Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-02-21
IN A WORTHY CAUSE.
The Brilliant Scene Presented by the
Fair at Masonic Temple.


Fair maidens and worthy matrons Lave
been holding full sway at Masonic Temple
for several days past, aided by gallant
stan of handsomely uniformed gentlemen
Gaily decorated booths, choice variety Of
nicely selected, in some cases very valuable
goods, pleasing strains of musical selection.
by Prof. Eibner's orchestra, and all the
paraphernalia usually necessary to the
makeup of a first-class fair are found com
plete. 1t is the joint fair arranged by the
ladies of Hope Council, No. ]. Daughters OF
Liberty. and Putnam Commandery No 2
L. A. NJ, and it is given for the lauda BILE
purpose of Strengthening the heavily taxed
resources of the sick. fund. AS an in.
stance of their benevolent work it may be
mentioned that Putnam Cornmandery car.
ried sick member for a full year on its
SICK benefit list, and the members re-
cent death paid, in addition. the usual sum
of $50. Such good work. in these times
deserves the good will and strong helping
hand of all who are able to do good.
The present officers of the two orga MIA
tons are: Hope Council. No. Miss Emma
Greenweil, councillor; Mr. w. II. r. Martin
A. c.; Mrs. E. Shaffer vice councillor; Mr.
Fred Dahler, A V. c.: Hiss NJ Curry, jr
ex-councilor; Mr.. E. w. Goodrich, IT. cx-A
=; Mrs. e. W. Slyer -acorling secretary;
Mr.. l.. d. Matthews, A. r. D.: Mr. Robert
mickey, financial secretary: Miss Lee Slyer,
>, Nj
Rose Cress, inside guard; Miss d. MohIer
outside guard; Mrs. NJ. T.. Steele Mr. f. w
Goodrich. Miss A. Ritne-, trustees; Mr H.
r. Steele. \. d. Putnam Commarderv No.
lay, vice commander; r. L. Hunter prela lie
Geo f. Stevens recorder; Robert Hickey,
treasurer; Jesse T. Stephens, protector; w.
w. Boswell, marshal; +. ]. NiedomanslSi,
nn If; Geo. A Shaffer. jr.. counselor;
Milton c. Hostetter, warden; Henry f.
Steele: past commander. From the two
organizations the following executive com
mlttee has been selected for the sup erSision
ana management of the fair: II. T. Steele,
chairman; +. j. Nedomans.u v c.; Miss
Lee Slyer corresponding secretary; l.. D.
Matthews, secretary; Miss Emma Green
Well assistant; Ms. f. w. 81 yar, t,ea surer;
hoDert Hickey. financial secretary.
Pretty Girls in Swarms.
Inc various booths are fairly swarming
with bevies of pretty young misses. who are
not permitted, however. TO solicit votes in
the hall. Notwithstanding this inhibition,
they have been doing fairly well-an indi-
cation alike of the good will of their visitors
ana the strong, though NIUE. power of
beauty over the stronger but Impressions BILE
sex The booths are all named, and their
ialr attendants in charge of the following
ladies' Columbia, No. 30, the Misses Turner
PEARSON and Carr; Hope Council. Nc. /,
Mrs. klinger, Mrs. Niedomanski; inuepend-
ence, No. 2 Mrs. Hall; Mount Vernon. No
~ tHe misses Andrews and Carr; .e Sper
NO y, Mrs. Vernon, the Misses Flowers
and Rye; Hermione No. AZ, Mrs. Bur
roughs, Mrs. Butcher, Miss ScGewick:
No. 8. the Misses Premier and
Jacobs; Potomac. No. 20. Mrs. Moore: An
drew jackson, No. 6, the Misses Brooks and
Marggraf; Constellation, No -, the Misses
Seamans and Pearson; Putnam, No. g
the Misses Matthews. INLAY and Niedo-
A bright young lady, Miss Moh,er takes
Gaze or the ever wonderful and mysterious
grab bag, Mrs. Matthews s,.rerintends a
table of Japanese goods, and the
Misses P1nes are conducting a prosperous
business at a handsomely arrany,d stand of
fancy wares Admirable provision has been
made, too, for taking are Of the inner
man. by well-stocked dining room whose
DounuIully laden and inviting tlhles are
accessible from O'Clock in the evening In
gu the closing hour of the fair at rri,,night
Inc following ladies are IN charge OF IT:
Mrs. Slyer, Mrs. K-ess. Mrs krllum Mrs
Shaffer and Mrs. Rollins
The principal feature Of last evenings en-
lertalnment consisted of some truly re-
narkable bicycling feats, executed ty the
noted Dicyclist, NJ. Harry Park He VIII
repeat some of the most interesting -eyolI-
IONS this evening, adding some new ones
n the same time. The various bo,,les of
the order of Red Men in the CITY have also
accepted invitations to ne present ttis
evening, so that large attenGance NAV he
expected tonight.
FOR tomorrow evening a patriotic program
mas been arranged, consisting OF su.table
addresses, chorus singing, etc Consolation
council, NO. 81, q. r. O. u " ,,ill no in
attendance on this occasion