Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-27

on the spot by candy-making machine
operated by Attorney Gus A Schuldt, who
proved to be an expert maker of sweets
During the week Osiris booth has made
splendid record it's sales being large
each night. and the aggregate constituting
a substantial addition to the temple fund.
Mrs Sydney r. Jacobs was chairman OF
the ladies' committee in charge of Osiris
booth and ndefa tigable and sue
cessfol worker throughout the big fete.
She was ably assisted by Mrs. Sidney ID.
Cluxton, Mrs Frank l.. Mattel. Mrs Da-
vd Jackson, Mrs. Julius Refs. Mrs. William
H. DeShields. Mrs Carey s. Frye Mrs.
George w. Ingraham. Miss Lola Uns-
worth Misses Lillian and Mora Mattel,
Miss Mary Royal Miss Mary Unsworth,
Mrs. Howell d. Young. Mrs. George G.
Dennison. Mrs. Joseph Donahoo, Mrs. Ar
thur McCafferty Misses Mile, Belle and
HortenSe Morris.
At the Closing Hour.
The committee of Crisis Lodge. the mem
bers of which worked hard for the sue
cess of the booth, We're Messrs. Frank
l.. Mattel. George w. Ingraham. julius
Refs, David Jackson. Carey S. Frye, Will
liam v Lewis, Herbert p. Gerald. Sidney
II. Cluxton. William Montgomery Thomas
Fl. Unsworth, Charles S. Hyer, Fred Mack,
Fred w. Miller j. f. Shepherd, J. L.
Chase and Gus ScAuldt, who operated the
candy making machine.
Just at the closing hour last night Mr..
Tommy Walker of the Arab Patrol and his
bunch of hustlers led in singing Farewell,
My Own True Love. Farewell in which
the vast audience Joined.
A Great Success.
Chairman Thomas c. Noyes was beseged
last night by the workers and patrons of
the festival who desired to get from him
statement TO the financial outcome of the
week of hustle and hustle. His reply to the
interrogatory invariably was:
"A
board of control is much pleased with the
outcome. But there thousands of
season tickets still out cannot yet give
any definite idea of the total amount that
will be realized"
Mr.. J. Frank TraZZare, secretary, and Mr..
b. F. Smith, treasurer4of the board, spoke
along the same lines. Mr. Smith adding:
: Eve will have, quite a sum of money in
bank as result of the festival"
Mr.. Frank A. Sebring, vice chairman of
the committee on tickets, and who has
said to Star reporter last night:
The festival has far exceeded my bright
est expectations. More season tickets We're
taken in by the doorkeepers tonight than
on any previous evening. | believe we will
clear at least $4,000 on the season. The
fete just closing is / fully believe. the cul-
minating point before the laying of the
ner stone OF the magnificent proposed Ma
sonic Temple"
The athletic carnival last night. under
the direction of Dir. Samuel W. Stinemetz
"A
particular. The performances were directed
by Capt. Edwards of the Coreoran- Cadets
The wrestling bout was between McGrew
and Lockhead, and proved to be exciting
event. The horizontal-bar work by Warren.
Simmons and Ross was good as were the
acrobatics by Robert and Don Shriers.
A lively feature of the carnival was the
boxing exhibition by two colored youths.
who fought four rafting rounds under the
nom de plumes of Young Cans and
Young Wolcott." After pounding each
other around the ring and causing much
applause and merriment the contest
decided TO be a draw.
Exhibition of Fencing.
An exhibition of fencing with foils was
given by Prof Nelson and Mr. diversified,
with fancy roller skating by Prof. Quirk
and acrobatics by the Del Rays. and
thrilling trapeze act by Eddie George.
La Petite Alma. known as the human
snake gave a splendid performance of con-
tortion acts and there were other events
Mr. E. Lawrence Phillips, the rube char
acter artist, kept the audience in roar of
laughter with hayseed skits about the hall.
AS a salesman and barker at the country
store. he assisted In disposing of much of
the wares. Mr.. Ed. Yea. in charge of the
store. declared that the 'Rube from Pump
kintown, imperSonated by Mr.. Phillips.
had added much to the success of his booth.
The flower booth, presided over by Mr.. and
Mrs w. F. GUIDE, steadily maintained its
record as money making institution to the
last. Many bouquets and boutoneres We're
disposed of last night to the beaux and
bellies at the fete. Mrs. GUIDES assistants
last evening were Mrs. III. Schneider, Mrs
C. Bein, Mrs. c. l. Hughes. Mrs. G. S
Stewart Mrs. F.. Mullin, Mrs. r. Jackson
Mrs J. Crawford, Mrs. Carl and daughters.
Misses Zehr. Miss Sebring. Mrs. Danlurck,
Misses seafferta. Miss Morris2n' Miss Hoi-
len and Miss Croggon. -
The management of the enterprise COM
plimented the police and fire departments
for the efficient and thorough manner in
which life and property had been safe
guarded during the festival, with the many
thousands of people in attendance Major
Richard Sylvester superintendent of po-
lice and Chief Belt OF the fire department
personally arranged for the details from
their respective departments. Lieut.. Daniel
Sullivan, in command of the second police
precinct. was in attendance each evening
and gave personal attention to all details
receiving the heartily thanks of those in
charge.
No Arrests, No One Injured
Lieut.. Sullivan reported last night that
throughout the week. and Notwithstanding
the great crush of humanity. not single
arrest was made. nor was there one acci-
dent.
Fire Marshal P. w. Nicholson and Chief
James Keleher of the second fire battalion
| were also duty each evening and at each
| matinee, and likewise earned the cordial
| thanks of the management for the perfect
arrangement of their details. There were
| fifteen firemen constantly on duty In the
| big auditorium. one of whom always stood
on sentry duty at the fire alarm box The
| fire apparatus at the hail consisted of axes
| ladders, 300 feet Of fire hose already laid
/ and ready for action, and thirty fire extin-
guishers.
| The matinee yesterday afternoon was
/ largely attended and Melted handsome
4 sum for the temple fund
4 ,ho oL1r In, pl,a 49, ~,
1 also turned In snug sum to Treasurer b.
F. Smith. All Of last evening the room was
crowded with patrons.
Some Of the Prize Winners.
| The ID. H. Warner oil painting. a country
winter scene. was won by Mr.. J. e. Shaw
The refrigerator was won by Mr.. vier-
benchen. the armchair, donated by Hecht