The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1896-11-19

Program of the Fair Of st. Paul's.
The fair to be held under the auspices
OF st. Paul's congregation and for the
| benefit of Its new Parochial school, will
commence on Tuesday evening, Nov.
24th, with an elaborate program of
music, drills, theatrical plays. comedies
and tableaux. 1t will last till Thanks
giving afternoon, ending with the dis
trlbution of valuable prises and pre-
miums.
The program of the first evening is
ushered in by an exquisite supper served
bv the most competent cooks from
o'clock to O'Clock. Meanwhile the usu-
al features of fair are displayed At
O'Clock sharp the entertainment prop
er will commence its rotation Of really
beautiful and amusing pieces rendered
bv many ladies and gentlemen and about
rhirty.hy Young boys and girls. The
music and theatrical pieces are indeed
well selected; and also Sank Centres re-
nowned brass band will surpass itself
on the occasion. by the classical rendi-
ton OF some popular airs. The hand
somely decorated booths displaying the
most beautiful and artistic fancy and
needle work will undoubtedly mesmerise
all our friends especially of the fair sex.
Persons attending will not be exposed
to any impertinent soliciting since we
passed decree against it; but let every
body beware OF the pick-pocket agency
of the ishpond and so FORTH
On Wednesday the wheels OF our
Worlds fair will be in gear again after
Lucullian dinner ala mode. From the
pheasant aloft under the canopy of
heaven till down to the oyster in it's
shell all good things boiled, roasted,
baked or fricaseed in any culinary de-
partmenr, or printed on any menu card,
can be called tor and washed down
either by Mocha. the favorite drink of
the Turkish sultan Mississippi's water,
or the blood of France, champagne. Our
obliging and charming ladies will meek
lv correspond. after weeks Of cook book
studying and wear and toll they certain
ly deserve some recognition and the
patronage Of our hearts and stomachs
After the exploits and feats at table, the
mid way plaisance will open its gates
again and invite all friends OF music and
theatre, art and shopping to make their
respective visits. Some delightful tab
leaux and theatrical pieces will be
played at intervals and the only Ger
man comedy in the whole program will
b. rendered by some local talent of St.
| Cloud. At 5 o'clock supper will be
served up to 8 o'clock. The regular
evening entertainment will commence
agaln,as on the evening before, at S'clock
sharp, and an entirely new program of
about twenty different pieces of come
dies, tableaux and recitations will be the
sensation of the hour. sparkling with
many sweet airs by the rivals of Gill;
more's immortal band. Thanksgiving
dav will see the elimination of all our
efforts regarding the banquet served by
our ladies from II to o'clock Who
would have the courage to withstand
the inviting aroma issuing forth from
the giant irving pans on which the his
toric darling bird OF all our citizens are
roasting?
During the past dav terrible reckless
slaughter, approaching the extermina-
ton OF turkey, not in Europe, but in our
own native land has taken place and
and humanity requires an Investigation.
All are requested to attend the mass
meeting and pass some resolutions for
the further Importation and protection
OF that darling bird goggling with the
American eagle.
When the national dinner will have
passed on the shelves local chronicles
then the different contests will be de-
cided and the distribution of premium
bicycles, gold watches, parlor lounges,
etc,
Everybody cordially invited, and we
hope our friends will help to make it a
success IN every way. remembering that
the financial result will be applied Tor an
institution of local pride and benefit to
Sank Centre.
Tickets for admission to the entertain
ment 10 cts. for children, Is cts. for
adults, dinner and supper tickets 25 cts.
Remember Tuesday evening, the oath,
and having witnessed our Jealous and
beautiful preparations in all Depart
ments you will not forget us on Wednes-
dry and certainly participate in the iu-
neral rites of Thanksgiving turkeys.
The itemized program of pieces will be
distributed on Friday and SATURDAY..
COMMITTEES.