Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1888-10-25


IN, but whatever gratitude moved him to
hose words. he could have been no more
deeply indebted to them than the sick and
who find solace and comfort for
heir ills in the haven of rest furnished by
he good ladies of St. Luke's Hospital
guild. ST. Luke's hospital has been in
existence for several years and the
amount of good it has done is really in
calculsble. There has always been diff |
Guilty experienced. however, in securing |
sufficient funds to MAINTAIN it, and the |
ladies in charge have been severely taxed |
to devise ways and means to meet the
continual and increasing expenses. The
guild has been fortunate, therefore, in
having Mis-. ]. NJ. Buford as president.as
she has proven herself to be an indefati-
gable worker IN the noble cause so cheer
fully espoused by the good hearted ladies
of Rock Island.
The bazaar which opened in Armory
hall last evening was conceived by the
necessity of replenishing the guilds bank
account, which had grown distressingly
small through repeated demands to care
for an increased list of patients which
required an extra nurse. A satisfactory
result had been obtained from previous
eudeavor, end although such an under>
taking required great amount of labor
and diligent research for attractive fes-
lures. the ladies uncomplainingly entered
upon the task, and it is unnecessary TO
add that they have scored another sue
cess. The Armory was as gay and in
viting in appearance as princes tent.
Flags and bunting graced the walls in
bright and sweeping folds, and the diff
ferent booths were beautifully draped in
various colors. The ladies were charm
ing and their gretchen caps, kerchief and
apron, gave them notherly air becom-
| ing the true hospital nurse.
| Supper was the first thing on the pros
gramme, and it was q very pslstable
spread, indeed. sustaining the well earned
| reputation of the ladies in the culinary
art There were tables for the politicians
and one for Independents or those not
particularly interested in the success of
any party, but the gentlemen did not
abide strictly by the card in regard to
their political preferences. Take for in
| stance, the Belvs Lockwood table, which
was quite literally pstronized by demo-
Gratis and republicans alike. The bills Of
fare, which were kindly furnished or
nicely printed cards by Mr.. Will John
son, were as follows:
DEMOCRATIC BILL OF FARE.
Cleve.snd soup de Oyster
Thurman Tongue.
| Mills Tariff Sandwich
Barnum Boiled Ham.
| Palmer Pie.
Prenliss Pickles
Casteel Cake
Chicken Salad, Ia NcEniry.
Angels Food, de Hurst.
| pOcut tD1etr
REPUBLICAN, BILL OF FARE.
Harrison Protection Salad.
Morton Mullins.
Blaine Beef. a Ia mode.
Lincoln Leghorn Chickens.
Git Thar Salad q Ia Ges
Turkey de Gamble.
O'Mara Oy tiers.
Crawford Cake.
Halves Hare.
Paddock Pickles.
The supper tables were stationed in tn
north end of the hall, and the politics
tables were designated by portraits c
the presidential candidates Presider
Cleveland and Benjam Harrison, wit
the fair Belva in the center. Mrs. joins
Bear and Miss Herdon presided over th
democratic table, Mrs. Emil Koehler an
Mrs. T. Fl. Thomas officiated for Belv
and Miss Wright and Miss Varney fl
Harrison. Mrs. A. L. Morris and Mr.
G, L. Eyster had general supervision {
the tables, assisted by Mrs. H. B. Burg
Mrs. Joseph Rosenfield and Miss Flo
Rosenfield.
Arising from the supper table with I'll
inner man fully satisfied, the natural te
dencv is towards the ice cream booth,
marvel of snowy whiteness with sprinl
ling of icicles, giving it a thorough
arctic appearance. The interior Is plea
ant and inviting. however, and one ge
anything but cool reception from Me
danes Hoffman, Curtis, Eggleston, G.
and L. Kohn, who invite an inspection
an elegant line of articles appropriate (
the dining room. Delicious ice cream
also served here. This booth was We
much admired and is the handiwork
Mrs. Col. Curtis, who received many col
pliments for the taste and skill display
in its construction.
Passing down the hall we come &c
stand presided over by quartette of
tie divinities-Misses Glare aud Bes
= Gilmore, Irene Rosenfield and Mil
Schmidt-who had an inexhaustible su
" ply of Tutti Fruit, Yucatan and oil
sweet things. The young misses h
quite fiourishing trade. They adv
tised themselves with an inscription o.
their stand, "Patronize the Little Folk
The next was THE Parlor, very pr
ty booth in blue and white. which &C
tanned an endless variety of articles of
ornamental and useful nature, magn
cent in design and beautiful in fini
w There we're the richest and finest of Fl
RIGS. that had taken days and weeks
patient toll to make, and while the q
tlemen couldn't help but admire them,
. eyes of the ladies fairly beamed with
light as they inspected some particuls
rich article that struck their fancy.
Mrs. Adair Peasants and Miss Ev
geline Burgh graced the candy booth,
j nobody with sweet tooth could .
them by without at least small inv
ment of their tempting wares.
Miss Amelia Huber, Miss Jer
Thompson and Miss Ionic Denkman
charge of the next booth, which is ri.
ly termed Novelty Booth" 1t was p
tily set off with Japanese decorations
a the articles exhibited for sale are not c
n fined to any particular line-in fact
variety was almost endless.