The Indianapolis journal., 1899-11-15
THE FAIR A BIG SUCCESS
TOMLINSON HALL BEAUTIFULLY DEC
GRATED FOR THE OCCASION.
Visitor Upon His Entrancc-Per-
sonaI and Society.

tering the hall, was struck with the naut-
ical scene, and one could almost imagine
that he was on the wharf watching the
battleships. To the right of the hall the
battleship Olympia is anchored and on the
other side the Indiana stands. the flags
waving and countless incandescent lights
strung across her top. The ships are built
up, the smoke stacks and coming tower
extending TO the ceiling. The loopholes and
big guns are all there and the booths are
in the holds of the ships, separated by
ropes. Flags OF all nations are strung
from each corner of the hall to the center
OF the ceiling and the American flag forms
a part Of all decorations. The attendants
in all the booths are dressed in sailor cos
tune each booth having a different COM
bination OF color, some being red and
white, others white and blue, blue and
white, while others are all white. The
dresses are short, and the young ladies
hustle in and out of the booths, always
returning with victim, who must buy
something before he is allowed to get
away. On entering the hall the first booth
on the right is the Oriental booth. smok-
ing booth for gentlemen, or sort OF coy
corner where one can have a pleasant chat
with a friend without being disturbed The
room is fitted with soft-cushioned chairs
and reclining couches and the floor is COW
cred with Oriental rugs. This booth is
in connection with the library, which is
just beyond. The library is in charge OF
Mrs. Ovid B. Jameson. Mrs Horace II.
Fletcher ard Mrs. Milburn. and its most
attractive feature Is the display Of posters.
There are posters OF every description and
color, the favorite color however, being
red or scarlet. Some OF the posters are
raised heads adding very much to the
effectiveness. The Flower Mission Maga-
zine is also for sale here.
THE FLOWER BOOTH.
Next comes the flower booth. In charge of
Mrs Frances Hord and Mrs. Hewitt How
land One of the special things in this booth
is the number of prettily arranged fern
dishes. There are also flowers of every
hue and color for sale. and one
could hardly refuse the charming
assistants. should they ask him to
buy my flowers" The chldrens
thing to delight the youngsters. There are
grab bags galore and in every one of them
a prize Then comes the apron booth, in
charge of Mrs George Hume and Mrs. Will
liam Coburn. Handsome hand-painted fans
is the speciality in this booth. They are in
different sizes and prominent among the as
golfer" in different positions on the links.
The Ice cream booth Is visited next and here
is in charge of Mrs. G. Pierson and Mrs.
Noel. On the other side of the hall in the
hold of the Indiana IS the beverage booth.
Frank Baldwin and Mrs. s. r. Greer are in
charge of this booth and II Is said that the
coffee served from this booth is delicious;
VI. Spann and Mrs. Thomas 5. Hacker, Is
next in order and homemade candy Is the
speciality. The doll booth, which comes next:
Is one OF the most interesting booths or
the fair and is the delight of the children
and mothers, who must buy doll for
in all colors and styles. Dolls in brida,
costumes. and full dress sailor dolls
sns sgS cOSPsa fS1snr dolls d1Int1 rs all s9nansa Gn an
doH"' doll teatable is s set ' and for 10 cents
the visitor may get peep sto at the doll
room back of the booth. The doll booth is
in charge of Mrs James NJ. Winters. Mrs.
Alfred Potts and Mrs. Charles Comstock;;
where dinner or supper is served. a spec-
ialty being made Of course dinners, which
are served for 20 cents. Dinner parties are
evenings during the fair. One this even
ing. will be that of Miss May Henley. who
or w Frday evenng new viii be tbat of Miss
Shower for Miss Cone of Hartford, Conn.
This Think 5eGth sIbott is and in Mrs charge Mr
with crystal candelabrlm and flowers
THE ART BOOTH.
The art booth is situated on the deck OF
the gunboat on the lert entrance to the hall.
One first has TO walk up real gangway
and the railing is made of heavy rope. Some
very handsome things are displayed in this
booth. which is in charge of Mrs Henry
Kahn and Mrs. Henry c. G. Balls Unique
hand-painted dinner cards are one of the
specalties, painted on satin or cards. Other
odd little novelties are shown and pillows
of every description form prominent feat
ure of the booth. The rear of the booth Is
made attractive with draped flags, white
canvas, covered with green leaves, and In
one booth the rear is finished with fishnet
draped and fastened here and there with
paddles and anchors. Altogether the deco
ration of the hall is said to be the most
elaborate of any Flower Mission fair of
previous years, and much credit is due the
workers, and the fair well deserves the
patronage of the people of Indianapolis.
The initial performance of Gilbert and
Sulivan's opera, III. NJ. S. Pinafore," was
given last night to fair audience; The
whole went off as smoothly as though it
were given by professionals. Elsie Lombard
Brush, as Buttereup, made a hit the in
slant she appeared on the stage as did also
Mrs. Ida Brooks Hunt as Josephine. Mrs.
Hunt has fine voice and she was encored
repeatedly. Harry j. Graham, as Captain
Corcoran, and Joseph G.. Kitchell, Sir
Joseph Porter, admiral of the Queens navy,
did excellent work. Mr.. Raymond Lynn, as
Ralph Rackstraw, sang into the hearts of
the audience, which repeatedly recalled
him Harry Porter, as Dick Deadeye, acted
the villain TO perfection, and OF course, was
disliked by every one. The performance was
thoroughly creditable throughout. and will
be presented again this evening. The caste
is as follows:
Musical Director. r.............. Herman Arndt
Accompdnist... Mrs. r. Il. MdtS0n
Sir Joseph Porter... -.JOsepn ". hilcnell
Captain Corcoran. Harry j. Graham
Ralph Rackstraw. Raymond Lynn
Dick Deadeye. Harry Porter
Bill Bobstay Frederick Mason Loomis
BOP BECKER. ............... .floDerI TduQock
Silent Marine. e....................Em Emmett Rose
Middes. James Segel and George Kline
Josephine. ne.....................1da Brooks Hunt
Hebe. Mary p. Hord
Little Buttercup. ......Elsie Lombard Brush
Sopranos-L.illy ]. Adam. Stella Adams.
Maude Bryan. Name Beissenherz. Sada
Bowie. Grace Cook, Mrs. a. b. Clark, Eiz.
abeth Dalton. Lulu Fisher, May Falk, Leila
Hutto, May Heron. Jennette Heron Lu-
ellie Heron Leona Rudy, Mayme Reaume.
Altos - Nan Bryan, Edith Conner, Ger
trude Crandal, Ada Craig, Matilda Gehrlin,
Jessie Lewis Clara Mills. Nellie McKenny,
Florence Russell. Cora Sheppard.
Tenors-C. o. Bryan. Mark Barrett, Clar-
ence +. Coffin, Oscar Carman, Ralph
Lemcke, n. c. Lanhan, Wood Noel. jr.,
Carroll NJ. Rollin. Harry a. Sickford. How
ard Talbot, Homer Van Vie. William +.
Wocher.
Basses-Harry Bryan, John Bryan, F. II.
Buch. c. B. Clark. Jose phi y. Elsaser, Hor-
ace Frost Charles Green, William Faw-