The Washington times., 1902-07-04
Presented to the Little
Musicians at the George
town Lawn Fete,
RAvAGE OF STORM OVERCOME
Management Successfully Repairs
Damages IN Time for the Assembly of
Guests - Father Mulvaney, of Holy
Trinity Church, Makes Presentation.

At the lawn fete on the campus Of
the Georgetown University last night
for the benefit of the building fund of
the Holy Trinity Church the Wash
ington Times Newsboys Band was pre-
scented with two handsome silk markers
in recognition of their untiring efforts
in behalf of the enterprise.
The flags are duplicates and are made
of the finest silk with heavy gold
fringe. In the center the monogram
". T. B. is embroidered in gold. They
are mounted on brass-trimmed sectional
slaves and present most beautiful
appearance, in thorough keeping with
the magnificent silk American flag pre-
sentcd 10 the boys by the Masonic Fair
executive committee.
The fete last night was magnifi-
cent testimonial to the energy and per-
severance of the management of the
enterprise, which several hours before
the time for the opening of the gates
saw the entire preparations swept to
the ground by the cyclonic storm which
ieveled everything except the flying
horses. With large force of carpen-
tiers and electricians the work of re-
building was commenced. and by the
time the crowd began to arrive every
thing was presentable.
An Attractive Fete.
The fete is one of the most attractive
OF its kind that has ever been seen in
the city, combining as it does all of the
desirable elements of the modern circus
with none of its Objectionable features.
Added to this are the added attractions
that are to be found at all well regu-
lated fairs, beautifully costumed women
and winsomely attractive little children.
whose requests for votes are irresistible.
The moving pictures, flying horses.
swings, paddle stands, and booths all did
a land Office business that was most
gratifying to the members of the church
The punch and lemonade stand. presided
over by Mrs. NJ F. Moran, Miss Mary
Moran and Miss Cecilia Hobbs. of Har-
risburg, was particularly popular cen
teT ioT tHe congregation OF lne thirsty
crowd
The arrangements throughout were
most commendable and reflect great
credit upon Mr.. ]. Hadley Doyle and his
assistants on the committee of arrange
ments. The fete will continue for thc
rest of the week with ball game and
other attractions this afternoon and
many added attractions for the night
and for tomorrow night. The object is
the raising OF funds to build new par
ish school house on the site of the old
Holy Trinity Chapel. the eldest church
building in the District. For some
years past this chapel has been used
as the parocbial school house, but the
demands of the increased attendance
make new building urgently necessary.
Marked Feature OF Program.
The Newsboys Band have contributed
their services to the furtherance of the
cause and have been one of the marked
features of the program. Last night a
crowd was awaiting them when they
reached the bandstand and remained
about throughout the entire program.
Following a light lunch. which was
served the boys at the refreshment ia
bles. they we're mustered in front of
the bandstand as the crowd gathered
around them in anticipation of what
was to come.
Father Mulvaney. Of the Holy Trinity
Church, mounted the stand with Chair
man Doyle. In presenting the beautiful
tokens to the band, he thanked the boys
for their invaluable services, and as
sured them of the intense interest with
which the people of the city were
watching the remarkable progress which
they were making in the use of their
Instruments. He further took occasion
to tell them that they should be proud
OF the paper which they were serving,
ss 1t was not only proving itself a reve-
lntion TO the Washington public as to
what a good paper should be. but was
forging rapidly into the front ranks OF
the leading dailies Of the country"
His remarks were greeted with ap-
plause, following which the flags we're
gratefully accepted in behalf of the
youngsters.
After circling the campus with the
trophies flying proudly at the head OF
the column, the boys resumed their
places on the stand and completed the
evenings program. They will furnish
the music for the lawn fete on Saturday,
the closing evening OF the SERIES