The Portland daily press., 1891-12-18
THE GRAND ARMY FAIR,
A Lively Business in Progress Notwith-
standing the Cold Wave.


The ladies of the Grand Army Relief
Corps, who have charge of the tents at City
hall. seem well pleased with the business
done thus far, considering the storm of
Tuesday and the cold wave yesterday, but
there is still ample opportunity to wait on
twice as many customers and they hope be-
tween this morning and tomorrow night to
see the hall crowded as closely as posi-
BILE.
The Sons Of Veterans who act as camp
guard every evening add much to the mill
tary effect Of the fair and receive many
compliments for their fine, soldierly ap-
pearance.
The shooting gallery is doing fine bust
ness. A Mervin 6 Hurlbert junior rifle,
presented by Gage Bros, will reward the
one making the best score. Mr.. E. G. Mil
liken and Mr.. Hiram Cook have an equal
record. Should either of these comrades
receive this prize it will be presented to
Bosworth Post.
The relic room receives large share of
visitors each day. Don't miss the oppor-
tunity of calling here.
If the jolly fremen will visit the Suffers
tent they will see something worth pos
sessing. At present Mr.. G. A. Gray Is in
the lead for the smoking set.
These additional contributions have been
received:
Mrs. Ingalls's table, beautiful angel
cake, from Mrs. John Davis; sideboard
cloth. Mrs. u. A. Gould,
Tent doll, Mrs. Doyle; oil painting.
Tent Tidy, from Mrs. Reed Of Larry
Corps. South Windham.
Tent Clancy emDroided apron, and a
tidy from Miss C00mbs.
Tent 4-Hand painted apron. from Mrs.
Charles Higgins, fancy lamp shade, Mrs.
Swett
Dry Goods Tent-FOot rest from n f..
Winsl0w goods from Chenery and Shine.
Deering Tent-Quilt from Mrs. FL. s.
Colesworthy of Gorham; contributions
from Mrs. Reuel Small; S. from a lady
friend; SIS gold piece from E. G. Cobb of
+ Deering; contributions of money from DR..
Topliff and DR.. Foster.
Flower Tent-Plants from Henry Davis.
Toys from Mrs. Harris, 1891 Middle
street for Cedar Creek department..
Boeks-A collection of Dickens's works
has been presented by N. G. Fessenden.
pictures Of the Soldiers and Sailors Mon
ument from Ira F. Clark s. co. and a col
lection Of photographs from the Longfel-
low gallery.
Groceries-Five boxes of soapine from
the Kendall Manufacturing Company
canned goods from Gilkey & Co.; collec-
ti0n of goods from s. A. and j. 81. True
Shaw. Hammond & Carney; Stevens &
Co., 81. s. Melcher d Co., f. A. Smith q
Fletcher & Co.
Tho portiond CJnh heads fha lief IN tbo
voting for the oil painting.
At Ward tent satchel containing
money was lost Wednesday evening. 1t is
supposed this was taken by mistake. but
as such losses detract from the funds of the
fair it is hoped that If any one made such a
mistake no time will be lost in setting mat
tiers right. A pair of CATERS and scarf
were lost the same evening.
The clasped hands draw the people,
The photograph receives its share OF
pleasure seekers.
Today the dining room will be supplied
by High street, Williston. Pine street and
the Presbyterian churches.
The committee on refreshments have
presented their chairman. Mrs. S. 81. Gam
mon, with beautiful manicure set.
A handsome oak table has been received
from Hooper, Son & Leighton.
In the artillery corps tent is fine colIec.
tion of boots and shoes. Some rare bar
gains can be obtained here.
Last night the entertainment was fur
nished by Mr.. Robert Rexdale. Mrs. En-
ma Mosely and Miss Hodsdon of Var
mouth, who gave great pleasure and were
warmly applauded. The music by Chand-
ler's Band was fully appreciated. Tonight
Professor Emmons. whistling soloist, will
appear, assisted by well known literary
talent.
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