St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-11-20
GRACE AND BEAUTY THERE.
Remarkable Success of the Fair
of the Church or st. Louis.

Remarkable Success of the Fair
of the Church or st. Louis.
Many handsome and vivacious French
ladies were found in the attractive
booths at the fair for the benefit of st.
Louis church, which opened in Market
hall last night. and will continue this
evening and tomorrow evening. This
church is the only one devoted to the
French people of st. Paul, and many of
the foremost citizens of that nationality
were noticeable in the the throngs that
enjoyed the delightful scene.
The members of the st. Louis society
took pleasure in greeting Rev. Henri
eros, the parish priest who arrived here
about six weeks ago from Chartres,
France, where he was a prominent
member of the MaTiSteS order. He was
accompanied by Rev. Father Bigot aud
Rev. Felix Barber. of st. Paul. The Of
hcerS of st. Louis Church society in
charge of the fair are Z0tigue QueSnel.
president; Octave Savard, treasurer:
Joseph Bourgeault, secretary. The MEM
berS OF the committee OF arrangements
are Eugene VilIaume. Anthony Blan-
Ghetto, Pascal Menard and Philip J.
Bigue. Organized in 1869, and with a
membership Of 5000 persons. the church
fair.
Light green folds of drapery near the
main entrance TO the hall greeted the
eye, and almost hid the beautiful flower
stand which is in charge of Miss Eivina
Marchand and the Misses Mabel and
Marguerite Gravel. The Table st.
Louis was presided over by Mrs. E.
LangeVin. assisted by Mrs. Joseph Ro-
leau, Mrs. Alfred Dufrene. Mrs. 'fheo-
phile LIE Vasseur, Mrs. r. J. Flanni-
gan and Mrs. DR.. Martel. Among
the attractions of the hand
some booth called Table st.
Louis" was charming reproduction
of playing Grandpa" very credita-
bic oil painting, the first ex hibit of M.
Lalonde, a youth of twenty, who pre-
scented it to the fair for the benent of
the church. At the "St. Louis" were
also all elegant piano lamp, presented
by Manufacturer Bros: card receiver
from Mr.. Phillips, and handsomely
decorated cake from the Mehis, of HO-
tel Ryan. These, together with many
beautiful articles, are to be disposed Of
by voting and otherwise. At the
booth of the Children of Mary
were found the Misses Matilda,
Miss Lavosesiere, and Miss Elvina Carl
veau. In addition to beautiful dolls,
fancy goods, portraits and numerous
knlekknacks, thy have gold watch
In charge which is being voted ON. The
cake with the ring in it and the lovely
bontonaireS played their part to advan-
tage last evening. Among those at the
West st. Paul booth were Emil Greget
and Miss Mary Greget. The busy and
entertaining ladies at the West ST. Paul
table were Miss Jennie Barbeau
nd
| fancy goods, Miss Stella st. George and
Miss Bastien taking the vote on yalu-
able prize and Misses Louise Allie
I and Laura Barbeau i'll charge of the
candy department. A vote on lady's
| gold watch was being taken lOr Miss
Mary MIchaud and Miss Bastien.
Another handsome booth, the ia bic
| st. Antoine, was in charge of Mrs. Nor
| rlSette, Mrs. Salmon. Mrs. LeDuc, and
| Mrs. La BOssiere. who were taking
votes Oh wax doll and silver set. to-
gether with ySte on live parrot and
| the possession of which lies between
Luc NORM and George Gaumond. The
! refreshments were presided over by
Mines. E. Davis, r. Bourassa. and j.
! Delisle. who gave good supper for
| quarter, aud had oysters and ice cream
extra. A general vote for another gold
watch lay between Antoine Peltier and
| John NORM. Nj. Theophile Levasseur,
Of LIE Canadien, and NJ. E. Forth were
very attentive to the visitors. and an
| nounced that gypsy tent of bewitch ing
! beauty will be introduced at the fair
| this evening. In it great fortunes will
| be revealed and the mysteries of the
| future will be disclosed by four of the
charming young French ladies-namely.
! Misses Jennie and Emma st. Aubinz aud
| Misses Stella and Lou Dufresne. Messrss
! A. DufreSne and p. A. Lavallee have
| donated a lot in Martins Second addi-
| ton, which will be disposed of during
| the fair in very interesting manner.