The state journal., 1883-12-29

taoles were III charge OF the follow
ing ladies: Fancy table, in charge O
Mrs. Potter, Mrs. Elliott and Mis-
Sallie Titus; perfumery table, Mis-.
Alma Somerville and Miss Nancy
Titus literature, Miss Mary Potter
and Mrs. Glasgow; china table, Mrs
Songow and Mrs. Cajoy, and post
office 10 charge of Miss Annie
Cooper. The committee, of whom
Mr. Frank Wood is the chairman,
are indefatigable in their efforts to
make the fair a success. The fair
will remain open until next Tuesday
evening.
Mr.. William Jones, of Snow Hill,
Nd, is the city, the guest of Mr..
Randolph G. Lewis
A mask bail was given on Christ
mas eve by Mr.. George a. Barrett at
Odd Fellows JIall and was crowded.
The music was by Prof. Almond and
the floor under the supervision of
Pref. Theodore Owens, assisted by
Mr.. William French.
The Cherry Street church opened
"Mother Hubbard bazaar at Ma
sonic Hall on Locust street on Tues
day evening. The able committee is
composed of the following ladies
Mrs. +. 9. Cook, president; Mrs.
Lizzie Thomas, vice president Miss
Fannie Ramsey, secretary; Miss
Laura Evans, treasurer, who have
under them a bevy of charming ladies'
in charge of the various tables, and it
is certain that the fair will be a sue
cess.
A Christmas festival, concert and
tableaux was given at Musical Fund
Hall on Wednesday evening by the
Crucifxion p. E. church, and the
house was without standing room
before the exercises commenced. The
first part was series of tableaux, of
which the following were the most
prominent: The Gypsies Camp
"I'roposal of Marriage" Betsy and
| are Out" "IEappy Home" Gar
ranging the Wedding Garments" and
"Croquet on the Lawn" After the
above tableaus the comic opera Pima
fore was rendered by the Young
Peoples Association connected with |
the church. The personal dramatis |
was as follows: Sir Joseph Porter,
K. c. B., S. Clifton Mosely; Captain
Corcoran, Charles Moore Ralph.
John FL. Clifton Boatswain, Frank
I'LL jhtRs jJ p9tIf Y6,RBse a2saXs, Maurice Viii
Buttercup Ernestine lie Count;
Hebe, Nettie Steward, who filled
their parts well. Mr.. Samuel Adger
was the musical director, MIR. +. }.
r. Jones leader Of the orchestra.
After the close of the concert the au
dience adjourned to the banquet
room, where they enjoyed themselves
until late in the night.
Mr.. Morris Layton and James
Auter, of Harrisburg, are in the city
until after the holidays.
A grand Christmas service was
held at Wesley A. NJ. E. Zion church
on Christmas. night to a crowded
church, who evidently appreciated
the excellent entertainment that was
given them, The church was appro-
priately decorated with evergreens.
The babe in the manger and the
angel guarding it was one OF the
pleasing features. The singing was
excellent, and it would be injustice
to select any pieces to especially
commend. The psstor, Rev. ii. M
Ross, delivered short address. The
singing was under the charge OF that
proficient leader, Professor James
Dick, assisted by Mr.. Britton Brown,
organist.
Mr.. John T. Ray, Of Trenton, Is II
the city for short visit.
One of the features of the Crucl
fixion concert was the excellent drll
Of the Potter Guards, cadet organ
cation of which our city may b.
proud. HOWARD
ERIE.