The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1905-11-23
THE ELKS' BAZAAR.
Tremendous Crowd Present and
a Brilliant Success is Assured.
OPENED NONpw NIGHT At THE OPERA HOUSE

The Eiks' bazaar was opened Monday
night at the Opera House with the larg-
est attendance. possibly, of any previous
entertainment hits kind ever held III tins
city. and the receipts Were beyond the
expectations from the usual first night.
lpou first entering the bazaar room,
one can not fail to be impressed with the
ingenuity displayed in the decorations
and costumes of the helpers being entire
IN different from other bazaars held here
There arr 10 booths altogether, each one
Handsomely decorated IN the colOrs oil
the nationality represented ana the
young ladies presiding over same are
correspondingly costumed.
The fancy table isin charge oi Miss Me
Donnell. and is Irish in every SENSE. The
table is i'm the shape of a shamrock ana
i handsomely covered with green, while
the booth is covered with the flags OF
Erin. They have a large and beautiful
display of fancy articles.
The Ice cream saloon is presided over
hv Mrs. Z. l.. Wise, and II draped with
American flags and bunting
The country store, IN charge OF Mrs l..
NJ. Green. il most unique and Is well
worth "a trip alone 10 the bazaar to see.
Everything imaginable Is kept here, from
the hens and chickens IN the coop 10 the
red handaua handkerchief The helpers
at this stand are dressed ~ country
maidens.
Themnchcountcr presided overly Mrs.
King. Mrs. Bowman and Miss Thomp-
son. is draped in the colOrs of the order,
purple aud white; over the booth Is a
handsome EN- head and clock, with the
hand, pointing to the hour OF eleven. At
this sable Oy STEERS are served IN every
style and mt most reasonable prices.
The fruit stand. in charge OF Mrs. Ivan
Strashurger, is decorated with the iiags
of Italy. and her helpers arr dressed m
Italian costumes.
The confectionery booth Is under the
management of Mrs. Victor Strashurgrr,
and is strictly German. ONE of the COS
TUNES being of German make ana I'M
ported from Nuttemherg.
one of the haudsomcst booths Is the
flower booth Miss Eleanor McCrackcn,
chairman. assisted 10y Miss Woods aud
and others. This booth is in the center
of the room and l. beautifully arranged.
II elected much admiration and was llh-
orally patronizrd The booth is made
almost entirely Of southern moss, do
mated 10 Miss McCrachen Icy friend m
Savannah. Ga.
The gypsy camp. with lts raRe'u'
patched tnt, it, nearby cooking hct'l'
and camp fire. Is beautifully realistic. III
is I'm charge OF Miss Edith Barber.
The fishing pond was one OF the most
amusing aud literally patronized al the
many features. Ii was in charge oil Miss
Susie Tyler. who IN the costume oi the
little fisher maiden madealoyely picture.
The cigar stand was ia charge OF Miss
Annie Armstrong. This booth was most
tasteiully arranged and decorated with
the flags of Turkey and all OF The assist
ants wore picturesque Turkish cos
TUNES.
The oreniug Monday night was "a
beautiful tabeau with all The nations
GROUPED upon the stage, aud as the ma
tional hymn of each nation was PLAYED
their flags were gracefully uuiurl"d. This
was % lovely spec acleaud brought iorth
much applause.
The remaining programme consisted
of a very appropriate Introductory ad-
dress by Dr. jas. T. Thompson. a well
rendered solo by Mr.. Chas. Wright ana
mnsic by the Elks' band under Proi \.
b. Bowering.
An amusing feature was the presence
of the Elks' goat, decorated with the
col0rs OF the order He made himself
couSpicu0usly at home The door pre-
"a five dollar gold pieco. was won 10y No.
6~. held hy Mr. Anthony Buck.
The committee Of ladies L. IN charge oi
Mrs. Jno. +. Rodgers. chairman, who's
interchangeable energy aud excellent man
agemcnt is an assurance oi the succe'-
OF the bazaar.
The Elks will appreciate your attend
ance. and YOU will not regret going Tor
in is truly one of the greatest hazaar7
ever held IN Fredericksl
THE SECOND NIGHT.
Tuesday night. the second OF the Elks
bazaar. was more largely attended than
the first night. but the large crowd was
well handled. and the best OF order pre-
vailed.
The programme consisted OF an inter
eSting display OF genuine imported COS
TUNES from Germany and Italy and one
Western Indian costume, and "a beautiful
solo was rendered by Mrs. Jno. Proctor.
4 recitation by Miss Eleanor McCracken,
daughter OF Capt. T. McCracken, was de.
ivered in magnificent style and received
uproarious applause. Miss McCracken
received congratulations. The Elks
band PLAYED number Of selections.
The adult door prize, one barrel OF
hour.was won by Mr. Frank kishpaugh,
and the children's prize by Mr. Edward
Cain.
The bazaar will continue all through
the week. An especially attractive pro
gramme has been arranged for tonight.
Special attention is called to the lunch
room. where oysters in every style can
I. ii ,-.,.,po al. Yrieng