Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1894-06-29
THE FESTIVAL OF THE HOLIDAYS
A success. socially and Financially.

The ladies of the Congregational society
presented the attractions of the "testlVal
of the HOLIDAYS" to their numerous patrons
last evening at the town hall The booths
and their contents were appropriate TO the
DAYS represented. and the affair was de-
cided success. An artistic flower booth
pentagonal in shape, with posts wound
with white and twined with laurel,
greeted one first upon entering the hall,
and here Mrs. Dunham and Misses Chai-
lotte Pettee. Ruth Hawley. Alice Chase
and Ruth Moves were in charge. LABOR
dav was in holiday attire, the booth Delhs
dressed in gauzy white and dainty fern
leaves. but the articles offered for sale
were suggestive of the stern realities OF the
work-a-dav world. being work aprons
sweeping caps. busters. holders, etc. Mrs.
G.. c. Averll and Miss Geneyleve olate
presided here Washington's birthday
was represented by picturesque scene,
in which the spinning wheel. the real Ola
china on the draped shelf in the rear, ana
the handsome old-time costumes OF the
ladies who craciOusly received all Corners
were all harmonious parts. lhe 'iaJhef
of his country beamed down from the
entrance arch. and the decorations OF the
booth were OF white and gold. Mrs w.
b. Vinton and Miss Emma Gregg were
here ready to serve tea-cups and all, II so
desired-to all patrons New ! ear was
the next door neighbOr, all in white and
feathery green. and here Mrs. l.. J.. Holden
and Miss Waite dispensed the home made
candies. for which the ladies Of the Con
gregational society have acquired 50 envia-
bic "a reputation.
christmas" stood out in snowy white
letters from the top of bower OF ever
green Strings of sleirhbells were effectively
disposed about the booth. and the dolls
and their carriages and other belongings
were of the sort that the little folk always
think of in connection with the holiday
season Mrs Pettec. Mrs. James PulIen
and Mrs Arey were In charge.
HallOwe en- was represented by myS-
ferrous looking place, thicket OF green with
red and yellow drapeTies. upon which were
queer characters and designs, and within
was a quantity dressed individual who. by
the weird light of a green globed lantern,
read the future to anxious seekers after
hidden things Miss Mary Fits was pre-
siding genius here. Easter was next. III
light green drapings, with a large white
cross and white dove as appropriate sym
bols Mrs. /. D. Greene and Miss Kate
Selleck sold the fine needework and hand
some fancy articles with which this booth
wa, supplied Fourth of July was gay
with bunting. flags and japanese lanterns,
and very appropriately the offerings OF
this booth were ice cream and lemonade,
cold. refreshing and delicious Mrs. Ralph
Chamberlain was in charge, assisted boy O..
W. Reynolds
A charming feature was the "Shepherd-
ess drill" 10y ~ young ladies. in bright
gowns, each with her crook tied with a
corresponding color. They had been care
fully drilled by Col. Bond. and. led by
Misses Lucy Smond, and Edi.h Greene,
went through the various movements in
manner that elected trelueu, bursts of APP
plause. and a, tie conclusion repetition
was demanded
Although the heavy rain began at an
unfortunate hour, there was "a good al
tendance, and the supper tables. with their
dainty menus and choice viands. We're well
patronlzel The receipts reached about
$500