The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1894-04-04
THE FESTIVAL OF AUTHORS.
The Y. III. G. A. Auxiliary Fair Begins
Today Noon.

Some Idea of What 1t Is and Will Be
Those Who are To Take Part-Many
Novel Ideas introduced.
Even in its state of incompleteness
yesterday afternoon the fair grounds
was a very attractive place. City Hall
has seldom looked prettier. Over In
the left hand corner next the stage
Longfellow issrepresented by Hiawatha's
wigwam, gorgeous affair of skins and
poles and bows and arrows and snow
shoes. But we doubt if Hiawatha would
recognize the pair of home made Nor
wegian skees that are doubtless the
handiwork of some enterprising boy.
Miss Cults has charge of this depart
ment.
Next is the7periodical booth in charge
of the young men of the YIN. CA.
just opposite the door is one of the
largest and handsomest booths of Japan
ese design and filled with japanese ar
ticles for sale. Miss Birds "Travels in
Japan" is the literary peg upon which
this booth is hung. Mrs. G. A. Weston
has charge of it.
A dainty dining room where tea will
be served and china, sold, under the su
pervision of Miss Ernestine Libby. is
representative of DIR. Holiness "Over
the Teacups."
The blouse of Seven Gables" is in the
rear left hand corner of the hall. AL
though two OF the gables have to be i'm
agined it is a quaint old place. and
will dispense large quantities of popcorn
during the fair. 1t is in charge of Mrs.
Edward Burrowes.
A cheerful old farmhouse nestles from
the wintry weather under the centre of
the rear balcony. One can go inside of
it and eat ice cream and imagine oneself
in the very midst of Whittier's "Snow-
boundn. This is in charge of Mrs.
William Nelson.
The rear right hand corner of the hall
is the location of headquarters, where
Mrs. J. B. Coyle, the president. and other
officers, may be found behind grove of
evergreen.
Close to it, within an enclosure of
brick wall capped with stone and made
of wood, are the headquarters of Mother
Goose, where 90 or so of her famous
characters will be represented in appro-
pirate costumes by as many children.
Mrs Fl. Fl. Shaw is in charge. -.
There is a flower booth in the right
corner next the stage, presided over by
Mrs. Clarence Hight.
Close to the stage is huge well sweep
that with its mighty leverage will pry
up. dainty beverages from the depths of
a hidden spring. It's lemonade bucket
will doubtless eclipse the old oakeD favor
ite of lyric fame.
The stage is decorated with the G. A.
r. stage scenery. Tonight Mrs. Kendall's
Living Pictures" will appear there, also
tomorrow night. Friday night Mrs.
Jarley's Wax Works will be the attrac-
ton. 1t is unnecessary to commend
either of these exhibitions of Portland
talent. Architect Tompson is RESPONSE
BILE Tor the arrangement and design of
the quaint and pretty booths, and Capt.
Brown for the drapery decorations,
which are as beautiful as usual and
trihe more so.
The diningroom where bountiful din
ners and suppers will be served is under
the supervision of Mrs. A. B. Bean.
The painting was dore by Messrs. Dam
& Redmond and the carpenter wor by
Mr.. A. d. Smith.
Ladies having articles for the fair are
requested to send them to City hall
this morning.
There is a possibility that the Port
land Light Infantry will furnish the en-
tertainme for Saturday evening.