The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-11-14
70 coNrNrE nm, wEEK
The Attraction, az ST. Mary's Bazaar still
Drawing Large Crowds.

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Drawing Large Crowds.
The attendance at ST. Nary Bazaar
being held Zoo So Marys Hail. on Mar
shall street. between Third and Fourth
streets. during the past Weeh, was very
gratifying 10 the ladies Boa charge. The
many attractions offered have been spien-
did drawing cards. and the ban has been
crowded nightly. The decorations of the
hall and various booths are beWilderlng
lu their beauty, and show clearly that
ana artists hand has been at worh. The
principal decorating was done by Dir.
Leonard Baumclrtucr aud much credit
i5 due him for the artistic skill displayed
lu transforming the hail into ID bower
of spleudor and beauty.
Considerable interest is being manifest
ell in the various contests and the friends
u the contestants are working encrgeu-
cally for Their fayOrite candidates. Among
the principal contests is one for Il gold
headed cane. 10 Dee voted 10 the most
popular candidate for city Collector. At
the close oI Ihe bazaar last night Captain
Frank Cunningham was Boo che lead. This
contest is under NE direction of the ladies
of ST. AIMS table.
AIi scs Emeliue Lynoman and Josephine
Gerring are contestants for "a handsome
case of wax works. offered by the ladies'
of the West-End Table for the most popu-
lar young ladies. on this same table little
Miss Estele Nessage Is a contestant for
beautiful gold ring. while little
Miss Oracle Bennett hopes tO Dee the
lucky one in q contest for a beautiful doll
baby.
AT the East-End Fancy Table a most
exciting contest is ip progress for a love-
ly bride doll baby between Misses Marie
a
been the admiration of all the children
visitors 20 the bazaar and the little misses
named are both working hard TO Win
the much-coyeted prize.
The restaurant under tho charge of the
ladies of 81. AIMS Society, has been do
ing thriving business all the week and
the splendid suppeIs furnished by them
have been greatly enjoyed. From "a gas
Economical point of view, this is one OF
the most important features of the ba-
zaar.
The ice-cream and confectionery booths.
presided over with such charming grace
b. Misses Mamie Miller and Agnes Web
er. assisted by a corps Of pretty walters.
have been well patrOniZed. much % the
qualification OF the young ladies in
charge
The postofice department. with Miss
Title Helfert as pos.mistress. has also
come in for its share Of the business,
while Miss Carrie Schlueter. as Lady,
Bounuful has been kept busy dispensing
fancy articles TO her patrons for a small
consideration.
The bazaar viii continue AN OF this
week In order % give the children OF the
Catholic schools am opportunity 20 at
tend. IL will open every afternoon ne .
o'clock. Tuesday afternoon the boys OF
ST. Peters School will attend. Wedues-
day afternoon the children Of 81. Mary
Schools will be present while on Thurs
day afternoon the pupils OF ST. Joseph
Academy and the orphans under charge
of the Sisters OF Charity will take IN
the attractions Of the bazaar. The Ia
dies IN charge will make special arrange
ments for the entertainment Of the chill
dron
Tuesday night the members ~ ST.
Marys Beneficial and Social Union viii
attend I'm a body. special call for this
mrpose has been issued by Mr. p. A..
stumpf president II Is expected that tho
other Catholic societies OF the city. and
especially Of ST. Marys church viii also
attend In 4 body.
Wednesday night a grand concert will
be given by the celebrated Schubert
brothers Considering the splendid repu-
,ation Of this excellent aggregation OF