Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1912-12-18
THE CHRISTMAS BAZAAR.

The Christmas Bazaar being conducted
by the Altar Society of the new Cath
Ole church il Il vcritable department
store on a small scale. Here may be
found art goods. Bibles, red cross stamps
clothes for the baby. an English Inn
where a varied menu is served every .ev-
ening, flowers. Christmas toys and books
for the children, chinaware, cabbage, and
numerous other things.
The crowd at the Bazaar last night
was much alrgcr than the first night
Buying was lively. The genuine Christ
mas spirit was there. and no one left
without making purchases of some kind
The entertainment program included a
piano performance. Home, Sweet
Home" with variations and Waves In
a Storm" by Miss Marion Layton; song.
pretty Little Dairy Maids" by 20 little
girls from the Incarnate Word Acad
envy, i'll dairy maid costume; "An Old
Sweetheart Of Mine recited with excel
lent eject by Miss Anna Craig, accom-
panied by Miss Virginia Nichols on the
piano and j. b. NianO on the violin
vocal solo, ~'Springtime," by Miss Lillian
Hicks, accompanied by Mrs. Annie Pute-
gnat. Sss''
At the Peter Pam Shop many pretty
Guiding dresses, caps. etc. The shop is
prettily enclosed. The interior is par
ticularly attractive. being tastefully dee
GRATED with pictures and plaques. The
shop is in charge of Mrs. Z. =. Connie
and Mrs. G. L. Macmanus.
In an enclosure of silken walls. top
ped by a huge japanese umbrella IL \
fishing pond, i'll charge of Miss Sara
Young. ~ =" I'm
"MistletO Bough,'' an old English Inn.
is one of the most inviting places in
the Bazaar. 1t is operated under tho
by several young ladies. Two menus arc
served each evening. and the best that
the market affords may be had in pre-
pared foods.
Jack Frost" is hidden away In a lit
te home covered deep in SNOW. Here he
Hol'lS I'll anu NHtn NOu uIOD a ulHIt
in the slot he favors YOU with a snow
ball, in the center of which, when it is
unwrapped, you find a pleasant surprise
in the way of a prize. Jack Frost is
/ represented by Owen Combc, Bertram
Combe. Jesse Thornham and Joe vi
vicr.
In the country store, operated by Miss
Rose Stowe. may be found what is need
ed in the way Of chinaware, and cab
bage.
At Die Kindermart." the hearts of
the children are made glad. Here are
many toys and pretty picture books, such
az Mother Goose, Old King Cole and 9th
ers. This booth is also equipped with
a chimney, and one night this week Old
Santa is going to climb down through
it. Miss Kimbal is in charge of this
booth.
The art booth is splendidly supplied
having received the especial attention of
Mrs. James Il. Wells, who, while in the
East. made purchases for its stock. There
are beautiful pictures Of the Madonna.
hand colored by artists in Florence,
pretty Christmas cards. bead necklaces,
and many art works. The booth is in
charge of Mrs. Workman.
The Fairy Tree, covered with SNOW
and growing pretty dOllies, is electrical.
Ilv lighted and receives much favorable
comment. The Fairy Tree will be sold
the latter part of the week.
A novel booth is the huge Candy
Box" containing many varieties of home
made candies, all selling so fast that it
is difficult to keep the stock replen-
ished. This is attended by Mrs. j. W.
Scrivener.
Flowers may be had in plenty at the
Rose Garden. in charge of Mrs. Nivier.
Here are fresh holly wreaths. cut flow
ers and poppy plants.
The Religious Booth" is covered with
moss and corn and palm leaves. Inside
is a manger in which lies a representa-