The herald., 1896-10-06

sistance Of Mines. McCaffrey, lie Doux
and Miss M. A. Cowper. The dainty
bits Of fancy work found Q ready sale,
and In addition to these was an oil
dinner set which was donated by Mrs.
OHara. The poster booth was q cosy
little conception Of La Fiesta colors,
which was under the direction Of Mrs.
3: j. Reeve, aided by Missea Virgie
Thorpe. the Misses King. Mary and
are two large photographs here of
Bishop Mora and Bishop Montgomery
which were contributed by Schumacher.
These will be raffied in addition to
smaller ones that are for sale. Miss o.
Kane has also contributed pretty oil
painting to the collection.
In among the gorgeous booths were
scales where Mrs. Kneally, with the as
sistance of her daughter were ready to
weigh all those who would run the risk
OF not bein found wanting.
Away in one corner, surrounded by
mystery and occult art was the fantas-
tic gypsy abode. A caldron stood brew
ing at the entrance, and once inside
the seeker after the unknown future
was met by dusky maidens, the chief
In charge being Mrs. Ida Hancock, who
by the crystal, cards and the lines in
( repeated the past This booth was one
OF the most picturesque in the hall. The
roof was formed of long reeds, palms
/ extended down from the top and on
one was the fortune teller's insignia of
cards. Those who assisted in working
out the fate of those who ventured in
were the Misses Workman, Flood of
San Francisco, the Misses McCabc, Miss
,Zadie Maxwell.
In close proximity to this is a very
pretty corner of palms, ferns and flowers,
which Is occupied by Mrs. Ida Hancock
rc ptrtu ufwNT N.l@
Ponet, Mrs. Massin and Miss Nellie Des-
mond. The ladies take orders for the
orphans Appeal, bright little sheet
puDlShed by unknown editors at the
fair. A large sum has already been re-
alized by the ads that have been run
by, the generous, merchants of the city
A practical idea, and one that was made
use Of was the hat booth, where hats
and coats were safely taken care of by
the young ladies' for small sum- Mrs.
Geiclch presided here, assisted by Miss IS
Dawson, Grace Rhodes, Lena Reed,
Lupe Gelcich and Veronica Gelcich The
young ladies' have at their disposal a
handsome silver pitcher, given by Mrs.
Gelcich, and very we'll executed oil
painting of San Gabriel Mission by Miss
Lupe Gelcich.
The soda water fountain Is placed in
the midst of refreshing greens, palms.
ferns and peppers doing graceful duty.
HS JOuiiE idUlSs Will IHG Misses Me-
meyer at the head did a rushing busi-
ness Those who assisted in supplying
the refreshing drinks We're Misses Dol
galarando. Anna Collins. Kate Connell
and Martha Hardwig. Miss Tobin has
contributed to this booth beautiful
doll attired in white satin, that is des-
tined to make some little girl happy.
There are numerous other booths
which lack of space prevents mention
Ing, but will be given in tomorrow's q
issue. most appetizing lunch will be
served daily from II to o'clock, and
different attractions will be arranged for
each evening.
wednesday evening a rare treat is IN
store for artists. as the celebrated painf-
Ing by Lagve the Legend of St Godieph
VIII be exhibited. The painting took first
prize at the BRUSSELS and Antwerp ex-
hlpltlons. Bishop Mora will make his
last public appearance in this citv th;s
evening and the Mexican band will be in
attendance. w ~