The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1889-12-25
MERCHANTS, CARNIVAL.

tertainmeDt. judging from the reception accord
ed each presentation a d the expressions ca
pabIe of being individualized and understood |
from the gyration Of vocal sounds that fell on |
the ear in the wake of the retiring spec ators. |
Everyone seemed to be good natured and smil-
ing. and the gene, al appearance of the assem- |
bldge betokened an experience Of evening pleas
ure thorougiy enjoyed by all
A" Merchants Carnival" itwas, sure enough,
and the unique and appropriate costumes worn
by the fair represen atives of the various enter
prising houses. constituted OF themselves q fund
of guaranty for the success OF the evenings
program, which. with the beauty and talent of
the participants. insured the most favorable re-
| suits. Few of our citizens realized the number
| and diversified character Of the business houses
| here and 1t was worth the price of admission to
witness them pass in such brilliant panorama
! before enes eyes. For this alone the entertain
ment merits the highest commendation of our
citiZ 5, who We're thus afforded the opportu-
nifty .! seeing and judging for themselves the
resources ofhome establishments in very short
space of time No more effectual method exists
to disabuse the mind of any fanciful conceits
concerning the alleged advantages possessed by
other towns and cities and our people will be
more strongly intrenched than ever in favor OF
home institutions. 1t follows that the occasion
will be remem bered with increased satisfaction
and appreciation the longer its image dwels in
the miGd TIE nature of the entertainment in
vited at once the hearty cooperation of others,
extending from the stage to the auditorium in
the interest for a successful issue of the unique
performance.
Furry S Williams pushed to the front their
Purity Tea.'' by some neat lettering placed in
constant and conspicuous view of the audience:
calling attention to this celebrated brand
Miss Hattie Lord. as herald, announced in
verse the name and character of each business
house. Her composition was excellent, both if
style and wholesome wit. and was read in the
full tones of an accomplished elocutionst. Each
verse abounded in pleasing originality and ''trite
platitudes were conspicuous by their absence.
Ten demure little Quaker girls, attred in the
garbs of the sect. marched with loyal precision
and appropriate solemnity on to the stage, with
just enough of gra ceful M mareuvering to indicate
the lrrepressible buoyancy of childhood Each
little maiden sustained her part to perfection
and when finally stationed in row at the from
of the stage. wi their lettered aprons forming
the words Quaker Oats.'' where they were
cate"hised by Mother SUPERIOR" who pliet
her charges with interrogatnries concerning tn,
merits of Quaker Oats" and their preference
for this favorite edible, their answers brough
down the house for their Quaker ingenuousnes
Edna Holcomb. Leta Fox, Edna Mowen Jessi
Russell. - Gilman. Clara Cruise. Lotti
Munsy, - Aikens and--Jackson snoul,
, | be immortalized in print.
+ Mande Maxson next appeared arrayed in rcl
habiiments that supported bewidering vari
ETY. of the choice goods to be found at Risdon 4
, Taylors grocery house.
While the pIaudits. called forth by this mum
ber. were yet resounding the herald announces
, the house of P W Snyder which was representa-
by Misses Carrie Baldi and Gertie Jones cloth he
in magnificent costumes from this popular hous
that would almost rival the tabled splendor O
: CIeopatra's attire
The aud ence again passed judg ment in heart
applause which was cut short by the appearance
of Miss Lizzie Coles. with crown of tin mad
a la stew pan and an infinite number of tn
commodities in tin kept constantly on hand b,
C.A.Becklev. This was highly pleasing mum
ber and Miss Coles acquitted herself with grea
credit
Laudatory vibrations were still shaking tn
air when the herald transferred the attention 0
the audience from kitchen utensils to the bound
less domain of printers ink, and in response t.
her call, Hiss Rose Jewell made her entranc
and with charming dignity and easy manners
bore aloit the banner of the Democratic Press
Her fine presence and tasty costume elici et
many compliments. ard her appearance wa
generously applauded from first to last and wei
= merited the distinction accorded as being on
of the best numbers on the program
Stanford & Wright were next represented b.
Miss Jennie Holloway. whose costume, adol nee
wi h various specimens from this house indica
. tive of their business WAS well calculated witt
the graceful figure of the wearer. for the pleas
ing effect produced.
Little Irene Moore, lItera Iy buried in calen
dars, blotters and every sort and description O
insurance goods, arranged in delight tful dlsre-
gard of studied precision. sustained her role to
perfection as the represe entative Of D.C.Gardnel
SO
Edith Churchill reflected great credit on her.
self. the entertainment and the celebrated es-
tablishment of j. II. Oakley, Ravenna's gifted
art pho ographer. Picturesque beauty framed
in pictures may be truthfully said Of this num-
ber.
A convulsive shud:er ran through the audi
eace as Frank Merits and Harry Jach SON. with
cruel knife and hammer. appeared on the stage
leadin 6 between them calf of pretty face and
docile MEN, which obediently stationed itsell
at the behest Of its masters where the full gaze
OF the Audience met its liquid eyes," which
however, it retuTne without embarrassment and
, so conducted itself as orderly and we'll -breC
calf as to enlist the sympathies of the spectator:
anu cauS6 lDen TO WISH IL long Ike ana pros per
ity and a final INN unity from the snares of it
enemies This was one of the best hits of thu
a evening and the thunderings of long contin
ued applause attested the enjoyment of tn,
house at the exhibit of kenward & Marsh.
Halle Searl in rich and beautiful costume
= scored brilliant triumph for the popular jewel
+ ry house of f. c. Park Her apparel glistenet
with the scintillations of diamonds and othel
costly gems, aud ssas-bedSsk skedi4a-ssrit' t''"e's
splendor, with gold and silver O. naments
watches and chains and the almost endless vari
ETY. OF fine goods to be four at til > nouse. Th
was one of the most splendiu presentations o
the evening and was received with an appre
citation that increased as the incredulity of frs
Q sight gave way to the certainty of fact. Mis-
Scarf retired amid well earned plaudits.
n Henry Hamm next appeared inhalipg thu
fragrance of a W. 7. G. HAVANA, and bearing
the insignia of the thriving tobacco house o
W T, Grundell.
A diminutive descendant of Ham next ap
peared the representative of the LAUNDRY
establishment of c. A. Chapman Well received
and well done.
The attraction of the evening for the fair sex
was that presented by the exponent of the mil
lnery house of L. G. Jackson-Miss Kitt
Searl-who was attired in a costume bewilder
ing yet pleasing. in display of flowers, feathers
o tips, plumes. and glitterng gold, silver and je
ornaments, all most happily combined ,indicativ
of Summer and Winter requirements in the ere
alton of Lovely" bonnets and hats. On tn
banner carried by Miss Searl, L. C. Jackson
was beautifully wrought in fine French flower
and gold braid, the first two initials being entire
ly of flowers. The apex of the banner wa
crowned with an elaborately and richly trimmer
hat which, with the one worn by Miss S., con
trasted Summer and Winter material in thei
composition. Miss Jackson and her fair AM
= charmingy attired representative received uni
versal compliment for the artistic taste displayed
In fashioniug and harmonizing SO varied mate
rial and coloring into such becoming and beau
tiful ornamentation of apparel.
The jim Cling of sleigh bells followed momen
later by the appearance of Misses Carrie Hop
kins and Winnie Thomas, clad in beautiful! at