Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1895-10-17
K. OF ,. BAZAAR OPENED
Auspiciou8ly in the Old Library
Room Last Night.
a Parade by the Knights in the
Evening - The Different Booths
and the Comfnittees in Charge.
Features of the Affair.

The Knights of Pythias bazaar and
festival, postponed from last month on
account Of the small pox scare, was
opened auspiciously last night IN the
old public library room, corner Four
tenth and Market streets. The open
ing night was successful in every way,
and indicates that the attendance will
be large every evening during the week.
The deft fingers of the ladies trans
formed the hall into a most inviting
scene. In the center were arranged a
long row Of booths, with shelves laden
with a profusion of articles to eat
and drink, and articles to wear. The
booths were tastefuny trimmed in the
National cOlOrs, and flags and bunting
relieved the baroness Of the walls and
windows The general effect, when the
hail was filled with an animated throng
of patrons, was plasing in the extreme.
Last night the presence of the Knights
gave a military flavor to the scene.
The Knights gave a street parade
about eight o'clock, which formally
opened the bazaar. They assembled at
their hall, corner Twenty-siXth and
Chapline streets, and marched up in
a body, headed by Me:ster's band.
They were in charge of Capt. George
W. Weisgerber. When they entered
the hall, many persons followed, and
il was soon well filed The booths all
did a thriving business, and the re-
ceipts for the evening were gratifyingly
large.
Near the entrance to the hall were
the supper tables laden with steaming
Viands. and a tempting OdOr came from
the culinary department. This feature
was in charge of Mrs. Thomas and Mrs.
Weisgerher assisted by Misses Barbara
Meyer and Katie Maxwell The sup
per Will be a feature of the bazaar to
which especial care will be given. and
II should commend itself to business
men and others.
The first booth was equipped for the
sale Of soft drinks, and was in charge
of VIM. Ullery. Here were offered
every known brand Of liquid refresh
ments. except those which contained
sticks The stand was literally pat
ronized.
The apron booth adjoining showed
a wonderful assortment of that ind.s-
Densable article of female wearing ap-
parel. made after every conceivable
pattern. and a dozen different mater
ials. Miss Annie Senne Mrs. Edward
Carr and Mrs. Lee Wells composed the
committee i'm charge
There was not a more attractive spot
in the hall than the fancy booth, which
was erected in the centre, and very
handsomely draped with flags and
bunting. Miss Maggie Thomas, who
was in charge was assisted by Misses
Sue Fultenstein. Lola. Medley and Title
Edge. The ladies had on sale all sorts
of fancy articles, dolls, lamps, china,
needle work. and the thousand and one
knick-knac5s IN which the feminine
heart delights.
The cake table was presided over
by Mrs. VIM. Bowler, Mrs. Ed. Clarke,
and Miss Amelia Ries. Sweetmeats
were here displayed in most tempting
array. including scores Of cakes OF
every description found in the latest
and most complete cook book.
AT the next booth, the principal arti-
Gle offered for sale was ice cream, and
q large quantity Of it was sold. The
ladies in charge were Mrs. Philip Young