Birmingham state herald., 1896-12-16
WITH THE BAZAARS.
The Ladies Are Making the Bazaars 2 Success Socially and Finan- cially.-The Work of -ae
 Yesterday.

The ladies of the Methodist bazaar are more than pleased with the first days success. It has been delightful meet ing place for friends and valuable new acquaintances have been made. The visitors are not urged to buy anything, no more than they are in a store, and they can use their pleasure in purchas- ing. Today there will be the famous bar becue, with hot potatoes, chicken pie, barbecued meats, etc. The dinner hour is from 12 to and from 6 to 12 p. m. The bazaar will be open tonight after the theater, and will be a fine place for supper Mrs. J. Morgan Smith is presi- dent of the bazaar, but is detained at home by illness. Mrs. Wallace is acting president. Mrs. Terry is secretary, and Mrs. Hodges treasurer. The bazaar Is an exhibition of home talent-many of the beautiful articles being made by the ladies, such as fancy work. hand-painted dolls By the way, there are no hand painted young ladies present. The beautiful lilies by Mrs. Dr.. Glass are very artistic. Each booth is veritable bargain counter, and articles can be found for all ages from baby to grand mother. At the confectionery booth pre- sided over by Mrs. Sims, are found home made cakes and candies. The nutting party for today and tomorrow, and the candy pulling, and other attractions, will
 
 TEMPLE EMANUEL. , It was merry whirl of pleasure at the bazaar given by the ladies of Temple Emanuel last night. The room at 315 Nineteenth was crowded with a happy throng. The ladies were happy because they were making money for the church, and the men were happy because the ladies were pleased.
 The Normandy tea on Thursday will be in charge of Mrs. I. M. Rubel assisted by a bevy of young ladies in Nor mandy costumes. Tea and sandwiches will be served at 10 cents from to 6 o'clock. From 5:30 to 6 o'clock there will be a concert, of which the teachers in the Conservatory of Music will assist. prize will be offered for the most pop ular musician, either vocal or instru- mental.
 The chairman of the bazaar Is Mrs. J. Fies; secretary Mrs. J, Bandman; treasurer, Mrs. Sol Lazarus. Chairman Domestic Venture booth, Mrs. A. Wise; Christmas Sunday School booth, Miss Sophia Goldberg; chairman Ladies Be- nevolent Aid booth, Mrs. A. B. Love man; chairman Ladies Aid booth, Mrs Sol Bernstein; Ii Hung Chang, Mrs. H. Siegel; restaurant, Mrs. Lew Lazarus; chairman Pirates of 10 cents booth, Mrs. Sol Lazarus.
 The guessing on the amount that will be realized by the bazaar is very spir- ited. -.
 BAZAAR NOTES.
 One of the most interesting features at the bazaar of the Methodist ladies on First avenue at the former Bee Hive stand, is the apron booth. Here are found aprons from every state and ter ritory in the union. The ladies sent to their friends and had these aprons work ed and sent to them. The California apron was sent to Mrs. T. T. Hiilman, and contains beautiful California pop pies, or golden cups, as they are called at the Golden Gate. Another apron sent by the Art league of st. Louis is beau- tiful specimen of work.
 A very pleasant event took place at the Methodist bazaar last night. The ladies made up purse and purchased a pair of warm slippers from the house. keepers booth and presented them to Mrs. pr. J. c. DoZier, in recognition of her faithful work for the church. Dr. G. c. Chapman made the presentation speech, and his hands were upheld by Maj. w. A. Moody. Mrs. Dozier was pleasantly surprised, and with emotion accepted the gift inl the spirit with which it was rendered.
 At one of the bazaars married lady was taken by surprise in the presenta- tion of gift and said: T haven't been so badly scared since | was. married"