New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-08-18
CHARITY ENTERTAINMENTS
IDEAS THAT MAY BE UTILIZED IN Rails
ESG MONEY FOR PHLANTHROPIC
PURPOSES

The charity entertainment is the homo wonan's
business chance Through Il medium she is en-
ebied 70 prove 70 the world and herself what she
could DO II her organized effort put the test
in commercial lie The home, when the wheels are
running smoothly, is proof sufficient Of the execu-
tive ability Of the feminine head. but the charity
benefit entertainment stands out in bold relief
shining mark Of her enterprise IN a commercial
relation The tine was when the church fair or
festival her sole means OF raising money for
charitable purposes. but now many and novel are
The ideas that have had their lucrative QuaIihca-
tons put 70 the test and proved admirable money
gertsrA
Il is the plan OF q certain circle OF Kings Daugh-
tsrs II this city when II holds its last meeting OF
the summer season that the treasurer distribute
among the members al the surplus left in the
treasury. with suggestions about how each member
shall invest in order 10 realize e UsurioUs per-
ceutsgs- This Jealous circle supports free kinder
gz-teu, although none OF the women are rich.
IF could make the men IL my employ work as
ny wife makes the members of her circle work 8"
SAID the husband OF the president Of that circle,
my business would eventually girdle the earth"
Last year. the treasury empty, the mem
bers put 20 some Inconvenience, but the first
Of this summer every woman took home g. One
bought linen and made IL Up into bags and en-
broidere6 pillows; another embroidered centre
pieces and tray covers, while another made Jelly
and put Up uiace meat In the fall they VIII hold
e housekeepers' tea and corral all their friends.
A hoUsekeepers' tea is not difficult 1t may even
be given IN somebody's parlor. II Is merely fair.
with certain novel characteristics. The is
strung with clothesEne and the articles pinned
Il corners. Clothes bars are also hung full OF
things. Scrub brushes are hung in strings. Every
thing that housekeepers use is available for sale.
THANKSGIVING MARKET.
A Thanksgiving market Is excellent idea By
which 10 raise money and II may be planned on a
large scale. In q hall Of some dimensions booths
n exact imitation OF the public market may be
ranged The butchers stall viii admit Of the sale
OF game, turkeys ducks, roasting pigs, either
cooked OF uncooked-anything IN the meat line, In
fact that may be donated. The women in attend
ance should wear some appropriate and picturesque
costume. Deep white cuffs 10 the elbow and
large white apron with cap would e
butcher maids costume. One stall may offer vege-
tables arranged IN attractive manner, another
fruits, another such edIbIes are found in the
oeHcetessen. another the bakeshop product, and
finally stalls Of linens and bric-a-brac, and one Of
books An affair OF this kind given In the form OF
al Easter market IN the spring yielded hundreds Of
dollars 70 a New-York charity The ioea Ienos
u1ent, and one idea always suggests another when
the affair is under discussion or well in hand
A Shakespearian fair representing the seven
ages oe woman in conrradistinctlon 70 me seven
ages OF man. Is UNIQUE loea ana one maj lS1S
iLse-f 70 any amount OF ingenious treatment Inc
seven booths correspond 70 the specified seven ages
-ls-g - 80 49, nj t5er 177IrTber Is legion
The second table includes such articles as relate
The young mss the fourth 70 The sweetheart and
the latter suggests flowers and Jewels. The fifth
age Is thar o3 the young housewife. the sixth Of
should lie properly inscribed and attended and the
costumes may De s9en as were ~ gPg4e "a 9LAe
The requirements OF an elaborate church fair;
body s invited 70 rummage in her garret or store
room and contribute something found there
light 10 stock up an arfair Of This kind, and il
s o2 85'e as as aRy a2 Sshded With far
more weFK aa qcH hui F ca Te5 ps6st 81 ire
terest. even Il not Of great value. and, as is the
GlcIe fnds purchaser al some price or other
LIVING PICTURES
In The realm Of arr there is a number Of posi-
btities in the way OF entertainment The pictures
q Alma Tadena. available al any picture store or
TO be procured IN photograph form. furnish inter
esting themes and on account Of the neagreness
Of detail they are not difficult 10 produce in the
form Of living pictures. The gold frame that en-
closes the groups should be N proportion 70 the
size OF the ngures. ano me li2fts must De lIIO" u
81 some ore who understands scenic effects: An
afzr Of this kind is only possible when in charge
u artist who understands lnstlncII'ely no" "
ger effects with the material at hand.
Ole masters are also an excellent and oecldedIy
new IDEA for charity entertalnrnent- S4en Al
frar1es and one by one the Madonnas Of the old
masters and some modern types as well. were i'm
versonsJed- The work Of preparation was slshi a.
compared with the work Of rehearsing for play
and the financial returns were ample.
An exhibition OF antique art is another money
raiser n this instance the grotesque IN art Is ne
idea-p5ctures that sprang INTO eL1ssehcS "a 5 se
when the colored print was an example OF art
Many curious and Interesting productions Of early
and for an occasion Of this kind the collection
Lawn enchre Is e present available way Of rails
ing money, and when well appointed and properly
led from social standpoint. few women can resist
the ofrer Of chance 70 buy ticket. An affair OF
THIS kind given az seaside resort receny net1ea
sanatorium- The prizes were contributed by the
women No refreshment other than lemonade was
served. and there was, therefore, no expenditure