The Washington times., 1895-04-25
AlNE. RoMERo WILL HELP

Mrs Albert S. Gatschet reported that
with Mrs L. S. Cromwells she had seen
Mime. Romero and Mrs. j. w. Foster, who
had promised 10 assist in euuiping and carry
ing on the Mexican exhibit; Mrs. Romero
loaning her chocolate kettle and golino
for preparing chocolate, which will be
served by Mexican girls.
Msr. A. A. Wilson, chairman of the
District committee, was present and con-
sented TO direct the part taken by the District
committee in the fete aud see the members
OF her committee as TO the part which
would be most acceptable TO them.
The kindergarten display is under the
management OF Miss Childs, who is a we'll
known leader in this work. She will
decorate a booth with the different gifts of
the Froebel system.
Mrs. L. A. Longfellow, ueice of the
poet. will take charge of the literary
booth, assisted by Grace Greenwood, Mrs.
L. d. L. N. Southworth, Mrs. Mary A. Den
nisou, as honorary members, and other
leading ladies as active members.
Miss Clara Barton has been invited to
represent the Red Cross and choose her as
sistants.
1t had been hoped that Miss Leila Her
/ bert would take charge OF The art depart
ment, but a letter Of regret mas re-
! ported which stated that she was COM
| PEELED to decline on account of her early
NuAt lbA lsulbpts
Miss Frances Benjamin johnson Will
contribute to the Photographic display.
fhrough the efforts of Miss Mary +. Foster
| the South American and Central Ameri-
can countries will be represented. The re-
ports OF other legations will be given later.
| A representative from one Of the legations
suggested that as time was hanging heavily
on their hands a much appreciated feat
Ure would be diplomatic bail. and all the
ladies present approved of this
PLENTY OF AMUSEMENT.
The special programme under Miss Anna
Randolph Ball was next taken up, con-
cerning the musical and dramatic features
Mrs. H. H. Mills had consented to partici-
| pate and have the entire charge OF the
| concert one evening. She also suggested
/ others who would ass ist during the
week. Mrs. Bishop, whose flower festival
| OF little children was so attractive, viii
! give a repetition of this pretty entertain
ment for one evening. The ladies are
preparing to give a trade procession in
which the business houses OF the city are
invited to participate, and several large
firms have already offered to take part
in the procession.
A very successful one-act play was
placed al the service of the ladies, TO be
available if the opportunity presented.
Other musical and dramatic features are
under consideration.
A very interesting and instructive ex-
hiDit that has been arranged is that of
Ramir silk, in charge of Mr.. S. II. Slaught
who has given invaluable assistance to
the ladies. Ramir plants will he growing
there, and different styles of manufac-
ture from the crude stalk TO the finished
product viii be shown.
By the courtesy OF Assistant Secre-
tary Hamlin the Aladdin brc w will be placed
m fhn nln
VIII be conducted by professional cooking
school teachers from Mrs. Woodbury's
school, from the city schools in charge
Of Miss Jacobs, and from the Domestic
Science Association. The catering for
the fete will be under the charge of Mr..
William F. Crump.
Major L. S. Sweet, chairman Of commit
tee on decoration on Decoration Day, will
attend to providing the flags and bunting
The Light Infantry Corps has very gener-
ously left their handsome scenery and
booths, which they used for "a Day iu
Iceland, 4" for this fete.
THE CENTRAL BOOTH.
1t was reported by the chairman of the
press committee, Mrs. Lincoln, that the
central booth in the hall would be used as
press booth and bureau of information
The papers will all take part in making this
booth a success. Leading papers from
large cities, magazines, and current liter
AZURE and literary productions of members
Of the press committee Will be placed on
file
Immediately following this fete COM
mittee meeting, the members of the press
committee met, and the chairman an
nounced the folio wing ladies:
Mrs. W. ID. Lincoln, chairman; Miss Emma
c. Sickels. secretary protein; Mrs. r. S.
Barrett and Mrs. L. L Lomax, Mrs Helena
Mccarthy and Mrs. Gabel Warrell Ball
(Souora Sara, Miss Mary F Foster, Miss
Lucy Norvel, Miss Elsie McElroy, Mrs
E. s. Cromw well, Miss Anna Randolph Ball
Chairmen Of the several sub-committees
will be requested 10 select a member from
the committee to prepare a report of their
special work, and to act in conjunction
with the press committee. a meeting of
the International, interstate and District
committees Will meet at the residence OF
Mrs John G. Carlisle, 1926 III street, on
Thursday, April %, at 8 O'Clock p. m.
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