The morning call., 1893-12-03

An explanation of this state of things
lies in the fact that for some time the
mem bers of the Golden Circle of Kings
Daughters, of which Mrs. w. d. Wallace,
wife of General Wallace, is president, have
been preparing to hold bazaar for the
benefit of their charity fund. and yester-
day the result of their work and planning
was enjoyed by their many friends and q
large con ntingent OF the general public.
This same Golden Circle has done much
good work among the poor ana suffering &
and is we'll worthy of the generous sup
port of all who desire to benefit their needy
fellow-creatures. Last winter its men,
bers furnished an entire ward of seven
rooms in the CEildren's Hospital, for
which il has also furnished many expen-
sive surgical instruments and other neces-
sary articles. and it has recently provided
a handsome awning for the W0man's Hos
pital, besides keeping up its regular work
OF visiting the poor and sick and providing
them with food, delicacles. flowers and
fruit.
Through the instrumentality of Mrs.
General Graham, who is the leading spirit
of the circle, the hoproom at the Presidio
was secured for yesterdays festivities, and
artistically decorated as it was with hang.
ing, of bright hued bunting. wreaths and
festoons of evergreen and national and
regimental flags, il resented 8 truly holi-
day appearance. Heavy curtains shut out
the sunshine and scores of lamps lighted
the hall, through rose-colored shades, with
deep soft glow, which made this pretty
girls look even prettler than ever. and
added a peculiar charm to the whole in
terror.
The booths, which were numerous and
beautifully arranged, were all tastefully
draped with flags and adorned with f1ow-
ers and evergreens. The doll booth, over
which Miss Meta Graham presided.
dressed 10 lovely fancy costume of black
velvet. trimmed with golden bells and
way. as it contained dolls and dolls be-
longings of every description. There were
dolls of paper, of crOckery. of yarn, of
cotton, OF rubber and of papier mache.
There were "McGinty" dolls. whose ac-
complishment is to turn somersaults when
ever they are placed upon an inclined
plane. There were Japanese dolls with
their eternal simper. Quaker dolls. Martha
Washington dolls, Santa Claus dolls.
''sweet simplicity" dolls In gingham gowns
and sunbunnets. lady, gentleman and
baby dolls, brides and bridegrOOms. serv-
ing maids. and. in fact, every kind OF doll
that child could possibly fancy. besides
these there were dolls garments of every
description. dolls millinery, dolls china
| and silver ware and dolls furniture
everything In truth which q modern doll
could require with which to 90 to house
keeping in most elaborate style.
| Next to this booth was the voting booth,
| where Mrs. Harriet Graham, in a charm
ingly becoming toilet, gave her visitors for
small consideration the inestimable
privilege Of votes Tor the most popular
| gentleman, lady and baby of their ac-
Qnaintance. the prizes being silver
| mounted cane, richly embroidered cush-
ion, the work of Mrs. Heath, and a silver
spoon. Besides the voting privilege one
had at this booth the opportunity of pur-
chasing some very elegant fancy and
artistic articles, notable among which was
a set of hand-p painted china plates, the
work of Mrs. Frank NJ. Pixley. who pre-
sented them to the circle, and a framed
oil study Of horses heads. painted by Mrs.
Ludovici.
The fancy booths. which were three 10
number. were in charge Of Miss Graham,
who looked very lovely. indeed, 10 gown
OF cardinal silk, cut en- traiDe and trimmed
with chiffon Of the same shade; ISIS
Ethel Smith, who wore most becom ing
costume of light blue satin trimmed with
rare lace. and Miss McNutt. who attracted
m och admirinR attention IN her severely
simple dress of cream white with old rose
ribbons.
Miss Agnes Lange. In a deep red gown
| trimmed with black velvet. sold all man.
ner of useful and comfortable articles,
such as knit shawls, bedroom slippers,
babies garments, aprons, pin cushions
and the like. and was kept happily busy
all the afternoon.
Candy, sold by Miss Alice Barber. who
was herself the en- bodiment of sweetness In
heliotrope aud white, with soft ruff1es OF
fine lace. seemed very popular article OF
merchandise.
Miss Barber in a crea ton of bjue trim m I'D