Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-06-06
THE FLAG AND THE CHURCH
Patriotic Episode at Opening of St. Paups
Parish Fair.
sold Glory" and Patriotism Theme of
Addresses-The Booths and
Committees in Charge.

The lawn fete and social of St. Paufs
Catholic Church opened last evening with
an appropriate program, a splendid at
tendance and every Indication of success.
The festival is being held in the grounds
adjoining the church. which have been
deliberately decorated and Illuminated Tor
the occasion.
MIR. William \ Huugerford presented an
American flag to the parish on behalf OF
Mr. John d. CoughIan. the donor MI
Hungerfprd declared that the raising Oh the
flag over the sacred church grounds meant
that in addition to being Catholics those
concerned We're Americans as well. devoted
to flag as much as to church. The ensign
was accepted by Rev James F. Mackin
pastor of the church. As the nag was
hoisted To the breeze the Star Spangled
Banner" was rendered by the John B. Hen
derson Fife and Bugle Corps, led by Prot.
HaZelmyer.
Mr. Patrick O'Farrell delivered the OPEN
ing address, in which the patriotism OF
Catholics was the main theme.
A professional cake walk, IN which three
colored couples contested, to the amuse-
ment of the thrOng was won by Peter
Barnes and Effe Gaines. who claim to be
the champions of the world.
The programs at the festival will be
night the seven divisions of the Ancient
Order of Hiberuians win be the guests.
There will be cake walk. a pie-eating
contest and other amusements.
Those in Charge.
Following is the list of booths and at
tendants:
Ice cream and confectionery table is con-
Quoted under the patronage of St. Anthony,
and is managed by Mrs John F. Green and
Mrs. George ". Aiken, whose assistants
are Mrs. Heron. the Misses Brennan,
Hunter Aiken Sullivan ThnaDV ROuIhpr
Hanlan and Carley.
Supper table of the knights OF Columbus.
directed by Miss c. NJ. Roach. the president
OF the Sanctuary Society, assisted by the
members of the society. and Miss Roach,
Miss Poole. Miss Beavens Miss Hayden.
Miss Carrie Bagley, Mrs. Yates. Mrs. Sim
mons. Mrs. Effie Heron, Mrs. j. E. Roach.
Mrs. Hartung, Miss COOney and Mrs. Mil
Ter. Doll and novelty table. in charge of
Mrs. Annie Shea, assisted by Miss Mary
Shea, Miss Annie Shea, Miss Emily Quinn
and Miss Annie Ryan. This table is under
the patronage of the Holy Name" Candy
table. under the patronage Of ST. Anthony.
conducted by Mrs, Thomas Sheridan and
Miss Elizabeth Leonard assisted by the
Misses Kelly. Miss Fannie Hunter Misses
Galeski. Rosa Ford, Fife Young. Nellie
ColClazier, NJ. COrcoran, Ella Simms Kath-
crime Clabby. Anna B. Handy, Agnes Zim-
norman and Kate Brennan. Peanuts and
popcorn booth. under the auspices of ST.
PauTs Union. directed by Mrs. Johnson and
Miss Lynch. assisted by Mrs. Fealy. Mrs.
Howard, Miss Reynolds, Misses O'Keefe
Misses Hickey. Misses Barry and Miss Kate
A Lynch Lemonade bower. under the pat
rorage of the Immaculate Conception, in
charge of Miss Mamie Byrue. assisted by
Miss Mary Glorious. Mrs. Tiffany. Mrs.
Morgan D. Lewis, Mrs. Flint. Mrs Eysman
Mrs Courtney. Misses Mamie and Bessie
Hare. Misses Mary Wood. NJ. Ryan, Self
ton. Albert, Cook. Carew the Misses Cath
crime and Rosa Clarke, Miss Riley Miss
Ella Lowe. and the members Of the Junior
choir.
The Candy Sellers.
Candy booth. conducted by Miss Mamie
Dunn. assisted by associates of the Sunday
school. Jolly Bachelor Club, of amusements
for men, directed by John r. Brown. as
sisted by Joseph A, Boyle. Andrew j.
Sheridan. Charles c. Lacey Frank D. Her
ron, Charles f. Roach, Thomas l. Nc
En"any. John y. Bishop. George Herbert
Wells Dr. Henry Reds, jr.; Gerald 2. Crit
r. Arenies, John Sheridan, William Nelli-
gan. Harry Dante. Charles A. Dunn. John
z. Boyle. Joseph A. Dunn. Patrick R
DOwd, tr.: Claude Hunter. Robert Michigan,
j. c.. Trail. Dennis McKeOwn, =. Henry
O'Farrell. Frank Heyl. Frank Moran Chas
Rodgers. William Rout, Robert Hunter
William Moran, Lawrence J. Williams and
Charles May.
The reception committee Is as follows:
Captain Patrick O'Farrell. chairman Mr..
Thomas H Carter Mr.. W n Roach
Major b J. O'Driscou. Captain Edward
Lynch. 9. a. AtchisOn, William Griffin J.
n JirfinstOn, J. J. McKeuna. Frank A
Branagan. J. F. Henry. Captain J. A. Mil
Ter VI. H RifenOur. George F. McAvOy
G. A r. McNeir. DIR. F. Y. Dooey, VII
liam o. Bergman. John NJ. McAvOy, B.
AtChiSOn and Matthew Bryan.