Los Angeles herald., 1891-10-29
AT THE FAIR.
Features of the Chrysanthe-
mum Fair.
Unique Arrangements in the
Way of Decoration.
The Various Booths and Their Fair
Occupants.
miniature Sierras = Attractive Moo ks.
The Young Women who are in
Attendance-Notes.

The immense canvas pavilion on
Hope street Immediately adjoining
Simpson M. E. auditorium, in which
the third annual chrysanthemum fair
is being held, was visited by thousan ds
yesterday afternoon and evening, and
the success of the exhibition is already
assured.
A miniature range.of mountains is the
first object to attract one upon entering
the grounds. Its jagged slopes are
covered with a luxurious growth, while
here and there along the sides of the
gullies and cafions may be noticed bios
som. On the uppermost ridge of the
range mass of white blossoms tower
above the green grasses. At the foot
OF the eastern slope of the range is q
miniature lake, on the shore of which
stands huge monument of ice with
clusters of flowers embedded in it.
Passing around these miniature Sierras
one is at once impressed with
the magnitude of the display. The
pavilion is 140x160 feet, rooted in with
canvas. From the framework support
ing the roof, hundreds of vari-colored
flags and streamers of bunting are sus-
pended, while about the woodwork are
twined growing vines. The lattice
work fence which encloses the ground
on the east is covered with delicate
climbers which form background we'll
calculated to bring cut the many shades
of color.
In order to have proper idea of the
immensity Of the display and the ex-
cellence and beauty of the plants, upon
which SO much patient care has been
bestowed, more than one visit is neces-
sarv. At first the visitor is chiefly i'm
pressed with the general beauty of the
exhibition.
In the center of the ground is large
pagoda, from which branch number of
booths. In the center of this pictur-
esque structure is fernery, where the
most delicate grasses grow. The booths
surrounding it are made doubly attract
i've by their charming attendants.
A decidedly novel feature of the fair is
the Japanese tea garden, which is located
near the lattice work enclosure on the
eastern side of the ground. Here can be
found Yum Yum, who dispenses daintily
painted invitations to visitors to partake
of the hospitalities of the garden. She
is to be found in the picturesque hut
which is constructed entirely of bamboo
and thatched in regulation Japanese
style. About the grounds are located
numerous tables, all of Japanese manu-
facture, and one may take a seat in this
oriental corner and be served with tea
and cakes by a pretty young lady attired
in bewitching costume of eastern fash
ion. Among the Japanese ladies who
are always ready to receive visitors to
their garden and to serve them with de-
licious tea in the daintiest of cups, with
the holy Joss sticks thrown in, are Peep
Boo, Wee Wee, Pitt Sing, Ko Ko, Bah
Bah, Sing Sing and Toi Toi.
A partial list of the booths and the
names of the fair occupants follow
Boutonniere-Mrs. DR.. D. G. McGow-
an, chairman. assisted by Misses Wild
ney, Mollie Adelia Brown, Silent, Rowan
and Mesdames Chapman, Edward Silent
and Bancroft.
Candy-MeRdames Murray and Howry,
assisted by Misses Woodward, McCrae,
Forester, Ruth Hall, May McCallum,
Beckwith.
Japanese Tea Hut-Mrs. g. A. Sum-
ner, assisted by Misses Lottie Doane,
Genevieve Robinson, Gertrude FinneY,
N. @. Sumner, Norman Robinson, Mary
Campbell, Catharine Campbell, Carrie
Platt, Lillian n. Hauser, Jessie Simon,
Helen Klockke, Mrs. 7. w. Bresee,
cashier
Coffee-Mrs. @. F. Perry, assisted by
Mrs. j. II. F. Peck, Mrs. Captain True,
Miss O'Melveny, Mrs. Minnie Hance
Owens, Mrs. Goodrich.
Soda-Mrs. Arnold, assisted by Miss
Grace Miltimore and Miss Breausseau.
Newspaper booth--Mrs. M. A. Gibson,
assisted by Mrs. G. D. Stephens, Mrs
o. G. Marshall, Mrs. f. A. Gibson and
Miss Lulu Gibson.
Bouquet and Cut Flower booth-Mrs.
Gillett, assisted by Mrs. Montgomery,
Mrs. DR.. Davidson, Mrs. E. w. Rey-
nolds, Misses Victoria Wilmer, Knapp,
Letha Lewis, Kate Yarnell and Ella
Holcomb
Hat and Cloak stand-Mrs. Horner,
assisted by Misses Lottie Doan, Lizzie
Knighton, Lulu Little and Rose Hill.
Fancy booth-Mrs, M. R. Smith, as
sisted by Mrs. E. A. Strong, Misses Win
ona and Lulu Pieper, Rose and Ollie
Harrison, Meta Shaftner and Mrs.
Comfy.
Flower booth, special exhibit-Mrs.
q. L. Parmelee.
Souvenir booth--Mrs. 7. j. Calkins,
assisted by Mrs. ". Ivers, Misses
Blanche Rogerc, Hamilton and Wanona
II untley.
NOTES.
Bouillion will be served at the ice
cream booth tonight.
An attractive programme has been ar
ranged for each evening.
The Baldwin children have been Sc
cured for one evening during the week.
All the plants exhibited are growing
in beds. None are set about in pots or
boxes.
The art display in the auditorium at
tracts great attention. Messrs. Fran
cisco and Rose are among the
exhibitors.
Lunch will be served every day during
the fair. 1t is not necessary to pay ad-
mission to the grounds in order to reach
the dining room.
The boutonniere booth is one OF the
most attractive at the fair. Mrs. Or.
MACEDONIAN is in charge. Miss Mollle
Adelia Brown and Miss Widney assisted
her last evening.
Many of the plants are not yet IN bios
som, though this would not be noticed
without attention being called to, the
fact. The decorations all being made OF
growing vines, the freshness will be re-
tanned throughout the fair.