The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-10-15
THE MASONIC FAIR
IN FULL BLAST
-
A Scene of Brl|Iiancy and
Grandeur.
81, 200 LAST EVENING
The Voting Contest for the Apron Last Ugh,
Was Won by the Vim G. Hill Lodge
The Excitement Was Intense and
Spirited

The biggest thing ever in Raleigh.
That's what you hear every one say wh'
has attended the great Masonic Fair
which is now in progress. You will heal
more people say so today than you die
yesterday, and everybody will be tellin,
everybody they meet about it. Juds
ing from the crowd present last night
most everybody must have been there
From s o'clock until after II o'clock I
perfect stream of visitors were ,comine
and going
For the benefit of those who have not
attended, it is well for them to have ar
idea of what the fair really is. Of course
the first thing you see as you enter is
the door-keeper and you will be sure to
pay attention to him. For a consideration
he presents you with small piece OF pa
per, which entities you to the big show.
You now find yourself in the great arena
of luxury and grandeur. The band strikes
up the music and your very soul abounds
in Joy. You walk down a fight of stairs
and now you get right in it. You are
surrounded by an illumination of bril-
liant electric lights which dazzle your
missionary optics and you imagine your
self viewing a meteoric display from the
Heavens. Then your attention is direct
ed to the different booths. which are
beautiful, dee lTated in all colors.
The booths alone are beautiful to behold,
but on closer observation you take sly
look and standing within these booths
you gaze upon Gods greatest gift to man,
lovely women. She attracts your attcn-
ton with sparkling eyes and rosy cheeks.
She also has something to tell you as well
as to sell you, and, of course, you can
not enjoy her company for while with
out lending her your patronage, and be-
fore you know it, you are the buyer or
some little trinklet or something else,
which you may not need. but you say,
"Well, it is the Masonic Fair and the
pleasure is worth the amount expended.
You, of course. take in all the booths
and the same lovely sight greets you.
whats this l see," you remark as you
see the country store OF course, you
cannot miss this the busiest place In
town. When you walk up to the counter
you imagine yourself in great depart
ment store in the metropolis. Polite and
courteous lady and gentlemen clerks To
supply your wants. Here you will find
bubble to a sack of home made meal.
The greatest of excitement prevailed las
night during the. voting contest for thu
most popular Lodge in Raleigh. The vot
ing commenced at 8 O'Clock and was closeS
at 10. The following lodges were voted
for: Hiram, VIM. G. Hill, and Raleigh
Each vote cast cost ten cents, and 2,7O'
votes were cast, which amounted to $27OSO
The prize offered was handsome apron
of beautiful design, fine work and expen
sive material few minutes before the
time for closing the contest the voting be
came warm and spirited. Each lodge hat
their workers and they were diligent II
their efforts The votes for the lodges
were as follows: VIM. G.. Hill Lodge z, 16S
Hiram Lodge "a, Raleigh Lodge 1856
When the result was announced great
cheer went up from the crowd who were
present. Just at the close of the contest
some, gentleman walked up and placed
down 500 bill for the VIM G. Hill
Lodge and this settled the contest.
The fair is sure to be great success
On Monday night over 81, 500 was made
and last night it is estimated that fully
$1,000 was taken in.
Many visitors were present last nlgn'
from different parts of the State and a
great many more are expected today ano
during the week.
Col. Martin, the manager of the fair, is
sparing no pains to make the fair great
success and memorable event in North
Carolina. He personally directs and at
tends to everything in the hail. He is
fast making friends with every one he
meets and every one is glad to clasp hi:
hand.
Mr.. Jno. c. Drewry is also active in the
interest he is taking in the fair. He is 9
busy man on the floor and in the office, Of
the commandery.
The fair will open every night at sever
o'clock Something new and interesting
will be a feature to the visitors every
night.
The apron which was won by the VIM
c. Hill Lodge will be presented to thu
comIandery.
Every one should remember the re-
ffeshment stand on the left just as you
enter. You can get cold drinks and any
thing here to satisfy want and appetite
Be sure and visit this stand. The ladies
will take pleasure in waiting on you.