Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1894-12-06
BAZAAR LAST NIGHT
GIVEN BY The ZION LUTHERAN CHURCH AT
ARION HALL
A Most Successful Afiair-Bsautiful Decorations
and Pre- y Girls-Will Be Continued
To-Day and Tonight

Yesterday afternoon witnessed the
opening OF the bazaar and supper and
apron social given under the auspices OF
the ladies Of the congregation OF Zion
Lutheran Church in Arion Hall. Tues.
! day night and yesterday morning the
decorating committee consisting OF Mr..
Frank Kinger and large corps OF able
assistants, were kept very busy
putting up the many booths
and decorating them. The bazaar was
] held In the large auditorium on the
third floor, and all around the sides
ppetty booths had been erected, in
which were all manner OF commodities
to lure the filthy lucre from the pockets
of the unsuspecting.
On the right, just as one passed into
the auditorium, was the ice cream
booth, of which q Miss Christiana
Sgereher had charge. There was
also number of young ladies
who acted as assistants. and smiles and
ice cream were dished out with lavish
hand provided you had the money TO
ice cream and no smiles.
Next came the flower booth In charge
of Miss Lille Schsffer aud number Of
pretty assistants. There were all sorts
of beautiful flowers displayed and no
matter how fastdious ones taste the
young ladies could suit you with
a pretty bouquet of the choicest flowers
imaginable. This booth was well
patronized and contributed largely TO
the success OF the affair.
After the flower stand came the doll
booth. Here there were babies OF all
sizes, ages. colors and conditions.
Large dolls. small dolls, white dolls,
black dolls, and in fact all sorts of dolls,
and no one in need OF a doll could
help being suited. This depart
ment was in charge OF Miss
Laura Schenk, and a number
Of assistants. Passing on down the line
there are several booths until the Jap
ese booth is reached. Here, under a
large japanese canopy, pretty japanese
ladies in beautiful costumes serve de-
licious chocolate to the thirsty for a
small sum. Miss Amelia Schwertfeger Is
the charming lady in charge OF this de-
partment and she is ably assisted by
several pretty young ladies'. Over on
the other side, opposite the Jap
anese booth, was the Orange
Tree in charge OF Miss
Nettie Fette and several assistants.
This department was a great attraction
to the younger people, and II was sur
rounded all evening. Coming on down
this side of the hall, next is the apron
booth, in charge of Mrs. Frank Schwert-
feger and a corps OF able assistants.
This department was special attrac-
ton for the ladies and was we'll patron
lied. There were some handsome and
unique aprons displayed.
Next came the Fish Pond and here
was where the fun was. Everybody
patronized il and it was amusing to see
the things caught by those who tried
their luck This booth was In charge
OF Mr.. Carl Schneidermiller and assist
ants. The last thing as one comes back
to the entrance was the lemonade and
soft drinks booth, which was In charge
of Mr.. Carl Schnepf
In the centre Of the hall was con-
structed large square booth covered
with a beautiful canopy and very artis-
ticaly decorated. Here were all
kinds of fancy articles for sale.
1t was designated the Sunday school
table, and was ably conducted by Miss
Amelia Steinbecker and several assist
ants. The guess table was in charge OF
Miss Laura Maurer, and contributed
not q little to the entertainment and
success OF the evening.
Down stairs in the large dining-rcom
a most palatable and appetizing lunch
con was served those who desired some
thing more substantial than the fan
cy eatables offered up stairs. This
department was most ably conducted
by Mrs c. Schnepf, who was assisted
by a host Of matrons in a manner which
left nothing to be wished for. II is es.
timated that nearly 500 meals were
served by these ladies.
All afternoon and evening there was
constant stream OF visitors
to the bazaar, aud the large
halls were full at all times.
The reception committee under the
direction of Mr.. John Strebal, did every
thing in their power to make all present