The herald., 1896-10-06
Annual Fair for the Orphans
Opened Last Night
THE BEAUTIFUL BOOTHS
Large Crowd, Fine Program Of Music
and Eloquent Addresses
Turnverein Hall Converted Into q Gay
Mart of All Sorts of Merchandise
A Great Success

the direction OF the Sisters of Charity
opened last night with the most favor
able auspices at Turnverein hall on
South Main street. From early until
late there was an interested crowd pres
ent that thoroughly appreciated, the ex-
cellent program which was rendered, as
we'll as the eye feast which had been
prepared by the ladies who are never
weary in their good work for the little
ones left to the tender care of the sis
tiers. The hall was brilliant with lights
gaily bedecked booths and pretty maid
ems that made their wares irresistible by
their charming presence. Those presid-
ing were made happy by the large at
tendance, and those not participating
were fully compensated by the pleasant
evening which one and all enjoyed The
hall was lined from end to end with
booths varying in color from dainty
pink and blue to deep shades of red and
yellow. In one booth or another every
one could find something to their taste.
There were fancy articles Of every char
acter, articles for those of practical
turn of mind. The children. were not
forgotten in the arrangements,a and there
were cooling drinks and dainty refresh
ments to be had. There was an oppor-
tunity given those desirous of a peep
into the future, and fortune wheels were
kept merrily spinning
On the whole the scene was one Of life
and beauty, the happy faces, artistic
decorations and soft strains of music
all contributing to make the affair an
unprecedented success from an artistic
and financial standpoint. Dull care was
cast aside, and If hard times had beeS
the burden of any ones thoughts it
was forgotten last night as purse strings
were loose, and those presiding over the
d1fferent departments reaped .. harvest
Of shining coins.
The balcony was filled with spectators
and the main floor was crowded to the
| doors.
After the exercises the chairs were
cleared away and the guests given an
opportunity to inspect the booths and
while away the time in conversation.
The program was opened by few
happy remarks from the chairman Mr.
John Alton, after Arend's orchestra
playing La Fiesta March, Right Rev.
Bishop Montgomery was introduced and
said in substance:
The annual appeal made in behalf of
the orphan never fails to meet with
a. ready response from the community
irrespective of creed or calling, and even
in times of depression like the present.
This does honor to the spirit Of charity
and humanity which Is so characteristic
of our age and civilization.
Yet there is a good, sound business
principle involved in the method in
| winch our state provides for the orphan
| California Is both wise and generous in
the provision she makes for these little
ones. She does not buy grounds and
erect and equip buildings. These she
wisely leaves to private parties-but
when these are provided she appropri-
ates per capita amount for the main
tenance and tuition of the child.
This system is of the profoundest wis
dom. Whilst the erection of buildings
and equipment of them in the present
method fosters amongst us a spirit of
charity and humane feeling, so neces-
sary to keep us from becoming cold and
selfish and material, 1t relieves the gen.
eral taxpayer of great burden, and
preserves the state from committing it.
self to dangerous system Of paternal-
ism. What the young want is to be
taught characterize be taught seh-re-
liance-not independence so much as
self-dependence.
This method Of leaving much to be
provided by private means, yet assist
Ing In the maintenance, does not en-
courage extravaganza and useless out
lay.
1t makes those In charge study that
economy that Is compatible with the
needs OF the case, and IL fancy wishes 10
indulge in extravagant buildings hardly
in keeping with the purpose, the state at
least has not to pay for them. This IS
a point that hitherto the taxpayer has
seen and acted upon, and it is to be pre-
sumed that as long as he keeps his
senses he will not favor the idea of the
states assuming these additional bur-
dens.
In the present management there is
the incentive to teach the orphan to
make his own living and not to look to
the state for perpetual care to look to
his own ready hands and brave heart to
make his way in the world.
The idea of our government is not to
carry people at public expense, but to
furnish to all equal opportunities to help
themselves. The government owes no.
body living, save in the exceptional
cases of absolute necessity, and when
ever the assistance rendered even in
those cases Is such as to enable the
needy soon to help himself it is the best
charity that can be bestowed. 81 r.
Following the bishops remarks there
was a selection from Robin Hood by
quartet composed of Miss Jennie Win
, ston, Mr.. and Mrs. T. q. Rowan, jr.,
and Mr. ]. Llewellyn.
Hon. T. z. Gibbon spoke briefly on
the commendable work in which so
many were interested and in a charity
that was not more worthy of aid than
that of helping the little homeless chill
dren. p N''iffi.
The remainder Of the program was
as follows: fFnHs fsrp0
Song-Mrs. Carl s. Thrower. tss G0
l. Ballad-Love Song (Wilson @. Smith)
Miss Jennie Winston. s1a5Hl y
Cello solo. The Sympathetic Heart
Prof. A. B. Bierlich. Ny a'as 81
Convent song, from Fafka (Plan-
quette)-Mrs. Isabel Wyatt, late Of the
Royal Queen Quartet of London, Eng
land.
Ballad--Mr. T. r. Rowan, jr.
Quartet, Oh, Tell 1t Her (Ross)-Miss
Jennie Winston, Mrs. T. e. Rowan, jr.,
Mr.. II. e. Rowan, jr., Mr.. j. Llewellyn.
Selection-The Arend Orchestra.
The first booth that attracts the at
tention as one enters the hall, and the
chef d'oeuvre of all, is the handsome
assisted by Mrs. James Winston, the
ston. A net of smilax forms the cover
and on the outside is an artistic confus-
green crepe is used in graceful folds,
effect by green shaded lights. Ice cream
tables decorated in white carnations.
The cathedral booth came next, which
blended it's colors most harmoniously
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