The Washington times., 1902-04-19
Prepares Novel Scheme to
Increase Masonic
Fund.
COZY RETREAT FOR WEARY
Ladies of Eastern Star Arrange for a
Progressive Party Each Evening-Ten
Handsome Prizes Await Winners
Uncle Sam Visits Big Fair.

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have succeeded 10 fitting up resort that
is proving extremely attractive to those
who wish to secure n short rest from the
surging crowds on the lower floor.
The entire balcony over the entrance
to the hall has been taken charge of and
fitted up as a refreshment room and an
observation balcony. The front part of
the balcony mas been provided with chairs,
where the weary can sit at ease and
watch the animated scene on the floor
below. A small charge is made for the
use OF these seats.
To one side of the large balcony the
fancy goods and other articles that have
been collected by the ladies are displayed
for sale, while the greater portion of the
space as occupied with tables and chairs,
where light refreshments are served.
Excellent Service.
A most excellent service is maintained
and rushing business is done at all
times. The ladies' committee consists of
Mrs. W. A. Kimmel. chairman; Mrs. ".
A. Vaughn. vice chairman; Miss E. P.
Smith. secretary. and Mrs. Harry Nickel
din, treasurer.
Mrs. Milton Patterson is chairman OF
the committee on donations and contri-
buttons; Mrs. Steeler of the committee
on cooking, while Mrs Wells has charge
OF the fish pond. The personnel of the
committee is as follows: Mrs. A. Frey.
Mrs. ". S. Ridenour, Mrs. J. C. Roberts,
Mrs. II. W. Smith, Miss MoHere, Mrs. Col
burn, Mrs. West, Miss Keeler, Miss Cor
don, Mrs. Alexander Gordon Miss Shell
ton. Mrs. Cole. Mrs. Whitmore, Miss Hat
tie Dyer, and Miss Grahe.
The management of the enterprises of
the ladies of the Eastern Star have ar
ranged to hold a progressive euchre party
in room 10 each evening. The series will
start promptly at and at 10 O'Clock and
will be limited to five games. Ten hand
some prizes viii be awarded each evening"
and it is believed that the innovation will
prove most popular one.
Miniature Uncle Sam.
Little four-year-o Harold s. Higgins
and his grab bag are proving feature of
the fair Each evening he is turning con-
siderable sums of money to help swell the
receipts of National Lodge No. 12. The
little fellow is dressed up as Uncle Sam,
and is quite picture he trundles along
with his bag, which is almost as large as
himself
The costumes of the ladies of this booth
are also among the novelties of the en-
tertainment. They are a pleasing COM
bination of the Stars and Stripes of Old
Glory arranged in such manner as to pro-
duce most pleasing results These ladies
are energetic In their work, and are max
ing most excellent showing in returns
The booth is decorated in keeping with
the name of the lodge and the costumes
OF the ladies' The center piece is beau
tifully covered with heavy purple plush
while around the edges gilded molding
holds it in position. This background Of
fers most pleasing setting 20 the guam
titles of silverware offered for sale.
Puritan Maidens.
One of the attractive features of the
fair is the brilliant booth OF New Jeru-
salem Lodge No. 9, to which are attached
the dainty Puritan maidens in lavender
costumes. These costumes are extremely
picturesque, and consist of the principal
gown of lavender over which dainty
aprons with broad crossed shoulder straps
are worn. Picturesque poke bonnets COM
plete the costume.
Last night Mrs. ]. Ed Dennison, the
chairman of the ladies' tuxiliary commit
tee was ably assisted by Mrs. Henry
CARL, Mrs. L. p. Krey, Mrs. +. L. Sherry.
Mrs. f. W. Zea. Mrs. Emil Esher. Mrs.
Joseph Lucas. Mrs. William Hettinger,
Miss Fannie Stratton, Miss Neitzey. Mrs.
Ennis, Mrs. George W. Smith and Mrs. M.
S. Lucas.
B. B. French lodge has been doing a
rushing business with their moving pie
ture machine that is increasing nightly
They occupy prominent position at the
southwest corner of the hail. the spires
OF their Moorish palace being visible from
every part OF the room. On their balcony
q restful place will be found where fee
cream and other delicacies are served,
while an excellent opportunity is afforded
TO watch the crowds on the floor below
Within the palace the Armat pictures
are winning reputation for themselves
by reason OF their excellence and the in
teresting matter present. A gypsy camp is
also maintained by French lodge.
Officers of French Lodge.
The officers OF The lodge with committee
are as follows: Mrs. o. H. Courabe,
Mrs II. J. Clark. Mrs Howard VI. Gill
man, Mrs. o. H. Thomas.
Mrs. z. W Alderman. Mrs. a. b. Ander-
son, Miss Florensc A. Barron. Mrs y.
W Barksdale, Mrs. f. c. Bartlett, the
Misses Bartlett Miss Flossie Bateman.
Miss Florence Bean. Mrs. Isaac Bowen,
the Misses Bowen, Miss Anna Brame, Miss
Bessie Brown, Mrs. Frank Byram, Mrs f.
J. Carter. Miss Persis Cornell, Mrs w. b.
COston, Mrs. 4. T. Coumbe Miss Maud
Durfee, Mrs. H. a Fellows, Mrs James
r. Gibbs, Mrs. J. f. Gibson, Mrs Howard
NJ. Gilman, the Misses Gilman, Miss Ed
ma Gray. Mrs. Frederick Haig, Mrs. Ar
thur J. Hall. Miss Jennie Hamilton, Miss
Gertrude Harvey, Mrs. Nathan Hazcn,
Mrs. Eugene r. Hendlcy Mrs Edwin Hig
gins. Miss AIlis Higgins. Miss Belle In |
gram. Miss Florence Jett. Miss Katie
LsTman Miss Luzetta Lewellyn.
Mrs. H. MaeNamee. Mrs. H. II. Niece |
Mas n. f. Mckee, Mrs. T. 4 Mckee. !
Irs James G. MacQueen, Mrs. George |
C. Meigs, Mrs. II. a. Morrison Miss Cora |
Mahdell, Miss Emma Myers, Miss Edythe |
Oursler. Miss Mary Oursler. Mrs ]. D. |
Parker, Mrs. Sadie r. Pons, Mrs. F. b. |
Proctor, Mrs. 81. Z. Reid Miss Edith |
Reid, Miss Blanche E. Reeves, Miss Jo- |
sephine Ricketts,, Mrs II. NJ. Schooley. |
Miss Nellie Sherwood. Mrs. f. NJ Shir- |
ley, Miss Ida Shirley, Miss Irene Shirley |
Mrs. J. f. Simpson. Mrs. Charles Smith /
Mrs. A. Z. Surguy. Miss Katie Taft, Mrs
c. r. Taylor, Miss Kate NJ. Wells. Mrs
c. s Willis. Miss Helen c. Willis, Miss .
Pearl willis, Mrs L. Wolfe. Mrs. ]. l.. |
Solins.
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