The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1874-09-18

The cloudy weather yesterday caused rather
small attendance at the fair during the day,
but in the evening the hall was well filled by
people DESTROYS of seeing Sappho in ssThe Lit
tie Rebel, and of inspecting the many pretty
things on the tables. "Despite the foul wealth.
er, /" as the market reports say, "trade was mod
erately active and the volume of business tran.
sactons large" 1t is difficult to resist the fiat
tering tongues and bright eyes of the charming
saleswomen, and most people went away richer
by the possession Of some useful or fancy arti-
cle The booths are so arranged as to make
a very attractive showing, and the hall is really
worth visiting.
The farce of 'sThe Little Rebel was we'll
presented and warmly received. A very neat
little parlor scene was put upon the stage, and
Sappho disported herself after her usual arch
fashion, much to the delight of the audience.
The Society feels that it is under obligations to
Mr. Ellis for the assistance so cheerfully render
ed by him, and for an attractive entertainment
AT the conclusion of the play the greater por-
ton of the audience repairedt to Reception Hail.
where the inviting refreshment tables were
spread. The refreshment room is reminis-
SSASS Va ouO SIcdb lar VI d year ouu piiO
same corps of walters, so warmly remembered
by the feasters of that time, have been engaged
positively for this occasion only" The cool
est of ices, the most appetizing of salads, deli
cious coffee, various kinds of cold meats, cake,
&c, tempt the hungry guest, and swift and at
tentive walters are ready to run at his bidding.
The receipts from the tables must have been
large, as the room was crowded up to late
hour in the evening, and several young men
developed portentious appstites.
After passing more or less time in the re-
freshment room, the visitors sauntered about
the main hall looking at the booths and tables,
calling at the post Office for letters Every droll
letters some of them are, too,) patronizing the |
stand, bedecking themselves with |
button-hole boquets from the fair hands of the |
flower girls, guessing at the cake and voting for
the favorite minister. All the stands were lib. |
orally patronized, and the receipts from the |
several sources must be very gratifying to the |
managers.
Already sharp competition for the chain to |
De given to the minister receiving the most votes
has been developed, and lively canvas is in
progress. Those who are DESTROYS of making a |
git to their favorite pastor have
now an opportunity.
This evening there will be grand promen- |
ade. concert, Chandler furnishing the music. |
Of course it will be fine. During the day the |
lall will be open for the sale of goods, and in |
he evening several articles will be ratified for |
It is hoped there will be large attendance |
rhe object of the fair is undisputedly worthy /
me, appealing to the sympathies of all, and |
The managers should receive hearty support.
As the unfavorable weather has caused
mall attendance it is thought best to continue
he fair Saturday, day and evening, so as to
1--WE all an opportunity to attend. The pro-
,ramme for Saturday has not yet been announc-
d, but doubtless will be attractive