The Wilmingtonian., 1885-12-12
not nomads.
Ihe RacheIOr'a Enir.

The Bachelor Boat Club fair is now in
progress at the Institute Hall. The club is
composed of the leading young men of this
city, who are.well known. in social and bust
ness circles. Boating in this city has not
been indulged in as sport since IA and 75.
Citizens will remember the races on the
Christiana by the Undne Pioneer and Bache-
lor crews at that time. Some of the mem
bers comprising the crews were II. t. & H
W. Cause, j. CARRIED, F. L. Holmes, for
merly with the Bcery ECeaiay, De Haven
Morris, Thomas Lewis of the firm of Farra
y Lewis, W. H. Bowers, the late Joseph L.
jackson, G. ]. Campbell and George II.
Mccall. The last two gentlemen are MEM
bers Of the new organization. The present
club is reorganization of the former B. B.
G., and is in fiourishing condition, having
now membership of 43.
The object in giving the Fair IS to procure
funds for the erection Of boat-house at tile
south end of Market street bridge. 1t is the
desire of the club to make il a first-class
rowing association aud put 1t on a footing
with the leading clubs of this section of the
country. To that end they must have good
accommodations, and ask the patronage of
the public in this their first effort, The
decorations of the Institute Hall are the
finest and in the best taste ever shown here
and reflect great credit on the Committee
in charge, of which J. R. Crippen is the
chairman. The center booth is octagon in
shape, with straw-thatchcd dome. The
decorations are blue and white, giving a
beautiful effect. A varied assortment of
articlet may be found L ere, consisting of
lace Tides, sewing aprons, cologne bottles,
sachets, also bronzes and silverware
The stage is occupied by Farrl X Lewis as a
restaurant, where all kinds of edtbles are
dispensed. The glassware booth adioius
this with hundreds of articles which NAV be
had at ten cents a chance. Next comes the
sporting goods booth, with a full line of
tennis sets, boxing gloves, fencing foils,
Indian clubs, cricket bats, etc. A Parker
shot gun also has place. The Wheeler &
Wilson company occupy the next booth,
where they show embroidarles. etc, done
on their machines Brush and comb sets.
toilet articles, mirrors ETC., in plush and
ivory, together with large assortment of
other things, are exposed for sale on the
adjoining booth. Lawton, the ''china man. s.
has his exhibit near the entrance, and has a
fine collection of bric-a.hrac. One of the
showiest decorated booths is the "NIikado. .
The Pug holds forth here to an admirinp
audience. Sofa pillows, handsome French
clock, etc, are Glanced off,
Domestic so ash.fnished machine
comes next to view, Oh which the chances
are bnt twenty five ceut. Tickets sell very
rapidly on this beautiful and useful article
The kempa family, who are very fine per
formers, give delightful concert each even
ing. The chance to hear so fine musicq
program is not offered every day at til,
small admission asked.
We have left the ladies to the last, bu
don't forget that they are there. and are a
charming as usual. Taken AS whole tn
Bachelors have made the han a scene o
beauty, and deserve success in return 70
their labor. Every effort will be made I,
make visit pleasant and enjoyable npei
every evening until p. m The Fair rou
tinues until Saturday, the 10Th.