Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1890-12-03
THE sAgrk csAUs FEST.

The Ladies' Auxiliary of the Y. M. c. A. nave
| proven that thew are q fsith.ul and efficient
body OF workers;srd since they desire 10 heip ~
place the finances of the association on q more
desirable basis. they make bold to ask their
| friends to hold up their hands once again. III
their forthcoming entertainment.
| To this end their most faithful ana eniclent
President, Mrs. A. M. Henkel. mas marsnaieo
her forces, appointed all her severai COIN
I tees and has every thing in order ior Inc open"
ing of a .Santa Claus Fest" In the Association
nuiIdfng on Thursday. December 4th. at 4
O'Clock p. M the same to continue three days.
Flrst. the rsstaurantIfor this festival. under
tbe management of Mrs. r. M. Guy and other
efficient ladies is to be supplied with every
thing a reasonable appetite could desire. The
best of oysters, meats, breads. coffee. pickles,
cakes, ices, and creams. Will be served TO all in
the most prompt and dainty style.
Next the French Market" Mrs. q. @. Child.
Chairman, will attract the attention of the visi-
tor both by It's novelty, and its beauty. and we
know Its contents will be as popular as 1t is
novel,
Just beyond, the Lady of the Lake, will
gladden. the heart of every one who trusts her
gallant ferryman. for small compensation.
of course. to bring across the waters. Ithe trea-
sur e she has in store for one and all.
The New Years Table. Mrs. II. NJ. McIlhany
In charge. will offer stationery. calendars for
the New Year. hand-painted articles, and the
useful and the beautiful. both In profusion.
gThe Marguerite Table, Mrs Frank Alexander
in charge with corps of fair assstants. VIII
be something to make the hearts OF the dear
children to beat wildly, while those of the old
ones will be full of gratitude that the problem
fgettirg pretty Christmas dolls for their little
ones is here solved 30 readily. This doll.table
Is to be thing OF exquisite beauty, and we are
told the 'Old woman who lives in a shoe" is
coming here to get dollies for all her children.
Then those who desire to get choice and
tasteful gifts for their friends must not fail to
visit the fancy-table. with Mrs. Triebcr at its
head, where can be found all the choice novel,
ties of the season, at most satisfactory prices.
Further on is the candy-table. Mrs. Morton,
presiding. where can be found the most tooth
some of these sweets. in choice packages. and
pretty boxes, and also nice variety of home
made candles.
The climax for children and adults, too, will
be the toy department, of which Mrs. Boat
wright has general charge, since old Santa
Claus himself has promised to anchor his WE'LL
laden sleigh here, and the children can come
and see the dear old man for themselves, before
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the story is not all told. Mrs. Howison, the
chairman of committee on evening entertain
ments, with her assistants, Mrs. G. D. Euritt;
Mrs. Wayt King, Mrs. A. b. Fultz and others.
have been hard at work, and will have ready
for the pleasure of all. an entertainment for
each evening, to last not more than one hour,
and to begin promptly at halfpast seven
o'clock in the Auditorium. That Of Thursday
evening will be kindly given under the direc-
ton of Prof. G. W. Bryant, of the Methodist
Institute. assisted by his sweet-vOiced wife.
also Miss Malone, the new vocal teacher and
Prof. Todd and others of their fine corps of
teachers. Their submitted program is a very
fine one, and we bespsak them full house.
Admission ten cents.
Friday night, the mirth-provoklng farce OF
THE Mouse trap" by Howells will be- present.
ed by cast of the very best of our home talent.
Do not fail to see this.
On Saturday night, the beautiful Operetta-
Catching Kriss Kringle"-will be given by
children and adults, and will be equally en-
oyable for children and adults, and 1t is hoped
that parents will be happy to give their little
ones the pleasure of seeing and hearing, as
great deal of time and labor has been expended
upon Its preparation.
We invite the public generally.