St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1890-09-05
A DEMAND OF THE LADIES.
Carnival Proposition for Fair
w eek-Society's Domain.

W eek-Society's Domain. &"
Fair week is at hand. and in connee-H
ton Herewith, the committee in charge
of street illumination and decoration
has something to say to the ladies of
society. whom they wisely admit, can en-
trance by their presence or mar by their
absence an occasion like the one in an
ticipation. The illuminations this year
are to be on scale of magnificence
never before attempted. At the inter-
section of Bridge square with Third
street, there will be triumphal arch,
composed of thousands of electric
lights in globes of various colorS. A
similar arch is being constructed at the
intersection of Third and Robert streets.
The entire length of the thoroughfare
will be revelation in the matter of
lighting, yet the managers are not
satisfied-there is something wanting.
That something is that every lady
attending the carnival shall wear some
token Of the prevailing gaiety. A sug-
gestion is that every lady should wear a
bouquet of flowers, but this is merely
suggestion. What is really wanted is
that all the ladies shall dress in some
degree differently from the ordinary
street costume. LET them wear lighter
colOrs," says member of the commit
tee, mo matter what it is that is worn,
so that it presents in the ensemble a
contrast to the usual style of dress. We
want to make this carnival in costum-
ing as well as in illumination. Every
club and society, the members of which
have uniforms, have been requested to
come to the fete looking as nearly like
Venetians as possible. The object is of
course 10 get as much life and color into
the scene as possible, and we call upon
the ladies of society to aid with their
presence in making the carnival the
success that it should be-"
The concerts given by the Great Western
band at Summit park have proved SO great
an attraction as to transform the park dur
ing their progress into promenade for the
rich and poor alike who appreciate good
music and will submit to being crowded for
the pleasure it affords them The concert
given last night was opened with Ellenberg's
inspiring march, Guard Mount which
was SO finely rendered as to call for the
plaudlts from even those unused to public
exhibitions of appreciation. The familiar,
though never tiresome strains of blue
Danube" followed by the Poet and Peas
ant overture, were also given an enthusiast
tic. The concluding number. The Star
Spangied Banner the grand strains of
which burst forth just as the shades of even
ing were struggling with the starlight, aroused
all the enthusiasm in the natures of the list
eners. and thousand voices Joined in the
chorus. 1t was more like Partisan concert
audience than one of the chilly North
The initial entertainment of the season. to
be given this evening under the auspices of
the St Andrews Society of Scots, promises
to be as brilliant an affair as the GLOBE pre-
dicted would be the case. The membership
of the society this season comprises the
most prominent people of Scottish descent
in the city. The programme for this even
ing, "a Night with the Clans, y cannot fail to
prove of interest even to those i'll whose
veins there is no Scottish blood. d. NJ.
Stewart will give short address on the early
history of the clans. the Evolutionary origin
given them, and their patriarchal system of
government. Then will follow recitation
by William Todd. History of the Clam
(NcGregor), by Judge j. L. Macdonald.
Song solos will be given by w. F. Myron
and Mrs. Allen Brown. together with num-
Der of recitation from Scotch literature by
well known locals elocutionists.
The final concert and hop of the summer
season at Ramaleys pavilion, White Bear
Lake, viii be held this evening. This event
Will be in the nature of testimonial to j. d.
Ramaley, under whose management SO many
enjoyable events have been brought off dur
ing the summer months. The programme
presented is more than usually elaborate.
The full orchestra will be present, and, in
addition, Mrs. F. B. Rhodes, the Minneap
oils sopranist will give several solo selee-
tons. Oscar Lineau. the well known tenor,
and Mr.. and Mrs. Mich, the cello and piano
artists, will participate. AT the conclusion
of the concert the dance will be begun, and
it is safe to say that this event viii prove
fitting finale to a brilliant season.
Mr.. and Mrs. Nathan BlumenthaL of New
York city, who have been staying for the
past month with MIR. and Mrs. Schomber in
St. Paul, left last evening over the Northern
Pacific for the coast. where Mr.. Blumenthal
has business interests in Seattle and Tacoma.
They will remain on the slope until the lat
ter part of October.
musical entertainment preceded by
tea party was given last evening in the par
Tors of the Clinton Avenue NJ E. church by
the ladies of the congregation. The vocal
and instrumental selections were finely rem
dered, ana another is added to the many en-
joyable evenings spent under similar aus
pices.
W.Phelps, ex-United States minister to the
court of st. James under the Cleveland ad-
ministratlon who has been staying at the Ho-
tel Ryan for the past few days, left yesterday
on hunting trip to the northern part of the
state. Mr.. Phelps is accompanied by his son
W. c. Phelps, who is a resident of ST. Paul.
A reception is to be teudered Rev. and
Mrs. 6. G. Smith at the Peoples church this
evening. The church will be handsomely
decorated for the occasion, and there will be
large attendance of those composing the
congregation of the popular divine.
Miss Eva Johnson will be married to-day
at the residence of her parents in this city to
Alfred Peterson. Both the young people are
popular in their own circle, and The arrange
ments tor the wedding are on an elaborate
scale.
Cards have been issued for the wedding of
Joseph Schmitz and Miss Lena Schlick The
ceremony takes place at the Assumption
church on Tuesday, Sept. 8, at 10 a. m.
Mr.. ana Mrs. Alphonse Brannan, of Case
street, left last week for visit to friends in
Missouri. They will visit in Kansas City aud
st. Joseph for several weeks.
Miss Ada Hatch, of New York city, Is the
guest of Miss Catherine Lawson, CT Cayuga
street, and will remain in the city for the
winter.
Mr. and Mrs j. Lift, the parents of. Manag-
er Lift, of the Grand Opera house, have re-
turned to their home IN Milwaukee.
Miss Margaret Braml, of Smith avenue. is
away in Eau Claire on visit to Miss Esther
McGarigle, of that city.
Mrs. Bird and family and Miss Brownie
Ledgewick, of New York. are staying at the
Merchants.
Mr. and Mrs. G. P Little and Miss Clara
Little, of New Hampshire, are staying at the
Ryan.
Mrs. G. G. Garick and Mrs. A. W. Fitch, of
Chicago, are at the Clifton.
Mr. and Mrs. D. W. S. Murphy, of st. Cloud,
are at the Merchants.
Mrs. B. S. Philips and daughter of Winona
are at the Merchants.
Mr.. and Mrs. w H. Smith. of Bis marck. n.
D., are Ryan guests.
Mr. and Mrs Greenwood, of San Francisco.
are at the Ryan.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. M. Holt, of Montana, are in
the city.
Mr. and Mrs E. W. Keyes are registered at
the Ryan.