The Portland daily press., 1883-05-23
SACCARAPPA.
The Odd Fellows Fair.

The much talked OF Odd Fellows fair began
in the public hall in the new Odd Fellows
block on Main street yesterday afternoon and
Notwithstanding the bad weather Of this first
Jar day, the attendance was fully equal to the
expectations Of those in charge.
The purpose for which this fair is held is to
raise funds for the furnishing OF the halls in
the new building just built by Saccarappa
Lodge. The agitation for the construction of
this block began among the Odd Fellows of
this village about year ago and eliminated
last October when the corner stone was laid
with appropriate ceremonies by Grand Master
$. w Cook assisted by other grand officers.
This occasion brought together many Odd Fell
lows from Portland and adjoining towns.
The building is a two-storied brick structure
with French roof and freestone trimmings,
50 feet long by As feet In width The lower
story is finished into stores that are TO be occu-
pied by j. X. Dunn & Co. and Cutler g.
Murch. The second story contains two offices,
10 feet by p feet each, and the public hall Az
feet by 55 feet. This hall contains gallery
and has seating capacity Of about $50. In
the third story are the society rooms consisting
of the moin hall about AZ feet by "a feet in
size, three ante-rooms, banquet hall, and
kitchen all furnished and conveniently ar
ranged.
The editice has been built from designs fur
nished by Mr. Fassett, the architect of Portland
The builders were Tibbetts Bros. of Deering,
masons, and Mr.. Sylvester of Portland, car
penter. The building committee appointed by
the Lodge to superintend the work consisted of
JIG. knight, H. s. Sproul and w. Y. Harmon
The fair now In progress was first proposed
last March and the work necessary for its sue
cess has been carried on by earnest workers
since that time.
The sides OF the hall are lined with tables
that contain articles OF merchandise, fancy
goods and handiwork of every description, and
hanging at the rear OF the stage is beautiful
silk quilt unique in design and execution.
About the hail are hung rugs and quilts OF
many and varied hues and styles. The contri-
buttons from home people aud Portland mer-
chants have been very generous. The Keller
Y Bailey Underwear Company have contribut-
cd lot of fine underwear, the Haskell Silk
Go. 20 yards of black silk, the Westbrook
Manufacturing Co. number of pieces of ging-
ham, Mr.. John Adams an excellent harness.
and among others that have contributed cash
or merchandise are Capt. j. f. Quimby, L. p
Warren, J. R. Andrews, L. w. Edwards
Ivory Hazelton, W. H. Neal, w. X. Dana, @.
b. Woodman, j. X. Dunn s; Co., Scates & %.
James Pennell. T. Fl. Snow. Articles have
heen received from Smith, Gage & Co. @. j.
Walker q Co., Loring, Short & Harmon, Har-
mony Lodge of Odd Fellows and the combined
lodges have sent out fine cabinet organ and
chair.
Among the special attractions are the art
gallery, in which there are many fine pictures
loaned BY different residents OF the village and
art dealers OF Portland; also several fine marine
views belonging to Harry Brown, the well
known artist. Oar people seldom have such
an opportunity as this presented to visit so
choice an art gallery. The glass blowers oc-
capg one Of the offices. and the anatomical
museum OF DR.. f. Barrett is in one of the ante
rooms ON the third floor.
The committee in charge Of the fair is as fol-
lows: j. X. Dunn, G. F. Johuson, w. w.
Cutler, @. B. Woodman, n r. Martin, N. 7.
Worthley, Jr, F. H Grant Chas Towle, All.
Burroughs, j. w. Warren. Jas. Knight, G. L.
Andrews, 7. II. Snow, G. a. Quimby, j. III.
Hszsltcn, F, P. johnson, j. t. Jones. G. w.
Brown, Geo Millions.
Trains over the Rochester road will accom-
modate visitors from the city tonight and Fri
day night.
Tonight Ivy Lodge, d. Of R., OF this city,
will go Ont to the fair. They will leave at
7.15 and return at 10.S0 II is hoped that they
viii not partake Of any refreshments before
going, as supper will be furnished every night
during the fair by Saccarappa Lodge.