The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1899-05-11
S7RA WBERRY FESTITAL.
Given I'm Harmonic Hall by Members of
Congregation Mishltan Israel.

congregation MtshNnm Israel.
A two days bazar and strawberry
festival given by the ladies Of the
Temple Mishkan Israel opened in Har-
monte hall yesterday afternoon. The
opening was as successful as could be
desired, but it was nothing compared to
the success of the evening, when the
hall was filled to crowding with the
members of the church.
The festival is for the benefit of the
building fund of the temple and Is in
charge of a committee Of well known
ladies of the church, of which Mrs.
Adolph Mendel is chairman and Mrs. s..
Rothschild secretary. All yesterday
morning these ladies worked superin-
tending the erection of booths, draping,
decorating, etc, and it was late in the
afternoon before they desisted from
their work. But when they had fin
ished Harmonic hall presented an APP
pearance somewhat different than for
merly it's bare walls being covered by
bunting in the national colors and the
floor surrounded by a number of pretty
little booths These latter, presided
over by their charming hostesses, pos
sessed an attraction irresistible to visit
ors to the bazaar.
At the lemonade booth the hostess
was Mrs. Albert Zunder in the charac-
ter of 'Rebecca at the Well and here
lemonade was served to all who applied.
In the evening it was lighted by twenty
four incandescent electric lights in red
globes and presented beautiful appear
ance.
Next came the candy booth, which
was in charge of Mrs, A, Rosenheimer.
The booth was beautifully trimmed and
ornamented with the stars and stripes
and the little people and some who
We're larger who possessed taste for
confectionery patronized this booth
quite literally Near it was the flower
booth in charge of Mrs William Herr,
and several young lady assistants.
Then there was coffee, cake and
sandwich counter, which was presided
over by Mrs d. Goldenblum. This was
very popular place, and as the articles
were excellent, the establishment was
extensively patronized.
Mrs Theodore Zunder looked after
the ice cream department, and this
also was very popular place, as at
least 95 per cent. of those who attend
ed were fond of ice cream and they
found here just the favors they want
ed.
There was also a large wedding cake
which was to be disposed of by chance,
This was in charge of Miss d, Levy.
This cake had many admirers, and
those who sought to win it each hoped
that they would be the successful one.
. Strawberries and cream were sery ed
in the parlor and this department was
literally patronized by the young peo-
pie who attended in great numbers.
The fortune teller's booth was presided
over by Mrs. l. Koch and here scores
of curious young ladies took their first
peep into the future.
Last but not least was a doll booth in
charge Of a committee of which Mrs. l.
Newman was the head. There were
very many handsome dolls that were
beautifully dressed and which was very
to the little ladies who were
present. Some of the dolls had on very
pretty hats which showed skilful mil
linery and dressmaking work
At 10 O'Clock dancing commenced and
was INDUCED in by a large number to
a late hour. The fair will continue
through this afternoon and evening.