The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-04-04
FAIR PY7HIANS' FAIR.
Opened by Mayor Wanser
at Oakland Rink-Beau-
tiful A~dornmentS.

Wncn the great lair OF Tue hufgutS VI
Pythias. of Hudson county, was formally
opened. Vari-colored streamers and flags
were suspended from the ceilings and
chandeliers, and were artistically draped
upon the walls and many booths.
In all there were thirteen booths. a
superstitIons. bat promising unex :
ceptional success mt the fair. The booth s
had been decorated in the most elaborate
manner by the wives u sweethearts OF
the Knights. They were erected upou
each side of the riuk aud in the middle.
From the door, a profession of red, white,
blue, green, purple and all other colors
danced across the vision. aud a large
s.Welcome" gav ~ general Invitation 10
all friends of the Pythian order.
H OPENING.
At precisely eight O'Clock ex-Captafn or
Palestine Division No. l. q. R., William
II. Bannister, introduced Mayor Wanser.
The Mayor said that although he Knew
nothing of the OBJECTS of the Pythiau
Order, still he wished lie did. II am
giad,n he said, ITO see so many here on
this occasion. am sure the fair will be
q grand success. / earnestly hope that the
desire of the Pythians to obtain suttici-
emit funds for q new home may be realized
and accomplished. II is time that they
should own q suitable place for drills.
one that will be an ornament TO the city
and the pride of the order.
"Gentlemen and ladies, spend your
money freely. l understand that there
are two or three thousand knights OF
Pythias in Hudson county. Then let
them pc generously represented and help
in the work. l eve saw the old rink
look so fine as it does tonight. Many. are
tile times that / have drilled in the Fourth
Regiment in this same place, but the rink
never then was SO beautifully arranged
as it is now.
grand success, and L know 1t will be. anG
/ now. on behalf of the Knights of
Pythies, declare the fair opened"
CASH ROLLS n.
The large crowd then slowly passed
around the rink, and the pennies,
dimes and nickels began TO roll
in with rapidity. AT the centre of the
root beer fountain, which is in charge of
Brother Knapp. Two large fountains
and a huge stack of picture cards are on
this booth. The root beer Is made at the
fair each day. Directly back of this
booth is that of the Rathbone Lodge. No.
10, which is triangular In shape. This is
in charge of Mrs. Syria Warning, Mrs. Ida
Upright, Mrs. A. Rouse, Mrs. Lydia
Bauif, Mrs. l.. Davis. Misses NJ. Rouse.
X. Baulf, E. Rouse, A. Rouse, and NJ.
Okiel. On the apex of the booth is q por-
trait of Justus Henry Rathbone, founder
of the Lodge. There are for sale salt,
oranges, soap. pocket books, cups and
saucers, small and inauimate elephants.
sIatuettes, aud many other such things.
There are ten-cent chances on a large
cake. and a pew style bonnet, A voting
contest for the most popular lady OF the
fair is here also.
Back of this is the candy, ice cream and
cake booth, which is literally pa~tronized.
The sweets are in charge of Mrs. Robert
Coulson, Mrs. T. E. Stanley. Misses Ella
Curtis, Miliie Coulson. Josie Bannistsr,
Mamie Bannister and Essis Shaniey. The
latter Is the 'fywer maid" and supplies
al bouquets.
P~ALEsTINE's TENT.
Adjoining the candy booth is the castle
tent of the Palestine Division No. l,
under whose auspices the fair is given.
Ii is the handsomest in the rink and was
designed by Sir Knight James M~ilvaney.
VINO personally constructed aud arranged
it, with the assistance OF his wife. This
is under the supervision OF Mrs. Sarah
j. Milyaney and her daughter Miss
Sarah Miivaney. The articles on sale
are beautiful aud many of them costly.
They include bric-a-brac, silk pin cush-
ions, scarf5 aud fancy work. A tea set
presented by Mrs. Milvaney Will be
drawn for. The photographs. arranged
SO as to afford a dozen psople enjoyment
at the same time, are near this BOOTH
Further On is the stage. on either side OF
which are large tents. On OF them Is for
The fair committees and the other for the
Gypsey fortune teller. In front of the
stage is a long stand, on which are placed
q diamond ring. gold watch, tea set and
gold headed cane, all of which are to be
drawn for by ten cent chances. They are
all elegant and are very valuable,
Naur ba 1onrfh EalI stands fla NINTH nf
Hancock Lodge, No. ia, which was not
occupied last evening. Next to this stood
Grant; No. SO, which also was not In oper-
alton.
Woodland No. 5 came next. and was in
charge OF Miss Tenhoff, Miss May Kid
der and the Misses King- Woodenware
is on this booth. Next in order is the
stand of Lincoln Lodge, No. 36, which is
managed by Mrs. VIM. II. Bannister
and Mrs. Alonza Sturges. This ranks
second IN the list regarding attractive
ness. Glassware, fancy cut glass. q gas
lamp, silk handkerchiefs, scarfs and 9TH
er beautiful articles are taken care of
here. TIE two silver mounted gavels,
presented by Mr.. Baunister, which will
be presented to the most popular Pythian
division or lodge. are here exhibited. The
Lincoln was at the top OF the list last
evening. Calanthe Assembly No. 5,
Pythian Sisterheod, adjoins this booth,
aud is in charge of Mrs. E; Tahsn. Mrs.
W. E. Van Kuren, Mrs. Il. e. Norman
and Miss Sadie Curtis. A Pythian
shield, made of small artificial flowers,
will be taken chances on at this booth.
Directly across the room from this Is
the booth OF Jersey City, No. Is, under
Mrs. L. NJ. Ruggles, Mrs. E. r. Vessels,
Mrs. james X. Solomon. Mrs. Charles u.
Sedore, Miss Ethel Ruggles and Miss
Mamie Coleman. Art materials aud pic
ture frames may be found here.
Next to this booth comes that OF Lin
coin Assembly No. z, Pythian Sisterhood-
Here are beautiful fancy articles sold by
Mrs. Donath and a dozen assistants.
On a square piece of paper in the front
of the booth is q picture OF a beautiful
lodge building. and under 1t this inscrip-
tion:-
what a PythiaD Sisterhood can do"
Next comes That of Florence Division
No. IL, with wheat, crookery and some
wooden ware. A restaurant is on the
supper is served for a moderate price.
THE WEEKS PROGRAMME.
The Attendance last evening was large,
and the Pgthians are much pleased over
their good prospects,. The fair will be
each evening this week except
ing Saturday, and the special programmes
will be as follows:
Tonight-.Grand Chancellor's Night" Wal
ter +. Havhurst, the Grand Chancellor of the
State Of New JERSEY, will be present, accompan-
led by his staff of Grand Lodge Omcers.
Wednesday, April bEsBrigade Night Gen
eral George Il. Rhodes and his Brigade Staff
viii be present: also the famous. Ashland Diyi-
Th,rsdav anril 6..First Regiment Nfgbrs,s