The Washington herald., 1907-02-05
FAIR HAS QUAINT BOOTHS
Carnival of Nations at Odd Fellows
Hall Draws Crowds.
Japan Represented by Girls in XII
mOnOS Who Sell Tea in
Oriental Fashion

Japan, with all her fascinating Oriental
ornaments. charming young girls in Jap
anese costumes serving real tea and
burning incense to add TO the naturalness
of the scene. is the feature booth at the
carnival of nations which began last
evening under the auspices Of Columbia
Lodge, No. 10, l. o. 0. F., in odd Eel
lows Hall. In Seventh street The prin-
cIpaI address Of the evening was deliv-
cred by f. W. Bradford, past grand mas
ter of the organization
The carnival will continue every even
ing until February IS. The entertainment
is given annually for the benefit Of the
degree team. During the odd Fellows
convention at St Paul. next September,
the degree team will attend and compete
for the worlds prize in degree work. The
team has won the prize three consecutive
years Music is provided during the even
ing. From 10 o'clock until midnight the
floor is cleared for dancing.
The japanese booth. or tea room, IS
located on the stage, and is curtained on
from the main hall. II is in charge OF
Mrs. B. II Smart and ten charm
ing young girls. The girls. who give the
customers every attention, are all at
tired in neat japanese kimOnos. The
booth is beautifully decorated with Jap
anese lanterns, plants, and other Oriental
representa- ions. A separate musical pro-
gramme. consisting of vocal and instTu-
mental entertainment, is 10 be given in
this particular booth every evening dur
ing the carnival Delicious tea, with the
Oriental flavor. American chocolate. cOf-
fee from Honduras OF Honolulu, and wa
ter from the Potomac, may be procured
in this booth for cents the cup, with
the exception of the water, for which no
charge is made.
China is represented By n Chinese laun-
dry. where little packages represer ting
neat little bundles of clean clothes may
be procured. providing you wish to take
/ a chance This booth is presided over by
Mrs. j. Edward Fowler. Mrs. G D..
ShackelfoTd has charge OF the Italian
booth, where the sunny south and all its
charming features are illustrated for the
benefit Of the patrons Of the carnival
The booths and stands are all decorated
with flags of the respective countries
which they represent In addition. the
American flag and numerous other Orna-
ments and articles pleasing TO the eye
are in evidence everywhere.
The apron booth is in charge Of Mrs
f, Schlarch. Mrs. L. b. Moore presides
ct the candy booth. A +. Shoots is the
head man at the paddle stand. Lemon
ade and other soft drinks are disposed
Of by the Misses Shackelford. The fancy
table is conducted by Mrs. r. b. Bond
and Mrs. A. T. Lewis. Mrs. A. NJ Cole
runs d japanese game. The cabbage
patch. where all who desire may take
their pick. is In the hands of Miss Briggs
by. attired in a calico dress and an old
fashioned sunbonnet. There are various
other entertainments. and something do
ing every minute. from the time the doors
open in the evening until the last guest
has gone at midnight
The executive committee having the
carnival in charge is composed of the
following: J. Edward Fowler. a. r. Yer
million. Thomas W. Fowler. DR.. B. II.
Smart. S. G. Taylor. c. D. Shackelford.
D. r. Batson, c. A Cannon, and George
Gerberich.