The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1899-01-04
GREATEST OF ITS KIND.
Every Indication That the Big
Davis Fair Will Be a Colos-
sal Success.

THERE'S no doubt now that the Davis
Association Fair, which begins in Metro
politan Hall. on Newark avenue, which
was formerly Hoos & Schulzs furniture
store, on January 3, and will be continued
for two weeks, will be the biggest thing
of the kind ever held in this State. Con-
tributions of money and valuable articles
are pouring in and the committees and
subcommittee are working energeti-
cally.
The Singer Manufacturing Company has
donated one of its latest improved sewing
machines, with improvements and attach
ments, which will be disposed of by
shares a young lady will be at the fair
every night to operate the machine, and
the fortunate winner will be given full in
structions afterward free of charge.
Another handsome donation is quar-
tered oak mantel cabinet, with extra
heavy heavy beveled French plate glass
mirrors The donor is P. Anthony Brock.
In addition to the diamond stud, Sheriff
Heller has contributed ten shares OF the
North Jersey Street Railway Company's $
stock, of the par value of $1O0 per share.
City Collector Robert Davis has made a
similar donation, and the twenty shares
of stock, worth s2,0o0e will be disposed
of by shares.
Carl Ruempler has donated four shares
of the Business Mems Building and Loan
Association, which will be bonanza for
the lucky winner.
The theatrical profession is taking an
interest in the fair. Manager Heller has
received this letter.
NEW YORK, Dec q, '9S.
Hon. William Heller, Sheriff, HUDSON
Dear Sir-On behalf of the mem
bers of the Girl from Paris Com
pany,'' l accept the very kind invita-
ton extended by your -organizatl ton 70
attend your fair on Monday night,
january is next, after the perform
anoe The Girl from Paris Company
wishes the fair that success which ITS
officers and yourself are SO earnestly
striving for.
Yours, with thanks,
WILLIAM WARRINGTON,
Manager.
The Japanese booth will be one of the
most attractive features of the fair. A
number of ladies in Japanese costume
will be in attendance, and the booth Will
contain all sorts of curios and useful ar
ticles.
a combination book case and desk OF
mahogany, inlaid with. mother Of pearl
beveled mirrors. The case contains
collection of handsomely bound books.
The First Ward committee OF the
Robert Davis Association fair and bazaar
met last night in the Office of Ex- Alder
man William Moran. The committee has
done nobly. The chairman has fifty-seven
presents on his list In addition to these
the members of the committee have col
lected subscriptions aggregating s400, and
there is a bright prospect of 800 more be-
ing raised.
Tohn Masker gave the committee a
handsome gold watch to be contested for.
Alderman Moran has worked like a
beaver for the fair. The ladies who are
to have charge OF the First Ward booth
are to meet this evening at the home of
Mr.. Mor1n
The Second Ward Booth Committee Of
the Robert Davis Association fair held
a meeting last night during which it was
announced that in addition to the dona-
tions of $500 Morgan piano. valuable
horse, a bicycle racing sulky, and a long
list of articles. $3.50 in cash had been do
mated by various individuals.