Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1895-11-26
Opened Last Night in the Basement Of
the Church.
VA Thing of Beauty and a Joy fol-"
four days'-Some Of the Many At
tractive Features--The Commit
ees-Good Attendance in Spite OF
the Unfavorable Weather.

cOlOrS, were ocular evidence OF inc oA
tstic taste of the committee in charge.
A complete transformation has been
wrought. 1t was as if Aladdin had rub
bed his magic lamp, and the scene was
changed to the abode OF fairies. ms
illusion was made more realistic by the
presence of bevies Of young girls attlreu
in bright and attractive costumes, VINO
fitted about the hall like so many
ethereal beings, or presided with inimlt-
able grace over the various booths.
Festoons Of bunting and vari-colored
cloth hung upon the walls, and made a
pleasing background for the booths,
which were grouped In the most artistic
fashion. Scores of incandescent lamps
gave light to the scene, and the throng
of Datrons lent the additional charm
of animation.
The general committee has wisely
adopted a rule prohibiting the solicita-
ton of chances, and other annoyances
popularity associated with the idea OF
church festivals Instead. they nave
provided attractions which will appeal
to the purse with equal force. Consld-
cradle ingenuity IS shown in the special
features. One of these is the pumpkin
Seed" the original title of a paper
which will be published every day dur
ing the progress of the bazaar. Inc
first number made its appearance last
night. and the edition went on like the
proverbial hot cakes" Col. J. c. Deck
or is the editor-in-chief. The newsboys
are Masters Charlie Manion, John
O'Brien, Bernie GauS, Charlie Gllllgan,
Valentine Gundling, Harry Letzkus.
Albert Mooney, Gene Black. Frank
Hasenawer, Albert Arnold, Raymond
AIyles. Willie McGuegan, George Caren-
bauer. John Burns Joe Ward, Wlllle
Glen. Patsy Mcdonald, George Gehring,
Rob Farley, Harry Wasemann, Jonn
Jepson. Henry Gundling, John Manley,
Ed. JepsOn and Ed Varley.
There is also a newspaper booth, IN
which various articles OF merchandise
are offered for sale. 1t is in charge OF
Misses Retta Woods, Annie Jepson,
Gertie Locker, Kate Manion, George
Bosley, Joe Reilly, Ada Carroll, BABE
Smith and Loretta Trueschel.
The "All Nations Booth Is located
in the first apartment on the left OF the
corridor. The young ladies in charge
are attired in appropriate costumes, ana
have on sale all sorts of knick-knacks.
Miss Gertrude Reister preSideS over the
French quarter, which is a miniature
drawing room. containing a piano,
which will give forth sweet melodies
every evening as accompaniment TO
some of the best vocalists Of the city.
Miss Emma Yahn pTesideS over the
German section, assisted by MIR. John
Yahn. Toys and fancy goods are on
sale. In the Turkish compartment,
Miss Zoeckler is assisted by Mr.. Adrian
Wingerter. who is not at all like the
blOOd-thirsty character described In re
cent press dispatches from Europe.
Miss Bertha Schiller and Mr. John
Welty have charge of the japanese sec
ton. where the visitor can secure al
most any conceivable novelty of Orien-
tai manufacture or design. Miss Cora
Matthews and Mr.. Bert Welty imper-
senate Spaniards, and Miss Ada Bosley
makes a charming gypsy.
The fancy booth, laden with odds and
ends of every description, arranged in
the most attractive fashion, is in charge
of Mrs. J. A. Filan, who is assisted by
Mrs. Burns. Mrs Lizzie Dunn, Mrs.
Charles Dittman, Mrs. John S. Welty,
and Misses Margaret Kerrisk, Clara
Wingerter, Mamie Welty, Annie Lee
and Mamie Mexican.
"Trocadero" appears IN letters OF gold
on a booth which is in charge of the
Misses Hughes, assited by Misses Petro-
nella Devlegher. Emma Connolly,
Kate OHare. ElenOra Loecher, Maggie
Jones and Annie Gribben. 1t is named
for the celebrated flower palace in Paris,
and more appropriate title could not
be selected In the rear is a well i'm
bedded In rocks, from which clear,
sparkling lemOnade-not the circus
brand IS dispensed to patrons. There
is also an orange tree, with the fruit
wrapped IN tissue paper as a protection
against frosts. There is a splendid dis
play of flowers and plants. huge chrys-
anthemums and roses, and neat bou-
tOnniers are on sale.
The refreshment booth is in charge
of the young ladies Of the Sodality Of
the Blessed Virgin Mary. The deco
rations are notably handsome. The
prevailing colors are blue and white,
and they are used to produce very ar
tisitc effects. Ices, lemonade, and
cakes. and all sorts Of bon-bOns can be
had for the asking-:f the request is
accompanied with cash. Miss Fitzsim-
mons Is chairman of the committee, and
her assistants are Misses May O'Kane,
Lizzie Connahan. Sara Connolly, Lavi-
MIA Carroll. Tena Schafer, Theresa Boes,
Eta Weitzell. Maggie Doyle, Carrie
Erb. Della McFadden and Lille Welty.
One of the most charming resorts in
The bazaar is the Irish Village, at the
extreme end of the corridor. AS a
matter Of course, the prevailing color
i'm the decorations is green. The booth
is divided into several departments.
First there is the reception room,
cozv retreat, IN which the ladies viii
entertain. In one corner IS a tea table,
presided over by Misses Laura Brennan
and Rose Brock. The dairy is conduct
ed nv Miss Mary DOnahue. There is a
qvpsv tent. in which fortune teller
viii reveal the past, present and fut-
IRE" for a modest fee She did thriv-
ing business last night, and it may be
remarked parenthetically as It We're
that she has predicted fiattering sue
cess for the bazaar. No exhibit Of the
"ould sod" would be complete without
the blarney stone, and it IS found in the
village. but it wears dresses. This
feature is in charge of Misses Kate Bos-
lev. Dora Brockhardt, Kate Moran and
Beulah Smith. The walls are deadened
10 break the sound caused by patrons
going through the osculatory exercises.