The herald., 1895-10-15

doIin orchestra. Following the first
NUM- Der Dr.. ]. S. Thorn son. pastor Of
Unity church, was introduce and deliv-
cred an eloquent address, appropriate to
the occasion. He referred in terms of
the highest praise to the philantbropic
work of those engaged in conducting the
fair, and closed with a.graceful eulogy to
charity.
Then came beautiful song by q quar-
tette com posed of Mrs. Modini Wood,
Mrs. Jennie Kepton, Mr.. Modini Wood
and DR.. l.. Senior. This was one of the
most delightful features of the evening
and received due applause from the ap-
preciative audience. A harp solo by J.
Musso was rendered in an excellent m an
ner. The ballad sung by Foley Parker
brought forth hearty applause and was
responded to with an encore. Messrs.
Harry Wright and Smith o. BrieD. by the
courtesy of the Orpheum management,
presented a numb of their comedy acts
with songs, which were most heartily
received. The two clever artists were
given frequent encores, until with q
graceful bow they refused to appear
again. Not the least among the many
solo played by Professor F. r. Wlsmer.
The Spanish dance, La Flor de Aragon,
given in costume by the four graceful
children, M .sses Eugene Castruccio and
Carmen de Urquizca and Masters George
Mcintosh and Richard de Urquiza, adde
pleasing variety to the entertainment.
Ny Heart at Thy Sweet Voice, was
sweet contralto solo sung. by Miss Scan
Ian. Another quartette by the favorite
singers. Mrs. Modinl Wood, Mrs. Jennie
Kempton, Mr.. Modini-Wood and DR.. L.
Semler, followed by the waltz, Daughters
OF Love, by the Musso mandolin orches.
ira, concluded the long and delightful
programme.
Attendants soon cleared the seats from
the hall, while the audience proceeded to
inspect the displays in the booths and
refresh them selves at the lemonade and
ice cream stands.
Beginning at the left of the entrance
the stalls of the fair extended in a circle
around thee hall. The first was the fish
pond or McGinty booth, from which any
one inclined to angling might by batting
bis line In the proper way land prize
In the shape of some pretty trinket. Nep-
tune was notlpresent at the pond. but in
his absence it was ably conducted by
Miss J. K. Chalmers, Mrs. l.. Lariens,
Mrs. j. Larquier, Mrs. L. Scott, Mrs.
Underwood, Mrs. Devlin and other ladies
from the east side.
The ::razzle dazzle. or prize wheel,
proved a great attraction to the boys,
and many lad tried his luck at the
wheel to see if from the seventy-two
mum pers on it's dial he might not draw
prize. Ii be did he received SONS fancy
article, from decoratedsEpin cushion to
doll baby, according to the number. 7.
s.. Casey and his wife, assisted by Miss
Margaret A. Cooper and Miss Lanton,
kept the wheel revolving.
According to the law of natural associ-
ntion the palacio de la fortuna, or Monte
Carlo, came next, which, as its name
implies, was lottery booth. Miss r. de
Cells, Mrs. ]. F. Forster and Mrs. E.
m rd TN haf
''brOke the bank at Monte Carlo.''
In the adjoining department, called
She sodalitv. was displayed an endless va
fiety Of articles made by the sisters at
their orphan charges. Among them were
many elaborate pieces of needles and
Spanish drawn work.
These were all for sale or intended to
be rafi1ed. Sodality is under the patron
age of Mrs. Madaline Etchemendy, Mrs.
J. NJ. Worrall, Mrs. l.. c. Pollard and
Mrs. Gelcicb, assisted by Misses Mamie
F. Verge, Thorpe and Alice and Ida
The fancy bower is next encountered,
containing many lovely specimens Of
feminine handiwork, notable among
them being an invalid's set, comprising
. THE, three pieces of exquisite drawn
work, china tea set and other entlcing
nicknacks, all OF which are 10 be ratified
ct so cents chance. The invalid set is
the donation of Mrs. Moore of Santa Bar
bara, and is valued at $50. Mrs. r. Steere
and Miss Mary Thornton nave charge of
shis booth.
Coming next in order is st. Vincents
booth, IN which may be found as fine a
collection OF unseful and ornamental art
iclss as were ever brought together in so
small a space. Conspicuous among the
numerous yaIuables en- the counter is
handsome clock. given TO the fair by Mr.
Brennon. cashier of J. ]. O'Brlens' dry
goods store. Here everything has its
price, either for direct sale or rattle.
g. BUST and Miss Annie Forthman.
st. Joseph booth occupies the next