Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1902-04-01
THE ROSE CARNIVAL.
SUCCESSFUL BEYOND EXPECTATIONS IN
ALL RESPECTS.

the fact that the Universalist Goo
Cheer Society was to have rose carniva
on Wednesday and Thursday was one O
the features of the life of the villag
that was impressed upon everybody wit
more or less force. The fact becam
more strikingly impressive as time wen
on, and the streets were full of signs O
the approaching trouble for several day
preceding the affair itself. 1t is salt
that one housewife did her washin,
Saturday and ironed before breakfas
Monday, so she could have the weel
free to work for the fair.
\ The work of preparing the booths an(
tables in the hall began Monday morn
ing, more than two days ahead of thu
opening, and the hall was lively place
from then on. One man who had beer
drafted declared that "A man doesn't
have to be half carpenter to get a jot
| there"
The result of all this labor was very
satisfactory when at last everything was
ready for business. The walls of the
hall we're hung with draperies of various
kinds, the stage was furnished with easy
chairs and rugs, and the several booths
arranged about the room, into the con-
struction of which much taste and skill
were put, combined to make very pref
ty and attractive scene.
On the right as one entered the hall was
the food and ice cream booth, CON-
municating with the ante-rOOm. Lace
curtains covered the window, and the
booth was of white, decorated with
white and Jacqueminot roses. Mrs. L..
b. Carter was in charge, assisted by
Mrs. George Soper, Mrs. W. b. Strick-
land, Mrs. II. G.. Fletcher, Miss Hattie
Burnell, and Miss Hattie Leach.
The apron table came next on the right,
and was draped in white and red, with
lace curtains and decorations of yellow
roses. Mrs. W. NJ. Shaw was in charge
of this, assisted by Mrs. l.. E. Monk and
Mrs. c. A. Young.
The general table in the southeast
corner was square in shape, and was
made in cerise aud a light shade of yell
low, with rose decorations of the same
color, and cedar. This was in charge of
Mrs. |. F. Evans, who was assisted by
Mrs. Ira d. Shaw and Miss Leighton.
Near the stage were two mystery
trees" where blindfolded people, for
consideration, were allowed to keep
whatever article they could lay their
hands on. These were in charge of
Mrs. T. Thayer and Mrs. Frank Clark.
A dainty creation was the candy booth,
which was lozenge shape, and all in
white. A large bell of white roses hung
from the peak overhead, and smaller
ones from the sides. A large cornball
topped each post of the frame, and
strings of popcorn artistically draped
added much to the effect. This was in
charge of Miss Grace Thayer, with Mrs.
Haynes and Mrs. /. Z. Andrews as
assistants.
The fancy booth was octagonal in
shape, and the colors used in its con-
struction were white, light pink, and
lemon green. Mrs. Park was in charge
of this, and was assisted by Mrs. r. N.
Hall, Mrs. Z. n. Anderson, Mrs. j. G.
Mrs. e. G. Curtis and Mrs.
E. P. Parlin.
The friendship table was in the shape
Of horseshoe, and was rooted over with
a huge umbrella. The color was leaf
green, with decorations and roses of a
light cerise. Mrs. Writ Stanley was in
charge of this, with Mrs. George W.
and Miss Douglass as
assistants.
The plant stand was decorated in
lavender and white, with light yellow
roses. This was in charge of Mrs. Ellis
Doble with Mrs. Everett Farrar and
Mrs. Willis Edwards assisting.
The Japanese booth in the northwest
corner of the hall was all that the name
implies, all the fabrics, banners, and
other materials in it's construction being
IF Japanese origin. Here Mrs. III. Z.
Wilson in Japanese costume presided,
md was assisted by Mrs. Pingree, Mrs.
". p. Morton, Miss Blanche Dean and
Miss Mertie Walker. This was the only
'ree show in the hall, Russian tea and
cocoa being served to all who wished.
The sale which opened Wednesday
afternoon went on briskly during the
afternoon and evening, and proved even |
better than was expected. The candy |
booth was literally cleaned out, so that |
I was necessary to make an entire new |
stock for the second day, and the stock |
It many of the other tables was largely |
'educed. In the evening the hall was i
The booths were prettily |
lighted with incandescent lights installed |
or the occasion. An orchestra made up
If Norway and Sonth Paris players
music, and an improvised
stage entertainment was held, with |
eadings by A. E. Morse and songs by
George A. Briggs.
Supper was served in Grand Army |
Hall Wednesday evening to not less than
so people, the tables being reset several
lines, and the supper was good.
There was another brisk patronage of
he several booths Thursday afternoon,
md then those in charge folded their
ents like the Arabs and not silently
.leared the hall for the play of the even
ny.
The capacity of the hall has been we'll
ested two or three times this season,
,ut never more fully than by the audi
nee which saw "Down East" Thursday |
,vening. 1t was packed to the doors,
Ill the standing room being crowded.
The expectations which had been reused
~ the reports from rehearsals were more
han realized, and an enthusiastic audi
nee was delighted from start to finish.
The cast was rs follows:
ezekiel Fletcher, village postmaster
and justice of the peace. Writ Stanley.
,hsrea Desmond. the mail carrier. Lee Durham.
talph Thorne, tourist. Harold Briggs.
ouas Desmond. Charley's UNCLE +. King.
Deacon Perkins, town constable as
v,i r %a;a White. of southern ancestry y; Holmes
George soper.
elizabeth Fletcher. who keeps things
ANNOYING. Better known as "Bets."
Mrs. Writ Stanley.
Iannah Fletcher. Zeke's boss.
MIRA. A. L. Holmes.
dyra Bigelow. the village beauty,
Mrs. Geo. w. Frothlngham. |
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Special mention of the work of the
several individuals would require too
much space, for all did well, but those |
with whom life in Yankee |
and has made us more or less familiar |
we're especially well depicted.
An orchestra furnished music, and a |
riple- tongue cornet solo by Mr.. Slack
vas vigorously applauded. Specialties
between the acts included two songs by
Misses Marguerite Fnney, Mertie French,
Lotta Richardson and Freda Schnuer of
Norway. who were heartily encored at
both appearances, and duet by Master
RAYMOND Penfold in white ducks and
Master Ralph Andrews in white muslin,
which brought down the house.
At the close of the play Mr.. Park an
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