Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-12-12

The first night of the bazaar under tn,
auspices Of Trinity Improvement Guilt
at Armory hall was a brilliant success
The attendance was large and there wa.
an abundance of enjoyment for ell. Early
in the evening the supper tables in the
north end of the hall were the subjects Of
inter- and attraction. IN charge Of Mrs
ID. q. Whitridge, president of the guild,
who by the way had general supervision
OF the entire affair-Mrs. Gen. Hoffman
and Mrs. T. J. Buford. All that could
be conceived or desired in the way OF
eatables had been provided, and reflected
In most appreciative degree the culinary
taste and experience of Mrs. Parsons,
Mrs. Custer. Mrs. Burgh and Mrs. Hardy.
THE BOOTHS.
About the east, south and west sides of
the room were tastefully arranged a
variety of booths, leaving as much Of the
hoor as possible unobstructed for the drill
and the accommodation of the auditors.
The various booths were in charge of the
following ladies:
Fancy Booth-Mrs. Bean, Mrs. Cramp-
ton, Mrs. Bryant. Mrs. Lyford, Mrs Lam.
bert.
Aprons and Dolls-Mrs. Zeigler, Mrs
Egeleston. Mrs. J. r. Johnston, Mrs. G.
f. Roth.
Csndy-Miss Champion, Mrs. c. C.
Iruesdsle. Mrs. Copp, Miss Frysinger,
Mrs. Lowry.
Ice Cream-Mrs. Arnold, Mrs. Mich.
OILS. Mrs Skinner, Mrs. Stroehle.
Tea and Toys-Miss Edison, Miss Mag
gle Dart, Miss Mabel Csdy.
THE DRILL.
Ats:3O o'clock Bleuer's band, stationed
III the balcony. which had been discours-
ihg musical selections at intervals during
the evening, struck up a grand march,
and the Zouave drill was announced.
The Rodmsn Rifles first appeared. emery
ing from their company room on the Sec
ond hoor. and coming through the bal
cony descended to the Armory floor under
command OF Capt. Channon. The
Rifles acted as guard of honor to
the young ladies clad in the Zouave uni-
form and carrying spears. The ladies
were clad alternately in red and white
and blue, and wore Z)uave caps and
uniforms. presenting an appearance
which brought forth an enthusiastic
greeting as they made their appearance.
The young ladies participating were:
Misses Grace Champion, Katherine
Halves, Louise Whistler, Gertie Gus
ter. Minnie Simpson, Eva Burgh, Msg
gle Klotz. Annie Frysinger, Lillian
Hudson. Florence Bostock, Alice Bos.
took, Alice Young, Bessie Hardy,
Kate Mueller, Maggie Mcfarland, Hat,
tie Jackson, Mary Dart, Sadie Dart.
Fannie Sudlow. Alpha Turner, Bessie
Lee. May Banding. Anna Montgomery,
Maud Montgomery. Anna Reimers,
katherine Gest, Blanche Richmond.
Fannie Clelsnd, Anna Buford, Mile
DeSsnto, Fannie Clelsnd, Kate Frederick.
son, Jenny Yerbury.
Capt. Chsnnon formed his COMPANY in
open order and then the Zousyes went
through series of pretty military evolu-
items, displaying degree of precision
that called forth frequent expressions of
approval. The Rifles then gave a mum.
Der of quick military movements, con>
Guiding with the manual of arms, and
when the two companies retired from the
"feld of action" they were attended BY
cheers. hearty, prolonged and we'll de-
served.
The ladies served dinner at noon today
and will spread another elaborate supper
at O'Clock tonight. The booths will be
replenished and the gorgeous military
features repeated.