St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1884-12-11
DAYTON BLUFF MISSION FAIR.
An Animated Description of the En-
terprise as Witnessed by a Globe
RepOrter Last Evening.

1 The attendance At the Episcopal Industrial
Fair for the benefit Of the Dayton Bluff
church, in Portland block on Broadway street,
last night, was encouragingly large, and the
scene presented was one Of great animation
and beauty. The display is elaborate and
handsome in the extreme, and the ladies
having the fair in charge are entitled to great
credit for the tasteful and admirable exhibit.
A GLOBE reporter paid visit to the fair last
night and was kindly extended the eourtesies
Of the occasion BY Mrs. Sherman Z. Finch,
the president Of the society.
What was seen may be briefly epitomized
as follows: Fortune teller's cave, made Of
natural pines and brush, presided over by a
fair soothsayer named Miss Sophia Staley,
who looks charming in neat gypsy costume.
Postofice, at which tender balet doHz
may be received for slight
consideration, with Miss Slime as the P. NJ t.
A lemonade well, without stick in ii, pre-
sided over by charming Rebecca who dishes
up the cooling nectar in way that makes
them all smile and cry for more. A fish
pond in which you can either angle for hearts
or sturgeon, as it suits the visitors luck or
fancy This is in charge of two fair disciples
Of Isaac Walton named Miss Weide and Miss
Martin. A beautiful flower booth, filed
with lovely exotics, in charge Of Miss
Drury, the prettiest rose in the bunch.
fruit and candy stand, at which may be
found all manner Of sweetmeats, in charge
Of Mrs. Davis. A refreshment table which
! fairly groans with good things. and at which
the inner man can be amply satisfied with
dainties- This is in charge Of Mrs. w. II.
Lowe aud Mrs. GODFREY.
brief sketch of some Of the notable
things Of beauty seen may be given as fol-
lows: A handsome plush easy chair, pre-
scented By Messrs. Walther q Drehr,
10 be voted 10 the most pOp-
ular minister, entries free 10 all
marble top table, presented by Mr.. Sam
uel Potter, 10 be ratified for.
Right here special reference may be made
10 the very elegant booths filed with num-
erOus articles OF unique design and exuuis-
tie hsndiwork, worthy the pr, duction OF the
society. These booths are presided over by
Mrs. Brainerd, Mrs. Stephenson, Mrs. Gil
bert and Mrs. Swain. The array
OF fancy articles is almost end
less, but among the most notable were
magnificent silk banner. of fine design aud
! =. Z.
Beautiful silk cushion made and donated By
Mrs. Samuel Potter. A number Of very fine
quilts and comfOrtables OF different shades,
all Of which were made and donated By the
ladies, aud a unique quilt made of silk hand
kerchiefs and richly embroidered; also com
plete set Of shams 10 match the Quilt.
A superb hsnd-painted tidy, made and do
mated by Miss Carrie Drury; toilet set pre-
sented by Clark & Frost; hand-painted tam
BOURNE, by Miss Drury, handsome lamp,
donated BY Miss w. II. Lowe; splendid silk
banner, made aud donated by Mrs. Swain
silver goblet, donated by Mr.. c. Jones; silver
pickle caster, donated by Mrs. II. A. Stone;
very beautiful aud deliberately embroidered
apron, tidy aud silk banner, all donated. Also
cream satin hand painted toilet set, elaborate
lace apron, donated; costly foot rest Of plush
velvet and deer's horns for feet, the gil
OF Mrs. Henry Gilbert. A very
odd and handsome knitting apron, Of linen
A rich aud costly table spread, donated by
/ Field q Mailer; a bed set of three pieces
coverlid, etc, very handsome and unique
silver bell, donated By Meyers 81 Finch;
crazy quilt OF worsted, and in short, a variety
/ of fancy aud staple articles, bewildering in
/ their beauty and too numerous 10 mention
/ There are also on sale a number of cabinet
| photographs of Rev. DR.. Thomas, pastor Oi
st. Paul's church.
The proceeds of the fair will be devoted q
the purchase OF a lot for the erection of s
church on Dayton Bluff, and both the beauty
of the display and the worthy character OF
the enterprise should enlist the encourage
ment and support of all persons interested
in the advancement of religion. The fail
wiz be continued to-day and this evening,