The daily Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1878-1???, 1878-05-03
THE GALIGIIER FESTIVAL.


CANP-.>N ENJOYABLE AFFAIR ENJOYED
BY A LARGE COMPANY OF OUR BEST
PEOPLE.
The festival given by Mrs. Chas. Cali
CHER last night for the benefit of the Churcl
Of the Redecmer was an affair that attracted
much attention, and was delightful in all
its details. The mansion, the most spaci
Gus and splendid in the city, had been
carefully prepared for the occasion by the
hostess. twas crowded at IN early hour
and the people all enjoyed themselves I'm.
till a late hour of the evening.
The guests were received at the door (af.
ter they had run the gauntlet of the smil.
ing cashier by Mrs. Gallagher; and soon,
under the careful leadership of the amiable
ladies of Rector Dillon-Lee's congregation,
they enjoyed all the scenes of beauty pre-
pared for the entertainment of the public.
and were bcwidercd in an attempt 10 de-
eide whether they enjoyed themselves most
in the Bower of Beauty, the Home of the
Peri or the Gypsy Camp.
The Home OF the Peris, on the main
| floor. first attracted attention. II was a
crystalizcd cave, Illuminated by ned and
blue lights that made it glitter With beauty.
But the beauty of the cave was somewhat
eclipsed by the greater beauty of the
charming Peri, Miss Lille Morris, who ar
raycd in pink silk and lace, adorned by
gold and silver trimmings, looked, acted
and talked like the Peri she represented
Indeed, We left her Home fully impressed
by the belief that she wa>a Peri and to this
conclusion We still adhere. The Peri was
attended by two Gcnii-William H.
Morris and Frank Galgher-who, clabo-
mtcly costumcd, ministcrcd to the want,
of their queen. They ruthlcSsly made
prisoners of the unwary and COM
PEELED them to do homage to the Lady of
the Cave Two Farics-Lilly Schultcr and
Edith Walbridgc-also added attraction 10
the Home; while Great Frog Master
Fred. Gaigher-gavc seri-comic feature
to the affair. The Cave was the work Of
Mr.. Frank Gallagher and entities him to the
praise of much ingenuity and great skill Of
Il peculiar and rare kind.
The next attraction was the Bower of
Beauty. on the second floor. II was decor
ated 10y fcStoons OF evcrgrccns and flowers,
and was presided over by Mrs. William
Winter Mis-, Carrie UnglcS, Miss Ella Wal
bridge, Miss Ella Armstrong, Miss Fannie
Pitcher and Miss Molic Rilcy-all them
rare beauties ofwhom Cairo is Justly proud.
Attending upon the Beauties were
five beautiful girls--Canic Morris. Lila
and Laura Halliday. Mamie Lcntz and AL
ice Wardncr.
The next attraction was the Gypsy Camp
in which Mrs. G.. G. A!vord pcrSided. Miss
Kitty A!vord pcrSonatcd the GYPSY Queen
and dressed ana acted thccharactcr topcrf6c-
ton. Her attendants, also en- costume, and
very charming in their unique DISCUSSES,
were Misses Fanny Barclay, May Ilarman,
Jennie Mckenzie, Ncttic Scurcr and
Lidy Pitcher
The next attraction was the supper table
loaded with the good things Capt. md Mrs
Gallagher had provided; but the ;;ct must
not be overlooked that the icc-crcam and
cake, were furnished by the other adde's Of
the church, To Mrs VIM. NJ Morris, Mrs.
Henry Halliday, Mrs. Chas. Pink md Mrs.
Samuel Walters in IN especial manner,
much credit i, due. They labordl with
much industry TO make the affair success.
full: and to them Mrs Gallagher, as well as
the whole church, owe debt Of thanks. Z
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