Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1889-05-22
THE KERMIss,

The entertainment given by the ladies'
of the Baptist Church in Armory hall on
Friday and Saturday evenings Of last
week was one of the most attractive and
successful eyer given IN our CITY. Kumors
OF the elaborate preparations being made
aroused great public expectation, which
was not disappointed. A large number Of
booths artistlcully constructed and ia ste
fully decorated were skillfully arranged
on the hoor so as TO produce a pleasing
effect on the eye. These booths rep
resented various nationalities, Germany,
Norway and Japan, and were furnished
accordingly and attended by young people |
dressed in national costumes There was
Gypsy camp an Indian wigwam and
Esquimaux booth. There was also a very
beautiful display Of flowers by Mesdames
Baird and Hanev. The chief attraction
of the evening was the grand march at
the opening Of the Kerm,ss by those who
were to participate. While unable to
give the order of those marching or the
names Of llthose in line, we will mention
a few: In the lead was Judge Ranney
as Uncle Sam true to life, he escorted Miss
Anna Dunkelman. the Goddess of liberty.
q. II. Davidson and Mrs. D. B. johnson
who personated with dignity characters
of George and Martha Washington; Mrs.
M. J. Haney as Queen Victoria accom-
panied by little Hattie Ticknor as princess
was commended for her attire and stateli.
ness. Miss Belle Robinson and Miss e.
ia Seely wore their japanese costumes
with rare grace. The gypsy camp. Miss
la Horrobin, wore superb costumes and
presented an elegant appearance. Misses
Ethel Davidson and Louisa Robinson as
morning and evening stars shone brightly
in the moving tram. The first evening,
Jimmy Davidson asS Chaska and Miss
Marion Miller as Chaskas wife electrified
the audience by carrying through the
march the Chaska baby. 1t was grand
hit, and one thoroughly appreciated by
the crowd Misses Emma Green and Ida
Smith, from the French cafe, represented
that nationality in elegant attire and with
becoming grace. One of the most reais-
tic representations was that of Pocahon,
tas by Mrs. Ida Anderson. Mrs. Mamie
Wilson and Miss Matte Dawson, from the
German booth, were dressed with rare
taste and sustained we'll their parts Nor
way booth was none behind. and was rep
resented by Misses Grace Simpson and
Lena Erickson. All these were accom-
panied by gentlemen in costumes TO
match. Miss Allie Hollister as the Ital-
Misses NellieMiland and Gertie Horrobin,
| dressed as Highland lusses, Myrtle Van
Degrifl as Summer and Hattie Pierce as
| Winter, Minnie Hcffien as Quakeress and
Edna Heff1en as the girl of long ago, Miss
Bertha Pierce as Rebecca at the well,
Winnie Ober and Clara Wood in the cos
tunes of one hundred years ago, Miss
Mary Bemls with her troupe Of EsQui-
mauX-all presented an elegant appear
ance. The music was furnished by the
Wilbour orchestra. The winding of the
May pole at the last evening by sixteen
young girls, under the direction of Miss
Emma Green, was beautiful sight.
1t is thought that not less than from
600 to 700 people were present each even
ing Of the entertainment.
The Kermiss was first suggested by Mrs.
D. H. St'mson, who toiled Increasingly,
assisted by large corps of efficient work
ers, to bring it to perfection. In spite of
the many necessary expenses. it is hoped
that the receipts will not fall short of
$3.50.