Norwich bulletin., 1910-06-25
DELIGHTFUL ROSE FETE
 AND LAWN PARTY
Given at GhIanbouer for Benefit of Halle, Club.

Thousands of lovely roses and scores of Halle club girls no less lovely and blushing made combination of sur passing charm for the rose fete and lawn party which opened on Friday afternoon and evening for it's two-day entertainment at Ghlanbouer, the residence of Mrs. William c. Lanman, on Washington street It was fairy land alike in the daytime and in the evening, when the entrancing effect was heightened by the myriad of elec- trfcally lighted Japanese lanterns strung along the walks and through wich can be proud of, and inviting patronage for this enterprising club that gives Norwich people the oppor- tu6ty of attending something to which The large patronage Friday afternoon and evening is expected to be greatly exceeded today, and the whole result in the financial returns which ought to come from such hard work.
 On every side in the well kept howeri beds were the exquisite specimens Of roses of every color, which have been cultivated and arranged by Gardener Charles T. Beaseley for this crowning event of the season.
 Around the garden were arranged the stands. attractively trimmed in red. white, blue and crimson, and in the rear was Q stage erected where the vaudeville programme was given. There was also a stand for Miller's orchestra, which played for the pro- gramnfe. Near the front of the garden was the tea garden, arranged under the trees with Japanese umbrellas, and in charge of Miss Mary Richards, social directress of the club assisted by the Misses Marion Bartlett, Jennie Kim ball, Carrie Parsons, Sarah Kelley, Katharine Neibert Lydia Pink. Mrs. Madeline Ritchie, Elizabeth Addie and Celia Sweeney. All the girls assisting in the stands and entertainment wear caps and costumes of becoming colors.
 Miss Grace s. Benjamin, directress of the club. is in general charge of the fete, and the following were the re- oeption committee on Friday: Miss Louise Howe. Miss Ethel F. Worth. Lee Mrs. Daniel s. Haviland. Miss Ma bel Webb, Miss Mary Nelson, Miss Minnie Gladden. and Mrs. Howard Pot ter.
 Prof. James J. Holland was stage manager for the vaudeville, a feature that was carried out in excellent form and every number was a hit It in- cluded the following solo numbers, finely given: Vocal solo. Miss Mollie James; flower dance, Miss Casey; Highftand fling. Miss Everett: Petite Master Keptlin; Spanish dance, Miss Della Woodmansee; skirt dance, Miss Anna Schwartz; Mir. Cal lxins and choral class In Irish costume
 
 The choral class Is heard in several beautiful selections, French costume song and Spanish song. The mandolin orchestra also gives delightful num- bers.
 Won the Gymkana Race.
 The afternoon programme began at 4 o'clock, having as a particular fea- ture the gymkana races, an idea inn ported from India. The novel race proved big attraction when started | s...t-l of pistol. The starters were four of the club girls, Miss Helen Barber driv- 1 ing a white pig, Miss Mary DuIfder- dale white lamb, Miss Ella Kirby q | Rogue a white duck. The animals were | guided by blue ribbons, the club col | OTIS. It was close contest between | the pig and the lamb, the former win | the course The duck waddled to the | line third, but the rooster refused to run and had to be carried by his driv sr. The prize for Miss Barber was a bangle.
 At o'clock supper, in charge of Madame Saunier. was erved on the | front piazza. which was beautifully | decorated with roses, nydrangeas and were Misses Sadie Clark, Alice Barry. Marie Wright, Mae Houldcroft, Annie | Mary Roarke. Lillian Roarke, Elizabeth Hoar. Mary Keenan,
  Kirby. Miss Bridget Moran was In charge of fhe money.
 Mrs K. Stanley-Lawler is in chafge ,f the articles to be said by chance, assisted by Misses Elizabeth Hull, Kit y Corcoran, Margaret Lawler, Mrs. Juliet Beasley, and Miss Annie Houl- .roft. Mrs. Oscar bowman, with Miss Sadie Tufts has the candy; Mrs. Frank Farrell and Miss McGeee hay various at their stand. George Taylor md Merry Beckwith. in French nia- or's costume had the grasbbass.
 John IT, Kelley and Charles T. Eeas- ey were in charge of the games, with wheels or fortune. Aunt Sallie and the chimney game were run by William Hopkins and Harry Smith.
 Two articles awarded during he evening. Ticket No. s2 Victoria -e blanc. took the white tulle hat trim ned with lilies of the valley and blue l atin bow. worth about $25. Ticket No. B. Mrs. N. s. Gilbert took the | asserole- There are 2 number of ofJ5er Lrticles to be awarded tonight incIud- ng the speedy pig that won the race friday