The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-11-21

AN EVENING OF FAIRS.
Auspicious Opening of That
of Lincoln Assembly
Pythian Sisterhood.
THE LADIES IN ATTENDANCE.
Old English Village in St. Marks
st. Vincent DE- Paul Society
at St, Bridget's.
THE LADIES IN ATTENDANCE.

The large hall in the Fischer BuildinI
appearance last evening when the fair
and bazaar of Lincoln Assembly. Pythiar
Sisterhood, was opened. For severa
weeks the members have been working
hard in the interest of the event, and the
tables, laden with fancy aud usefuI
art Giles, showed plainly the result o.
their labors. Lincoln Assembly is
a prosperous organization aud has
n large membership. Its offsets are to
help SICK members. ana Ia case OF death
Co gave a benefit. h fair which will
continue all week, is In aid of the benefit
fund. and II last nights attendance is
duplicated GU esch OF the rem aiming
nights, the proceeds will, no doubt, far
exceed the most expectations
of the members. The hall is beautifully
decorated with American flags. bunting
and po1ted plan ). The booshs are ex-
ceedlnuly pretty. aud were in charge OF
p 8y girls who displayed considerable
ability IN the way of enrieing nicksls aud
dimes from the pockets of the young
men. During the entire evening all the
booths did q brisk business. muc i to tue
jov of Mrs. D w. Rogers, who, as presi.
dert of the fair, worked zsalously fol-
success. Mrs. NJ bel W. Bills Is Secre g
Rotary, and Mrs. james Wasnburn Treas
urer.
The fair was opened by District Deputy
VESSELS, who delivered au interesting
address. Mr.. Vessels said that the
Pytnlan Sistsrhood not only protected
Its members, but It's homes as well. SIT
is worthy of support" said he, land I
am proud to sss 50 many here willing TO
lena O nelping hand.p Tns fair being
officially opened the young ladies' took
charge of their respsc i've tables. Wills
those present admired and purchased
the pretty artlcles. The fancy table, on
which were all ths products Of wotnan's
skill in the line of decorations, pillows,
cushions aud other articles too numsr
Gus to mention, was the most attractive
able. 1t was in charge of Mrs. Din-
hart, Mrs. Frank Putney aud Miss
LIZARD.
Tae doll booth was presided over by
Mrs, John Ousterman, Mrs. e. B
Jennie White.
The other tables aud the young ladies
charge were:-
Apron tabis-Mrs. James Washburn.
Mrs. John HacKstt. Mrs. Edward Evans
and Mrs. Hudson Snyder.
Rebecca at the Wsll-Miss Hattie
Keller.
Perfume Tsllsr-Mrs. Allen.
Silverware-Mrs. William Fl. Douglass.
Mrs. F. Brown.
Ice Cream-Mrs. Wilson. Mrs. Johu
Keller. Mrs. Thomas Miller, MIRA. Nc
K ivey.
Candy-Miss Mabel Bills and Miss
ADplegate.
Lunch-Mrs. Stsup. Mrs. Jacques. Mrs.
Schultz.
Envelope booth-Mrs. Garner, Mrs.
Silyers.
Fishing pond-Carrie Mcbride.
Flower girls, Edna Allen. Navel Will
son and Olive Rogers
A handsome silver fruit dish is the
prize for a contest between President
Mrs. Rodgers and Vice President Mrs.
Donath- There is also another silver
fruit basket which Is TO be voted to the
most popular lady. Among the pretty
articles that will be disposed of by
chances are a silver water pitcher, a
plush rocking chair. a banquet lamp aud
large oil painting. Tonight an excellent
musical and literary programme will be
presented,