National Republican., 1877-02-23
THE SCRIBBLE,RS CIRNIJ4L.
Bright Pictures at Masonic TempIe-Soine of
the Characters In Peggotty's boat.

Bright Pictures at Masonic Temple-Some of
the Characters In Peggotty's Boat.
Last evening, the third of the authors car
nival, Masonic Hall was more than crowded; IL
was ovcriiowing. Many distinguished person.
ages were present during the evening" and take
1t altogether, 1t was the most successful Of the
three evenings. The universal expression Of the
visitors to the Carnival Is that 1t is the most CON-
plete OF any like entertainment ever given In the
city. In our former reports limited space has
prevented us from giving full and complete list
OF the participants, yet 1t is but Just to mention
the real irorkers-those connected with the sun
per room. 1t is q real luxury to sit within view
Of Aladdns Palace, cave and grotto, and be
waited upon by the bellies OF the kitchen, who,
with captivating smiles and tidy white aprons,
dart bither and thither, andiplace the delicious
SALADS, picked OYSTERS chocolate, coffee ices and
creams before the visitor asifby magic Indeed tho
supper room ispresded over by the same good genil
from whom Aladdin received his wonderful lamp,
In the shape OF the ladies who SO ably and salts.
factorily conduct this department of the Carnival
Theirs is not IN easy task yet SO long rs they are
adding to the Golfers in the benevolent work they
do not complain, but only ask that all who make
the tour Of the Carnival shall give them n call.
A visit to the Carnival would be incomplete with
out It. The ladies OF the supper. room gratefully
acknowledge the kindness Of Mr.. VIM q. Worm,
the dealer In Ice cream, who has rendered them
valuable assistance In many ways.
During the evening Miss Winnie Ream's delt
hands were busy with the clay, and the space
around her studio was crowded with the admirers
OF the petite artist. Chief Justice Waite sat again
for her, and by 10 o'clock he was as satisfactorily
"bustcd" Us he ever was In his life. Every one
pronounced the bust Of the Chief Justice excel
lent, and the visitor tonight will have an oppor
tunity OF seeing the finishing touches put upon
It. Winnie Is the "Spirit OF the Carnival
The creatures Of Dickens were out In full force
last night, and "Peggoty's" way crowded with
the representatives from the works Of the great
novelist, as given by the Congregational Church
Mr.. and Mrs. Peerybingle and Tllly Slowboy
held forth with that dear baby, and Mrs. Bardeii
was arrayed In all ner glory. Captain Cutie
showed to great advantage his huge silver watch,
while Quilp was as interesting as ever Dolly
bow, shone In splendor, and Barnaby Rudge was
unique In style. Mr.. Plckwick appeared d little
late, but made up for all lost time. The Peck
snins were all out with Bob Allen and hob
Sawyer. The Congregational Church also ar.
ranged the group and Martha Washington Re.
eePtion. George Washington, BY Deacon Rock.
who saw him. His features are almost perfect
copy Of the painting
Martha Washington was Mrs. Charles Kennedy
and her beautiful matronly face and silver gray
hair, made one think Of Mount Vernon hundred
years ago. The whole reception was a grand sue
cess.
Saturday a matinee carnival will be held from
ii O. m, TO =. M, to which children will be ad
mitted for half Of the regular admission price.