Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-12-16
A Big Crowd at Convention Hall
Saturday Night.
ESTIMATES As TO TEE RESULT
To Whom the Things Voted Fol-
Went.
1T w A S A SU G G E S S


the teachers bazaar, which for fortnight
had made Convention Hall the mecca of
thousands of persons from every section of
the city, was thing of the past, and in
a few minutes the decorations were literally
torn down and the auditorium presented a
scene resembling an advanced state Of
chaos. 1t was with feelings akin to those
that accompanied the destruction OF the
beautiful white city in Chicago that mark
ed the breaking up of the bazaar which had
| required so many hours of thought and con-
slant work to make reality. During the
two weeks everybody interested had be-
me deeply attached to the bazaar, and the
parting was naturally a cause of regret.
The last day and evening were reminders
of the opening. AS stated in The Star, the
largest matinee crowd of the two weeks was
in attendance Saturday afternoon, and it
seemed to increase steadily until evening,
when the hall was damned and sales Were
brisk. No program for the stage had been
arranged, but the feature of the evening
was a triumphant tour of Mrs. Stowell of
the board of school trustees and Superin-
tendent of Public Schools Powell around the
hall, seated on the back of the camel. The
band led the way, and the novel pageant at
tracted much attention.
The Dolls Names.
Almost every article remaining on hand
was disposed of Saturday, with the ex-
ception of several pictures from the art
department. some of the railroad tickets and
furniture. The latter is to be sold for the
bazaar by the dealers who donated it, Con-
siderable interest was manifested in the an
nouncement of the name selected for one of
the dolls by Mrs. Cleveland. the envelope
was opened by Mr.. Stuart, who made known
to an anxious throng that the handsomely
attired young lady had been christened
Miss Columbia" Miss Margaret Lothrop
of 1877 street northwest, was the fortunate
ruesser. The other doll was declared to be
Miss Apolonia," and the name was guess
ed by Miss NJ. Marhurst of 20 West Huron
street, Chicago, Ill.
Deserve Credit.
The success of the bazaar was in no
small measure due to individual effort Oh
the part of few earnest workers. Great
commentator is due all the teachers who
rendered such able assistance, both day
and evening. In addition to Mr. A. T.
Stuart, the chairman of the executive COM
mttee, and undoubtedly as conscientious
ana untiring as any official at the hall;
Mr.. John T. Freeman, the supervising
principal of sixth division b, was every
where he happened to be needed at all
times and it seemed that he was wanted
everywhere at once. Mr.. j. A. Chamber
lain, the head of the manual training de-
partment Of the schools, who superintend-
ed the construction of the booths, is de-
serving of thanks, well all others
VINO labored so diligently, and at the same
| time sacrificed personal duties for the
great cause.
The Voting Contests.
The voting contests which were marked
by such spirited rivalry, closed promptly al
10 o'clock, and in less than one hour the
counting committee, consisting of Messrs.
S. Al. Ryder, S. E. Kraemer and Charles
F'inckel, by extraordinary efforts, were able
to report.
The knabe piano, valued at $780, was not
disposed Of The Central High School turn
ed in 500 but that amount was Of course,
too small to be considered. However, the
piano will probably be sold to the Central
for $500.
The officers sword, donated by Oehm &
Co of Baltimore, netted the, association
s230. 1t was won by Capt. Berry of the
Western High School, who turned in about
S140 Maj. Fox of the Central stood second,
having raised about 500.
The Colt repeating rifle was carried off
by T. B. Amiss of the Business High
School, whose votes amounted to SIS. Mr..
Bright stood second, with 500.
The Liberty bicycle raised $500 for the
fund. Miss Blackford of the Western High
School won the wheel, with 1874, Miss AL
len of the Business standing next, with
SIPS
The Crawford bicycle brought in $50,
| the winner, Miss Marguerite Staub of the
Phelps School. turning in $500. The near
est competitor was Miss Weyman of the
Barrett School, with S'5.
The Warwick bicycle was won condition
ally by Capt Kelly of the Eastern High
School, who must supply the difference be-
tween the amount turned in and the listed
price in order to obtain possession of the
wheel. The same conditions apply to the
Victor bicycle, the competitor with the
largest number of votes being Mr.. Schley
of the first division.
The Spencerian Business College scholar
ship, valued at $lo0, and set of JohnSon'S
Encyclopaedia, valued at $50, will be dis
posed of after the holidays. The two lots
dorated We're contested for, but will be held
by the association real estate invest
ments.
AS yet no definite conclusion has been
reached regarding the amount realized
from the bazaar. The conservative ones
place the figures at $4,000 while others
II ore 5anguine go as high $4,000. 1t is
the general opinion, however. that the sum
is between $4,000 and $4,000.
Can Still Vote.
Owing to the short duration of the teach
ers' bazaar it has been deemed advisable
to extend the time for the voting upon GER
tain articles. Among these are the gener-
GUS donation of the Merchants and Miners
Transportation Company of Baltimore, two
tickets over any one Of their three routes,
to Boston, or Providence or Savannah and
return. The boys and girls of the Business
High School are collecting votes on these
tickets which are good for one year, and
it has been an easy matter to extend the
time on them until January 80.
Failure of j. Ii. Pace.
Jas B. Pace of Richmond, Va, the presi-
dent of the Planters National Bank and
of no int Tr,,sf nd