The Dickinson press., 1907-10-26
MAs.A SUCCESS


81. Patrick seSocietxNet sa
a}Neat Sum
\ 81. Patrickas church fair opened, Tues
day evening at the opera house with an
excellent supper given by the ladies of
the parish. The hall was crowded on
ute in any department during the entire
evening. -
Handsomely decorated booths, ar
ranged around the, hall, presented al
beautiful picture to the many generous
spectators, who kept the ladies very
busy displaying and'wrapping articles in
a manner that would do credit to a de-
partment store. -. .5.s
The booth for dolls and toys, tastefully
decorated with artificial flowers and tin
sci, was loaded down. with: dolls, beauti-1
fully gowned in various styles and solors,
and arranged in a manner to please the
children and attract the attention of
every perton in the halt: Tkestoys were
of many kinds and, while they, lasted,
many children we're made happier.
Misses Cora Walton, Genevieve White
and Anna Cuskelly were the ladies in:
charge, and at the close of the fair it was
surprising to see their cash balance. \
Mrs. ". H. Stickney.. managed the
smallest booth in the hall, but by no
means did she do the smallest business.
A little popcorn stand, with. popcorn
decorations, caught the eye of many peo-
pie, who could not pass by without
sampling a few of the several kinds and,
every sample added to the cash, receipts.
The fancy booth made all the ladies'
envious and the gentlemen spend their
money. The decorations on this booth
were especially beautiful. Artificial
roses and paper napkinssof the rose pat
tern were so ar~tistically arranged that
the booth had the appearance of a YER
table rose bower. Sofa pillows, aprons,
hand bags, handkerchiefs and all sorts
of needle work and embroidery were to-.
be found in this department, which was
skilfully managed by Mrs. w. c. Craw-
ford, Mrs. L. H. Rudiselle and Miss
Mollie Kostelecky. y,
Directly in front Of, the stage, the
candy booth was arranged. The color,
scheme purple and white was carried
eutin the, decoratiohs;sss paper napkins
and artificial violets being used with ex.
cealent taste. Mesdames Dan Manning
and E. ]. Hughes and Miss Mary Nolan
had charge and the demand for their
line was so great that everything was
sold out at an early. hour. Quick sales.
and small profits was the motto of the
Propietors and they made a grand show
ing on the cash book They were on
ssesaG With ]sas : t5ssh suppl; 3 / of goods for 7 The :.
4 At the fish pond,all ii the fisher lads
the usual luck, and some of the catches
made would make the ordinary fisherman
ashamed of his title, The young. ladies',
in charge of the pond were Misses Irene
Walton, Beatrice Lish, Flossie Jennings;
and Margaret McG inley,. (:
The ladies' booth, which was run in
connection withEthe wheel and auction:
was well stocked with useful household
articles on the start, butt is impossible.
to keep good things on the shelf when
the department is crowded with eager
purchasers, andrat the close of the fair,
empty shelves and a pailful of money
were the only things left Ia, show for the.
large stock of, goods which represented
a great deal: of hard work BY the ladies
of the parish. Mesdames Ray, Lish,
Cuskelly, Mckinley and Drury we're in:
charge of the booth the greater part of
the time but were ably assisted by scores
of willing workers.
Misses Elsie Pelissier and Edith kim
had a little cosy corner, beautifully deco.
rated with flags and bunting, and from,
this booth cigars and china were sold in.
quantities to suit the purchaser. AS a
special inducement every purchaser was.
given a chance on an automobile, which.
was won by w. A. Mcclure.
It seems that nearly everybody took
advantage of the excellent suppers
served BY ladies of the sparish, whose
reputation for fine meals isaall that could
be asked and increases with every. sup.
per served. x .s
Tom Hughes was up from Bismarck
and had his position at the old s1tand.
His reputation as an auctioneer and ring.
manager has become so we'll established
that when anything in this line comes up,
and a master of ceremonies is needed
someone suggests sending for Tom
Hughes and the matter is settled. Mr..
Hughes had S. L. Carroll for a right
hand man, and the way the goods went
out and money came in was not slow
Besides being a pleasant social event
the fair was a grand financial success
The total receipts amounted to SIo37,
which will net the society over $500 after
all expenses are paid.