The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1902-10-10
GALLERY DECORATED
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goes through the gallery but what
looks with pleasure on the fultillment
OF the dreams Of the settl rs way back
in 10. Some pretty decorative work
is done on the rear wall emblematic
OF the rain and sunshine of the state.
This booth takes in practically the
west side of the building. 1t was in
charge of Mrs. Harris and she was
assisted by the following ladies: Mrs.
r. N. KraUz Mrs. Di]lee Mrs. Carl
Tannehill Mrs. M. L. Bobb Mrs. B.
A. Bobb Mrs. O. L. Branson Miss
Lila Ewart and Arthur Hager.
In the northwest corner has been
worked out a very pretty and attrac-
tive japanese booth. The walls are
covered with Japanese banners and
the grotesque figures on them add
b%rilliancy to the scene. The floor is
covered with mating. A very hand
some screen separates a magniticently
decorated alcove to one side Of the
booth. The figures are made Of
golden straws Of wheat and the effect
is attractive. In the center Of the
booth is suspended a mammoth
japanese umbrella and paper lanterns
are distributed in the booth at
various places. An electric light
is placed in each lantern and when
the lights are turned on the effect is
indeed very pretty. a tea table with
the usual paraphernalia for serving
is in the room and is suggestive of
the custom of the japanese. Misses
Gertrude Becker and Mona Prescott
had charge OF the booth and they
were assisted by Mrs. f. NJ. Ham
mel Mrs. Fl. e. Hitchcock Mrs. H.
G. Nichols, Mrs. Geo. B~omgardner
Mrs. George Rowley and Miss Goody-
koontZ.
an Indian booth shows the first
settlers of Dakota. A large tepee
made of corn husks stands in one
corner and IN front of it is the
Indian who is awaiting the approach
OF his squaw from the other side.
Both are dressed in the garb of their
tribe and corn husks and silk have
been brought into good use in this
respect. The camp fire is burning
brightly and this is duplicated on the
rear wall in grains Of corn, but added
to it are two dogs in outline Of corn
and they appear like candidates for
the kettle. At the top is a very
pretty border made of miniature
tepees and is a very neat setting for
the booth. On the walls are a large
number of Indian trinkets, skins Of
animals, bows and arrows'etc. all en-
blematic of the race. Some attract
i've pictures of the Indian in warfare
are shown that are very pretty indeed.
The booth was in charge of Mrs.
John Hough and she was assisted in
the work by Mrs. J. f. Cooper, Mrs.
Abraham Boynton, Mrs. John Coll
vim, Misses Charlotte B. Milliken.
Mildred Hough and Isadore Hough
Emma Harker.
A booth of the G. A. r. and w. r.
comes next. On the west wall is
the American flag done in grains of
corn that have been colored appro-
priately and is a very handsome piece
of work. The campfire is there and
miniature soldiers in uniform are
seen. The cannon is also in evidence
and it has been covered with grains
OF corn. MuSkets are stacked in the
rear, and some relics of the war of
the rebellion are shown, things that
been used in the defense of the
country's flag. The Relief Corps side
Of the booth contains the pedestal
and gavel and the flags that are used
in lodge work. On the wall to the
east OF the booth has been worked
out in grains of orn the organization
OF the corps in 1888, and the amount
OF money that has been expended in
relief work, which is 50, 1877, 947. l3,
The booth is an attractive one and
the old soldiers view the scene with
considerable interest. The booth
was IN charge OF Mrs. Anna Williams,
and she was assisted by Mrs. Benz.
Holt, Mrs. Clara. A Lukins, Mrs.
Gertrude Abbey, Mrs. Louise Tenney.
Mrs. Hulda Stowell, Mrs. Reiser,
Mrs. Helen Kibbee, Mrs. Julia
Coursey.
Dakota University makesfa fine
display in the space assigned to it.
Some excellent work is shown 1.from
the penmanship and commercial
department. and also from the art
department, the walls being hand
somely decorated with them. A
large case is filled with specimens of
rocks and minerals that are interest
ing to look at.
The entire exhibit is arranged with
much taste, a liberal use of scroll
work enhancing the beauty Of it all.
The booth was in charge of Prof. w.
5. Shurtletf, and he was assisted by
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