The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-12-18
A BAZAAR TO BE HELD
RALEIGH'S CITIZENS MUST DO
THEIR SHARE.
COMMITTEES HAVE BEEN APPOINTED
All Sorts of Articles VIII Be Acceptable
Names of Northern Contributors After
New Years Day House to
House Canvass.
House Canvass

"And the time has now come in the
evolution of sentiment and feeling, under
the providence of God. when in the
spirit of fraternity we should share with
you IN the care of the graves OF the
Confederate soldiers
These are the words of President Nc
kinley. They are taken from his recent
speech before the Georgia General AS
sembly at Atlanta.
Is it any wonder. then. that the Presi-
dents trip South has been one prolonged
ovation? Such sentiment from such
source means the complete elimination
of sectional lines and the cultivation of
the union seasiment.
The time was ripe for the utterance
of just such Il proposition. Though at
first it seems novel and revolutionary, it
is not so. For the past few years the
people of both North and South have
gradually, almost unconsciously. APP
preaching this epoch of goodwill.
Federal and Confederate soldiers have
each come to appreciate the other, admit
his sincerity, admire his bravery, APP
plaud his sacrifice. approve and share
the tender sentiment that has enshrined
the wearers of both blue and gray rs
heroes.
This is as it should be, and the people
of North Carolina have often had eX-
amples of the growth and benefcent in
fluence of this epoch-making sentiment.
But at no time, aside from President
Mckinley's Atlanta speech, has there
been more striking example OF the cor
dial relations between the sections. than
is the interest now being shown by
Northern people in the Confederate
Bazaar soon to be held here's
As has already been stated. this ba-
Zaar will be for the benefit of the L..
OBJ Branch Camp of Confederate Vet
Grams of this city and of which Mr.. n.
Il. Stronach is commander.
When Mr. Stronach first conceived the
idea of holding this bazaar, he wrote
to his friends North. asking them to
help him in raising fund for his camp
of veterans. He was surprised at the
quick and liberal response. Al sorts Of
contributions, some of them very valua-
bic, were sent in, accompanied by cx-
pressions OF warmest sympathy and adj
miration. l So -
Among these contributors are the fol-
lowing: a
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case, toys.
Gurtner and Friedenheit, New York, /
box ribbon.
Folwcll Bros CO., Philadelphia,
dozen Mohair skirts
Vose and Stern, New York, bed set
and scarfs.
Mills and Gibbs, New York, tapestry
velour and delft mats.
Daniel Miller and Co., Baltimore, Nd
$500.
Blum Brothers. Philadelphia, Pa,
blue silk military waist.
De Teung Hook and Eye Co.. Phila-
delpha, hooks and eyes, and hair pins
Strawbridge aud Clothier, Philadelphia,
. table covers.
w III. Houstman Co.. Philadelphia, =
silk pillows
Il. and G. Corset Co, New York, /
pink satin corset
Dowell, Helm and Co., Baltimore,
fur cape and ] box artificial roses.
Brainerd Armstrong Co, Philadelphia,
Pa, embroidered pieces.
Mayes' Partridge Shoe Co., Phila
delpha. $500.
Blumenthal Bros. Co.. New York,
elegant military cape.
Buckard Backing and Oil Co., Balti-
more, 3 dozen furniture polish.
Fluoreheim Kunstadter and CO., Chi
cago, Ill.,, ] box belt purses.
Langdon, Ratchelor and Co., New
York. dozen corsets.
Hirshberg Paper Co., Atlanta, Ga,
1000 paper bags.
H. w. Rountree Co, Richmond, Va,
] elegant roller tray trunk.
Klausner and Co., New York, / dozen
ladies' stocks.
Utz and Dunn, Rochester, Y. Y,
pair ladies' shoes.
Ceronet Corset Co., Jackson, Mich, /
La Crassne corset.
Eagle Paper Co., Richmond, Va, )
rolls paper.
Baltimore Bargain House, l elegant
album stand.
Jas. Bowens and Co., Newark, n. j..
6 corsets.
To each one of these Mr.. Stronach has
addressed the following letter of ac'
acknowledgement:
Dear Sir: In the name of l.. OBJ
Branch Camp of Confederate VeS'rans
and of myself, allow me to return oul
most hearty thanks for your handsome
donation in the aid of the bazaar to be
held for the benefit Of the said camp.
ALLOW me to assure you that you viii
never have cause TO regret your quits.
Yours,