Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1909-02-11

HE0DlE
But tOnighps the night
After the rain of yesterday which car
ried away the snow which remained the
ann came cot and in the evening
sank bshiBd the hill nov known as
"George Washington Park," aOd bsde
the city adieu. The air VAS crisp and the
stars ia the sment shone in all their
glory. welcoming to the city the visitors
who were t. entertain AlexaGGria's citi-
gems. Long before this excellent band Of
mn.ieiaus had reached ATmory Hall
numbers we're seeking entrsnce and
tsstily dressed msidens coming from
every section could be seen with hearts
light and gay in anticipation of a joyful
evening. In this they we're not disap-
pointed.
Pleasure was king and ruled in might
At the Masonic fair on Wednesday night.
As was anticipated a large section OF
che II. s. Marine Band came to Alex
andria on a special car and during the
evening discOursed delightful music
Armorv Hall vas crowded and the lady
solicitors we're as busy as they could
possibly be gathering in the shekels. 1t
was real trea! to those who love good
music to nave been present last night,
for it seldom happens that an orgsnlza-
ton like the one referred to above pays
such compliment TO the people OF Alex
andtia. The section was under the direc-
ton of Lieut.. S3utelmsnn. Abont III
O'clock the fair committee entertained
them at the E.ktou With q tempting
lunch. The noted organization OF
which those who favored the fair with
their presence aud music is a small part,
Is the most famous In the world and
during its existence has Travelled almost
the entrs country, giving concerts 10
the principal cities. The young ladies
who arc aOoFing nightly for tue success
of this midwinter entertainment display
a great deal of patience on many occs-
s;ons and meet with msnY different chat
acters, but
OF all the bores the worst one is
That man who cones slOng
And takes your time in telling you
Just wherein you are wrong.
There is pleasure in gOirg to the ar
mory and witnessing the autics OF dill
ferent young men IS they parade the
room. Some of them used to go in the
gallery to escape, but the committee got
wise TO this and now charge admission
to this hiding place. There are others
in order TO shield themselves get a book
and traverse the room with young lsdy.
THESE are the boys the workers should
get after aud make them yield up some
thing, at lea't,
AS stated 10 yesterdays G z'lte Rear
Admiral Winfield Scott S3hley and SEN
ator Benjamin r. Tllmau, of South
Carolina, will be the guests of Alexan-
dria- Washington Lodge Of Masons, OF
AIexsndrls at the Masonic fair tonight.
Their presence and tire probability that
each may make a brief address is ex-
pectsd to draw an unusually large crowd.
These distinguished visitors will come to
Alexandris on the privats car "MJunt
Vernon" of the Washington, Alexan-
dria and Mount Vernon Electric Rail.
way, accompanied by a committee OF
prominent MasOnS of this city.
1t is understood that the retired ad-
miral will be asked to address the su-
dience from the handsome nsptha launch
"Georzs Washington. Those who al
ticlpate attending the bazaar tonight will
have to come early in order to secure
standing room
Ia addition to the slinguished Visi-
tors the fair will he favored With the
presence Of the Junior Order United
American Mechanics and the Mandolin
Club, which will add greatly to the
pleasure and receipts of the evening.
The fair is a success from all points OF
view: could not have been otherwise.
Everyone acknowledges that fact, but ss
We view the finished prod0ci 10 its en-
tireiy, we woadsr If many have taken
the trouble to cOosider The reason fol
the beauty and harmony rs to architect
ural design and happy color scheme
Those who have lsbOred 80 faithfully FOL
weeks ard months TO bring this fair to 1T
elimination, have not worked In hap
hazard manner, but have adhered to th'
wel.known laws gov rling the bes1'y
of any object, viz: the proper relation o
one angle TO another, the value OF
curve in offsettiDg sn angle; the haT
mony of coIors. The gentleman who de
sigued and superintendent the execution
of the decoration of this beautiful hal
isMr. A. d. Monitor. He lie an srtis
TO the manner born, and hiss offered III
best efforts tina, We might enjoy TIL
feat of beauty.
The liberal doua.ion to the fair by tn
Chaplin Sacks Velvet Cream Compan
enables the lsdes Of the Templat boo!
to serve his cram again tonight to thei
patrons.
Tomorrow will be Chidrens' Day an
the school children will attend the Isl
10 the afternoon, ss they did last Friday
ALEXANDRIA AMUSEMENT co
The people Of this city should cor
graduate themselves on having so man
frst.clsss pisces Of amusement to Wis
dsy and night. None of them, however
surpass tie Alexandria Amusement Ok
10 the quality of entertainment ful
nished each night. The talking an
silent pictures this week bave been e.
trsor1insrily good, but those tnnigt