Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1904-07-27
THE FAIR.
Was a Great Success, Promoting
Pleasure and Profit.

The fair, held by the Catholic la
dies of Lewistown in Culyer's hall last
week, proved a grand success beyond
the most sangulne expectations. Very
large crowds attended each afternoon
and evening and all were delighted
with the unique way in which the fair
was conducted. Through the evening
Culver's orchestra dispensed beautiful
music and all who wished might
amuse themselves i'm The pleasure of
the dance.
The booths. decorated tastefully and
artistically. were arranged on either
side of the hall and presented a very
striking appearance. Especial men-
ton must be made of many. The ice
cream and lemonade booth, presided
over by Mrs. Sarah Mccain. proved
the greatest success of all. and so
great was the demand at times that
IL almose exceeded the supply. The
fancy booth, in charge of Mrs. Arthur,
was probably the most pleasing in ap-
%pearance. with It's magnificent display
of fancy articles, many of which were
sent by friends outside of the town
and state. The booth affording the
most amusement was surely the fish
pond. in charge of Miss Mary Meagh-
err. Young and old thoroughly enjoy
ed themselves watching the variety
of fish caught.
Miss Sadie Mccain conducted the
Japanese booth. and it was n of the
most attractive. Delicious tea was
served by two charming Japanese la
dies. The candy booth was another
center of attraction, especially to the
children and Miss Albina Morase, I'M.
der whose charage ii was, had to +
plenish the stock each day.
The postoffice, tastefully decorated
with the national colv,s, was most
pleasing. and many were the affection
ate letters handed out by the post
mistress, Miss Irene Johnson. The
cigar booth. under control Of Miss
Dora S"uprenant, was the ideal booth
for the gentlemen, and so daintily was
it arranged that one found 1t impos'
sible to proceed without first possess
ing himself of a fine Havana, a "Ju'
dith Belle" etc, as his taste suggest
ed. The apron booth, in charge OF
Miss Hannah Crowley. proved a great
shccess. and before the fair closed
scarcely an apron remained unsold.
Chances were sold on the following
articles: Sofa pillow. donated by the
Sisters of New York, won by Miss
Cook; lace collar. won by Mr.. Hall
of Whisky gulCh; apron donated by
Miss Abel. won by Mrs. Ora Bennett
, beautiful piece OF typography, donat
, ed by Sisters Of Kansas. won by Mrs
Stuart; oil painting. donated by the
Sisters of Helena, Won by Mrs. +. +
MACEDONIAN; pillow. donated by Mrs
I Brass, of Helena, won by Miss ELI
D Mclean; pillow, donated by Sister,
/ OF Great Falls, won by Mrs. Chandler
- OF Kendall; pair of gloves. donated
p by Harry Brown, the popular business
q man. won by Mrs. Mary Sullivan.
S A lively contest for a gold watch
V for the most popular child of thu
[ Sunday school took place. Miss Heller
Pick was the Gavorite.
The fair closed with a grand bal
n on Friday night. This proved to b,
n one of the greatest social events o
@ the season. Fully sixty couples wer
4 present. A delicious lunch was sery
ed on the stage during the entire ey
ening. Dancing vas INDUCED in IN
I'll a late hour, and all returned HON
with the satisfaction of having thoi
| Oughly enjoyed themselves.
T. Great praise and thanks for tn
I success OF this fair is due our genel
N Gus business men for their kind dons
tons, also to the public for their ger
!; erous patronage. and to the ladie
Y. who gave their time and labor to thi
great work. And above all, congratl
ID lations must be extended to the pas
tor. Rev. J. NJ. Vermaat. who conduci
ed the fair 10 ably and with such III
firing energy. Lastly to Rev. Leci
h. ner, of Salt Lake, who so kindly al
h sisted him and did much TO promot
1t the grand success of this grea