Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1892-11-19
FOR SWEET CHARITY
ENTERPRlSlNG MERCHANTS
MAKE A DISPLAY


of The visitor, as the portals were
passed.
Booths, of many designs and with var
led decorations, In three lines filled the
spacious floor of the building and many
businesses were represented The jewel
er with his delicate skill in fashioning
the precious metals that he garnished
with gems, had many exquisite speci.
mems of his hand-work exhibited to de-
light the artistic eye; the uphlsterer had
! bis wars draped In good contrast, the
one with the other, until the tyro was
lost in amaze that such beauty of de-
sign and arrangement was possible with
the material at command; the cabinet
maker had an ideal parlor in n miniature
house; the florist had bower of flowers
where rare forms of the choicest of
mother earth's adofnments were SO mr.
ranged that the beauty of one flower
merelw heightened the grace of another;
the sewing machine agents had speci-
mems of machine work. In silks, satins,
cloths, embroidered in intricate designs
that the handiwork of the most skiliful
tapestry maker could not excel; the
druggist presented that many and marv-
elous combination of articles that 20
TO make up toilet articles aud druggists
sundries: the caterers to fashions fan
clas Of fair woman, had his silks and
cloths and suitings festooned in graceful
folds that suggested the undulating
Nhi to VI Nut ltIulh lutN were intended
to adorn the shoe dealers displayed their
wares in designs, in styles In material.
until had those wanting them been MS
many ideaed as the Brownies they must
have all been suited; and, finally, the
more substantial part of living was not
neglected for the grocers made good
displays of the fancy and stnple articles
of food that are TO he found in all well
appointed grocery stores. All this is a
mere suggestion of the variety to he
found, and suggestion only for there
are about twenty or twenty-five booths,
all differing in every possible respect.
Displayed on n wall at the buck of
the gallery are many meritoriuos pictures
that will well repay u study. Articles of
curious interest, for novelty Of construe-
ton or use, for their changes from the
distant homes Of their birth, may be in
the sleepy and poetic east, 10 the prosaic
energetic west or because of association
arr exhibited.
Now add to all these the bevy of fair
damsels who We're engaged at the booths
ms adornments or rs attendants, and
note how, at short intervals, the strains
OF sweet music, rising over the hum of
conversation and filling the air with mel
ody and it stands evident that the carni-
val has in it all the element of interest
and prosperuusuess.
This affair is for the benefit of the
two churches and all the ladies and many
OF the gentlemen connected with the
churches regard themselves as a commit.
tee OF reception and on entertainment.
The musical programme is changed
nightly and is under the general direc-
ton Of the choirs of the two churches.
the First Presbyterian beginning last
night, while the Broadway has the music
tonight.
In the northeast corner is n firemap's
alcove, with many of the pictures of
those who have been prominent as fire.
fighters IN this city, with samples Of the
apparatus used in fre-fghtng and In
compliment to the fire laddes, Monday
is made Firtmcn's Day.
From II noon to the closing hour 10
p m lunch is served at all times.
The entertainment will continue until |
Wednesday Of next week.
j. d. MITCHELL'S BOOTH.
On entering the south door of the |
building one passes directly before 4. Il. !
Mitchell's booth, one of the handsomest |
IN the room. The booth presents a |
bright and cheerful appearance, being |
made up OF pink with an arched roof, |
while the sides are draped with curtains |
In the center is suspended basket of |
flowers. In the back ground arc several
Oh aud water color paintings by Mr.
Tom Brown, local artist, and a cabi-
net IN which some exquisite China il
ulNRloyed; I'm either side of the cabi-
net are blsque statuettcs In a show
case are silver and other goods of yari-
Gus sorts artistically arranged 1hcv
comprise souvenir spoons, ornament, for
the mar, opera glasses in mother of pparI
ana gold silver novelties and trinkats
uh9 many things beautiful TO the eve
ana not too costly for the ordinary DurSe
Mr. Alitchelrs booth is presided over Nv
MISS Pauline Wynne, who has cultivated
IN u rare knack for selling such articles.
i , uis nooth was highly complimented last
hleht Tor its handsome appearance.
ROCKFORD SHOE COMPANY.
=, The Rockford Shoe companv and
Weltman Brothers occupy one booth--
.he second ON the south side of the
room The colors are blue and pink
itself The display cases arc along the
sues while in the middle are scttees and
chairs for visitors The line of goods
SHOWN are the flower of their stocks
comprising ladies and children's shoes
wa slippers in leather, satin and silk.
30 ny ne! men shoes We're displayed, but some
u .ne newer styles in these will be
snoWn to-day The booth seemed TO be
mi i',,s,, Of the most popular ones in the
pul1lhg and accommodated large
number of visitors. Miss Lula Bates Ia
W charge of the business part of il
ana makes an excellent saleslady.
m PANEh BROTHERS,.
Ihe wei known florists and horticuI-
,,nirlSts, Baker Brothers, show fne
display of flowers in bloom, which is {
feature of the whole exhibit. md
ends to that part of the room n bright ,
appearance The display Is open and ,
Toes not occupy booth ,
MADDOX & ELLISON
4, A noticeable exhibit is that moae nv /
ne hrin Of Maddox K ellison the wall
,hqwn dealers In furniture. Their booth
y - ~ the form of house made mn Of
iue cloth with an opening In tbe front
u which the furnished interior can
" seen. The furniture shown Is Of The !.
~, ,JtIi ~ and latest designs being In 1
r '.ne and gold and oak On the walls
neie hung, q number of works Of nrr
' 'bu me place had n look Of coginess y
, ,osut " That was very inviting 10 the j
, ,si'' This booth Is one Of the most
,ot, and consequently noticeable I
'oo'hs in the carnival. I
G. Y. SMITH * co.
In ihe south half of the rear part of the \
. oVm llreetly under the gallery i he l.
o "'Ga % the handsome carpet display
sSue by G. Y. Smith & ca. The en- r
WI MI, ,,, 20 The exhibit is beautifully drn- q
.s;i WIN SIN hangings and the interior U
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