New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-11-07
A "FAIRYLAND" FESTIVAL.
THRoNGS VISIT FEDERATION BAZAAR
ONE OF THE MOST ATTRACTIVE
EVER HELD HERE.

oh. ISN'T It beautieuIF' the women exclaimed. as
from the elevator door they caught their frst peep
y the Federation Festival. which opened yester-
ray for three days run at the Waldorf-Astoria-
Others said Il looked Ike faryland. and yet others
recalled Mtton's lines about the leaves OF VaIlora-
brosa, and said that II the real Vauombrosian
leaves had all fallen upon these snowy white
booths the effect could not have been more delight
ful than in the case OF the autumnal vines and
clusters CO purple grapes with which the Looking
Forward Club has transformed the big ballroom
into e delightful vineyard. Even thef forewords
II the passionate press agent had not prepared
for that hrst thrill OF surprised pleasure New
York has seen many beautiful bazaars. but none
TO surpass the festival Of the NewYorl State Fed
srsuon-
Nearly all the famous clubs are represented
Next 70 Iceala, which serves cold beverages at
fascinating little tables IN a room hung with South
err sznilsz- come the New-York Mothers with bibs
and wee jackets and other things that only babies
and mothers know the uses Of: and next 70 the
cosey corner Of Navajo blankets, where the Bay
Ridge Reading Club and the Friday Afternoon
CLUB. Of Brooklyn dispose OF pin and sofa cush-
ions, are the Rainy Daisies, with rnackintoshes
and rubbers ana bad weather clothing Of surpris-
ing variety and attractiveness The travelling bags
and clocks Of The Home Travellers Club jostIe
clos chaang dish aprons and dainty underwear
Vh-le Phalo. with bric-a-brac and glass: the Wonn-
ans Republican Union League, OF Brooklyn. with
er- flowers, the ksssar Students with sweets; the
Wornsn's Press Club. with signed books and photo
graphs, and the electric light devices and lamp
shades Of Minerva, keep the visitor in a continu-
Gus Outer Of pleased surprise.
PRIM NEw-ENGLANDERs
The Aew-England kitchen OF the National So
ciery Of NeW-England Women is one OF the lsrgest
md handsomest booths Nothing is wanting from
ae spinning wheel, where Priscilla spins 70 the
ADVICE Of John Alden. and the red ears OF corn
testooning the old chimney piece. and the dried
apple strings. down 10 the baked beans the dough-
and ,eir7a md
DANES in dainty gray. 10 complete the ancient
aspect OF the booth On either hand are gigantic
yumpkins, the number OF whose seeds the visitor
Il beSought 70 guess.
Who could have imagined that q hsh pond and
surprise ta3ie were ensconced IN the corridor
allied The Orange Grover" One Of the IoveIiest
pots N the festival that Orange Grove. devoted
,-rntury CUB OF tSicnn1oDc RIM rbs Forrrig1TIv
q RockvlAe Genre, ana the Hampstead MoInans
1iGo are responsible for as beauty
ne japanese tea house IN charge of the Ecec-
~ Ct-1 mas turned tlle last Room INTO dream
~ coored lanterns pretty girls in cllnglng ropes.
With lotos and chrysasnJhemums and WIsLaria in
professor OF ma Lnemalics 70 elucidaJe. and cage
ef 9soy punas, valued al 81" The federation,
ry the Way, Las almost a speciality OF its live
Judy. Claimed 10 De the only cats in the world
wearing diamond earrings: q maltese car maj slis
on top Of uae New England Woznen's cider barrel.
Two white AAgogas. 70 De voted to the most beau
.i[Il booth, and ane St Bernard 70 % to the
In special .eaUures the bazaar i- rich. Mrs.
Roosevelt as every one knows. mas given cane
Eonans Republican Association. and this is be-
lLg voted 70 the most popular city oilciaL Mayor
Low and Judge jerome ahead last night.
with the ODDS in favor Of M Jerome. Through
me ? Merry "a piano WAS presented 70 the
HELEN GOULD CONTEST
a S2g Empire desk. 10 O. voted TO the most pop
u4r cluowoman, struck the fancy Of Z fireman,
VINO sauntered in. y vote for Helen Gould" said
ne. as he panked down his quarter. And all
through the evening there was a stream Of nre
men pining 70 part with their quarters At the
shrine Of Miss Gould A sword 10 go 70 the most
popular State organization IS being contested by
me list and other regiments, while doll Is 10 20
10 the most popular children 5 institution.
The death Of Marion Zsbriskie- the daughter ~
me president OF the State federation was not
generally known 70 the clubWoLnen when the les
rvsl opened. but the filtered gradually
through the crowds and saddened the groups Of
snartly dressed women who bought and solo
As planned. a vaudeville show with coon songs.
1zncng and Scotch drill, was conducted by the
Eclectic Club The WOman's Philharmonic So
clety gave the FIRST n series Of matinee mu-
In Grec!sn robes gave tsbleaus and dances, ana
IN Lhe large ballroom the Scotch Kiltis Band and
me Wornzn's Philharmonic gave continuous con-
cert
Mrs Charles NJ. Dow, Of jamestown. nrst vice
president, who IS down Tor the convention in BROOK
lvn next week IN the absence OF Mrs IA brlSkle,
Mrs Dow il IS expected, viii preside. Yesterday MS
Delnson, president Of the General Federation
Mrs Frederic Nalbon, president OF the Consumers
League: Mrs. Alice Morse Earle. OF Brooklyn. and
Mrs Charlotte 2. Wilbur.
Mrs Dow IS mentioned prominently sor the presI-
oency OF the NeW-YorB Federation