Waterbury Democrat., 1900-11-13
ST THoMAs's FAIR.
Entertainment Last Evening Delighted Large Audience.

Large Audience.
 City hall was the scene once more | of numerous and merry gathering last evening. the occasion being the third night of St Thornas-s church fair and if one. can judge by the happy | countenances of those present. the fair is increasing in popularity as it con tlnues. The entertainment of last | evening, which had the deceftful title of "A Spinster Soiree", was furnished by number of charming young lady members of the sodality from St ThomaS's parish. The entertainment | was given under the direction of the Misses Loretta Hayes and Libby Quinn. The sisters of St Mary's con vent have charge of the sodality and to their efforts is due much of the sue cess of the entertainment. The appear ance of Miss Quinn on the stage dress ed in ancyient style was the signal for the opening of the entertainment In the queer but delightful dialect of the people of olden times, Miss Quinn told of the evenings program. An "Old Maid Chorus" was excellently sung by the full chorus of young ladies. With powdered wigs and garbed in quaint old colonial costumes such as | hoops beruffied skirts lace shawIs. etc, the young ladies present. CT funny, but fascinating ap- pearance. Rock Me To Sleep was sweetly rendered by the Misses Ce- | cilia and Annie Byrnes while "Aunty Dolefuf' recital by Miss Annie New man, was the hit of the evening and ! brought forth storms of laughter and applause. A chorus. Johnny Sans. was well received by those present. as was 'The Wand And The Harp," sung by quartet composed of the Misses Margaret and Catherine Ne vile, Mary Delaney and Frances Mill Ter. This was followed by the dancing of the minuet. Grandmas advice rendered by Miss Winnie Delaney made good impression with the au- dience. The Quadrille by all the ac- fresses was followed by the finale, The Dearest Sport on Earth" which was pleasingly rendered by the full chorus. The entertainment was a success in every way and reflects much credit upon The Misses Hayes and Quinn, who had charge respective ly of the dancing and the elecution. Upon the special requests of many people the entertainmenr will be re-
 
 der of the fair. The turkey supper was just as attractive as ever. if not more so, and was partaken of by large number. One of the attractive features of the fair is the art booth conducted by the Sodality of the Blessed Virgin, and in which the sis | ters of St Mary's convent have a gen eral interest. Miss Frances Miller presides over the booth which is hand somely decorated with blue and while crepe paper. so arranged as to make an imposing vision Among the many beautiful pieces of art displayed at this booth were the following; a fichu case, made of white satin and hand painted violets; a beautiful piece of art, the compliment of the Congrega- ton De Notre Dame; cushion and Sacred Heart Placque. Miss Mary Geraghty; doilly, Mary Wallace: car nation doilly, B. F. Doherty. There are also several elegant pieces of art "contributed by an old blind lady,
 The gypsy camp where a seer is fortelling the past, the present and the future, is the most alluring spot in all creation for the young ladies. Every thing considered, the fair ought to, and will be a great success. There is dancing each evening"
 The entertainment for tonight is to be furnished by talent from Notre Dame convent under the auspices of the Holy Name society. Among those who will contribute to the evenings entertainment will be the Misses Ce- cilia Moriarty, Julia Brennan. Lizzie Lawlor and Gertrude Macdonell The latter is an elecutionist of remarkable ability and comes to Waterbury from the West whc~e she was considered one of the best eleci.t;onist of that section of the country There is no doubt but to-nights entertainment will be one of the first class