Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-10-26
The LAST NIGHT.
The Merchants Carnival at an
End.
Anotherl Brilliant Spectacle Before a
Delighted Throng-The Operatta-
The Financial Results.

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The merchants carnival came to an end
last night after affording anoths r unique
and brilliant entertainment to an audienc e
OF delighted spectators far exceeding in
numbers the attendance of tn, opening
night The affair may truth fully be
termed one OF the most enjoy able and
successful ever given in the city. The
ladies OF the Central Presbyterian church
nave worked increasingly in the matter.
and those who have been nearest the
helm and have guided aud engineered it
through must realize what desl of labor
has been employed and they should feel
q source OF qualification now that crown
ing all has come such a marked success.
The entertainment of last night had
some variations from the present atoms of
the previous evening and all were in the
way of improvement, could such be pos
sible. Under the direction OF Sergeant II.
A. Mcdonald, of the Rodmsn Rifles, a
number Of additional msnoeuvres were
shown in the military drill and grand
march of the csrnivalists. and tn csc were
all readily appreciated and heartily sp,
planded.
Immediately following the tablesu.
with which the carnival concluded, was
feat ure unexpected by all save a very
few, but it WAS one of the most interests
ing and BETTING of the entertainment.
While the brilliantly attired laoies still
stood in the form of a semi-circle, Miss
Eva Hass advanced gracefully from her
place in the line in her beautiful costume
ofGnatursl flowers representing Gaethje,
the florist, and presented Serges Mt Nc
Donald with handsome bouquet in be-
half Of Mr.. Gaethje and the lad es who
had taken part. The sergeant had scarce
ly recovered his breath from the surprise
when Mr.. j. NJ. Buford dragged INTO the
center of the hsll q lovely rocking chair,
and while the applause that had greeted
the previous presentation almost drowned
his voice. he spoke a few appropriate
words. rendering the gift in behalf OF the
Ladies' Aid society of the Central Pres
byterisn church and as token, &c said
Of their appreciation of his kindness and
skill in so gently and so succ sssfully
drilling such large company OF the fair
sex. The recipient Was almost over
whelmed. but he becomingly ackuowl.
edged the courtesies and after forming his
company again and putting it through q
series OF brief military evolutions, dis
missed It,
A season of social enjoyment followed
during which an opportunity was given
to more closely view and admire ONE of
the costumes, and the fashion editor of
the ARGUS was convinced that yesterdays |
report did not do entire justice to the
appearance of Miss Kitty Gest;
TO Miss Eva Hass' floral dec
orstions 10 representation of Gaethje, |
the florist; to Miss Ida TIemsu,
whose neat becoming costume repre- |
seuted Kerr the liverymsn; to Miss Ger
tie Price, who represented @. G. Taylor, !
or Miss Maud Montgomery. who repre-
sented Rasmussen, the photographer. or |
Miss Alice Hemeuwsy, who represented |
Christy's cracker factory. The alters |
dress was of red silesis, ornanented |
with sn immense variety of cakes and |
crackers. her necklace and bracelets being |
Of the same and her banner and cap very |
appropriate. The scene as the various /
mingled and commingled on the
floor was almost bewildering and /
presented view that was ike d
to the delighted eve. A |
comic creation was that of Miss Clara |
Hass, who with hair flying and Dire gsed as |
an italian, went about the floor playing |
sn orgsnette, while cute little boy was |
sent ahead with 8 tin cup which lie sue
ceeded in getting filed with CONS more
than once.
Following this was the presentation of |
the pretty operstts the "Gipsy Queen"
given under the direction OF Miss Eva |
Hass, whose ingenuity and pains were
manifested in the clever production which |
reflected credit upon the lady herself as
well as all who took part
Characters were assigned. and admir- |
ably taken care OF as follows:
"GiDsy Queen" Miss Emma Battles; !
Fortune Teller" Title Hsss; Yankee |
Peddler," Geo. Kerns.
Chorus-Flora Ludolf, Annie 3ixby, /
Hattie Treman, Belle Folsom, Clara Des. !
enroih. Bertha Copp. Eva Hass. Mamie
Battles, Alice Hemenwsy. Maggie 1
Potts. Allie Livingston, Mile Iglehsrt, I
Bertha BOwman. Gussie Don. Edna Webb. |
Mollie Carse, Katie Carse. Nettie Coyne !
The ladies will clear something over
$500 as the result Of the entertain nent,
which will more than meet the cost of |
the church's portion of the Second avenue
pavement.