Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-10-22
A GREAT SUCCESS.
Closing Scenes at the Or
phans' Fair.
VERY LARGE ATTENDANCE.
Y. N. l. No. IA Carries Off the
Handsome Silk Pennant.
Some Observations.


ur1ay night proved to be one OF the most
successful enterprises OF the kind ever
inaugurated in the city. Armory Hall
preyed to be unable to conveniently ac-
commodate the host that demanded ad-
mission, and by 8 O'Clock both the floor
and galleries were densely packed with
pleasure-seekers. A short musical en-
tertainment was given on the stage, but
the principal part of the evening was
given up to auction sales, raffles and
other methods of disposing of the many
prizes that had been donated to the
booths. All sorts of devices were arranged
to obtain the needed half-dollar from the
pockets of the writer, one notable instance
being at the campaign booth, where
$50 gold piece was ratified off at fifty
cents a share and for which 5000 was
netted. Mr.. J. Mesmer took upon him
self the duties of an auctioneer and dis
posed of bonnets, cigars, hats and knick-
knacks at royal prices, and in other
perts of the hall similar matters were
conducted. The voting became very
exciting toward the close Of the evening
and large crowd gathered around the
blackboards and watched the progress
of their favorites. Lady canvassers
worked hard in the interests of the can
didates, and few could withstand the
tender appeal which pleaded for only 10
cents. The handsome silken flag that
was offered for the most popular organ
which polled | ,097 votes, as against Sll
Ivx NJ NJ 10e1/ hu N p
and SO by N. s. L. A. P. The contest
for the buggy offered for the most pop
ular candidate for Sheriff resulted
ia q victory for Martin Aguirre.
A dispute arose regarding the victor
among the weekly newspapers. When
time was declared up the blackboard
read: Monitor, 3211a; Irish World, so;
Irish american, 8, and California Cdtho-
lie 342, but the partizans of the last
paper offered $40 votes at the last
moment, which they stated was refused.
A hot discussion followed and judges
were appointed, but it was hard to satisfy
everybody. One of the most val
liable prizes put up for rafting was
the certificate emitting the holder
to six months course at Woodbury's
Business College, and it became the
property of Dr. N. Lindenfeld after con-
siderable opposition from Mayor Work
man. The following is list of the num-
bers winning some of the more valuable
prizes:
At the Campaign booth-Twenty dollar
gold piece, 100; sofa cushion, 4S; water
pitcher, 176.
Mrs. Ponet's booth-Cake, %; pair Of
vases, music box, toilet get, II slippers,
5; fancy mirror, IS.
Mrs. Mesmer's booth-Cushion, 13;
orange handbag, %; blue chair, So;
baby and cradle, 1872.
Sodality booth-Shawl, s. satin toilet
set, 50 gong, 73; fancy ring, 1899;
painted shell, 1S; silver watch, 81;
children's toilet set, 11S.
Variety Booth-Bronze statues, II;
toilet seS. "a; tea set, 10; Meerschaum
pipe, II.
Mrs. Desmond's Booth - Bishop
O'Connor's picture, 1873; prayer book, SO.
1t was past II O'Clock when the hall
was finally cleared of the visitors, and
this morning the work of taking down
the booths will commence and the re-
mainder of the raffles which were not
decided on Saturday night will be
cleared off.
Mr.. J. Mesmer was the busiest man
within the hall.
Hon. J. Marion Brooks and wife were
among the visitors.
Miss Jennie Bell admired the scene
from one of the galleries.
The Flower booth took in the handsome
sum of $50 on Saturday night.
Colonel 1. B. Polk was one of the best
patrons of the fair from first to last.
The Ice Palace booth did big busi-
ness throughout the fair, clearing over
5000.
The rattle for the handsome Angora
rug that adorned the Gypsy Booth will
take place to-day.
veny and the Misses Winston were
among the many visitors.
The receipts of the ice cream parlor
are not yet announced, but the total will
very nearly reach the four figures.
Miss Lulu Meade looked as pretty
as ever, and in spite of her re-
cent indisposition, worked with a vim
for the success Of her booth.
Mrs. Sheriff Rays was one of the most
indefatigable workers in the whole fair.
To her untiring efforts the success of the
Campaign Booth is greatly due.
The ladies of the Variety booth de-
serve the thanks of the committee for
their excellent work. Their booth was
one Of the most popular within the hall.
The clock at the Fish Pond was won
by Carrie Ling, and the handsome oil
painting that adorned the Candy Booth
can be obtained by the holder of ticket
No. IL.
The Zingari at the Gypsy booth did an
excellent business. They were always
on hand and everyone who spent half
dollar within their mystic abode went
away satisfied.
Mrs. John o. Reilly, who had charge of
the lunch room, made host of friends
by her cordial manner. That the lunches
were good is best attested by the heavy
cash receipts, for those that came once
came again.
One of the best features of the Fair as
we'll as one of the most entertaining
was the ten cent auction which
was inaugurated and conducted by Mr.
Frank ]. Captain, one Of the leading
architects of the city. The novel man
ner in which this auction was carried
on afforded amusement to everybody and
created good deal of merriment. The
visitors 80 the Fair, as we'll as the man.