet on the vioIi
Z and piano, from the opera Of Norm
We regretted thai the noise prevente
r their performance from receiving the a
ten.ion u deserved
Bat ws cannot do jusiice 70 the Fest
4 val 10 brief notice. We can only ~
It will be continued tonight Ever
body IS urged to attend aud enjoy a :
, cial evening With sociAble people 0J
!" ters 10 abundance and ice cream wit
J. out limit viii be prepared for all vi
may come. There gill bs good mas
instrumental and woodland ever
thing done 10 entertain all Who may
tend. This morning there viii be an e
= esilens lunch provided for AL sho nj
feel disposed to palr0niEs the lAdi'
Their viAnds viii compare favorably vi
Of those served up 10 saloons, and We a
T. sure their graceful department and I
., traetive manners add much to the val
ID Of the lunch. Everybody onght TO Ia
" dinner At Mozart Hall, and Il would n
n be bad idea for everybody TO bril-
~ their wives and sweeshearts along vi
g them to help them enjoy IL
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