Wilmington daily commercial., 1874-11-25
FIRST EDITION.
the Water witch Fair.

the Water witch Fair.
rrs COMMENCEMENT LAST EVENING" BRILLIANT
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. DECORATIONS, &c.
The second annual fair of the Water Witch
Fire Co. opened at Institute Hall, last evening"
and was more largely attended than ia customa-
ry on such occasions. The decorations of the
hall arc more complete and handsome than ever
before. Around the walls of the room, over the
tables, id continued succession of elaborate
evergreen arches, from which are suspended In
Vulnerable fancy articles. Fancy lace curtains
of different hues blend harmoniously together
and increase the briliancy of the scene.
The frst thing that attracts the eye of the Wis.,
itor upon entering the room, il an octagonal
structure In the centre something after the
shape OF Chinese Pagoda which beau
tfnllY taperH until it almost reaches the ceiling
The roof tapers and is covered with blue paper,
beapangled with glittering stars. Silver fire
horns with beautiful boduets decorate four OF
the corners OF the eve, and pretty pendant ban
ners tell lis that there s plenty Of sparkling soda
water beneath in beautiful marble fountain
large golden ball, upon which stands the God
dess OF Liberty, holding in her right hand the
American flag, and in her left a shield, sur
mounts the top. From the apex six beautiful
pink colored steamers reach to different parts of
the room, which whether intentional or not fitly
represent the rays of golden sunset.
The platform is decorated with arches rising
above arches, and upon it is stationed the Uni
ted Cornet band which at fitting intervals en-
livens the scene with music.
The refreshment table extends the whole
length of the platform. The rooms at the ends
OF the platform are used for committee and
store rooms. The sanctum Of. the editorial de-
partment of tie Fair Ne,cs, a little paper over
| flowing with news and sparkling with wit is To-
Gated i'll the southeast corner of the room.
upon entering the hall the first to the left is
TABLE "a"
u,,dar sfla anauap,ant of Ara 7 T,,,,,,,o.
and Mrs. q. Keller. This table contains gold
watch, revolver very handsomely mounted, mar
BILE top stand, set of china ware, and very
fine wax doll, all of which are to be CHANGED off.
This table is handsomely decorated with ever
greens and oil paintings.
TABLE ''B"
This is one OF the handsomest tables in the
hall, being magnihcenty decorated On the
wall, very tastefully hung, is the red rep cur
tains of the Company, whilst on the front are
hung two lace curtain drawn back and tied.
There s also arch of ev vergreens over head.
This table is under the supervision OF Miss Mol
lie Heal, Miss Molle Beeson, and Miss Lena
Hirzel. The specialties Of this table are a
large case Of perfumery, and various fancy arti-
cles also stand of very fine china vases, to be
chanced OFF a very handsome cane, 8 very pret-
ty tides. doll, &C. prominent feature of tue
table ID cologne fountain which continually
emits perfumed spray.
TABLE &c"
is under the management OF Mrs. Thomas Nc
Ilheny and Miss Josephine Flanagan. The fol-
lowing articles are to be chanced of lady's
gold watch, lounge, wax cross IN glass case, card
table, two wax dolls, bed quilts, &c. This table
also contains two very fne baskets made of
beads sent from Detroit by Jno. J. stiiber.
TABLE "p"
| il under the management of Misses Adelia Kel-
| ler, Jane Reed Emma Miller and Ella Young.
| The articles to be chanced of here are a very
| fine lOunpe larOa doll fancy IamD win
| set, &c
TABLE y.
lis superintenied by W. II. Kiger, Edward New
ell, Chas. McKenny, A. Stout, and Eli Speak
man. This table is a young grocery store, and
contains teas, coffes, sugar. canned fruit, flour,
chow chow, soap, cakes, and other mic macs. All
articles here are drawn through the wheel of
fortune and by paying 10 cents you take your
choice.
| TABLE -
comes next and is under tho management of
| Mrs. Maggie Ginder, aud Miss Mary McMenamin.
| Here we find lounge, quilt camp chair, doll,
box of genteman's hendkerchiefs, a little boys
| highland costume, balmoral suit, and a great
| quantity of other useful and fancy articles
| In the northwest corner of the room is what ID
| called the
| CURIOSITY TABLE,
| upon which is large collection OF beautiful sea
shells, coral formations, sea fans, whales teeth,
| etc. The collection was made by John i. Reed,
| hlu WAS blOubhl ilbu po5ouu bHo chpobs II ol-
| dInand A. Miller has q very large aquarium also
upon this table, in which IL different species
| OF fish and terrapins. An eel several inches
long appeared to be liking OF the Aquarium"
TABLE a.
better known as the refreshment tables,
| is the most attractive of all. 1t ID
under the supervision of Miss M. A. Crisiield,
Mrs Sallie Shuster and Mrs. Vanzant and Sad
die Taggart Two very handsome pyramid cakes
and one plain pound cake, are to be chanced of.
The soda fountain in the center of the room il
connected with this table. The handsome God
de6s of Liberty that surmounts the pagoda is to
| be Glanced off from this table,
| TABLE II,
which is in charge OF the Misses picketts ant
| Miss Sallie Harrigan, is large glass depot
where glassware of all kind desired can be OBJ
tanned through the wheel of fortune.
TABLET
s in charge of Mrs. Sheppard and Miss Kate
Pickett. The articles here to De Glanced OFF are
a bunch of water lilies, two setts of china, witt
green and gold border, handsome doll, vast
OF zephyr flowers, a patent rocking horse,
handsome bronze clock and great many othe
articles, including ton of coal.
TABLE
is in charge of Miss Early, Mrs. l.. Higgins, ant
Mrs. Henderson. This is variety depot grea
assortment OF stockings, lamps, balls, and cthe
artcles to be won through the wheel of fortune
OLher articles OF value will yet be added to TIN
display as the Fair progresses.
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