The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-11-15

makes a most picturesque framework for
the ladies who represent the characters or
this famous opera. Each one is arrayed in
a German peasant dress, consisting OF a
red or blue skirt, with q white waist and
q black bodice. a colored apron and q
quaint little Dutch cap. Their wares are
the most delicious of Craig's candies and
some of the finest French corrections,
which the ladies have had made in their
own homes. All the candies are put up In
boxes of various kinds and the special
feature of these is the fancy boxes which
the ladies have made and decorated. The
maids and matrons in their pretty gowns
are Mrs. \. d.. Thomas, MeSdames O. l..
Huey, Grubbs, Raschig, George Evans,
Misses Todd, Rondthaler, Reese and Huey.
|'ERMJNIE."
Do you want to go to the ball? Well,
just walk into the next booth, and If the
dolls have not taken UP all the floor and
all other space, perhaps there will be room
for you to take a turn or two with the
queen in the pink ballroom scene in the
popular opera of 'Erminie." Can anyone
imagine a more delightful pleasure than a
dance in this place, with it's pure white
staircase and the inviting balcony trimmed
with garlands of evergreen, or the entire
room with its hangings of rose pink? The
IL cies in the booth are most lovely in their
pompadCur gowns of rich DrOcadeS, with
p9niers, court-plaster patches or their faces,
AID the whole surmounted with the most
bewithching large hats that ever were seen.
The attractive members of the "Erminie"
vie in beauty with the dolls of every kind
and description which they have to part
with fer considerations One lady doll,
which has yet to be named, for she IS so
superlatively lovely that time win have 10
be taken in order that no mistake shall be
made in the selection, is the special at
traction. The BAH room is brillia 1tly IL
Illuminated with lamps and electric balls,
and in addition to the balls there is a grab
bag and, what every child likes TO have IN
which are dressed to perfection. NTh mC9l-
bers of the "Erminie'' troupe are Mrs.
Harry NuT~phy ond MrS L[ato Derry Morris
Mesdames f.. S. r. Seguin, Arthur Grover,
George West. Misses Rowena New. Kate
Malott. Sue Stewart, Elizabeth Cooper and
Katherine Porter.
"NANON."
In the southwest corner of the hall
"Nanon' is represented, and the third act,
which has in it the waltz song, has been
specially chosen for the inn. The colors of
the booth are white and yellow, and in the
house part the walls are in panels Of two
colors. The sign of the inn is 1.-THE Lamb
of the Golden Fleece" Garlands of green
add to the beauty of the whole, and the
ladies, in peasant costumes OF various hues.
make the place Kaleidoscope. They wear
bright-colored skirts, made short, black
bCdiceS and white aprons and caps. The
ladies will serve supper each afternoon and
overing, and the menu is very elaborate,
CONSISTING, of meats, salads and oysters,
with all the proper extras to make a fine
supper The hostesses of the inn are Mrs.
Van Eummel and Mrs. David Swain, Mes
danes Ed Noel, Charles Coe, Dora Tousey,
Intosh. Loftin, McConney. Tousey, Ada
Reynolds. Swain. Gordon, Rottler.
BOHEMIAN Girl"
At the center of the hall, between the
doors, is the GYPSY camp Of Bohemian
Girl" and in this wild, rustic place. con-
trary to what the name end place prom
Uses, may be found the most artistic arti-
ellis in the whole fair. for it is the Art
booth. The gay yellow and red striped
tent is mounted or rough, jagged trees, and
branches of trees, garlands and stalks are
arranged with an eye for the best effect.
The costumes are the bright dresses of the
gypsy, and red, yellow, rich blues and
tinsels, as well as coins and medals are
used with lavish disregard. These Bohe-
mians will serve you with a cup of delicious
tea any afternoon, from 4 TO . o'clock, free
OF charge, or they will show their delight if
broidered linens, pin-cushionS, sofa cushions,
art n~eedlework, hangings, china. or any
for gifts, or to adorn your own home and
fireside. Those who are gorgeously decked
E la gyR Mgri are Mrs Frsn 7; G 8; 1ea n Z Ne s6a mes
jr., f. r. Keith, Henry Schurmann. Charles
Robbins. J. T. Roberts, Misses Anne
Brownie Butler. May McKinny. Ida Pome,,
roy, Julia Moore. Bessie Taylor.
CARMEN"
In the east corner the famous Spanish
opera, Carmen" is pictured. At the front
are tall columns of black, lined with gold,
and long curtains Of red and yellow give
a hint Of the warm colors of the East.
This booth is the library. and inside there
are the most inviting seats for the Wis
itor, where one may lounge at will and
con the books, admire the keepers of the
booths or look at the lamp shades, candle
shades, magazine covers. calendars. library
supplies, stationery, portfolios and many
other articles. The lamp shades are
dreams OF beauty, and for silver, gold or
ing girls will sell whatever tha library
has on its inVoice sheet. There is one spe-
cial feature which this booth has intro
duced, and which has never been in the
fair before. The room OF the end of the
corridor has been decorated with curtains,
lamps and many pretty articles, and is
cigars for. sale, ana the men can adjourn
TO this room for a smoke and a talk. after
purchasing cigars in the booth. The cos
tunes of the ladies in the Carmen are
OF the Spanish dancing girl, and are red
or yellow skirts, black velvet figaro Jack
cts, with black lace mantiilas over the
head and red roses nesting in the lace.
They ana the men are Mr.. and Mrs. j. Il.
Dunn; assistants, Mrs. j.. r. Wilson. Misses
Nellie bikes, Margaret Smith, Elizabeth
Dive and Marion Dve. Helen Walker. Belle
Baldwin, Messrs. Charles Moore, Lac No
bic. &Sam Morrison, John Butter. Hugh
Ill TROvATORE."
Ones idea of r~usticity is exempliled in
the next booth, which represents the anvil
chorus scene from I'll Trovatore." There
is the quaintest little rustic house, set
amid a bower OF treesasevergreens and
autumn leaves. The floor is strewn with
leaves, and the whole is conceived and
carried out with rare picturesque effect. The
young women in this booth are OF the
gypsy tribes. and are costumed accordingly