The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1899-12-05
THE LAST EVENING OF THE FAIR
MASONIC TEMPLE VISITED LAST NIGHT
BY A VERY LARGE CROWD.
The Big Fair Closed Permanently at
Mfdnight-WfH be Some Final Draw
fngs Night, to which the
Public is Invited Result of Interest
ing Contests Many Valuable Draw
ings-Fafr Has Melted So. 900.

fngs-Fafr Has Melted So, 600.
Wilmington's big Masonic Fair clos
ed last night with the exception that
on tomorrow (Monday) evening there
will be a number of drawings for
prizes which could not be completed
during the hours the fair was open
last night.
The Messenger is pleased TO announce
that the fair has been a success far
beyond the expectations of many of
its ardent supporters. OF course an
accurate estimate of the gross receipts
or net profits canno be given at yet,
but a Masonic Temple Corporation di-
rector who has been in close touch
with the fair during it's entire pro-
gresS authorizes the announcement
that the net profits will be FULLY Sc. 900.
It will be remembered that the ax-
~pectations of many of the InCs. san
guine when the movement for the fair
was inaugurated was that it would net
possibly 1900.
1t would be impossible Y it'll The linn
tied space available this morning to
give anything like a retrospect of the
fair. Suffice it to say that the entire
fortnight Through which it has con-
tinued has been frought with a de-
lightful round of pleasure for thou
sands of WilmingtOnians and visitors
and the patronage accorded the Ma
sonic fraternity Of Wilmington has
been the most liberal and cordial that
could be desired, as the creditable pro-
ceeds of the fair given above album
dainty attests.
THE LAST NIGHT AND GOOD
NIGHT"
There was a pleasant rush and where
in the fair apartments last night from
THE time Captain w. P. Monroe, who
by the way has done faithful and eff
cient service as door keeper through
out the fair, opened the doors at 6
o'clock until they We're closed at mid
night.
BALLOT BOXES OPENED.
One of the last most pleasant
features of the evening was the open
ing of the ballot boxes in whichaduring
the fair the votes have been cast for
the most popular Wilmington Masonic|
lodge n for the most popular gen.
tleman in the city. A careful count of
the ballots for the most popular lodge
showed the following result:
Wilmington Lodge, 493.
Orient Lodge, 1854.
The ballots being 10 cents each, the
total receipts to the fair from this con-
test was sS8.85.
In the b~alloting for the most popular
gentleman, Mr.. James W. Monroe came
out ahead, having received $50 against
l13 by Captain j. w. Harper, of the
steamer Wilmington.
When the fact was that
Wilmington lodge had won the contest
as the most popular lodge in the city
three rousing cheers were given in
which the lodgemen of the de-
feated lodges Joined right heartily.
SOME NOTABLE DRAWINGS.
By far the largest number of draw
were held last night. The following
are some of the most notable.
Wilmington Lodge Booth-Ton of
coal, by B. J.. Kuhlken; lamp, by J.. w.
Monroe; rug, by Miss Cora Wigs; sill
yer vases, by N. Mcintosh; case Of port
wine, by Frank Andrews, Jacksonville,
N. c.; lace centerpiece, by r. R.. Stone;
of Free Masonry, by w. B. McKoy;
bicycle, by Merrill Blair;air tight
heater, by George Honnet; silk UNI
brella, by Mrs, w. S. Willard; $5.OOI
worth Of street car tickets, by James,
Sinclair; pair of shoes, by c. E. Taylor,
Jr.; dress pattern, by J. J. Darby; cord
of wood, by J. H. Waters; silver fruit
dish, by Mr.. Louis Belden; pair of
brass tenders, by Hon Francis D. Win
ston, Of Windsor, N. G..
Orient Booth-Bicycle lamp, by W..
P. Tooner: patent leather shoes, by
W. B. Written; belt bag, by GeorgeI
Harriss, jr.; set of iron planners, by WI
P. Toon1ers quartered oak center table,
by lack Bell: set of wood planners, byj
j. H. Handy; pair of ladies shoes, byl
T.. MCGEE; ladies shoes, by w. S.. Lid-l
dell, of Charlotte; silver said ladle, byl
w. L.. Everett; trunk, by ]. w. Mon
roe; box Of tea, by P. L. Fuergerson, of
Southport.
Commandery Booth-Chair, by M. Al
Steljes; cane and umbrella, by J. F.
Maunder; ladies belt buckle, by Don
aid MacRae; nickle plated pot, by Miss
Fannie S~mallbones; picture by NJ. E.
Chilean.
ST. Johns Booth-Pair Mems patent
leather shoes, by w. P. Toomer; half
dozen shirts, by j. E. Wilson.
Monroe; clock, by VIM. Kerchner;
by Miss Katie Drew, of South
port.
Country Store-Magic oil heater, by
Mrs. ]. c. Lee; clock, by w. R. Kenan.
Concord Chapter-Rug, by w. E.
Springer; coat and vest, by F. Uric;
ladies trimmed hat, by Miss Bessie
Toller.
Lemonade Booth-Pair of blankets,
by James White. Also several bas-
kets of fruit, the names of the success
full contestants not ascertained.
In announcing the drawings for Fri
day night no mention was made of a
very handsome engraved souvenir
spoon which was donated by Messrs.
". E.. Zoeller & Co., and drawn by Mr..
James H. Chadbourn, Jr.
Colonel Martin said last night tina
everybody who feels an interest in the
drawings tomorrow night will be well
coined in the fair apartments while the
drawings are being held. No admis-
sion fee will be charged.
Boiling Democrats and Republicans.
Lexington, KY, December For
mer Congressman w. C. Owens, who
defeated Colonel Breckenridge in 1894
and who bolted Goebel this year., was
nominated today by a fusion of boiling
democrats and, republicans to succeed
Congressman Settle, deceased. Ths