The evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1907-1908, 1907-09-17
SUCCESS IS CERTAIN
THOUSANDS RALLY TO AID
OF HOSPITAL.
Auspicious Beginning of Big Festival
for German NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
Give Their Support.

That the big German Hospital festival
now going on in Electric Park is an as
sured success was shown by the highly en-
tertained throng that was within its gates
from yesterday afternoon until an early
hour this morning. There was movement
and life everywhere, and 1t is freely pre-
dlcted that when the festival is brought
TO a close. next Sunday, a handsome sum
Will have been netted for the worthy
cause
As there were attractions on every hand
yesterday, SO there are today, and will be
tomorrow and the day after. and every dav
during which the festival will hold sway.
The throngs Of pleasure seekers were
put IN holiday mood by the beautiful deco
ratlons, on the big white entrance to
Electric Park. formed by the German and
american %natioral colors and hundreds of
incandescent lights. Inside, Manager
Charles A. Dunlap of the park had spared
no pains nor expense in decorating the
nails. booths and promenades. In fact,
herman and American flags were every
Where, and the spirit of volksfest by
color and music of orchestra and band
was instilled into the hearts of all.
Inc most varied program of entertain
ment OF the year was presented, including
vaudeville in English and German, high
wire acts. the wild animal show. the
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lhhumerable attractions along the War
path. The beauty contest and most popu-
lar man contest opened last night with
a rush. and booths where articles are sold
by well-known women Of the city for the
benefit of the hospital were we'll patron
lied.
Mayor Haussling was present last
night, as were many of the promi-
nent officials of the city and county,
despite the fact that political conditions
Just now demanded their attention else
Where. They expressed pleasure at being
present and enjoyed hugely the fun fur
nlshed. The women said they would re-
member the city fathers when voting for
the most popular man in Essex County.
Inc handsome loving cup to be presented
the man receiving the greatest number of
votes during the week was placed on ex-
nioition opposite the entrance to the dane
ing pavilion.
In the beauty contest women are asked
10 send In their photographs with name
ana address. A number will be given each
photo by a committee, and the address and
name will be placed in an envelope bear
ing a corresponding number and then
sealed. The numbered photographs will be
placed ON exhibition in the Studio under
the dancing pavilion, which has been es-
pecially fitted up for the contest. Admis-
sion to the park entities any one to vote
for the most beautiful woman as repre-
scented among the photographs. The num-
Der of the photo selected must be written
on the vote and left at the entrance. The
proceeds of the contest will go to the
hospital. Photographs may be left at the
studio any night during the week. Three
prizes will be awarded to the three women
to whom are assigned the three number
receiving the greatest number of votes.
The reception committee will make it's
headquarters in the Gave of Ice," fitted
up by four artists after six weeks work,
under the direction of Manager Dunlap.
The Cave of Ice," representing a sort of
Esquimaux dwelling III the Arctics, Is
formed in the cafe building. Ice g~listens
on all sides and from the ceilings hang
big icicles. A polar bear is seen taking a
cooling draught, If one is needed in such
surroundings, while crossing over on cakes
of ice. In this Cave Judge Gottfried
Kruger will receive visitors during the
week
Members of the Pioneer Ladies' Society
and Essex County Lodge, Kinglets and
Ladies of Protection No. 2, preside at the
mmag sale, postcard and flower booths,
and are also in charge of the voting con-
tests.
The Rustic Theatre was crowded with
an appreciatlve audience last night.
P. Carlton Fritz's exhibition of trained
dogs was pleasing to the old and young.
The Carriens, German sketch artists, al
ways amused, but never offended, and
Thieie and Morgan, Dutch comedians, were
well received. Anna Mercedes, in good
voice, sang in English and German.
The exterior of the Ferari wild animal
show Is a mass of rare painting, carving
and gliding and electric lighting, and rep
resents the very highest degree of the
decorators art. Around the sides of the
interior are the great steel barred cages
wherein are shown the brute creation fully