Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1890-02-15
SOCIETY IN HARRINGTON.

a Delightful Local Event ana Opening
OF the new Town Mall-A Brilliant
Scene and Fine success.
FARMINaToN, Feb. IA. The event of the
winter here, 90 far, occurred on Tuesday
evening, the 18th. It was tho annual fair
and supper of the Village Improvement 80
ciety held at the new town hall, the building
beingopened to the public for the first time on
this occasion. THE hall itself Is very effective
and one that the people here can we'll be
proud of, but on this occasion 1t was made
decidedly handsome and attractive by booths
in different colors. Almost every family in
town WAS represented on the committee. and
to them must BE- attributed the glorious
success of the undertaking. The
supper down stairs was all that could be de-
sired and the rapidity with which croquettes
were turned into quarter dollars was evidence
that business was being done with expert
ence and enthusiasm. The new dumb waiter
realized that it had assumed the duties of o
'toboggsn slide both ways" and ably stood
the ordeal. Miss Julia Brandagee and assist.
ants, Mrs. Charles Whitman, Misses Kate
Deming, Jennie Stocking, Mary Lewis, Carrie
Cowles, Agnes Rice and Miss Badger, all
adorned In pretty toilets with white caps and
kerchiefs, looked the true colonial. Mr..
Charles Lewis and Mr.. Lewis Root Tin their
little boat) helped dispense the Ice cream. All
this committee seemed to be very lively and
bubbling over with wit and humor, and as
they served out the good things patrons
the tables. The walters, the Misses Grace
Woodford, Lena GAYLORD, Clara Hurlbut,
Louise Gaylord, Belle Whiting, Gertrude
Gay, Meta Britton, Sadie Miles, George
Stenson, Sarah Stenson, and Masters Trow-
bridge Darlington, Willie DeminR, Eddie
Thompson, Samuel Deming, Harold Gay, Aleck
Miles and John Reed were especially efficient
in taking the orders; in fact, this department
was most complete. Upstairs 10 the center
booth trimmed in white and stocked with
roses, violets and ported plants. Miss Lou
Lyons, assisted by the Misses Hattie Cowles,
Mae Darlington, Mile Gay, Cora Klauser,
Ruth Gay and Selma Brandt, had this In
charge. These being the bellies of the vii
lsse and in evening costumes, made It the
most attractive of all and q difficult
task for gentlemen to decide between
the buds on the inside or the roses on the
outside. Little Jeanette Vorce, assisted by
Edith and Mildred Cowles, kept the weighing
scales busy in lemon-colored booth.
Miss Lille Klauser and Miss Jessie Rice In
scarlet and white costumes representing Re.
becca at the we'll dispensed lemonade to the
thirsty. !.
several attractions TO draw the nickels,
viz: Miss Nellie Porter, with literary salad,
Miss Jennie Neal, with guess doll, Misses
Kitty Root and Jennie Porter. with guess
cake, and all did q thriving business:
The Japanese bazaar occupied the entire
stage. Miss Florence Gay, assisted by Miss
Laura and May Gay Jones. arranged this in
the most artistic manner and deserve
great credit. We doubt If city
Fair could have made q better dis.
play. Japanese costumes were worn
by all there, adding materially to the
general effect. Fancy articles in abundance
distributed about the tables sold fast, and
Russian tea and chocolate served In dainty
cups, attracted many of the young ladies' Of
Mrs. Porter's school, who lounged In the
easy chairs and enjoyed the evening as much
as any one. Mr.. and Mrs. sanborn Of Hart !.
ford were the guests Of Miss Gay during the
progress Of the entertainment. y
Next to the Japanese booth the candy and
fruit booth draped in pink, received the most
patronage. Here Mr.. EdHund OoWlss, -,
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