Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1867-06-13

IN THE CITY HALL.
This festival opened Wednesday with the most
encouraging results. The preparations display
the most exquisite taste, and are in every respect
a Miry-land, and is perfectly ablaze with light
and beauty. At
& THE ENTRANCE
There Is a kind Of pestibule formed of flags,
passing through this and entering the hall the
scene Is really beautiful. In the centre Of the
hall and between the four large pillars Is a beau-
tifu
FOUNTAIN,
Sending up a fine jet of water which falls tukllng
Into the basin beneath tt Is surrounded by an
embankment Of green sods, while overhead and
festooncd from pillar to pilarare llags, and
wreaths of evergreens and flowers, amongst
which are hung several cages of birds. Turning
to the right and approaching the side of the hall
towards the COMMERCIAL office we come to the
FL HOPE TABLE, fsll
On which Is piled profusion of cakes, fruit &c.,
which are dispensed Qor CASH by bevy of
fair young ladies in attendance. This table is in
the charge of Mrs. John X. Williamson and Mrs.
Isaac l.. krauch.
Next to this table and on the same side OF the
hall is the table of
THE CLEANERS,
A band of young ladies in every way worthy OF
their fair prototype, Ruth of Biblical fame. This
table, like the other, was filed up with good
things The tables is under the charge of Mrs.
Scattergood Allen, Mrs. Enoch Harlan and Miss
Lydia Webb.
Next to this table was the entrance To the yard
which is fitted up as an ice-cream garden.
Turning again and passing along in front Of
the stand we find the
STAR TABLE,
Which like all the Others is fairly grooming under
its load of good things and is attended by as
bright galaxy of stars rs the eye could wish TO
rest on. The table is In charge of Mrs. Ritten-
house, Mrs. John 7. Robinson, Mrs. George G.
Maris and Mrs. DIR. Kittenger.
Back of this again and on the platform which
has so often shook beneath the thunders of po-
litical orators, who have told people in trumpet
tones that the only way to save their country was
to vote the speakers ticket, is an excellent
AMATEUR BAND,
Which with violin and yiol, flute, organ and gui-
tar discoursed sweet music and filed the brightly
lighted hall with melody.
Next to the Star Table is the ice cream saloon,
small booth, in charge of Mr.. T. G. Marlin.
Next to this booth and on the side of the hall
towards Sixth St, is the table of
THE REArERs,
Who seem TO be- reaping a fine reward by their
bright smiles and accommodating manners
Their table is in charge of Mrs. VIM. Bright and
Mrs. Charles II. Moore.
The next table on this side, and the last, is the
table of
THE EARNEST WORKERS,
Who, as their name indicates, are earnest work
ers for the success Of the Festival and with bright
faces and busy hands, they do labor most ear
nestly to please all who patronizc their well filled
table. This table in the charge of Mrs. Hum
phrey Pyle and Miss Emma Pyle.
All the fair attendants on the several tables
wear
BADGES
Symbolical of the name of their table. Those of
the 6 Hope Table " wear an anchor, the " Clean
ers two heads of wheat, the " Star Table" .
star, the Reapers " u sickle, and the Earnes.
Workers q beehive.
Passing out Of the hall at the back door, we en-
ter the yard, which is fitted up with tables and
seats as an
ICE CREAM GARDEN.
1t is Iii up with Chinese lanterns and other lights,
which, shining amongst the green trees make
the effect quite handsome. Nor is the eye alone
gratifed, for the palate may here be stated with
any luxury ysur taste may prompt you to call for.
Altogether, the Festival is one of the most COM
plete and beautiful we have ever seen, and the
large crowds which throng the hall show that the
people fully appreciate its ATTRACTIONS Thurs
days Commercial