Evening star., 1896-11-07
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donations poured in. and assistance was
proffered from every quarter. until now the
preparations are complete anI the work of
decorating the hall has begun in earnest.
The decorator declares that the hall will
be more beautifully arranged and more
tastefully draped than ever before.
The greater number of booths and stands,
he explains, will be arranged around the
walls. Each booth will be decorated in
gay-colored bunting, and in characteristic
design. In the center Of the floor will be
the flower booth. This will be handsomely
draped with the company's prize flag, and
the eight streamers Of victory won by the
company, forming supports for the roof.
Around the stand, in raised letters. carved
in the wood work, will be the motto, Nor
ton Cadets, Washington, d. c."
Extending from each Of the two chan
deliers in the hall will be a cobWeb formed
of gay-colored ribbons, and over the stage
at the lower end of the hall the name of
the company will shine III letters formed of
a myriad of gas jets.
The balcony at the upper end of the
room. from which an orchestra will dis-
course sweet music, will be draped in flags
and the colors of the company, and in the
exact center of the drapery will be placed
q handsome crayon Of the companys god
father and patron, Governor Levi p. Nor
ton of New York, eX-Vice President of the
United States.
To properly illuminate these adornments
the entire hall will be hung with scores Of
incandescent lights, cleaning like stars
from every nook and corner.
Decoration of the Booths.
In the arrangement Of the booths has
been displayed much originality on the part
Of those in charge. The paddle stand, gen.
orally crude and rough in its appointments,
will be handsomely dressed to attract the
attention more especially of the numerous
cyclists in the capital city. To supply the
element of chance necessary In such a
place, there will be an ingenious contriv-
ance Of bicycle wheels and large proper
tion Of the prizes will be such as to please
most the cyclists heart.
The stage Of the hall will also be rem
devious for the wheeling population, for
there will be exhibits Of the many makes
of cycles sold in Washington, and there
the enthusiastic rider can explain and il
lustrate to his friends the advantages of
his favorite wheel.
In front of the stage will be found the
photograph and the cathode ray camera,
to the left will be room where the young
man may bask in the smiles Of his best
girl while she eats ice cream at his ex-
perse, and to the right will be found a ro-
mantle nook with weather-beaten tent,
a triLod and dinner pot. To this spot
the lovesick youths and maids may wend
their way and learn the stories of their
future lives and loves, for here will reign
Queen Airline. the gypsy fortune teller
To further aid the cause of these same
lcvelorn lads and lassies, there will be
a post office in the hall. Here the timid
lover may WOO his love through the me-
dunn of a sealed envelope and roman
tic poem.
Besides these attractions there will be a
photograph gallery and the usual stands
for the sale Of fancy work, confectionery,
lemonade, popcorn, cigars, pictures, dolls,
etc.
The National Fencibles and Troop will
be present on Monday, November 16; the
National Rifles and the Old Guard on Tues
dey. Wednesday will be bicycle night, and
the presence of all the prominent cycle
clubs is assured. The Alexandria Light
Infantry with their numerous friends will
be the guests Of the evening Thursday, and
the entire District militia Friday Satur-
day evening, November q, Will close the
fsir. and then all articles not sold will be