The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-04-08

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From thA present outlook tho enter.
lnlnmnfst 70 be given ID Institute Hall
by Women Workers OF tho Infant
Harrison street NJ L. Church Will be
very successful. II has been chris
tened an '.0lla podrida.n words OF
Spanish origin, signifylng n melRnge,
OF general eornmingling, and it Will
indeed be general commingling OF
all that Is attractive and interesting.
1t is an open secret that the decora-
tioDs have been loaned by one OF
Americas merchant princes, who, how
ever, does not wish his name meution-
cd In this connection. Thcy have been
very tastefully put UP by the philadel-
phia decorators who have in charge the
decorations for John Wanamaker.
From the central point Of the ceiling
depend four wide streamers OF bunting
In white, orange, green, blue and red,
gracefully festooned to the four cor
ners OF the room.
Upon the siles of the room and on the
stage are draped nine flags ten by mr.
teen feet In size, whose brilliant COL
ors lend gorgeousness to the scene.
Perhaps the Brazilian Tag 10 the most
conspicuous OF these, but not far be-
hind are those representing the other
South American nations, q. s. of Col
umbia, Venezuela, Ecuador, Uruguay,
the Argentine Confederation, Chill,
Bolivia, and Peru. These flags are
themselves an object lesson OF value
Ia the youth Of tho city. Largo fes-
toons OF orange drapery add TO the
beauty OF the scene.
Directly In front Of the stage Is the
confectionery booth, in charge OF Mrs.
Mary J. Rambo, who is assisted by
A Ia
Garrett. TO the right of the stage a
large space has been set aside for fee
cream and other refreshments. This
department is In the charge of Mrs.
Emma George, who Is to he assisted by
corps OF charming young ladies. A
row OF evergreen trees gives q charm
ing al fresco appearance to this work
On the other side of the stage is a
"curio den In charge OF L. Harry John.
son and Miss Alice Downing, where
various odd and amusing things may
be seen for the nominal sum of five
cents.
The book table is In charge OF How
ard j. George, assisted by Edward
kim and Miss Emma Groves and Mrs,
DIR, Howard, md the house keepers
table is in charge of Mrs. Mo lie Yea
sey. The young people from the
ade and the po5tofllce, the Pansey
Club takes care Of the neckties, and
Mrs. Samuel johnson, assisted by Mrs.
Maggie Hall, sells aprons. Mrs. l..
Harry johnson has charge of the cake
baked by latlies, and has as her aids
Mrs. Litaenberg, Mrs. Woodrow, Mrs.
Kanely. Mrs, Urmy, Miss Ella Mckay
and Mrs. James.
A number Of cakes having been
| baked and contributed by gentlemen,
a separate table has been set aside for
these, which isl charge of Miss Jennie
Scott. Miss Hattie johnson, with a
large number OF girl friends to assist,
il the Flora VI the affair, having charge
oil the booth for llowers, in the centre
OF the floor
Some special features will render
the ''Olla Podrida' unique in its way.
One Is that low prices will prevail. and
another that free entertainment will
| he furnished each evening. Thurs
| day. the opening night, will have as its
attraction Singing School Of ye old
en- time" by some OF the best local
talent of both sexes, appropriately
! costumsd.
On Friday evening a band OF 20
young ladles will exhibit their familiar
ity with the manunl OF arms and vaii-
Gus exercise with the broom. Satur-
day afternoon and evening little tots
from to 7 summers will give march
ing exercises. Tie tedium OF the or
binary bazaar will be relieved by an
orchestra which will render Selections
| wien other entertainment ia lacking.
Not content with this effort the ladies'
connected with it purpose to give with
in II few weeks Trades Carnival" in
The Opera House, an entertainment
unique in Its way, wherein young
ladies' in fancy costumes will represent
various business houses Of this city,
and furnish pleasing entertainment,