Waterbury Democrat., 1901-08-02
OAK HAPPENINGS.
THOUSANDS ATTEND THE BIG
 AL FRISCO FETE.

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 Very Successful Affair-Band Music
 Electric Lights and Decorations Ga
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 Oakville was the objective point of thousands of people last evening the occasion being the first annual al fres- co fete of the church of St Mary Mag dalene Kelly'S lot most certainly pre- Sented a magnificent sight and the brilliant radiance of the many electric al globes was witnessed from afar. The moonlight too, could not have beer more timely or more appreciated. On the whole a more ideal night could not have been selected for, the fete.
 It was an unparalleled success. There has been nothing like it or to equal it before in Oakville and had space permitted it would have far out shone the celebrated al fresco fetes for which Watertown is well known. The grounds were enclosed by wire fences two gates admitting the patrons one at the side and one at the end of the grounds. The main entrance was capped with lofty arch from which almost a hundred electric lights glow ed like huge fire flies in the night. The spectacle was pretty one.
 Everything passed off smoothly. Not q cloud darkened the horizon and the weather caused no humidity on the part of the thousands of patrons. Everybody remained until the last moment and all were .loath to leave the scene of gay festivity. The Water bury Military band discoursed the most charming musical selections during the evening. The airs were lively and full of spirit. Each soul, great and small seemed to be filed with gladness for it was an occasion of the utmost pleasantness.
 One thing lacking was the big supper tent and the long supper tables but this was not felt to any great extent for there were many places for re- treatments and delicacies of all kinds. Mrs Wright, a fortune teller of note was present in her gypsy tent and car ried on thriving business among the young ladies and gentlemen who were loath to wait for the revelation of the mysterious future in the passing on ward of Father time. The dancing pravilion was also a center of attrac- tion. The light fantastic was thing enjoyable. Freeman'S orchestra rendered music.
 The booths were attractive features and were the embodiment of all that was artistic in the decorative art. The young ladies in attendance sort of in- creased the force of the magnet and you were drawn irresistably forward until you opened your heart and pocketbook. There was a genuine pleasure in this to most of the young men and if you were stingy you weren't popular with the fair sex. The ice cream and refreshment booths did a Io11d nf1an h11ci hIIf fhn weather was a trifie cool for the frozen delicacy.
 The trolley cars to the grounds were crowded although ample cars were furnished by the company to transport all patrons to and from the fete.
 Everything passed off smoothly and of course successfully. The members of the church of St Mary Magdalene were deeply gratified at the result as well as their pastor, Rev Father O'Don- nell whose efforts have been untiring. The fete was so well attended and the management having received so many requests to continue it for another night, it has been decided to continue the affair this evening. Doubtlessly another large attendance will be pres ent.
 Miss Margaret Lynch of Norwich, nurse in the hospital there, was call ing upon old friends here yesterday.
 The pin room of the Oakville com pany has resumed operations after a week of idleness.
 The much talked of clam bake and outing of the Yukon club will be held Sunday and preparations are now be- ing completed for the occasion. The