Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1904-08-17
BUTTERFLY FAIR.

BUTTERFLY FAIR.
Columbus hall looked very pretty on the
occasion of the V. /. society's butterfly
fair and sale Thursday afternoon and
evening.
The weather vas not very iavora BILE, but
in spite of the threatening rain ths hall
was allied at an early hour.
The decorations were in green and ~hite
with different colored butterflies flying
about which made a picturesque scene.
The booths arranged around the hall were
all attractive.
The neckwear booth, presided over by
Mrs. ". F. Bruce, assisted by Miss Mamie
Young, drew sdmirtng glsnees and reaped
a harvest for the society.
The miscellaneous booth, in charge OF
Mrs. E. W. Cole, of Boston, and Mis-. L. b.
Dessy, OF Bar Harbor, showed an sttrsc-
tive displsy OF pillows, drawn work,
worsted work. embroidery and, IN fact,
most everything to tempt the buyer.
The housekeeper's table, in charge of
Mrs. c. c. Hutchings, assisted by Mrs. J.
b. Cole, showed variety Of bags, ,abis
linen, and many things useful about the
house.
The candy booth was very dainty, and
in charge OF Mrs. l.. s. Ray and Miss Mary
Bisnce vas literally patvonized. These
ladies are famous for their home made
candy ana Melted this year more than
ever.
The cake table was specially attractive,
presided over by Mrs. S. o. Moore, assisted
by her daughter, Miss Margaret Moore.
Mrs. Moses Stanley was in charge of the
apron table, assisted by Mrs. John
Hutchings.
The mystery booth was presided over by
Mrs. J. NJ. Williams, who mssqueraded as
Old Age, assisted by Miss Fannie Ray as
Youth; and last, but not least, the remem-
brance table, in charge OF Mrs. L. P. Cole,
showing a great variety OF useful and
ornamental articles, with many novelties
and some interesting things from foreign
ports, all Of which were contributed by
natives OF Prospect Hsrbor, now living
elsewh here, and by other friends who hold
the village in grateful remem brance.
The booth was trimmed IN pine
lemblemstic OF the Pine Tree State) and
with the motto "Auld Lang Syne",
attracted many customers, who helped to
make this the banner booth, with a net
profit OF forty odd dollars.
Miss Louise Deasy and Miss Helen Cole
shared the success of the fab pond which
was patronized by old and young alike.
Iee-cream was served in tent outside
which was presided over by Mrs. Ira
Workman and MRS. John StinsoD.
| Supper was served at the usual hour.
| The dining hall was In charge of Mrs.
\ Nelson Morse, with Mrs. Daniel Deasy,
| Mrs. Il. E. Robinson, Miss Alice Cole aud
other able helpers on the committee.
The entertainment in the evening con-
sisted OF music. recitstions and butterfly
dance by eight girl. Miss EIizabet h
Murphy, of Boston, gave a violin solo
during the evening which was heartily
encored. The affair closed with a grand
ball, music by Rays orchestra.
The fair last year was a success but this
proved greater, and never has the society
netted so large a SUM.
The handful OF ladies comprising the
| ciN-S h"Fe iApuASa iAousttiOustS aia
4 winter, aud many thanks are due them
who worked 30 hard TO make the prepare
tons, especially to the lady from B.'ston
who did so much, and the two young men
from Nashua who rendered valuable
assistance, to friends OF the society who
contributed gifts, and to our summer
visitors, and visitors from other places for
their liberal patronage.
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