The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-07-18

DAY AT
ASYLUM.
Interesting Exercises Held at
the 81. VinconpS institution
Today.

Donation Day under the auspices of the
Sisters OF the Divine Providence OF st.
Vincents asylum opened. under the
most auspicious circumstances at the In
sttution at one o'clock today.
The interior OF the beautiful home. as
well as the surrounding grounds, pre-
sented festive appearance and the lit
tie ones, who were large enough TO un-
derstand the Significance OF the day.
were In holiday attire and filled with en-
thusiasm over the event.
The several booths were attractlvely
arranged about the grounds.
A most attractive cafe which Included
Ice cream, cakes. fruit etc. was I'm
change Of Mrs. Patrick McMurrough as
sisted By the ladies of ST. Vincent Sew
ing circle.
The candy BOOTH centre OF attraction.
was in charge OF Miss Carroll and Miss
Alice Mullen, assisted by the Misses Sui
livan.
A lemonade booth, near by was also
abundantly patronized.
On the first floor OF the asylum the re-
ception rooms were metamorphosed into
temporary bazaars. one OF these was de-
voted TO fancy work and bric-a-brac
winch had been contributed for the oc-
casion by interested workers for the
home.
Ihe other room was characterized as
the religious room, and had on sale ar
ticles Tor use In the Catholic religion. In
the former room Miss Mary r. Linton
was In charge and I'm the latter Miss An
gustus. Both rooms were prettily deco
rated with colors of red. white and blue
ana plants with blossoms combining the
three colors.
The Kindergarten room or hall. also on
lne nrst noor, was muoh~admired because
OF us tasteful decorations OF flags. plants
ana palms, intermingled with colors of
white and gold formed by a tasteful ar
rangement of white and gold gauze.
an entertainment was given by the
children I'm this hall at / o'clock under
the direction OF the sisters.
The program as carried out by the
children none Of whom were over years
Song of Welcome. "st. Vincent" chill
dren; duet. by two little girls: dumb-bell
drill children: what We Mean 10 Be-"
cfI1frrerr; orpt1uu-s t'rayur' chit
dren. duet by two little girls; "The Little
Patriots children; Katy Did, by two
little girls; recitation. Amelia song by
a little girl; THE Gossip Pantomime,"
children; duet, by two little girls; closing
hymn 20 ST. Vincent. children.
The entertainment was enjoyed by a
large audience and frequent and we'll de-
served applause crowned the efforts of
the little ones. whose performances
would certainly have done credit 20 chill
dren OF thrice their years.
The song. Katy Did" by two little
girls, brought down the house and the
Gossip Pantomme." performed hY
score OF little girls I'm costumes represent
ing a grandma" In cap and kerchief was
admirably executed and one marveled
how the sisters were able TO get such
excellent results from such tiny tots.
Besides being charming little actresses
they were sweet little singers as welt
1.-THE Little Patriots" performed by
boys and girls I'm costumes and carrying
the Stars and Stripes. was a most attrac-
tive portion of The program. as was also
the dumb bell exercise by boys and girls
Donations were received al the door by
the sisters In charge aud Notwithstanding
the excessive heat many were present,
and purchases most generous.
The entertainment by the children VIII
be repeated az S this evening.
An orchestra will also he present on the
grounds and music and illiminations will
together render the evening hours most
ENJOYABLE and attractive.
Donation Day will be continued from
y. m. TO 10 b. m. tomorrow and there
fore those who were unable to attend the
function today may avail themselves OF
the opportunity tomorrow.