Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-07-02
GONHAGA'S LAWN FESTIVAL.
1t Opened Last Night Under Yer,
FGvorniIlc Auspices.


Between three ard four thousand people
visited the lawn party and festival which
is now in progress at the Gonzaga College
grot nds. 1t is being given in aid of the
Few hall which is projected, and which,
when erected, will cost about 100000. The
donations and subscriptions for this pur-
pose have been very liberal, and it is ex-
pected that the proceeds frcn. this affair
VIII nearly make up the desired amount.
All day yesterday the work of fixing up
the gre unds was proceeded with, and al
though the earth was damp and every
thing heavy with moisture, the labors of
the committee Went on INCREASINGLY I'm Ill
last evening the fruits of their work were
made apparent. Those who put their Shout
der to the wheel yesterday with such good
Will We're MesSrS. Joseph hummer, I. l\ee
~, John Siss. Dunn. Thomas McMahon,
James O'Coruor. Ralzell,. Eelieher, CronIe-
ling and keely, and 10 them a good share
Of the success of the affair is due. Every
thing Was in readiness when The doors
opened last night at O'Clock for The re-
ception Of the many guests, and al were
taken care of with hearty good viii.
n centcrpiece, consisting OF the large flag
STAFF and spec kers stand, was surround
ed by large flags, while streamers ef sinai
e. flags were gathered at the top of the flag
staff from every portion OF the grounds,
making very effective and pretty
rangement. Around this the booths and
trance door was Il large dancing pavilion,
which was crowded during the entire even
ing. n bowling alley in the old Gonzaga
Hall lent great deal of enjoyment to the
occasion, while swings. a merry go-round,
darkey-in-theEcle and numerous other at
fractions Il ok the time and attention OF
all who were present from the time they
entered the gate Intn the closing hour.
The Grounds were brilliantly lighted, and
the pre- tty Gecora tons lent most entranc-
ing view to the whole scene.
Father Gillespie, pastor of st. Aloysus
Church, opened the proceedings with a
shore speech. urging all who heard him to
lend their best efforts toward the further
ance of he scheme for which they all had
been working so long. After he had de-
ciared the festival open the dancing be-
gan and places of attraction Were speedily
filled by the waiting crowd, anxious to
spend their money in such cause. During
the evening Master Willie Collier danced
the Sailors Hornpipe and little Miss Mar
gueritte Armstrong Howard danced the
Chicago Belle" 4 grand display of fire.
works followed, and then the dancing was
continued, to last until the closing hour.
which was about II o'clock. Tonight an
original country band will be the attrac-
ton, while special features have been pro-
vided for the other nights in the week.
The booths We're extremely pretty, and
were tastefully decorated, the predominant
ing colors being white, green and blue. The
largest booth was that of the Geraldine
Dramatic Club, under charge OF Miss Cath
ERNIE L. HtiiOr2n. II was decorated with
red and greene while an immense Ameri-
can flag covered the roof. Ice cream and
cake and lemonade We're disposed of inside
ty pretty girls in still prettier costumes
deer's head, which one of the members
had shot in Montana, adorned the entrance
to the booth, while i pretty arrangement
Of potted plants and small fountain made
a very effective centerpiece. The booth of
the Catholic knights of America under
charge of Mesdsmes J. Ebert, ]. Ridden
and NJ. Cannon was the next largest
booth on the grounds. The decorations of
this Ecoth consisted solely Of American
flags, very tastefuliy arranged Miss X.
Reese had control of the lemonade stand,
decorated with white lace and yellow and
green, and did thriving business with the
overheated dencers. The other tables were
the Gorzaga College table. presided over by
Miss Mary Soanlan; the Scdality table, in
charge OF Mrs. Lucy c. Byrne: Sacred
Heart table, Mrs. McNamse; Sunday school
table, Mrs. r. E. Preston; aiumnae table,
Agnes G. Rover; variety table, Mrs. Pur-
cell; refres hment and cigar table, Master
A Hummer and gypsy tent, Misses Van
Reuth, r. Well and x. Lackey
The whole affair IS under the manage
ment of joseph Hummer and ]. S. Moss,
who are assisted by number of commit
tees The affair Will last until Saturday
night, and with fair weather should be an
immense success, judging from the attend
aEce on last evening.