Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1883-01-30

The grand military fair under the aus
pices of the st. Paul Armory association
was brilliantly inaugurated last night.
The spacious hall of the armory building
was marvel of beauty and animation,
and the opening of the new and elegant
buiIding could not have been dedicated
under happier or more favorable auspices.
The handsome interior of the hall was
blaze of light and color. Moving IN the
gay throng were the military heroes, under
whose auspices the fair is given, in full
parade costumes, the sheen and glitter of
which was further enhanced by bevy after
bevy of gayly attired young ladies and
girls.
From the rafters and beams of the roof
waved and foated streamers of bright
bunting and silk, relieved at intervals by
banners of great beauty and unique de-
sign. Below were the gayly caparisoned
bazaars glittering with every variety of
novelty and knick-knack. The music of
the orchestra sweetly rose above the buzz
and chatter and whirI of the ever moving
throng. and the ensemble was
UNIQUE and indescribable. The
fair may be pronounced a success,
that is, considered from the variety and
beauty of the display and the respectable
attendance last night. Opening nights
are not generally regarded as favorable
under any circumstances, but on this occa-
sion there was an entire absence of the
furry and excitement which usually accom-
panies an occasion of this kind.
1t would be impossible to give in detail
description of the things to be seen at
the fair. so great is the number and extern
slve the variety.
COMPANY.
On entering the hall the visitors atten-
ton is probably first attracted to the scene
at the immediate right, occupied by the
quarters of Company D, Allen Light
Guards, Capt. Bean, commanding. This
booth is unique in structure, repre-
senting Queen Anne cottage, designed by
Architect HinsdaIe. 1t is notable for its
elegant and neat appearance and general
harmony of outline. The cottage is sur
mounted by bell tower, and the front is
ornamented with the campony's colors and
initials.
The ladies in attendance at this table
are attired in patriotic costumes and they
present beautiful and tidy appearance.
Mrs. A. G. Bennett is dressed as the god
dess of liberty and Mrs. Danz to represent
the American flag. The following named
ladies in charge are also in various cos
tunes: Mrs. Bennett, Mrs. Danz and Mrs.
Pusch, assisted by the Misses Atwood,
Brings, Brennan, Roedler, Flech, Eschle,
Kepp, Bier, Connolly, Coffee, Metzdorf,
Cordial, Harr, Kahlert, Tableman, Pusch
and Lena Roedler.
The display here is varied and beautiful,
and occupies eighty feet of table. Among
the articles to be voted for are lovely doll,
dressed as a bride, three feet and half in
height. 1t will be voted to the most popu-
lar young man, the voting to begin to-
morrow; elegant hand painted
fancy articles, by Mrs. A. G. Bennett:
magnificent ladies' plush dressing case
which cost $50 to be voted for; elegant
lace dress by Mrs. Pompern; plush sofa
pillow, Kehsington stitch, and an endless
variety of articles both useful and beauti-
full, the display being one of the largest
and most attractive in the fair.
Proceeding past the latter table, the Wis
itor comes to the quarters occupied by
company @, Capt. Blakely in command
The booth here is the most extensive and
complete in its appointments in the fair.
The building was designed by Architect
Wirth and he succeeded admirably. The
general plan is that of an ancient fortified
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capped by tower, which is used as the
fish pond. The upper story of the
house is in the half-timbered
style of the eighteenth century, and the
building is divided into three compart-
ments, Gle bon Marche," 'Vanity Fair
and "Bijou." The tables are decorated
with the national colors, evergreens and
lace, and a pole rises in the center, from
which floats streamers of red, white and
blue.
The ladies in charge are: Mesdames L.
Becker, W. R. Merriam, R. Gordon, O.
Dalrymple, F. L. Bancroft, and assisted by
Mesdames S. S. Breed, H. Stevens, @. O.
De Coster, VIM. Corlies, Mrs. Rucker,
Misses Richardson. Van Etten, Monfort
Darlington, Jessie Rice, Louisa Smythe
and Annie Bunker.
LIZ DOu MdECQ0 Ou0TS q OlSpld1 0AG0u-
sive and captivating. Among the numer-
Gus beautiful articles was noticed an ele-
giant French bronze clock, to be voted to
the most popular bachelor. Here too are
the bon ton stand and button-hole bouquet
table, centers of great attraction.
The ladies in attendance are: Mrs.
Joseph A. Wheelock and Mrs. D. R. Noyes,
managers, assisted by Mes6ames j. @.
Adams, G. Hewitt, p. G. Price, S. D. Flagg,
F. Draper, W. Rhodes, E. G. Rogers, Ben
jamin Thompson, George, and Misses
Helen Haynes, Lou Hunt, Ireland, Walker,
Banning, Stevens, Helen Carver, Ingersoll,
Katie Banning, Lillian Price, Charlotte
Adams, Prellie Horn, Nellie Wheelock.
The 'Vanity Fair" tables is loaded with
articles of rare beauty, the display of fancy
work being fine. The ladies here will
rattle an elegant hard embroidered scarf
and table cover. The display of cushions,
plush covered bottles, wearing apparel for
children, afghans, etc., is very fine.
The ladies in charge are: Charles Nell
rath, Kirby Barnum, o. j. Allen, L. D.
Hedge, managers, assisted by Mesdames
L. j. Whiting, H. K. Bailey, Spaulding, j.
j. Cornwell, Harbaugh, B. W. McMasters,
f. B. Howell; Misses Alexander, Tilden,
Maud Smith, Margaret Wharton, Elmer,
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