Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-02-13
Mr.. Vests Understanding"

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Mr.. Vests Understanding"
Commissioner Henry Litchfield West
agreed TO attend the fair with the under
standing that he would not be asked to
make speech, IL is said, but the audience
TOOK the matter out of his own and the
committees hands. and succeeded in bring
ing Mr.. West to his feet. He repeated the
understanding he had had with the com
mittee, and INDUCED in some pleasantries
that were well received His story of the slut
tering friend who wanted to travel on a
railroad by freight because he could not
express himself was greatly appreciated
Mr.. west declared he was glad to add his
fluctuations to those of his fellow-commis.
sloner Mr.. Mcfarland, for the success OF
the fair. and said that fairs have a large
place In ms fund of esteem, for 1t was al
church fair that he met Mrs. West
Rev. ]. p. OConnell, pastor of St Vim.
cent de Paul Catholic Church. South Capt.
tol and NJ streets southwest and the state
chaplain of the Knights of Columbus In
toned n prayer Invoking a blessing on the
enterprise and the fair assistants at the
various booths proceeded to business. Thu.
the ralr opened, and at the close of bust.
ness last night It was stated that the re-
ceipts had far exceeded the expectations O.
the managers of the enterprise
Booths and Tables
On the many booths and tables in the
two halls a handsome collection of article,
was displayed. ranging in size and value
from an almost infnitesimal knlck-knacL
to large and expensive household utilities
On entering the left-hand doorway into
the main hall there is found a pretentious
array of furniture. A feature of the exhibit
OF Carroll Council is a piano, valued at
NOOO. and last night Mr.. p. j. Haltigan
and his assistants did veritable land Of
nee business with persons ambitious 70
own the instrument. There are also a mum
Der OF other valuable articles at this table
including set of priests vestments a
steer range and varied assortment OF
French dolls. The ladies of the booth made
striking appearance in Spanish costumes
Az the Spaulding Council booth there is 2
WIDE diversity Of articles, among them 2
french hat that was the admiration OF
many ladies last evening. This booth has
chocolate stand i'm connection with n
where bevy of young women presided las
evening with considerable success Mr.
Ge9rge F. MeAvoy was in charge, and hi:
assistants were Messrs. w. S Mccarthy
William Z. Normoyle John J. Dasenbrock
A, A. Marsden and w w Fox
Two young ladies, Misses Claudia GalesI
ana Elsie Moore preside over the destinies
OF the fortune tellers tent, and are re
ported to have a prosperous evening
a rubber-tre trap is one of the princpa
onerings OF the workers at the table OF
keane Council. Other articles on the tahl,
comprise punch bowl. set of silver. gil
clock, silver candlesticks. lamp. etc.
A Handsome Collection.
Potomac Council. it Is claimed, has one
of the handsomest collections of articles II
the fair room, both from the standpoint
OF number and intrinsic worth. There is
among other things. a rose picture that ha.
been highly appraised. and a sectional book
case. sewing machine hand painted punch
bowl lamp. lady's desk, chairs and severa
valuable umbrellas.
At the booth OF Washington Council
there is much TO delight the eye. The la
dies are attractively gowned I'm continen
tai costumes. A handsome Welsbach lamI
occupies distinctive place, while on dis
play there is a china closet chevaI ga.
stoves, bed room suite. ermne fur set
complete dinner set and a set of Mexican
drawn work. There is a corps of ladie.
with this booth who, dressed as letter
carriers provide a tender but harmless
billet doux.
An orchestra stationed in the CALLER,
discoursed a pleasing program throughout
the evening, including dance music which
latter is scheduled to begin at IO:30 O'Clock
each evening OF the fair.
The refreshment hall, on the first floor
has been tastefully decorated with greens
and flowers baby show here attracts
its full quota OF attention One portion
OF the hall has been fitted up to simulate
a japanese tea garden. and there is a com
pany of young ladies in attendance
dressed as geisha girls. In another sec.
ton ice cream and ices may be had.
THE Knockers, a social organization
within the Knights of Columbus, has beer
allotted half OF this hall. Part OF the
exhibit essays to simulate n country cir.
Gus, one OF the features being a real live
monkey. which win be disposed of to some
contender at the close of the fair. ''Ths
Knockers" have opened cigar emporium
Perry Warren Waite aged forty-fivt
years, of Toledo, Ohio, died from compli.
cation of diseases In Borgess. Hasn't 4,