The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1892-10-07
Opening Of a Grand Bazaar
at the Pavilion.
AN ATTRACTIVE DISPLAY.
The Sisters Of the Holy Family Make an
Earnest Appeal for the Children's
Day Home.


variety of festivals. lyszaars, balls, mas
ouerades, exhibitions and floral displays.
out IL would be difficult indeed TO outrival
the delicate taste displayed in the draining.
color ana arrangement of the numerous
booths opened last night as one vast
bazaar in aid of the Sisters OF the Holy
Family, who have charge of the Children's
Day Home.
The balcony front has been decorated
with banners and bunting with beautiful
effect, and at the extreme END of the huge
nall stage has been erected for the use of
the artists who nightly assist in carrying
out charmngly arranged musical pro-
gramme. A huge panoramic picture forms
nttlng background to the platform.
Id the center of the floor is lovely bijOu
hower-stail, presided over by the Misses
GlDbon and Lehman. This is naturally
Inc nrst point made for by the visitors, it
Deing most essential part of the evenings
enjoyment TO be fiorally adorned, and truly
the beautifully designed stand Is veritable
conservatory OF every imaginable variety OF
s"ee'-slnellIng flowers, arranged in bou-
quets' sprays and bOutOnniereS OF multltud-
mons shape and fashion. A great attraction
at this booth will be the voting for the most
popular candidate for the Mayoraty. The
winner Will be the recipient Of handsome
gold-mounted cane
AFTER paying his tribute to the gOddesses
OF the nora, the visitor who is determined
to thoroughly and Systematically visit
every one oil the sixteen booths in the fair
as every charitahly sympathetic patron
VIII doubtless d0-should retrace his foot
steps toward ths entrance and, taking the
nfst pooth Oh MS right, prepare for a tour
OF Tue iair, which when completed will
leave him with delighted impressions of
well blended colors, bewitehing figures and
races, charming costumes and an indistinct
idea oil being DESTROYS of buying more
Things, useful and ornamental, than he has
ever seen collected together as purchasable
under any one roof before.
The hrst booth shows the good taste of
the 81. Elizabeth Sewing Society. Draped
In lestoons OF emerald green and pure
white, Win It's huge grab-box presided over
by Mesdames Emma Feisel and Maggie
Dianey, the booth Is great attraction. The
paVlilon Oh the st. Francis Sodality makes
a charming picture In azure and white.
MS Do0ln mas great drawing-card in a
huge wedding cake standing on pedestal.
ls contains sOd-gold ring and will be
rallied Tor during the fair. The ladies In
charge suggest the possibility of pretty
young lady also forming part of the prize
won by the holder of the lucky ticket.
Next comes the holy family booth, with
its display OF rich aud useful articles of
furniture and virtu. A fine portrait of
Archbishop Ri0rdan will be disposed OF by
the managers.
The tent is perfect symphony in pale
pink, While elegant jars containing large
tropical ferns form a pleasing contrast
Mrs. IL. Panlickl bids you welcome to her
unique exhibit, which she styles the Co
lumbus." portrait of the famous navi-
gator Is displayed over the entrance, draped
arlistieally with the Spanish flag The
Italian. American and irish national flags
are also displayed, while festoons of ferns
and flower complete the picture.
unique pavilion is that Of Mrs. Cleary,
whose booth, named "The Star of the Sea-"
is a delicate imitation of the starfish shell.
The effect Is maryelously produced by gold
spangled tarlatan draped with salmon-c0l-
oTed musllns. The St. Anthony booth is
presided over by Mrs. Luke Robinson, whose
exquisite taste is manifested in her pavilion
The mandarin yellow festoons contrast with
the snow-white panoplies giving fine
effect.
Then comes tho bijou show OF the Chill
dren of Mary OF the Cathedral. Pale blue
and white draperes and beyy of fair aud
charmingly c0stumed dsmsels render this q
very attractive corner. Before reaching this
booth the visitor passes one which, to the
initiated, looks with its plain, dull red eX-
terror incomplete. Being enlightened. how
ever, he returns, and, on paying his ad-
mission fee, finds IL TO be the art gallery OF
the bazaar with charming collection of
pohutilul pictures, pIlucIpaiIy Tue Work Oh
ToJetti. AT the end OF the row is the
quaint little postoffice. A piquant face
peeps through the window and announces
that there is letter for THE CALL re-
porter, and, contrary TO the rule of this
particular Office, the postage Is prepaid.
This isn't the Seventh and Mission
Office, you know" laughed the fair postmis-
tress. mo, it isn't so much of BORE"
echoes one Of her lovely clerks, and q ripple
Of merrimeDt is the result.
Crossing over the hall past the stage and
Tefreshment booth, the pavilion of the
Cathedral Sunday-sch0ol teachers, looking
majestic with its drapings Of papal colors,
catches the eye, and next to this is the
Cathedral booth presided over by Mesdames
K. Conklin and b. Roper This is the
largest booth in the fair, and when it is said
that the number of lady assistants Is
twenty-four the visitor need not fear any
lack OF attention. It's attractions are legion,
prominent being huge wheel OF fortune.
Here Mrs. Phil Fay will direct the polling
Tor the most popular church in the city, the
prize being splendidly embroidered stole.
Over the entrance of this magnificent dis
play Is the word charity" in gas-jet de-
sign. The tout ensemble Is simply charm
ing, and Will doubtless attract attention and
patronage from every individual visitor
The Holy Cross booth Is perfect arbor
OF howers, Ivy and creepers, while the Pin
afore booth Is one OF the most tasteful aud
original In the bazaar. Shaped like
Moorish arch, the draperes are of deep
marine blue, testooned with fishers nets
and hempen tassels. The toy and candy
store Will certainly prove haven for
the Juvenile patrons Hibernia Is written
all over the ST. Bridget's booth. Various
shades OF green tarletaD, stamped with the
shamrock, make an elegant frame for the
treasures artlstically arranged within the
tent. On the outside is model OF Re-
pekah's well. and trio OF Rebekahs in
characteristic costumes draw lemonade for
thirsty promenaders.
Last and smallest but by no means the
least attractive is the st. Joseph's booth.
IL IS little boudoir In crimson and scarlet
win lovely baskets of fern hanging outside
anu 10. A novel wheel of fortune stands
OUTSIDE, where two well-known attorneys
were last night busily engaged in selling
tickets ard inviting the sightseers to
make n their game" with great success.
Inc attendance last night was very fair
Ior the opening night and A. Ii. Lough-
borough had large and appreciative audi
ence when he mounted the platform TO de-
ilVer me inaugural address. He gave
DrieI history of the Sisters of the Holy
Famlly, their good and charitable works,
ana AFTER paying tribute 10 the manage
ment OF the society and the Children's
DAY Home, designed to assist mothers who
were compelled to earn their subsistence in
business by taking care of the children dur
ing tbeir enforced absence from home, he
concluded by making an earnest appeal To
al MS hearers to cooperate in making the
bazaar triumphant success. A programme
Oh popular music was then rendered aud
greatly appreciated.
Inc bazaar Will continue for eleven days.
hot lunch will be served daily between IL A.
M. ana p. NJ, aud a popular concert
given every evening. Everything points to
record-breaking success. and the attrac-
lions should, apart from charfiahie mo tives
draw large crowds nightly to The Pavilion.