Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1890-05-06
MERRY MAY FESTIVITIES.
The M. Il. Folks Open Their Car.
nival and Fair.
The Ente rtainmeut at the Rock Isl.
ana kiuk-A Glance at the booths
The Chiidren's Part.

| The long anticipated fair and carniva
given under the auspices of the ladies O
the First IA. E. church, opened most pro
pltiously asst evening. The attendance
Tar exceeded expectations and bore ample
testimony to the fact that the worth Of
the previous entertainment given by these
ladies has not been forgotten.
The various booths are all prettily ar.
ranged so as to present an attractive ap
pearance as one enters the hall, while
each little pavilion is in itself unique and
tasty. One of the most novel and pref
tlly designe ed booths is the one that first
greets the eye and Is known as the Japan
ese booth. 1t is covered by an immense
japanese parasol, the frame work of which
was made by the Rock Island Lumber &
Manufacturing company and it was artis-
tlcally covered by the Adams Wall Paper
company. The doll booth is on the
right hand side, where is an almost end
less variety of dolls. including the talking
wonder, dolls at play, dolls asleep, dolls
In school and dolls at the bridal altar, and
above all the Hennepin canal on a small
scale with boat and tow horse; the ice
cream booth is on the left side with its
glistening top, giving every suggestion of
cooling refreshment to the observer. The
other booths are varied in design accord
ing to the exhibits displayed. The names
OF those in charge of the various depart
ments of the fair are:
Supper tables-Nrs. n. C. cleveland
Stage Observation-Disclosures. J. F. Rob-
inson. Mrs. Geo. W. Cash.
japanese booth-Mrs. G. B. Kinyon,
Mrs. Robbins.
Ice cream booth Mrs. J. T. Nof tsker,
Mrs. S. S. Kemble.
Flower Booth-Mrs. W. T. Magill,
Mrs. c. l.. Walker.
Candy Booth-Mrs. J. M. Barth, Miss
Hattie Jackson.
Lemonade Booth-Mrs. g. w. Cue,
Mrs. Crane.
Apron Booth-Mrs. VIM. Jackson, Mrs
NJ. O'Connor.
Carpet Booth-Mrs. J. D. Taylor
Fancy Work Booth-Miss Carrie KEN
ble
Doll Booth Mrs. ]. F. Renfro, Miss
B attles.
Popcorn-G. W. Mitchen.
Across the rear of the hall a large and
substantial stage has been erected, and
here Biehrs orchestra was stationed as it
will be throughout the week. discoursing
delightful airs at intervals during the
evening. The hall is comfortably pro
vided with heat which will be regulated
according to the weather during the
week.
TIE MAY DAY CARNIVAL.
The beautiful entertainment, The
May Day Carnival" was given on the
stage under the direction of Mrs. J. F.
Robinson and Mrs. Geo. W. Cash, Mr.. c.
A Stoddard having charge of the
military features. The scene opens
with the Queen of May ascending her
throne, and her pages and maids of honor
passing gracefully at her feet. She is
being entertained by about forty children
in grand march, representing birds,
flowers, foliage and many different char
acters, amusing and entertaining, dressed
In the most appropriate and be sutiful
costumes, carrying their trophies and
emblems led by the sceptre and crown
bearer. They are interrupted in their
march by twenty flower girls covered
with flowers, holding wresths and gar>
lands, who weave themselves IN and out
among the flowers, singing tuneful
melody. The four seasons, contrary to
nature, come in together, and present the
queen their respective symbols, followed
by Faith, Hope and Charity. The katy
dds are greeted with a song telling them
they are welcome, and that they may
stay and enjoy themselves. The grass
hoppers take advantage of the privilege
given the katyiids and make things live
ly for few minutes singing and hopping
around The different characters all pre-
sent the queen with their trophys and
emblems. The flower girls almost
smother her with flowers. The crown is
then placed on her head and the sceptre
in her hand accompanied by wishes for q
long reign and prosperity which she
gracefully accepts and responds to. The
scene then closes with full chorus of
seventy voices with the coronation song.
The various characters were taken as
follows:
Queen. Deila Head
Crowner OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. Mabel Campbell
Sceptre Bearer. ...:...... foIne sturgeon
Pages........ . Linda Kinyon, Oscar Ohlweiler
Maids of Honor. Josie Schneider, Bessie Hartz
Innocenc. Florence Battles
Bright Eyes ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Ada SCHNEIDER
fOrget-me -nOt. Dessle SleNeIanu
PINK Mabel forlef
Dew Drop..-.......-- --...-.,-.. Luclh ROD pins
Violet ......... Myrtle Barber
Twilight OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. Bessie Noftsker
Ivy Green..................... Myrtle Buck
DAISY huy Liuuers
Ell observation-disclosures. Mile SOrroWman
Gypsy .........--...-....-...-. Florence freeman