The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-12-15
BRILLIANT CHURCH EVENT
OPENED AT EPUORTH METHODIST
 CHURCH YESTERDAY.

Several of the Methodist Churches Rep
 resented Grand Fair and Bazaar Aus
 piciousIy opened-H. H. s. Glee Club
 Sings Notes of the Affair.
 The grand fair and bazaar of Epworth M. E. church opened at the church yes terday afternoon and continued last evening and will also be given this evening. There was a very large att tendance especially last evening. The fair is under the auspices of the ladies of the church and a very beautiful scene was presented last evening with the beautiful array of decorations in diversity of pretty colors, the brilliant lights, the presence of the many fair ladies in attendance at the booth in appropriate costumes and the many attractions on sale displayed to view most tastefully. One of the specially de lightful events of the evening was the singing of various selections by the Hilhouse high school glee club. The decorations of the church parlors were in red and green prettily festooned in abundance and here host of fancy ar ticles and flowers of all descriptions were part of the scene. Tn the supper rooms dolls of all degrees of size and superabundantly lovely greeted the eyes of the throng of visitors.
 First booth arrived at on entering is devoted to fancy articles. The decora- tions are in green and white. Mrs. Wm. Byron Hopkins is in charge Her assist ants are Mrs. w. D. Camp, Mrs. W. c. Avery Miss Agnes White, Miss Marion White, Miss Ellen Garvie, and Mrs. Johnson. Next comes the apron both festooned with crimson and green rib bon and holly sprays, Mrs. W. B. Hall in charge. Her assistants are Mrs. H. D. Gardner Mrs. William Hall, Mrs. F. Johnson, Mrs. Fulford and Mrs. Gard nef.
 In this booth are aprons of all de- scriptions, both useful and ornamental. Next comes the candy booth with Jack Frost decorations and also the silver cross of the order. This booth is con- ducted by the Kings Daughters of East Pearl Street M. D. church. Tn this booth are Mrs. George R. Stevenson, Mrs. John Weatherwax, Miss Helen Gale, Miss Carrie Grumman, Mrs. J. E. Coed win, and Mrs. Harvey Robinson.
 In the inner room is the booth of the Grace M. F. church Kings Daughters. This booth is decorated with the royal purple of the order They serve choco- late and tea in souvenir cups. Miss FL la Chadwick and Mrs. Schroeder are in charge. The tea was ssrved by Miss Jennie Madison who was in Japanese costume. The chocolate was dispensed by Miss Lizzie Maurer, Mrs. A. B. Mur- phy, assistant, attired in white with purple collars.
 In the linen booth upstairs the dec- orations are red and white. Mrs. J. F. Pendleton in charge. Her assistants are Miss Julia Stockburger Mrs Fred Bostwick, Mrs. M. G. Myers, Miss Hat tie Todd and Miss Elsie Bradley.
 Next comes the dolls kingdom This room is beautifully adorned with Christmas greens. The young ladies in charge are Miss Florence Allison, Miss Florence Barker. The lemonade was served from an oriental well on the lower floor by Miss Etta Barnacle. Flower booth, Mrs. George Fulford in charge. In the dining room which is prettily festooned in pink and white. ice cream and cake are on sale, and also fine supper was served from to 8. Among the ladies in attendance are Mrs. w. J. Elder, Mrs. G. w. Northrop,