Evening journal., 1888-05-25
A BRILLIANT EVENT.
ENTERTAINMENT RY THE NO,
MGOPATHEc HOSPITAL.
A Scene OF Rare beauty and a nima-
ton. A Most suecena9uI Enort so
Help This Charitable Institute IA.
Some OF Those Present.

Tho waltz esses and the assiatants to the
various tables threaded their way through
the throng. greeting their friends and ac-
qnaintances with iubilant smiles aud proud
comments on the entertainments success
The children OF the May pole dance
lodged under the arms OF the crowd
as they moved about the room. Gentle
men in evening dress viod with each other
in patronizing the tables, aud doctors by
the doksn sauntered about, apparently well
satisfied with the indications OF success In
the corridor the man ehscking hats, over
coats and umbrellas were overwhelm ed
by the demand for checks. and piled hats
on the shelves three layers deep.
A Wow from the gallery showed sce ne
OF life and beauty. Under tbs light OF the
arc lights the blended green and wh Ite
colors OF the decorations came out to per
lection. The artistic arrangements and
the unique architectural styles OF the
tables and booths could be seen
to the best advantage. The effect
was harmonious and pleading to a high
degree. The incandescent lights, scattered
amongst the deep green coverings Of cedar
on the walls Of ths cafe and restaurant.
shone out brightly, adding to the general
effect. The restless throng moved about
continually from table to table aud aronu a
and across the hall The managers Of the
entertainment, whenever they had mo-
ment OF time, gathered In little groups an q
chatted about the brilliant success OF the
affair, while their friends came Up and
congratulated them on ths happy results
OF their efforts.
/ The full Grace orchestra wason the stage
surrounded by evergreens and flowers.
The numbers Of the programme published
in yesterdays JOURNAL wererendered with
excellent effect. For an organization OF
amateurs the orchestra plays remarkably
we'll. The orchestra Is made up az followni
Leader. DR.. John N. Curtis; tlrst violin,
William H. Weldin second violin,
Horace Belts and Charles Baird viola,
Walter L. Butler. cello. Julius Hess
double base, James Dimhlow and John A.
Baden: flute, Victor r. Pyle; clarionets
Harvey Beggs aud Fred Baton, bsssoou
G.. Mueller; cornet, J. Norris Robinson
trombone. J. Frohman; dramp, c. Bowman
The orchestra was assisted last night b
Eve musicians from Philadelphia.
The children danced around the Ma,
pole twice las. evening. From the TOP o
the pole hang 90 ribbons OF differ
ent colors, reaching 70 the floor
It's base is hid IN a mound OF plant
and foliage With their feet trippinl
in perfect tine % the music, the duubl
line Of children move in and out arount
the pole. the boys moving in one direction
the girls in the osher. Il was a prett,
scene; half way down the pole the man,
eolored ribbons were braided; then th
lines moved back sgain and unbraided th
ribbons.
The new Summer drink the ''milk shake,
was served last night in the rare perfection
Of frothing, creamy nectar. IL win ~
doubt be the most popular Of the summe
beverages during the coming summer.
The A table is circular, covered with {
cone shaped canopy, and draped with th'
prevailing eolors Large golden AS des
ignate ii. Aprons Of every style ever worn
and many that never bsve been, we're sole
at this table, embroidered with the nee
die work OF nimble fingers. Pretty, fame,
work articles Of all kinds we're sold at thi
table A contribution had been made to 4
by some interested person and this inc lude,
e number OF articles, that did not beeil
with A. But they al sold.
The c table was the counterpart o. IN
A table. Candy only was sold here. ans
that in every kind from stick candy &
French mixed Of ths choicest kind. All o
il had been donated. BY 10 O'Clock nearl,
all Of il was sold.
The architecture OF B table was that ol
a cottage without sides. The roof wa
thingled with brooms and wisp broom
ornamented the caves. At this table nea
and pretty bags and baskets OF every con
ceivable shape and bind, made for ever,
possible purpose. were sold.
The express Office was little cottage Q
plessiug style, with lattice windows an
sides OF shingles with ssmi-circular end.
English ivy was trained over the sides. D
the front we're the signs Of the Adams
Unite. states and Z, & o. Express Comps
MES. Inside, packages we're thrswn abou. il
small hesps.ss is tbs manner OF express Off
ees. Nearly every person in the hall known I
the managers Of the Office was notified {
call tor spsckags on Wnich charges Of 9
cents were due. The Office delivered owe
half their packages last evening, but NOR
are expected today for to-night's delivery
The old fashioned country store wa
built like the express office. Il was ssocke,
with the general stock Of country store
from matches. cigars ami candles, TO can
ned fruits and vegetables. salt tubs, buck
cts, etc. Trade was good cigars were thI
best potronized line. TIE store represente1
the principal grocsry stores in the city an
many orders we're taken on commission 10
delivery.
The cafe and restaurant, the lemon
ade stand and sodz fountain wer
well patronized- The ice cream gave on
before the evening was over. The cak
table also had its share Of the patronage.
The marvellous fairy tales told in th
dimIy lighted nursery caused the man,
children who visited there to open thsi
eyes with wonder.
The group OF mattresses wore the regula
ton hospital nurse dress with caps Man,
OF the dresses were ornamented with ribbon
and the many other little things woman
can zee to make themselves fascinating.
A new stock OF this articles sold out vii
be laid in today and everything will b.
ready for another crowd to-nighs. Tn
May pole dance win be repeated sA.s after
noon Tonight qGareetss composed Q
William M. Hamilton and ]. Z. Clymss