The Pacific commercial advertiser., 1900-11-23
PARTY
A SUCCESS
Methodist Church and
Aid Society Bazaar.
BIG CROWD IN ATTENDANCE
HaaIeiea Grounds are Filled With a
Brilliant Throng Of
Patrons.
-rHE Haalelea lawn party and ba-


zaar, which was given yesterday
afternoon and evening under the
auspices of the ladies of the Methodist
Episcopal Church and the Aid Society,
was an unqualified success. The bril-
liant booths and many tiny tables dot
lting the grounds, the Chinese lanterns,
lparti-colored and many-hued, strung
in and out among the, trees, shedding
| a subdued glow over the pretty gowns
and still prettier women, created
beautiful and vivid scene that could
only be witnessed in a city like Homo
lulu The strains of music from Ber-
gers band sounded exquisite, and
were the more delectable because not
too close At intervals the Quintet
Club had played and sung Hawaiian
airs throughout the day and evening.
and appeared tireless. They We're in
fine form and never sang better.
The articles displayed for sale real
lied a goodly sum for the church, and
many people wended their way home
ward after 10 p. m, with depleted
lpocketbooks, but happy and satisfied
hearts.
They had accomplished two things:
Had an enjoyable time and bought
christmas gifts in advance, which will
save them much anxious thought and
ltime.
The childrens booth deserves espe-
Icial mention, because with the excep-
Ition of very few donations, the bu *
Iof the pretty display was entirely the
handiwork of children who made the
articles during last vacation.
Mrs. w. l.. Howard was in charge
of this table, assisted by a bevy of
leager delighted children, who were
lcharmed to officiate. Some names of
those who worked hardest are hers
with given: Edith Lyle, Mary Pear
Ison, Ruby Hiltz, Ella Snow and Ger
ltrude Stanley. Some really excellent
work was for sale. and comprised baby
blankets, cushions, pillows, an endless
variety of bags; Sachet and shopping
bags. etc.; many dressed dolls, even
to ''old nanny dolls,' which were
lvery deceptive, for when you tried to
lift them you fancied they were some
thing like the Georgia Electric Girl
they were so heavy. But it transpir-
ed they were fashioned out of old bot
ties filled with sand and dressed and
blackened to represent the traditional
old darkey nanny.
/, The tea table was set amid most at
tractive surroundings. 1t was in the
very center of a palm grove and look
ed delightfully."- cool and inviting. Mrs
Kern and Mrs. johnson presided at the
tea table, and in their light gowns
made pretty and charming hostesses
THE ladies of the church and aid So
! ciety had contributed the dainty cup.
and saucers, which were subsequent!
sold at the close of the fair.
The merchants donation booth wa.
the table of tables. Every conceivabl,
y nt har
down this groaning table, until yol
wondered what next surprise awaited
4 one. There was small silver service
= cups and saucers, infants caps, jewel
ry, tides, big chair, soap, perfum
Iery, handkerchiefs doilieS whole piece.
of goods and lots of other things, to,
numerous to enumerate.
Mrs. Griswold and Mrs Stone wer,
in charge of this table,
The Hawaiian booth proved very
popular. Miss Ripley and Mrs. j. Nj
Moore presided over it, Almost every
thing for which the Hawaiians are ia
nous could be found for sale on thi:
table-calabashes, baskets, mats, Gu
rious braid belts, cases of every de
scription, napkin rings, photograph
frames. etc. 1t was a beautiful anC
reflective table
The candy table had host of tn,
younger element lowering about il ant
buying as long as the sweets lasted
p Mrs McAllister and Mrs. Nicholson
were so agreeable it seemed a sin no
to buy, and many young man casual
ly passing by was induced to tarr,
awhile with the inevitable CONSEQUENCE
that he bore away beautiful box o
tcandies for which he had absolutel,
no personal use, but which made hin
an acceptable escort TO some prett,
lSlrl. The grocerS and confectjoner
had contributed largely to this table
and the bonbons were expensive, pu
up in pretty boxes and We're sold on
, lat fancy prices before the sale wa
IoVer- Lemonade WAS also dispense
>, here. and proved a fascinating bever
u age.
e The homemade table was a clos
second in the affections of the peopl,
~ Here were displayed tempting choco
IS late and jelly and pound to poun
cakes, some nutted some iced: all an
n petizing. And on this counter were col
chlcken, Jellies, preserves, jams, breac
biscuits and crackers, so that no on
mad the slightest excuse for going hun
cry Mrs. Bryart honored this tabl,
and Mrs. Petrie the adjoining table fo
coffee
Mrs. Coyne. Mrs. Alex. Lyle and Mr.,
batchelor were in charge of yer
large booth laden with clothes and far
cy work. There We're displayed man
~ pretty things dear to- the feminiu
ir heart. Children's dresses. babies Slip
5; aprons. socks, shoes, etc, and ladie
C. jackets, dressing sacques. handkel
chlets. aprons and baskets, lined. read
for use.
Inc small ice cream tables. dottin
the lawns We're largely patronized. an
mere merry parties gathered to ee
, !sisurely, watch the buyers and enio
the SOFT balmy air and delightful mt
SIC The Methodist Church fair was
success socially and financially.