Morning journal and courier., 1889-06-13
A GAY FRTE CHAmPETRE.

The Brilliant Scene Which Greeted
 Guests at RedclyRe Last Evening
 The Many Features Which Pleased
 and Rntertained-TO be Repeated
 This Afternoon and Evening.
 of the weather wasn't so bad what a fine success it would bel" exclaimed the ladies who have spent so many hours in planning the Fete Champetre, as they looked around upon the happy throng of visitors that had come to enjoy the result of their labors yesterday afternoon and evening.
 It was doubtless great disappointment to them-that is, the weather; but neverthe- less the Fete itself was 6 beautiful triumph. Even with dark clouds above and light show CTS falling now and then it was most happy gathering which disported itself about the winding walks and gaily lighted grounds of the Fellowes place.
 I've will continue the Fete tomorrow" !" said Miss Lucy Trowbridge, who has been one of the chief spirits of the affair, "and then we hope to have pleasant weather and larger attendance" As it was. however, the ladies can be contented with the know ledge that the first day of their pretty lawn festival was 8 decided success in spite of the threatening weather.
 The grounds were visited by quite large number of people in the afternoon, and by o'clock in the evening truly picturesque scene was that which greeted the eyes of the many visitors to "Redclytfe."
 Chinese lanterns and electric lights had turned the place into brilliant spot. At the head of the shaded walk which led from the gate to the house stood the booth where Mrs. William w. Farnam was busily en- gagged in giving drink to the thirsty for ten cents glass. She was prettily assisted in her labors beneath the bright lanterns which hung over the booth by Miss Antoinette Ives of Canada, the Misses Wilcox and Miss kingsley.
 To the left of this, far over at the other side of the lawn, another brilliantly lighted booth was under the control of Mrs. B. E. Hall, ir., and here were the grab bags, toys and other small articles. Mrs. Hall was asS sisted by Miss Geraldine Lindsley and Miss Mitchell.
 Before the entrance to the house was raised dancing platform. Near this was the Second regiment band which furnished ex- cellent music throughout the evening. Wal ter Lounsbury and young gentleman named Ives were rushing here and there with boxes of tickets in their hands, and their persuasive smiles were among the features of the Fete.
 Several long tables stretched along the rear of the house. Here Miss Kate Trow bridge reigned supreme, and assisted by Miss Hunter, Miss Fisher, Miss Richards, the Misses White and others were religiously em- ployed in feeding the hungry.
 A glance into neighboring hollow re- vealed 8 remarkable picture. Before small table sat pretty Miss Nanny Trowbridge with small rife in her hands. A short distance away hung @ series of targets. Here the prize Winchester rifle was being shot for. It is needless to say that the hits were not as numerous as the misses.
 A gay scene was that which filled the house. At the right was the candy room. This was also a sort of reception hall. At one end Mrs. E. Hayes Trowbridge, jr., and Mrs.. E. G. Stoddard were fortified behind long table loaded with choice candy and boxes of bon bons. They were assisted in dispensing the sweets by Ars. Henry L. Hotehkiss, Miss Mary Scranton, the Misses White, Miss Hotchkiss, Miss Quincey, Miss Reynolds and many other very attractive young ladies.
 A step into the hall disclosed one of the most charming pictures one ever saw. In corner behind small table sat Mrs. H.Grant Thompson, desperately endeavoring to satis fy the numbers of young men, mostly col lege boys, that Aocked around her. She was selling votes for the most popular booth.
 Across the hall was 8 door which was care fully guarded by MT. Alfred s. Ives. It cost ten cents to pass this vigilant guards man. Within a large gathering was being entertained by the rapid crayon sketches of Prof. F. A. Cargill and the wonderful auto- matic creations of MT. Robert Houdin of Paris.
 Among the visitors to the fete were count ed 8 large part of the prominent society peo- pie of the city. The number to-day, if the weather is fair, will unquestionably be many times larger. The fete is more attractive, if anything, than that of last year, and nearly everyone of social note will probably visit s.Redclyfe" to-day and enjoy the pretty en- tertainment which the young ladies have de- vised