Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1897-11-05
kARNIVAL DE KOMMERCE.


Olympia Theater, Monday and Tuesday
evenings. While the adage "IndiS-
criminate praise is no praise" may be
true in the main, it involves an i'm.
putation OF in.inccrity which is by no
means true in this instance. When
we assert that all the representatives
possessed merit, either in originality
of conception, magniticcnce of detail,
or in quaint or lively humor, we but
rc-ccho the applause that each re-
ceived rs they passed in Il delightful
kaleidoscope of grace and color before
the public eye.
1t is impossible, however, to omit
brief reference to few OF the most
notable exhibits which partook of the
legitimate object of the Carnival to
call attention to the business interests
OF our enterprising little city.
Prominent among these was the
showing made by the hoffman Mer-
camille Co., who were in the lead in
this as in other matters, and the beau
tiful costume worn by Miss Ida Cham
bers elected universal admiration, and
demonstrated that You can really do
letter at Mottman's."
The display by the Light & Power
Co, was probably the most beautiful
and interesting of all, but rs that
grasping corporation" had n monop-
oily of the subtle fluid, even the beauty
of their representative-Miss Watson
/ failed to make it successful COM
petitor for prize.
NJ. O'Connor's display of wall paper
was unique and beautiful. 1t con-
sisted of large fan made of strips of
wall decorations, behind which Miss
Edna Rogers gOrgeously attired, posed
as representative. The fan separated
and the young lady passed in front of
the audiance and returning to her
pedestal, the fan again closed. This
with the calcium effects was one of
the best designs for fixing upon the
memory of observers the obj of the
nt-advertisement of bust.
ness.
7. I. McKinney's display made by
Miss Janette Thompson, was likewise
appropriate, the young lady being
decorated with articles suggestive eff
the sweet breezes from spicy isles be-
yOnd the sea. She carried basket
from which was distributed among the
audience samples of McKenny's FAM
GUS Baking Powder.
Sawyer & Filley's display was not
less unique. 1t consisted of a huge
frame representing a package OF their
celebrated baking powder, from which
Mrs. Cheim showered sample parcels
of that popular home product.
w. Chambers & Co.'s representation
by Miss Edith Cavanaugh-might
have been mistaken for Mary and
Her Lamb" were it not for the linger-
ing flavor of those delicious mutton
roasts sent out by the firm to their
their many customers.
The same may be said of the repre-
sentation by Chambers & Connolly by
Miss Chapelle Skillman, who had a
diminutive porker in silken cords
which persisted in monopolizing the
time and attention of the audience.
The self-possession OF the little maiden
was admirable. She sang several ap.
propriate verses notwithstanding piggy
insisted upon blending his discordant
squeals with the sweet notes OF the
singer. He succeeded, however, in
making this exhibit the most uproar-
ious and in eliciting the sympathy
as well as admiration Of the audience.
Whitney & Cameron were not
whit behind their competitors in The
market trade, very beautiful repre-
sentation being made for them 10y
Miss Ida Mackay. 1t was Oh wheels,
and one of the best displays made.
1t took up large proportion of the
stage to portray Miss Wheeler's MILL
merry business. 1t was made up of sew
eral figures with Miss Lily Matson in
the center. and the picture was EN-
bellished with the many beautiful ar
ticles which entrance womau's eye.
One Of the most beautiful emblems
of trade was the living statue repre-
senting the Olympia Marble Works.
Miss Bessie Scobey made charming
Galatea.
A truly classic representative Of the
Olympia Water Co. was presented by
Miss Maud Macksy as q Spanish seno.
rita water-carrier.
The jewelry business OF Fred Car.
lyon was beautifully exemplitied by
flashing adOrnments of beauty and
great price.
John Byrne, the grocer, found a
graceful representative in Miss Rena
Johnson.
One of the best acting displays was
by Miss Ruth Allison, who represent
ed the confectionery business Of w. N.
Harris in 1.-THE Dago Fruit Vender."
The well.known Boston Kitchen
displayed charming tahleau, in which
q table party, with Miss Georgia Fisher
at the head, was wonderfully sugges-
tive OF the good cheer of that popular
establishment.
MIR. Dobbins, the undertaken, found
an admirable suggestion OF the bright
side OF his sombre calling in q tableau
OF the Resurrection"-a child rising
from the tomb to life OF Immortality.
Jos. T. Kearney & Co. had a whole
line OF goods on diminutive express
wagon, drawn by four little girls.
Miss Rose Kesterson gracefully held
the reins.
The Brewers Exchange tableau
would have been Maud Muller only
| that the rake and the iudpe ", re not
visible. In place of the former WAS a
pitchfork, but the judge was conspicu-
Gus for his absence. The tableau rep.
resented the feed dep artment of the
Exchange.
Miss Ray Shields seemed really
"nice enough to eat" when she ap.
peared as the representative of the
City Bakery, festooned with dough-
nuts, cookies and crackers, and brides
cake for helmet. She literally took
the cake" in subscribing the object of