The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-04-06
RUSSIAN BAZAAR
TAKES NEW FORM
Countess Cassini Expands
Original Program.
SEEKS PUBLIC PATRONAGE
Unique Show Will Last Two Days and
Lesser Moths Will Flutter About
Social Candle.

1t seems now that there is no limit to
the possibilities of the gigantic bazaar
originated by Countess Cassini, for the
benefit Of the Russian Red Cross. and
the affair planned for a single day, the
date being April 20. has extended itself
into two days. This is a wise conclu-
sion. for Washington people recall with
regret the brevity Of both the Country
Fair" held on the grounds of the old
Naval Observatory last spring, when
society people did funny stunts. and the
Bazaar Of Nations" which also amused
the fashionable set a few weeks ago.
when thousands of what the President
terms the plain people" failed to do
more than read about the snow.
Democratic at all times, Countess Cas-
sini is particularly so in her charities,
and in her Efforts for the Russian Red
Cross. she wishes not only to reach the
diplomatic set. and few society people
who would naturally lend their aid but
also to reach the people generally. and
have them participate in che fruits Of
her labors. So it is probable that while
the very fashionable set will attend the
bazaar in its earliest stage. more con-
sentative people. with less leisure. viii
take the matter seriously. and SUIT then
own convenience.
The Charity Bazaar.
Charity bazaars in Washington TOO Of
ten assume some highly unique form,
and prices for everything are kept so
high as 10 bar the conservative element
from aiding the matter Countess Cas-
sini wants the help OF the people gem
orally in her work Hence. two days
instead Of one
A little spice is given affairs today.
a
Mr.. Takahira has contributed gener-
onsly 10 the already large fund All
enorts 10 get any information on this
point meet with the question, Has he
Mrs. Cromwell. who engineered 20 sue
cess the unique Dutch Garden, in the
Bazaar Of Nations, has consented to
run a restaurant, or care. where. sub
stdntial Viands may be had, and this
time at a reasonable cost. many of
the daintleS coming direct from the
hands OF Count Cassinis famous chef
Miss Patten VIII serve lighter refresh
ments in another part OF the garden.
Some of the Features.
Mrs. wadsworth viii keep a milUner' ;
shop where French hats may be bought
and Miss Warder and Miss BOardman
who always enter into these things with
charming abandon, will become vendors
of hose, handkerchief. neckwear. and
other small articles % ladies' toilette
French ambassador, will have the Rus
sian booth, and il will be particularly
rich In bric-a-brac and rare things from
various parts OF that country Russian
tea VIII be served from a genuine Rus
sian samOvar, and Ia the cunningest Of
Russian cups
After experimenting on the talent Of
Washington for her own beautiful spec
tacular play 10 be produced at the Ia
fayette April j. Mrs. Barney feels pre-
pared 10 offer particular features in
vaudeville. and there will be special
attraction in this line. Then a genuine
fortune teller of considerable note and
ability viii be brought from New York
TO look into present. past and future in
manner to startle the wisest and most
reticeIst
A Large Contribution.
Mrs. Robert Patterson. one OF the pa
tronesses for the bazaar. IS the last
large contributor. having sent the
countess & check for $500. French hats.
rugs from the Orient toys. books.
dolls OF every possible shape and kind.
jeWelry, champagne and other wines
and, in fact, almost everything imag gin
able are being received at the embassy
or promised.
II there was once doubt in the mind
OF the Gar relative 10 either the pOpu-
laTity OF Count Cassini in this country
or sympathy WITH Russia il viii be for
ever ladc 70 rest In the generous man
rer in which me public respond u the
work Of his little subject. Countess
Cagefuf