Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-18
THE CARNIVAL SEASON
Has Opened, and the Churches Are Gather ing in Many Dollars From
 the Displays.

The church folks are industrally raising funds for their respective churches and in cidentaly affording considerable amuse- ment to those people who are fond of look ing at pretty things and enjoying delicious refreshments.
 Three bazaars under the auspices of the ladies of as many different churches are now open, and the patronage they have re- ceived so far is very encouraging to those who got them up. At each is displayed e,i, and ornamental, in exchange for which many shekels will fall in the church ex- chequers. The ladies have worked hard to make the bazaars successful and they will not fail in their efforts.
 The Methodist Bazaar.
 In the vacant store room at the corner of day the ladies of the First Methodist church opened their bazaar. Quite num- Der of booths have been fixed up and are presided over by attractive young women whose sales aggregate many dollars in the course of a day The booths are filled with fancy needle work and bric-a-brac of all kinds
 Delightful refreshments are also served during the day and evening" The bazaar was visited by several hundred people yesterday and the ladies in charge are very much elated over the first days success.
 Cumberland Presbyterian.
 The Carnival of Days" continues its in teresting success. Last night the crowds were immense and the reasonably priced articles were rapidly being disposed of.
 Upon entering the door one is impressed with the beauty of the scene The first booth on the left in charge of Mrs. Catchings, consists of fancy work, among which Is probably the finest collection of fancy work ever seen in the city. The work was all done under the supervision of Mrs. Catch ings, who has had much training in north ern and western cities under fine artists. On the right one Is greeted with the pleas ant odor of Monsoon tea," which IS being served by the cup, and is so wonderfully soothing to the tired and unStrung nerves. Following are booths representing the days of the week. which are filled with various and beautiful articles There IS also a gro, cery department, which is well fllled with all that a housekeeper needs, such as flour lard hams canned meats, fruits and extracts, which the ladies propose to sell at half price. An elegant piano adds much to the pleasure of the occasion.
 One of the most successful departments is the restaurant, where meals are Delhg served at the popular price of 20 cents.
 The Catholic Bazaar.
 The second day of the Catholic bazaar was even more successful than the first day The increased attendance was very perceptible and the receipts increased m proportion s.,..., .. ,,a gentleman receiving the highest number or votes was on exhibition last night ana Was the admiration of all visitors. The contest increases in interest and the votes are plilhS up rapidly.
 Church of the Advent.
 The ladies of the Church of the Advent are arranging a carnival for Friday night which will be given at OBren's opera house It differs from the other carnlvals and bazaars in that no refreshments Will De served and no articles Will pc on saie. IT. IL stead the business houses of the city will be represented by some of Birminghams most beautiful and attractive young ladies' who will give an interesting entertainment.