Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1893-03-31
THE COMING BAZAAR.
II win be q Notable Event for the People OF
Sc. M ry's Parish.

similar nature ever seen in this city, and
the term, a bower Of beauty, may be ap-
piled to 1t without bostowing too much
praise but simply doing justice.
Over Ave hundred yards of smi-
lax will be used In drsping
the spacious hall and nothing Is nicer,
more beautiful or artistic than that costly
vine. Smilax will be supplemented with
potted plants, ferns and all kinds of grow
ing flowers which the florists of the city
have loaned for the purpose. Thus the
floral decorations, carefully arranged by
those of artistic tastes, will be q fitting
background, II the term is appliabie, for
the many pretty booths.
1t is safe to say that all who visit the
bazaar will be we'll paid for the trouble,
and will be sure to go again before IL
comes to close while those lucky enough
to draw any Of the many pretty and costly
articles will scarcely forget the entertain
ing affair.
The work of arranging and draping the
booths Is not yet completed, but fair
description OF them may be given 30 as to
give the people an idea OF what is going
on and prepare them for what they will
see when they visit the hall next Wednes-
day night.
The booths are eleven In number and
are arranged along the side, leaving plenty
of foor space.
Tue first point of beauty that will meet
the eye on entering is the stage which has
been fitted up as an elegant drawing
room with rich draperies, oil paintings,
a piano, rugs, ETC., and in the center on
an easel rests the large crayon portrait of
Rev. Father Halligan. The stage will be
used as reception room and will be In
charge of Mrs. John jolly.
& AS the visitor turns to the left their eyes
will rest on picture OF oriental beauty.
This Is the japanese booth ano Is finished
In deep red with Irish point lace draper
les. japanese fans and shades adorn the
sides and interior and the lights give 1t a
subtle, slluring effect that will make all
sample the tea, chocolate, ETC., dispensed
there.
japanese goods will also be on sale and
this booth will be in charge Of Mrs.
Martin Murray, Mrs. J. II. O'Donnell and
Mrs. j. II. Russell.
A little farther down will be the draw
ing room booth, finished In pale blue
with Swiss lace draperies. Here will be
the couches, chairs, tables, rugs, pictures,
etc., donated, In charge OF Mrs. Daniel +.
Harold and Miss Bridget McNally.
Opposite on the right will be . booth
fnI foQt
arranged chamber. Here the handsome
carved oak chamber set donated by Fat her
Lennon will be seen. 1t is draped In cream
and gold and Carpenter q Co. will do the
decorating. This booth will be In charge
of Mrs. John jolly and Miss B. Hanlon.
On the right of the entrance will be the
art gallery which will he well taken care
of by Miss Minnie Graham and Miss Eliza
Mullen. 1t will be decorated In pale pink
and white with lace draperies, and will be
one OF the neatest arrangements In the
hall.
The confectionery booth will be In front
of the stage and will be decorated in gold
and white. Mrs. Edward Carney will be
In charge.
The cafe, which will be at the left of the
stage, will be draped In the national colors
and Mrs. James Welch will attend to the
many patrons of this neat booth.
On the left will be situated the booth
where the young man will treat his best
girl to the frozen delicacy-ice cream.
The background will be of red, with white
and blue trimmings, and the booth will
be In charge Of Mrs. William Foley and
Mrs. Alexander Brady.
The gents furnishings booth on the
left will be finished In white and apple
green and Miss Mary McNsliy will be In
charge.
Next will be the booth where the fancy
articles in the dry goods line will be found
and 1t Will look very pretty with back
ground of blue and lace draperies. Mrs.
j. H.Clark will be In charge.
Directly In the center In front OF the
entrance will be the lemonade well and
this will be a very nicely arranged spot.
The booth will be draped with lemon and
white and will be decorated with flowers
and plants. II will be a representation Of
the "Old Oaken Bucket" and Misses Mary
Hogan, Clara Osfield, Annie McCresdy
and Celia Mcnamara will see that no one
Is thirsty.
The cigar booth on the right will at
tract the ladies as we'll as the users Of the
weed. Dark, red and yellow will be the
colors and Miss Nellie Kelley, Miss Agnes
Richard and Miss Alice Kelliher will be
in charge.
The fancy article booth will look very
neat and will be tastefulIy draped In the
latest shade of purple, called commence"
II is one of the prettiest In the ball.
Mrs. }. Osaeld, Jr., and Mrs. William
Hayes will have charge.
The bazaar will open Wednesday and
continue during the week. Contribu-
tions should be sent In Immediately.
The reception committee is composed OF
Mrs. James Murphy, Mrs. p. f. Hays
and the officers OF the association.
A fine entertainment has been arranged
for each night.
Wednesday evening will be "Parish
night" Thursday, Governors night"
Friday, "societies"; Saturday afternoon,
evening, "closiDg."
The articles will be drawn Saturday
evening.
Mrs. p. +. Hays, the treasurer, has q
large sum already toward the fund.