The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-11-17
BAZAAR
FOR |. 0. 0. F.
HOME
Il Was Successfully Opened al
Infantry Hall Last Evening,
Attendance Large.

The Odd Fellows Home bazaar was for
mally opened last evening under the most
suspicious circumstances. despite the bad
weather. As early as o'clock a large
number OF persons had gathered at In
fantry hall. and at a few minutes after
O'Clock fully 1900 persons were present
20 witness the formal opening exercises,
which were brief and simple.
AS the Banda Napoli struck UP a fa-
miliar march a procession headed by Jo-
seph Il. G. Farnhsm and Mayor Angus
tus y Miller, with number or other
distinguished guests, marched the length
OF the hall. and we're seated on the plat
form.
Mr.. Fsrnham spoke OF the object of the
bazaar and OF the worthy cause To be
advanced and then introduced Mayor Mil
fair, and compllmented the committee or
arrangements on the beautiful appear
ance OF the hall
The next speaker was Grand Master
William IA. Sweetland. who delivered an
address. encouraging the members OF the
association and assuring them, OF his be-
lief that they would attain their ambi-
ton at an early date. and he said that he
could already picture in fancy the home
AZ IL will one day stand. fitting and
most practical monument TO the earnest
endeavors and triumphal achievement or
the association.
The bazaar was then declared opened.
and the gathering proceeded TO enjoy IT.
self The many booths that lined the
walls were OF substantial and uniform
construction and tastily draped with
rnany-hued banners. bunting and flow
ers.
Much credit Is due Charles W. White
a. Co, who decorated the hall I'm n man
ner believed to surpass In extent and ar
usttn beauty anything before seen I'm this
city.
great many attra otions are offered.
and IL takes one an entire evening 20
do the bazaar properly. The old
woman who lives In a shoe" drew many
visitors to her shoe--there To dive down
into its deep recess and bring forth some
novel and unusual prize TO the great de-
light OF the juvenile spectators
Mrs. Bliss. who is considered an adept
at palmistry and who was "A great ia
vorite at last years teachers bazaar.
duplicated former successes last night.
and could hardly supply the demand for
''made-to-order" fortunes.
Museum probably the first opened
in Providence In years. Is there. too. The
ever-present "fakir." >who sells tickets
with the assistance of a fog-horn voice
and a beaver hat Of doubtful age. passed
'em into the big show, and upon entering
the mystic portals, unheard OF wonders
from all parts OF the globe are exhibited
10 the astonished spectator
During the evening the Banda NapoH
with Sig. Capone directing. rendered the
following programme:
overture, william Tell.' selections
from king Dodo;' "cavelleria Rusti-
cana characteristic, Down South"
selection from the "Mocking Bird :"
''ruccia Di Taurmermoor."
The booths were very prettily arranged
and an inspection OF the articles offered
for sale gave evidence that the leading
business men of the city had contributed
generously.
Thursday evening will he observed as
Governors Night on which occasion
Gov. Garvin and his entire civic and
military stan will be present
On Wednesday and Friday evenings n
special attraction has been secured I'm the
person OF Alden l. Dillenback, the boy
Magician" who will give frequent and
varied exhibitions during the mentioned
evenings. including In his repetoire n
number OF difficult feats OF necromancy
never before attempted. save by magi-
clans OF years OF practice and experience.
on Saturday afternoon special features
will be added, this being 'Children's
Day" and children will be admitted at
half price on the occasion.
Beginning tonight and continuing dur
ing the week. Hin's Ideal orchestra will
provide music for dancing. n portion OF
the floor space being reserved for this
purpose.
1t Is for the purpose OF building a
permanent home for old and INDECENT
members OF the allied orders that this
bezaar is being held and the worthy OBJ
ject should meet with hearty and liberal
support from the entire community.
The general entertainment committee