The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-11-09
THE BAZAARS ARE OPEN.
YHE CzRxTTAL or An NATIONS
AND ST. MhRYs
started Up Last Night Under Promising
Avsplces--some Of the Many Attrsc-
tioas at Both Places.

zaar Is called. which has been arfankeo
fof the benefit OF the home lol ,,, III,
opened last evening IN the large drili nan
OF thc Keeimental Arm0ry and wiz be
continued Tor two weeks. ConSlce'i nA
Thai m wac opening night ana that tne
entertainment had not been Ne'S wS', hs su
consldorca good. The interior OF me nan
W. ntfcd IN IN "A very tasteful manntr
anf nr.sented a beautiful appearance.
REAtfTIFUL BOOTHS.
rruon entering the biz drili hall. 10 the
,iobf 81 the door one finds booth when
mas been handsomely decorated IN wnlte
and red and which Is 70 serve as civ ,sl
room. IL is in charge OF Mrs. l.. q. Sauicf
assisted BY "A bcvy OF handsome young Ia
dies and forms an annex TO the adjoining
Japan Booth OF the Baptist baoleS ia
charce Of Mrs g. /. Phillips and Mr.. l..
81 Vaughan. This booth already contains
a variety OF handsome donations. but tne
ladies desire those who intend 10 make
more contributions 20 send them 10 thelr
booth In the morning. The ladleS VINO
are connected with this booth appear IN
Japanese costumes and look very attrac-
The next booth IS that OF the ladies
from the Epis opal church and represents
England. IL is well stocked with many
handsome presents and ought 70 attract
numerous purchasers. Inc laOss IN
charge OF this booth are Mrs. fitzhugh.
Mrs MAYO. Mrs II. V. Valentine, Mrs.
Charles Bolton Mrs Churchill, Mrs.
Richardson. Miss Mary I'M and Miss
Cook.
Then follows the Methodist booth. rep:
resonting a Spanish castle. in charge OF
Mrs. New, Mrs. Blanton, MT> Harwood.
Mrs. Coleman. Mrs. Anthony, MIS-.
Pierce Mrs. Becker (chairman), Miss
Mary aud Miss Madge Weisiger. Miss
Taylor.
1ne Presbyterian ladies' have taken
charge Of Germany, and represent the
cafe National Mrs. j. r. Newton Cor
d l. Demon have
general supervision Of this booth and
they are ably assisted by number OF
charming young ladies' a number OF
which will be ramled off TO the most
popular physician the most popular min
ister' the most popular hospital ana ID tn me
can also be found a handsome clock,
which will be awarded TO the most popu-
''' ~ OTHER ATTRACTIONS.
AZ this stand can be found all sorts
Of homemade candy and flowers as spe-
In Tho centre Of the east side Of the
hail "a large platform has been construct
cd. on which the Christopher ColumbO
Band Is seated, which furnishes excellent
Next 10 IL may be seen the Catholic
booth. which contains a large assortment
Of useful and ornamental articles. In
connection with this booth can be found
n fac simle Of the present Home for
lncurablos. which has been carried out
in tho smallest details. IL Will be voted
20 the most popular young girl In this
city. and tho competition will be open to
an young girls who are willing 10 take
a book 20 collect votes.
The French booth. which Is very hand
somely decorated I'm pink and light blue
Is On charge Of Mrs. H. NJ Tyler and Mrs
J. T. Fitz. IL f. well stocked with a large
supply Of costly articles. Among them
are valuable hand-nainted chocolate set.
"A large hand-painted French punch bowl
fine lace curtains and embroideries,
hrownie-castle, and some hand-panted
tapestry.
The restaurant IN the left-nand corner
Of the room. furnishes a large SUPPLY OF
tempting dishes. which are .eryed at rea-
Mrs. Jones Mrs. Sncllings. Mrs Charles
stacy. Mrs. NJ T.. Smith. Mrs S v.
Green, Mrs Or. Manson; Mrs Cham6erIsi'
Mrs. Lyman. Mrs. w. n. Tyler cashier.
81 Mary's Bazaar
ST. Mary's Hall last night presented
scene Of gaicty and beauty rarely witness
cd. tho occasion being the opening OF the
bazaar for the benefit Of St. Mary's
church. Enthusiasm reigned supreme,
while the ladies in charge. who have for
weeks labored most assiduously for the
noble cause for which the bazaar Is being
held, looked supremacy happy feehng
that an opening under such suspicious
circumstances fOretOld I'm glowing terms
the ultimate success Of their efforts.
The scene was further cnlivcned by Sc
lectiOns OF the most choice music rem
dcred by "A string hand.
As previously stated. the hail is most
deliberately decorated and the artistic
manner in which the various booths are
arranged render 10 "A most charming and
inviting place 10 spend a delightful even
inC.
CARDINAL GIBBONS.
Prominent among the handsome articles
displayed on the fancy table is a large
photograph. handsomely framed. OF Car
dinal Gibbons. q personal donation Of
His Emminence 10 the bazaar. There is
also n large photograph Of Very Rev. Fa-
Their Willibald the energetic and jealous
pastor OF 81. Marys.
Misses Emeline lyncman and Josephine
Gerring are contestants for a handsome
case of wax flow Crs This contest Will be
a most spirited one, as the friends of the
young ladies'. both OF whom are very pop
ular. are working cnergefically for their
favorito candidate Miss Marie Newhelsen
IS a contestant for a handsome diamond
ring. while Miss LeOnora Hulcher is So
Nciting votes for "a beautiful bracelet.
While the crowd last night was very
large, considering especially the fact that
the opening night is generally marked by
slim attendance. II Is expected that to-
might the han will be packed to its ut
most capacity. 10 Is needless 70 say that
those who attend will find a most attrac-
tive place 10 while away a pleasant even
lng