Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1880-10-21
THE FRENCH FAIR.

A Pleasing Entertainment-The Openin,
Last Night.
Sherman hall on Wabashaw street present
ed scene last night of unusual animation
and beauty. The occasion was the openin,
of the French fair which was inauguratei
last night under the most fattering auspices
The captivating appearance of the hall coult
not but exact the encomium of the mos
fastidious admirer. 1t was q blazs of light
color and melody. with the laughter o.
pleasure and the arch smile of bright eyei
women as the appropriate setting of the
brilliant picture.
The hall, which is a perfect gem in the
elegance of its appointments, was brilliantly
illuminated, and adorned with the French
colors, which fell in graceful streamers from
the center of the ceiling.
The fair was opened to the flourish OF
music, eloquently given by the st. Pau
string band, the members of which dis
coursed sweetest melody at intervals
throughout the evening. Considering the
beauty and variety of the display it is quite
impossible to convey an adequate idea oil
what the fair consists of, as the display must
be seen to be appreciated. To the right, or
a sumptuous display of fruit. This stand
the first that attracts the visitors attention
contains variety of homo and tropical
fruit, and the honors are gracefully done by
Miss Emily Demeules, Emma Oarivean,
Hattie Dafrene, Clara Gravel and Mary
Berthiaume.
Next to this comes the inevitable fsh pond
where the inquirer is informed that as good
fish are in the sea as have ever been caught
The stand is in charge of Miss Stella Zln-
zius aud Miss Rosa Ferti and it will be
strange indeed if the bright eyes and elo-
quent appeal do not persuade the visitor to
take just one chance. Adjoining this is the
prize table containing bewildering assort.
ment of goods, on any of which the visitor
is invited to try his luck at drawing from the
wonderful receptacle of chance. The table
is in charge of several bswitching bsauties,
chief among whom are Miss Tillie Provan-
cher and Miss Minnie Du Rocher. Crossing
the hall the attention Is attracted by q splen-
did display of fancy goods on what IL known
as the family table, which is laden
with lace goods, paintings and
brio a brac of all descriptions.
This table is in charge of Mrs. A. Dufrene
and Mrs. j. D. Bressett.
Beyond this are located the prizes which
are to be raf1ed for. They consist of cab
met organ, valued ct $75; a handsome sofa
and 500 gold piece. In addition to this
chances are sold on lot, valued at 300, and
situated in Ass lum addition to st. Paul
Adjoining the prize table is the wheel of
fortune, in charge of Mr.. Joseph La Ferve.
and surrounded by an eager company OF
those anxious to curry favor with the fiokel
dame, by betting on the figures of the ever
revolving wheel. Mention should be made
of the refreshment room, where the tempt
ing display would captivate the fancy of an
anchorite. The elegant department. is pre-.
sided over by Mrs. F. x. Gravel and Mrs. E.
Langevin.
The fair will continue throughout the
week, and as the proceeds are intended tc
apply to the construction of the new church,
1t should receive q generous support. An
extra attraction will be offered tonight,
when the visitor will have chance to in
spect the mystic lady, or the living beauty
who will arrive to-day.