The sun., 1897-12-31
ST. Pulls CHURCH FAR.
4 .iuge Success S,c;al'y and
Financially. Great In,ere 4
&hoan.
THIN g>NtTRT5 NEXT WEEK.
Money itcnI,2cd from The Various
#uurccs 20 G}c Applied TO 'h" i.N-
pcn,rS or ;"rniKing tue
Church
:. Paul., fair j. booming.

~. ram : liir l. hrrlhlh4.
Ever since tic opening night it has
been crowded with interested patrons.
Much more money lns been realized
than vas anticipated, and in every way
the affair has far exceeded all cNpocta-
tion-.
The basement Of the church. in which
the fair i. being held has been lrrHlntcd,
and a new heating plant installed. In
addition to these Improvements an cler-
tric light system has been pat in, which
for hpautv an efficiency il second to none
in the city.
The Su pcrb lighting contributed in a
great measure to the beauty OF the scene.
The japanese booth, with its snlcrb
decorations and its beautiful assortment
Of japanese ware, is given added bril-
lance under the clear white light.
Beautiful Satsuma ware, lamp, vases OF
the urlaintest design and exquisite work
manship. Tokionova ware in all its
varied color, dainty dishes OF every
shape and material that the fertile Japan
cse mind could conceive and their skill
ful fingers produce, parasols
rivaling demoralized rainbows IN
the variety of colors make the booth
seem Il bit OF that queer but pro-
grcssive land in the eastern seas.
The booth is called "a Glimpse OF
Japan and the ladies' in charge of the
booth have given an enhanced interest
to the scene by donning the dainty and
appropriate Jap costumes.
Another table which attracts great
deal of attention is that presided over by
the Sisters of st. Francis. Every detail
of their attractive display shows the
painstakng care and taste OF the sisters
Most of the articles on their table is thcll
own hanliwork. Textile goods WORKED
with Vatient skill and clay modelling ties
tiiy to the taste Of the sisters in charge
of this table.
! 4 large painting Of Bishop Monaghan
and other Of st. Cecilia, valued at $50.
Table No. 1 and the choir table will
its stock oi music and musical lnrtiu
ncnts are also taking in their share "
the profits. The choir table boasts
life sized portrait OF the talented ant
popular Rev. NJ. \. Fal|nn.
The grocery table. presided over b,
| Father Quig1cv. could give points to
modern grocery in tie quick sales all'
sure profits.
The table over which the ladies Of th
/ Sacred Heart Church preside is ono "
the busiest and most popular in the la!r
They have Il largo picture Of the nngnlil
: cent Sacred Heart Church. which ldrn
tifr. the booth beyond question,
: Great credit is due the laIlr" WIN
: IlHvc dome So much to make ne far TN
financial and Sorin' success it has pr"N"'
10 hc. Father Fa'|on has been mt ,rIn
in his ciiom<tr make Il visit to the ialr n
orra@iun tn hr remembered with pleas
I'VE.
Next week will maxi the beginning OF
series oi concerts which will bc give
hv the children OF the p1rwhlal srh""
hv members oi st. pauFS famous rh"'
=, and ON next Wednesday night pupils {
Miss Katie NcHlaiirrv H." well know
: teacher ni dancing will give AN cNh'h
, tinn Of fancy dancin".
, The prucrrdS OF thr~" rn'"rtanlI"n'
and those Of the fair will 9 toward pay
, inr for the repairs and improvement
which have been made III the rhnrc
-. prNprrfN.
/ Judging from the interest and grnrr"r
= response of the people the sum realize
: will leave little to be raised hereafter.