The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1891-11-09
DUMB ANIMALS FAIR.
1t Closed Brilliantly on Saturday
Night.

Tne great and successful fair for the
dement, OF the State Society for the Preven-
tlon Oh Cruelty to Animals closed Saturday
night after most successful week. The
weather was all that could be desired, Old
Prob, no doubt, held complimentary tick
cts to Living Whist and farley. The hall
was crowded all day Saturday. Sales were
largely In excess Of any other day. Very
little was left on the tables, The enter
prising one price firm OF Bobbett & Co.
were practically all sold out at an early
hour. The few remaining articles were
closed out by the successful auctioneer Mr..
VIM. Bradley. That tall silk hat and jet
black imperial were irresistible. The few
remaining fancy articles will be disposed Of
during the sale Of the Associated Charities.
Inc treasurer could not give exact figures,
out tue receipts from the tables alone
amounted to over $1,000 on Friday night
The Living Whist with which the prom
enade concert opened was seen with as keen
delight as on the evening Of Its first
presentation. Every available inch Of room
was taken and those who had seen 1t twice
before perched themselves on chairs and
boxes for the third time. dllberps music
alone was worth the price Of admission.
After the march the pack and players
were photographed by Mr.. win Gay. The
photos will be placed on sale for the bene-
fit Of the S. P. A, as soon as finished,
After three cheers for Mr.. Pullen and three
times three for Mr.. Gilbert. the cards re-
turned to the hall where double quadrille
was danced BY the kings. queens. jacks and
aces. General dancing followed which was
continued until near the midnight hour.
The holders of the lucky numbers were
Mrs. l.. ID. NJ. SWEET, who drew the cracker
jar at Miss Carroll's booth; Mr.. II. r.
Virgin, Miss Talbots exquisite water color
at the art booth; George ii. Libby. PLAGUE
Mrs. Carrolrs booth; Mrs. w. A. Colby,
golden chair, Mrs. Deane's booth; Mrs.
Albert Russell silver tea service, Miss Car
rolls booth; Mrs. Jennie Corson, sofa pill
low, Mrs. Deane's booth. The large
daintily dressed doll, the envy Of every
childish heart. given to the tea room by
Mrs. William Moulton, was drawn by Miss
Helen Moulton. 81 .am glad you got 1t
Helen, but did want it," was echoed
about the pretty room as her playmates
gathered to congratulate the fortunate little
girl. At the Butterfly booth, the bridal
vail drape was drawn By Mrs. John E.
Palmer; salad dish, Mr.. Percy Rolfe; sofa
pillow, Miss Helen Ladd; bureau scarf,
Mrs. Geo. o. K. Cram; etching. Mrs. John
Z. Palmer. Miss Carroll's Idoll went to
Mrs. A, G. Cushman. and the "blue
beauty" at Mrs. Cavazza's table went to
Mrs. @. P. Clark. The elegant Japanese
dressing gown was not drawn as all the
numbers were not taken. The book will
be left until filed when the lucky
number will be drawn and announced
through the papers.
The Flower booth extends thanks to
Messrs. Davis & Son. the popular Deering
florists, for their invaluable assistance.
The ladies Of the tea room and all par
takers Of the delicious fruit lemonades are
indebted to Mr. Ben Barnett. who came in
every day to concoct this refreshing bey-
erage.
Donations.
Cash through the ''Good Luck" booth:
Mr.. Geo. TAYLOR ......................1 100
Mr.. VIM. OCOnne IL. ll......................... zoo
Mr.. WIN. otearnS.. ...............ss......... .oO
A large box of fancy articles from the
Catholics.
An amusing incident occurred at Mrs.
Cavazza's booth. A tall and dignifed lady
was making purchases when Miss Carmen
Fox. the cashier at this table, offered 9
book saying: "Here is something verl
nice" Il do not think so" responded th'
lady. Miss Fox rather coclly replaced tn
book with an air that plainly intimated sh'
had not much respect for the literary opin
ion Of her customer. The book wa:
"Ashes for Flame" and the lady. Mrs.
Caroline Dana Howa