New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-07-25
WHITE PLAINS.
sr,ccEssrtyL FAIR AND CARNIVAL IN AID
OF THE HOSPITAL.
oo,o,NAr. FEATURES IN THE DECORATIONS At
rRAcrED ArTENTIoN-NoTES ABOUT Wiz
LACE AFFAIRS AND PEOPLE

Th. literary Carnival and Lawn Fair Tor the oehe-
At OF the hospital which came TO close last n'sn,
in ST. Johns Hail. was one OF 'he inoS' 80.
entertainments of the kind ever given Il" ""'
r,o,rs On Friday night the fair was held IN the nan
IN sccoun, Of the weather. Though the purpose Vi
the fair was the same as that OF FORMER ia'iS' "e
conception and execution In the matter Oh ai ia.e'
noent and designation OF the booths gave uiie'
IN. aspect TO the entertainment For those laihiia
With the literature of the day. the iar hau spe''
,,,ares, One OF the first things visitors ala uPo"
entering the grounds to study out the tile Oh e
hook for which booth was named from IT'S appeal
ance and the costumes OF the attendants oeiore ASH
ing the name The decorations were extreme! ei-
fec,ive especially with Snow Bound, Inc ilouso
of the Seven Gables" Squirrel lnn' ana Al -,
O Garden Fair" on drawing near "Squirrel Inn.
where the supper was served. the little SQUIRE -.
Its square frame hanging from post ana s"."e'e
In the wind gave the first intimatloh Oh lie oo'''
as the original was the first sign Of the inn along
the mountain road which led 10 the quaint ho'ei
,oa of IN tho story The other features were eQuany
realistic There were the flowers the trees the oio
benches and the inn Itself with us seen's
ton TO perfect repose. Mrs. John Rosch ana MIS-
John c Verplanck were hostesses and were assis,eu
nv Mrs Jennie Henderson, Mrs Farley, MISS
Frances Farley Miss Molly Farley, Miss Doro'hy
Farley. Miss Edith Carney. Miss Fanny Ia,chhin;
Mrs Charles G. NJ Thomas. Miss Grace Hiiueoia"u
and Miss Louise Walton. Possibly All In "aiue
Fair" attracted as much attention as any OF inc
pretty hedge of asparagus The entrance 70 'ne
s.rden was arched over and winding walks leo III
ana OUT among beds OF beautiful. flowers whose Ira
grant perfume was waited over the miniature gar
den making it a delight TO enter 'Ihe ooo'i W.
tho cut flowers were sold stood in the centre OF 'e
.rdsn and Mrs David Cromwells ceverness III
sucb matters could be detected. She was assisted
nv Mrs Charles D. Horton Miss Helen Sco't, MISS
Molly Magness Miss Mabel Hustled and MISS ffa''ie
RUSSELL Snow Bound" the cream BOOTH manager
r>an trees the grass and the booth. which had peen
covare5 with downy cotton and besprinked with uia-
mond dust shone brightly under the orliilal Iis's
Mrs. James T Waller. Miss Dora ochi'iiu
M,se Gertrude Schmid and Miss Metlie och'n'o
presided over the booth. They were ABLY as
1900 nv Miss Adelaide Clinton Fisher. Miss
Helen Coles Miss Augusta Travis, MISS hhe.'a
Coles Miss Adolphine NJ Hernandez MISS Oeoei"
Fatle Miss Edith Banks and Miss Mary BANKS wiz
looked sweet and winsome in their snowwhite gowns
and beautiful crepe paper hats. Mrs FREQ hetc'a''i
.sssted by Miss Amelia Armbruster performed her
mart we'll as the Spanish Gypsy. whose forecasts
brought forth many smiles. Vanity falr' ""ose
counters were laden with many beautiful pieces Oh
fancy work. was in charge of Mrs. H. G. v DE Hart
and Mrs. Sidney Smith. with Mrs Cecn 1oiip""'
and Miss Lila Lape assisting
.eyictors or Vanqushed." the games department
BY Mrs w NJ. Dubois. Miss Title and MISS Maoei
Nathans was always well patronized
"Great Expectations" the mystery booth IN Due
'NNeA'NN
prises. according to the prizes drawn Mrs ,. =.
stut.s at the booth was assisted by Miss Edith
Suits Miss Gladys Comstock. Miss Edith van
Tassell Miss Cora Sterling. Miss Title Stu''s anu
Miss Mabel Sterling. Many useful ana Ornamental
household articles were tastefully displayed al
"Knickerbockers New-York" under the super'sio"
of Mrs Cornelius Bennett and Mrs H. D "aine''
whose attractive and vivacious attendants MISS
Gertrude Smith Miss Edna Young Miss Mapei
Young Miss Anna Roby Miss Carrie German anu
Miss Hattie Radick, drew many TO the booth.
