The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-11-13

rlub on George street. Pawtucket' was the
center of attraction for the people living
in st. Mary's parish last evening, because
n was the opening night OF the fair whlch
the snecial committee appointed for the
purpose some weeks ago had arranged
The building Is not a small one, ana lts
rooms are not small for the ordinary uses
OF the association, but they were certainly
far too small TO accommodate the crown
which gathered there last evening Anu
those who came were well pleased WIN
what had been prepared for thelr enter
tainment. too -
or course there were money-ma KING
schsn,as because that IL what falr u
for. and no one ever expects 10 get ms
money back. because " ne ala that .ne
fair management would do no greater
business than any variety store. SO when
q ch,,rch society OF any other organization
1olds q fair their friends attend. IL they
are wise they look over their pocket book
hefore they go and then figure out just
how much money they have got 10 nave
for the ordinary needs OF life before next
nav day, and II there Is a balance then
20 10 the fair. 1t isn't necessary TO spend
it with the first person that Is met
although the temptation might be very
great for that first person Is possibly the
most attractive and most persuasive
young lady solicitor in the building IL
would not probably do to state just what
that Is but IL is very certain that she
will be right on hand with the most en-
ticing scheme that was ever devised ~
IS probably a chance to buy ticket Tor
ten cents or perhaps its a quarter, that
will entitle the holder 90 a share In gold
mine or something that Is just as good.
Then there Is a chance TO cast your vote
for some one who has got lot or friends
and wants 20 prove II. The cost or this Is
only a dime not very much for the indi-
- aaF m a.
vidusls Il means considerable OF sum
90 add TO the treasury OF the fair COM
mittee
The number OF most charming young
ladies who were armed with these books
1t would be difficult to guess. Everyone
had a different scheme and each scheme
was a good one But that was just what
everyone who attended was looking for
III these young ladies hadn't been there.
and IL they We're not persistent there
wouldn't be any fun in going and IL is
probable that there would not be great
deal OF financial gain for the association.
In what was known as the game room
there was dancing during the evening,
and of course this proved an attraction.
In fact there were a great many more
who wanted TO dance than could find an
opportunity TO do So but here was another
case where a crowd was just what was
wanted
AS stated above every room i'm the build
Ing was in use. These rooms had all been
very handsomely decorated for the occa-
sion There were numerous booths and
they were of all shapes and sizes. They
were also Of all colors OF the rainbow.
Some were white and others were trim
med with green. Some were all one color
and others were many colors and twned
IN and about the rooms where ever thers
was a chance 10 add TO the beauty in
that way there were flags and bunting.
Handsome festoons of the American flag
with here and there the emblem of old
ireland. made pretty effect. attesting to
the skill and artistic taste OF j, NJ. Levy,
who had done the work.
During the evening COVE Higgins.
who had come In in time TO give the offl-
cial opening OF the fair. visited all the
booths and later he spent few minutes
IN the room where the dancing was on.
going through the measures OF one quad
rille. much 10 the satisfaction of those
present.
COVE ATTENDS.
The members Of the association fully
appreciated the honor that was theirs by
reason Of The fact that this was the first
appearance which Gov. -elect Higgins has
made since his election and when he was
presented to the audience by Rev. Fl.
Tennian, the pastor. he was given a most
cordial reception and In response he said:
II did not have such a profound and
high regard for the sincerity OF your pas
tor and for the members OF your associa-
tion l would have believed that you had
conspired 20 turn my head. I thank him
End you Tor the greeting. am merely
plain and inofensive Catholic young man.
as always was No matter how high
man becomes. he cannot ever become
higher than his creed or his church. There
s. one thing which impressed me and
makes me feel glad that I am a member
of the association. and that is the sight OF
the Stars and Stripes over the door. a
sight which convinces one that VIC Catho-
lies are. first. last and all the time. devot-
cd 10 the Stars and Stripes and are loyal
citizens
1T used 10 be the doctrine In this coun-
TRY that a person could not be a good /
American citizen and be a Catholic. This /
IS not so. for a man or woman who is not |
true TO tho flag dsobeys the first mandate
OF the Roman Catholic church / am |
proud and glad 10 be with YOU on this oc- /
cssion, and l cannot refrain from giving |
my humble tribute 10 this association for /
The work which has been done by Fr Nc |
Csbe. want TO add my humble eulogy |
90 your pastor for the work done by him /
for all who have come I'm contact with him. /
May this festival bring In increased profits |
and may II be such that It will bring you |
into closer union
IN CHARGE OF BOOTHS.
The colonial booth. which was entirely |
white. was In charge Of Mrs. Patrick r. |
Hayes. and she was assisted by Mrs. VII !
liam Hayes, Misses Rose Cavanaugh. !
Emma Henderson. MARY Cavanaugh |
Kathleen OBrien. Mary McNally Ger !
,rude Casey. Theresa Casey. Lucy Farrell
and Agnes Richards and Mrs Peter l.
Casey. The Knights Of Columbus booth
was decorated In purple and white. with
white festooning. and there was also the
insignia % the X. % &. II was I'm charge
of Mrs. z. J. Murray and she had as as
sistants. Misses Mollic Johnson. Rose
Clair. Frances McCann. Annie and Mary
Lennon Catherine Murray. Sadie whit
taker. Mary Lennon and Miss Wigmore.