The Washington times., 1905-12-17

Notwithstanding the inclement wealth
er yesterday, the Bryn Mawr autograph
book fair held i'm the former residence
Of Vice President Fairbanks, 1900 Massa-
chusetts avenue northwest, proved such
a successful affair that the committee
IN charge decided to continue the sale
Monday, ending that evening instead of
yesterday evening, as was at first in
tended.
From the time the doors were opened
yesterday morning until late in the
evening there were many purchasers.
Many literary people, society men and
women, as well as a great many dipio-
mats and officials, were present ana
united in their praise of the project,
showing their approval In a substantial
manner by making purchases.
At o'clock Henry e. Davis started
an auction of number of volumes by
welI-known authors, the value of the
hooks being enhanced by the autographs
of the writer's ON the title pages.
Prominent Authors.
Books by President Roosevelt. former
President Grover Cleveland, Mark
Twain. Rudyard Kipling. Henry James.
Howard Pyle, DIR. Edward Everett Hale.
and others were Knocked down to the
highest bidders. The auction continued
until nearly o'clock. when a recess
was taken, the sale being continued in
the evening.
Yesterday morning Secretary Taft Wis,
tied the fair and purchased a copy of
Alice in Wonderland" profusely illus
trated by Peter Newell. The genial Sec
retary stated that he would read and
enjoy the story Of dreamland as much
as if he were to read the most valuable
manuscript In the collection.
Justice Brown was also present dur
ing the morning. and while no account
was kept of his purchases II is said
that he aided the fair materially. Miss
Edith Root. daughter OF Secretary
Root; Miss Miller. Mrs. and Miss Gree
ly. Mrs. Van Reypen. We're also present
and bought extensively.
Others Present.
During the afternoon and evening 9TH
er well-known society and official peo-
pie were present. among whom was the
Commissioner of Indian Affairs. Mr..
-Leupp. whose daughter is deeply inter
ested in the fair and has aided very
materially in the success so far attained.
The principal reason the fair has been
volumes on sale and the comparatively
low prices at which they may be
bought. over 200 choice books OF the
best known authors were placed on
SALE and, although this number has
been sadly depleted. there are still plen-
ty of excellent works, manuscripts, and
illustrations that are TO be obtained at
reasonable prices.
While a number of the books sold at
auction brought excellent and even fan
cy prices, the majority of those sold in
the regular manner brought prices well
within reason. Probably the highest
price gotten for any book at the auc-
ton yesterday afternoon was Ss75.
which was paid for one Of President
Roosevelts books. Outdoor Pastimes of
an American Hunter" Mark Twain's
Editorial Wild Oats" was knocked
down for s.. and Edward Everett Hale's
Man Without a Country sold for
$3.50
Humorous Books.
Besides the valuable novels and
manuscripts, dear to the heart OF those
inclined to be literary, there are hosts
Of humorous books by celebrated au-
thors. A table reserved for such vol
umes has been continually patronized
There has been a constant demand
for George AIDES little volume. Break
ing Into Society," and several books
Of Jerome X. Jerome have been eagerly
sought after. While almost every
one has read and reread The Idle
Thoughts Of An Idle Fellow" Three