At .'Worth Winning" the contest BOOTH ochooi
Commissioner Harrington NJ Thompson was hep'
busy marking up the figures on the popular can"'-
dates The "Stickit Minister" where the atten-
dants In iaunty Scotch caps and plaid tar'ahs pre-
scented a pretty appearance as they disposeo Oh u'e
candy did a rushing business AT THIS pooth were
Mrs Alexander Milne. Mrs. Emelino Bull MISS
Emma Bell Miss Stengle. Miss Emily DyKman'
Miss Cora Russell and Miss Evelyn Buckhou'' INC
t1x,o latter making the candy in view of all
cover the Teacups" the prettiy decorated
chocolate booth in pink and green where the oe-
uctous beverage with a handsome souvenir cup
and saucer was sold by Mrs. S. V. Lyon MIS- ~
y Stafford the Misses Enos. Mrs Charles H. Al
wood and Miss Helen Frazer
Tho "IJouse of the Seven Gables" where va
rietv of bric-a brac. stationery. etc. was displayed
for sale, gave great opportunities TOT rea'suc e
feet. Its pretty panels with stalneu-slasS e"e0'
ana the gables were much admired Here were
Squire, Mrs Gilbert A. Frazer, Mrs W. J. Scott,
NJ A r Mcdonald, Mrs. Hugh Hastings and
Miss Annie /. Squire.
finland Voyage" the X-ray exhibition was u!
Frank Gemmel Much praise was given 10 'oiiii
Roseby the artist. whose efforts In decoration ana
suggestions for artisnc erect went i"i Wv ~
success Of the fair.
uarvev Hustled with gramaphone entertained
,.rvs audiences. and the White Plains Band, which
furnished music Free played popular selections at
intervals
Tho following statement of a meeting OF the Boaru
-, Managers OF the Westchester Temporary Home
has been given out The Board Of Managers OF the
xUostcbester Temporary Home held their first busl-
Mas meeting on Tuesday July IT, IN the new pu''u-
iux which is now practically completed. Inc Veiei
atle president, Mr.. Butler, opened the meeting anu
IN few happily chosen words thanked the buiiains
Committee for their efforts which nave resulted Ill
Giving to the institution structure so well htted 10
e. r<sxis In every particular. The cost OF the new
building has been something over 100000. OF which
sum a little less than half has been realzea h iiHi
contributions and the insurance on the burned pui ~
- Tr1e balance has been advanced by Mrs. K NJ
Hoe the treasurer OF the Home aru py leso.utU 49,.
o. r Tor The amount al low of interest. with
provision made for reducing II as fast as 'he man
ayers can provide funds ,
deeply regstng the unt9 to hsdt ircu me
which have had the snecs OF ne vben II
would that their deepest syInpathies sh9uid quo
faitsc enough in the ultimate vndicaton of the man
aeemeDt from the charges stin pending against 20
confinue their work originally planned, which
fair is hoped and believed the result will justify
wiz show better than any description the perfection
OF Ms ARRANGEMENTS both external and internal. ana
IS always welcomed by the superintendent and his
ASSISTANTS
The course of lectures Christianity and So
csa:isu,'' begun In Memorial Methodist Church
last Sunday evening will be continued to-morr0w
evening The subject will be "Chrstianty and So
ctalisrn as 10 Property" The attendance last Sun
day night quite large.
The Rev c. F. Andrews Will preach at the Union
(}oe,el Mission rooms. over Samuel Hoppers store,
Tomorrow afternoon at O'Clock The evening meet
ing Will be led by Mr. Gray. of 1uckahoe. at 7:i5
O'Clock. , J., a. =,