The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1891-11-04
THE FAIR FOR DUMB ANIMALS.
a Brilliant Opening at City uau....
Night.
Opening Address by President STAN
ley r. PulIen.
Admirable Drill by tho Company OF
Lady Cadets.

For months the executive committee and
the heads OF departments have devoted
themselves, with untlrlng energy and unfiag-
cling zeal, TO the laudable object Of making
this fair an event In the annals Of the soele-
ty, the city and the state. They have been
ably seconded In this worthy ambition by
the rank and fe OF the society, and by the
citizens in general.
That unqualified SUCCESS has,crowned their
efforts was the unanimous verdict Of the ad-
miring throng which filled City iHall last
evening.
Sup Ier was served In Reception Hall at G
o'clock, but the doors Of the main hall were
not opened until Z. Upon entering the ball
by the main entrance. the eye Is at once cap
tiyated by the harmonious blending Of tInts
and tones into one indescribable, beautiful
whole.
The full stage and scenery Is In position
and all the space under the galleries Is utll.
lied for booths. From the centre Of the hall
radiate streamers Of bunting interspersed
with lines Of signal flags. graceful fsstOons
Of red, white and:blue bunting run around
the sides above the galleries, bringing out
the beauty OF the richly carved capitals,
which are still further adorned by small
American flags, while on each plaster are
animals heads or large bird. A new and
pleasing departure Is the breaking up Of the
stiff straight lines Of the front Of the gallery
by running the booths up here and there,
filling the Intervening spaces with soft
drapings. The prevailing effect OF the
booths is pleasing combination OF flmy
lace draperles relieved by dashe3 Of color,
bright with flowers and brimmlng over with
dainty wares.
The details Of the several departments
will be given more fully hereafter. Some Of
the special features ara "Black Beauty"
the Lemonade Cart" drawn by charming
Dutch and Roman peasant girls. live dog
posing for artistic effect. the Black Beauty
souvenir spoons, Whittier'5 autographs and
the dainty japanese dressing gown, snow
balls and the country store Of EIzerah Bob
bit. The art department Is very attractive.
Hon. Stanley T. Pullen, president OF the
State Association, called the assemblage to
order. and In a graceful speech, formally
opened the fair In behalf Of the society. Mr..
Pullen said:
President Puhen's Address.
Ladies and Gentlemen:
As president Of the association for whose
benefit this fair is to be held, 1t devolves up
on me to give you word Of welcome and
greeting. The response to our appeal for
help has been prompt, generous aud abun-
dant beyond expectation, and / canuOt too
strongly express our sense Of gratitude to
those who have given, and ara giving. so
freely OF their time, labor, thought and sub
stance to bring success TO our enterprise.
We expect to give more detailed expression
OF obligation after our weeks work Is done.
To our visitors, can say with confidence
that we are prepared to give a full equiva-
lent In articles for sale and entertainments
announced for any money that may be paid,
aud besides they can have the satisfaction OF
knowing that every dollar will 20 directly
toward the alleyiation and prevention Of
| pain on the part Of those who cannot speak
| for themselves. i am glad to be
| able to say that our experience Ia th9
| practical workings of our society
shows that the greater part Of cruelty tow
ard and neglect Of dumb animals arises from
thoughtlessness and Ignorance rather than
deliberate wickedness. The cases OF wan
ton cruelty are comparatively rare, but what
there are require the correcting hand OF a
strong and active society, such as ours GER
tainly Is. IL Is unpleasant for individuals TO
interfere with cases of hardship coming un-
der their notice, as they are certain to draw
upon themselves the wrath aud vindictlve-
ness OF the perpetrators, while the labor and
ually prevents action even In extreme cases.
But when an organization exists with
trained and fearless agents and competent
COUNSEL an appeal to them Is sure to be met
with prompt vindlcatiOn OF Justice.
Greater still than this Is the duty Of ad-
monishing the thoughtless, instructjng tho
Ignorant and educating the yoang and old In
To kindly thoughtfulness, thus aiming 10 the
prevention as well as punishment OF cruelty.
This In brief Is the function Of our society
Tor the protection tof animals ana for the
meansto carry out these purposes, we now
appeallto you.
We intend to fuldll our duty Thoroughly: In
part by the prosecution and punishment OF
offenders, but still more by calling attention
to the matter Of justice aud kindess to dumb
creatures and gradually eleyating public
sentiment TO degree OF intelligent humani-
ty that will remove from us the painful Of
fee Of chastlsement, leaving 10 us only the
grateful task Of encouraging humane educa-
tion throughout the homes and the schools
OF the State of Maine. We assure you that
no mistake Is ever made 10 giving money for
tne oenent ofdumo animals. None Of 1t
goes to eneonTge vice OF pGupeTism. Every
dollar given to these dumb creatures shall do
them dollars worth Of gOod-we pledge
ourselves to that.
Mr.. Pullen then read the following letter
from his Honor Gev. Edwin G. Burleigh:
AUGUSTA. October 81, 1891.
Hon. Stanley r. PlsHen, Portland,
My Dear Sir-I wish to express my sincere
thanks for your cordial invitation TO be present at
the fair in your city for the benefit OF The Maine
State Society for the Protection OF Animals and
my regrets that ofieial engagements will render
tt impTacticable for me 10 attend.
| sympathize deeply with the worthy purposes
OF that organization aud appreciate fully the
humane treatment Of dumb animals. Those
whose Instincts lead them to the brutal treatment
Of ihe creatures under their care ara lacking In
civilized sensibllitieS; their moral natures are uu-
developed. and t is just and right that their
strained ana unreasoning tempers should be held
IN ca. ok ey laws wisely framed and properly adj
Your society speaks for those who cannot speak
for themselves, and In so doing deserves the SYM
pathy and support Of all GOOD citizens.
E6wiS c. BURLEreH
Miss j. Maud Fabyan read poem, which
was illustrated by two original tableaux, ar
ranged by Mr.. A. Nj. Sawyer, "WhO
Knocks at 1.-THE Door," and "The
Flight Of Time" The drill by "a
misses. Miss j. Maud Faeyan captain. was
delightful feature Of the evening. Ths man
ual Of arms and fancy drill were executed
with the precision Of old veterans. They
were all in uniform, light gray with black
trimmings. cadet caps and muskets. Mr.. A.
M. Sawyer, who has been drill master for
these dainty volunteers, is to be compliment
ed upon the brilliant achievements Of bis
company. under the skillful captalncy Of
Miss Fabyan.
The headquarters of the executive commit
tee have been handsomely fitted up by IL. j.
Bailey, with luxurious furnishings from
Walter Corey's. Here may be found the ofi
GERS Of the fair.
The Press Bureau, in charge OF Mrs. Car
vazza, is athoughtful attention the reporters
appreciate.
The committee acknowledge with thanks
the receipt Of the following articles: One
dozen axes, Mr.. l.. ID. Emerson, Oakland.
Me. box of fancy articles, Miss Frances
Mclean, Brunswick; erocheted sack, Mrs.
w. II. Fairbanks, Winthrop; box Of fancy
articles from the pupils Of st. JOseph's
Academy, Deering.
ho,ices.
The participants 10 the living whist to-
night, will assemble In the City Council
rooms, the ladies 10 the council chamber and
the gentlemen In the aldermeh's room.
There they can dress and prepare for the
march. Hats and wraps may be left there.
Tickets Of admission will be provided By