The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-11-06
HOME OF THE HOMELESS.
A Brilliant Japanese Fete and
Bazaar in Its Aid.

The japanese fete and bazar under the
auspices of the lady managers of the
Home of the Homeless was opened last
evening at Foye's Hall The fair prom
ises to be one of the most successful ever
held In the city.
The hall is handsomely decorated with
bunting, flags and Japanese lanterns. and
presents dazzling picture. Tall screens,
palms, parasols. fans, vases and beau,
tiful maids in Japanese costumes
transform the hall into Japanese col
ony. The tea room is one of the cosiest
corners In the hall. A bevy of pretty
girls dispense tea in dainty Japan
ese cups, which are given to
each person who buys cup of the
soothing beverage. The room is p resided
over by Mrs. William Reid and Mrs. T..
j. Edwards, assisted by Misses Bessie
Hunt, May Bnnce. Carrie Earl, May
Guiland and Emma Edwards.
A tea table, where tea Is sold by the
pound, stands near the tea-roOm and Is in
charge of Mrs. s. E. Darling, Eva Will
Jams, Clarie Warbeck, Emma
Gopsell, Lottie Halsey, M. Frazer and A.
M Dewey.
The perfumery pooLh is the centre OF
attraction and is in charge OF Misses
Louise and Florence Hague, Annie
Fields, Minnie Whe Ter, Kate Tiffany and
Mr.. E. B. Vandyke. The other tables
and the young ladies In charge OF
j. Shawda, assisted by Misses Vreelaud,
Bessie Van Horne. Evelyn Flaacke, Clara
l.. Dear, Carrie BrIster and Maude Will
iiamS.
Fancy tlble-Mrs. Jennie Van Winkle,
Mrs. J. Dusenbury,. Mrs. Peter Van
Winkle, Mrs. Elliott Butter; Misses
Nettie HeIle man aud Florence Turner.
Flower tabie-Mrs. J. Tappan, assisted
by Misses Alice Lyon, Mamie Soper-
Lille Percy, May Cropsey. Sallie Ed.
wards, Gula jackson, Nellie Reid and
Miss Provost. ~
Apron table-Mrs. S. E. Chamberlain,
| Mrs. j. K. Morrison, Mrs. r. Simpson,
assisted by Misses Roe McBurney, f.
| Walton. Jessie White and q. Burniston.
| Toy booth Mrs. Walter Dear and Mrs.
| J. A. Dear Wish bne table-Miss Anness
| and Master Walter Dear and Eddie Van
| Winkle. The Japanese table-Mrs. An.
ness, Misses Margaret AMI Jennie Morri'
| son, Eliza Simpson, Flora Barlett,
| Helen Geunert and Anna Phillips.
The Inasmuch Circle OF King's'Daught.
ers also have charge Of a table filed with
| useful and pretty things. Those in charge
will be- Mrs. II. NJ. Dunning, Mrs.
Decker, Mrs. Ryder, Mrs. Snyder, Mrs
aud Miss Van Order. Mrs. Henry. Mrs
| Robertson, Misses Agnes and Annie
| Meeks, Il. Kuhn. Misses Grace Henseil
| Jessie Gregg ana Carrie Puliear.
| A Japanese surprise cake Is in charge
of Mrs j.. M Tappan. The supper room
where fine supper may be secured every
| evening at a small cost, Is run by Mrs. j.
! Van Horne. Mrs. Parker, Mrs. Eliza DAY,
Mrs. j. .. Quick, assisted bv Misses
| Florence Coiemsn, Blanche Beltaire
Reta Vallaid, Eloise Hicks, Jennie
Nc Bride, and Louise and Mary Dore-
| mus.
The following gentlemen have volun-
teered their services for the fete:-- Messrs.
| John Watson, 4. Hoffman, joseph Bar
| ton, z. Van Dycke and Mr.. Clendenuy
and Masters Frand Hague, Waiter Dear
| and Eddie Van Winkle.
The prize pig which will be given to the
| institution having the most votes was do
mates by Mr. G. b. Williams. The Home
OF the Homeless had the most votes last
evening. A large vase is being voted &c
| the most popular club, The New Jersey
Yacht Club heads the list with the mos
number Of votes.
This afternoon the ladies', connected
with the fair will entertain the aged
| women from the Home of the Homeless
at tea A souvenir will be given to
each guest.
The fair will continue until tomorrow
evening"