The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1907-02-06
Much interest is Being Taken In the
Big Event.

Much interest Is Being Taken in the
Big Event.
The committee is more than pleased
with the outlook for jolly time at the
dance to be given by the German Ben
efcial Union at the Casino, Jackson
street, to-rtght.
Tickets have sold rapidly and the
members are hustling to make 1t as
big success as their first anniversary
on December at the rooms on Third
street.
The novelty guessing contest prom
Uses. TO arouse intense interest. as each
holder IF a ticket has an opportunity
to guess the name OF temperance
drink made in half barrel. holding
16 gallons of refreshing beverage,
which all dancers will be privileged
to drink as they see fit to quench their
thirst during the night. No member
OF the G. B. U. will know the name
attached to this cooling drink any
more than the guests, as an entirely
outside party Ia LADY, will name 1T
and seal the same securely In an en-.
yelope and give 1t to Mrs. Sands Jack.
son, of the Casino. for safekeepfng I'm.
til guesses are all in. The prize will
be $3.50 gold piece. There will be
nothing intoxicating in the drink. but
the maker hopes to color it SO as to
fool the wiseacres. A great many
people are planning to be the most
awkward dancer so as to win the
other $3.50 gold piece. The $500 gold
prize for the best German waltz will,
require committee of excellent
judges as some hopeful couples are
and have been practicing for three
weeks or more. Mr.. and Mrs. Schus-
ter will provide cold lunch for the
hungry from 10 to / o'clock. Instead
of regular dancing programme the
committee will keep in touch with the
sentiment OF the dancers and an
nounc each figure on set to suit the
people. omens' orchestra OF seven
pieces will have on hand music of alt
classes so that those who wish the
old-fashioned quadrille. reel and square
dances. the polka. schottische, waltz,
twosteps. ETC.. old or new. can and
will be obliged. The G. B. U. proposes
to arrange. for all ages and please the
ofd-time dancers as well as the modern
up-to-date younger set. Four hours
of wholesome enjoyment is promised
for all. Mr.. Charles Caruso will en-.
terrain between dances In Italian op.
era, including the beautiful ANGELS
Serenade." by B. Graga; "L'Aria Del
Paggfo," by Nfeyerbeer: "Faftes Lue
Mes Aveux," from Faust. by Gounod:
la Zincara." the Gypsie. from I'll
Trovatore." Mr.. Samuel Ridenour will
sing his new Jonah song. Mr.. Hough
| will render 'Lindy," with assistance.
Other interesting features will also
be introduced. The general public Is
most cordially invited to attend. Dane.
ing from to 1 o'clock. n
Valentine Bazaar and Chicken Supper.
The Ladies of the Maccabees OF the
World will hold Valentine Bazaar
on Thursday. February u. and will
conduct an exchange and serve a
chicken supper on Friday, February
Is.
On Thursday afternoon Bingham
sale will be the main feature and a
choice line OF aprons, sun bonnets, pin
bags. etc, will be for sale.
Thursday evening will be devoted
TO the patron OF the day, st. vaien.
tine and many clever and appropriate
ideas will be carried out. The quilts
and sofa cushions will both be on ex'
hibition, and will be awarded the sue.
cessful Guesscr that night. \Take n
chance on them now.
The exchange on Friday afternoon
will be up to the high standard OF all
previous affairs OF the kind and q
large line of cakes. pies, bread, etc.
will be for sale. Beginning at five
o'clock Friday evening the ladies will
serve an old fashioned chicken sup.
per. price 35c. The ladies' are MAX.
ing extensive preparations to enter,
tain their friends and are anticipat-
ing successful bazaar. Don't forget
the date and place, Thursday and Fri.
day. February IA and 15, Heffner
building, Barney street. N
Entertained Mothers Club.
The Mothers Club was entertained
yesterday afternoon by Mrs. J. W.
Stevens at her home on Walnut ave
nue.. Miss Mary George, of the Nor