Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1884-1886, 1885-11-25
FOR FOUR NIGHTS.
The Womans' Guild and the Ladies
Relief Corps, Assisted by the Micro
cosm Club, Give Four Grand
Entertainments.
Last Nights Entertainment at the
Opera House:

The opera house was the scene last night
Of most splendidly arranged, and georg-
ously displayed entertainment that has ever
been presented to the religious people of
this city BY home organizations. The many
departments speak loud praise of the taste
and enterprise of the ladies engaged in it.
and must be seen to be appreciated.
A reporter took in the entertainment and
endeavored to take some notes Of some of
the leading features of the different depart
ments of the grand opening last night.
First there was the Turkish booth, with
young ladies in costume, and surrounded
with the most splendid adornments of fnery
dispensing tea and sweetmeats TO its custo-
mers. 1t was gotten up, arranged. and pre-
sided over by Mrs. S. ID. Jackson.
The smoking psrlour, presided over by
ladies, who furnished the most choice brands
of Hsvanas, and looked sweet on all who
took seats in the smokers den.
One Of the most interesting booths was
that of Mrs. G. w. Ceilings, fitted up with
one of the most choice museums of the city,
containing a fine selection Of native birds of
the most varied kinds. Indeed, this selec-
ton alone was worth many times over the
price of admission to the whole entertain
ment. An enumeration is too lengthy, but
a number of them were very valuable speci-
mems, as well as number Of animals OF the
collection, Also the fine collection of Prof.
Kirbp, in geological specimens, was in the
tame booth.
The French department, presided over
and arranged by Mrs. Olive
Reed, having very fine
assortment of homemade candies and the
most beautifully adorned booth, with mahy
choice specimens of needle work.
The art department by Mrs. Z. P. Hovey,
was an interesting feature, and will tonight
contain many works Of art.
The Microcasm club, by Miss Ida Fletcher
and other ladies, contained more beautiful
dolls and handsome bridal parties than can
be imagined.
The Chinese tea bazaar, under
the supervision of Mechanics J. II.
Hill, McMellen, Wallace and Stanley,
with seven ladies in Chinese customs
made gorgeous display that was quite
novel Us well as interesting. The Mikados
delt out the !cho icest tea in the most dainty
and costly china to their patrons. A fire
collection of Japanese wares were on sale
and ELECTED admiration from the beholders.
Mrs. j. II. Todd had charge Of the depart
ment of the Mikado, and under her sup
crvision will be very successful feature in
the entertainments.
The Spanish department, with Mrs. Joce-
lyn assisted by covy Of senoatas
with beautiful adorned walls and guitas
and many interesting features enhanced the
interests OF the panorama of beautiful dis
plays.
Iceland department under Mrs. W. NJ.
Bond, with ladies in 1celandic costumes,
the choicest cake and fancy ar;i-
cles TO their customers.
In the French department silk crazy
quilt is offered for sale by vote to the most
popular lady, the funds to 60 to the church.
An organ is to be sold at auction, the
funds to go to the church.
The grand supper was mod
Ell Of culinary art and prepared to
satisfy the most fasticious. epicurian taste. |
1t was presided over by Mrs. Lewis and u
corps of assistants, and speaks worlds of
praise TO the taste and skill of the ladies of
he several societies under whose manage
nent il was gotten up.
The party ball that was to have been given
night has been postponed indef-
litely and other programmes of equal inter
est substituted.
Stage performances by Prof. j. W. Ken
Ter in mesmerism and rope-tying was q
feature of interest, and ELECTED praise. He
will present Punch and Judy tonight by
Mr.. and Mrs. Judy.
PROGRAMME TONIGHT.
Supper at 6 O'Clock.