The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1885-03-11

The fair and supper given by the LA
dies Aid Society" of this place, Febru-
airy Goth, for the purpose of raising funds
to help build Congregational church,
was a pleasant and enjoyable occasion.
The evening was bright and pleasant,
enabling all to attend who desired. A
large party from Crescent City, through
the courtesy OF Capt. Beach, took the
beautiful steamer Crescent City, arriving
at Pomona about O'Clock, where carri-
ages were in waiting to convey them to
the hall. Other places were well repre-
sented, a number being present from We
laka Crystal Lake and Como. One of
the principal features was the supper ts-
BILE, which was provided with all the
niceties to tempt as we'll as satisfy the
wants of the inner man, and much credit
was given the culinary skill of the ladies.
The ice cream and confectionery tables
were tastefully arranged and well patron
lied, The table of fancy articles seemed
to attract the attention of all. The lad
les for many weeks have been busy max
ing and soliciting from friends, fancy,
ornamental and useful articles, and these
being artistically arranged by the COM
mittee in charge, made it the center of
attraction, and to Mrs. Smith, Palatka,
ia, Mrs.J, w. Stewart, Quincy ILL.,,
Miss c. WEIGH, Brooklyn, n. Y, Miss
Emma Haygood, Cuba, n. Y, Mrs Sam
uel Lee, Athol Mass, Miss S. Z. Games,
Danvers, Mass, North Ave. Congrega-
tional church, Cambridge, Mass, Mrs.
Ruth f. Rawson, Wells River, and 9TH
ers, the society wish to extend their
heartful thanks for their generous con
tributions. Among the many articles
disposed of which deserve notice was an
album quilt, which had the names of
some four hundred persons, each paying
from ten cents to one dollar for inserting
the same, amounting in the aggregate to
one hundred dollars. This quilt was vot-
ed to the most popular lady of the diff
erent places represented, the candidates,
Mrs. Capt. Beach, of Crescent City, Mrs.
Potter, of Como. Mrs. Eastman and Miss
Eames of Pomona, and others were nom
mated from the floor. The contest was
a spirited one, and Mrs. Capt. Beach be-
ing the fortunate lady, the quilt was
awarded to her, the net proceeds being
$4,000. The entertainment consisted OF
music, recitations by Master Merritt
Whipple, of Quincy, ILL.,, and last but
not least an art gallery which was hearth
ly enjoyed by all, and many thanks are
due Mr.. Joseph Eames and family fol
this fun producing element of the en-.
tertainment. The party broke up about
half part eleven, all feeling it an ocoa.
sion of enjoyment long to be remember.
ed. The net proceeds Of the fair am oun,
ted to $217.64 and as a member of the
society, a very generous lady, whose
name we would like to mention, but are
forbidden, gave the same amount a:
raised at the entertainment, we feel thai
the real proceeds were S435.2S.
We feel this report would not be com
plete without mentioning that the Lad
les Aid Society was organized March IS
1894, and have succeeded in raising dur
ing that time S629.54 towards building O
church in Pomona. We feel this reflect:
great credit to our Ladies' Aid Society
and shows to the ladies of Florida what
can be accomplished by united and per
sistent effort. Y.
Ladies' Memorial Association.
A special meeting of the Ladies Me