PROCEEDS OF DEERFIELD BAZAR AMOUNT TO OVER $800.
Supplementary Sale To Be Held Later in Greenfield.
The "bizarre bazar" held at Frary house, Deerfield, Saturday, under
Miss Coleman's direction was remarkably successful both from the financial and
social view points. While a few people did a great deal of work, and it took
a lot of active effort the last few days, the money was made without requiring
a great many people to devote time for weeks, as is so often the case in getting
up functions of this kind.
The proceeds to be given to the Franklin County hospital building fund will
be over $800.
Miss Coleman has placed all who are interested in the hospital under obligation
for her bright idea and personal effort and Miss Baker was most generous in
submitting her house and grounds to all the turmoil of such an occasion. The
attractiveness of Frary house no doubt had much to do with this success, as
many people were glad of the chance to see the interior of this fine old mansion.
The Ball room was crowded several times for the vaudeville performance.
The kinder symphonies were done with much spirit by a company of Deerfield
young people, who had the whistles, rattles, drum, flower pots, triangles, etc.,
that go with these frolicsome little arrangements. They were played with much
snap under the direction of Mrs. Ashley.
W.S. Allen, Will Hutchins and Miss Mabel Brown had a very clever presentation
of "Box and Cox," a standard old farce, whose irresistible humor is
a perpetual fund of entertainment. The audience filled the room so completely
that only a small space was left open for the work of the play, but the performance
was very effective in spite of the lack of the usual space separating actors
from audience.
The "Music critic's dream" consists of some clever imitations of
the musical effects of Handel. Beethoven, Mendelessohn, Chopin, Rossini, and
Wagner as applied to the air "Annie Rooney." Miss Mary Robbins playing
the piano very effectively. The explanatory text was read by Miss Coleman. The
music is by Edwin Asa Dix.
A mob of about 400 people made an onslaught on the provisions for the luncheon,
and those that were privileged to eat in Miss Baker's dining room with its charming
wood work and open timber, and big sunny windows, were fortunate indeed. Tables
were also set outside on the beautiful lawn. Miss Jean Greenough had charge.
A.W. Root was the master of the market and piles of fruits, vegetables, etc.
were heaped up by the generosity of the farmers of the neighborhood. A number
of the young people were dressed as "market ladies" to assist. Fat
pine from North Carolina and Portuguese pottery were novelties on sale.
The proprietors of Lowney's chocolates generously provided the bazar with a
large number of their delicacies at a very low price, so that these were sold
to advantage. The Japanese booth in charge of Mrs. F. L. Boyden assisted by
Deerfield academy teachers, was provided with Japanese and flower decorations,
and had a large sale of Japanese articles and tea. Miss Katherine E. Wells was
Mother Goose and entertained the youngsters with unique grab bag schemes, in
which every one got the money's worth. The Blue and White Society had a special
exhibition, the proceeds being turned over to the hospital. Mr. Wetherald of
Mulberry house gave the use of his motor car for "seeing Deerfield"
rides.
A silhouette artist from Boston was a very popular feature. The Franklin County
Smith Club had a table for the sale of chocolate and candy at which they were
very successful. Miss Margaret Whiting had charge of the sale of books and photographs
in the south front room of the house. The sale included a large number of choice
articles secured by Miss Coleman, and contributed by others, such as Venetian
hat pins and many beautiful necklaces, with Florentine silver spoons, lemon
forks and belt buckles. Many of the young people served as venders. Miss Dorothea
Robbins was a fortune teller. Second hand books and a large variety of miscellaneous
articles were on sale.
The dance at the town hall in the evening was largely attended by Deerfield
people.
Especial credit is due to Dr. Geo. P. Twitchell of Greenfield for much time
devoted to the details of the bazar.
Very soon Miss Coleman will arrange a supplementary sale in Greenfield, at
which will be found a few Venetian bead necklaces, Japanese articles, books
and photographs. Many persons at the bazar overlooked the book and photo room
where were shown some carbon photographs, framed and unframed, which would make
pretty Christmas gifts. Mother Goose had grabs for more children then came to
her door and she too will come to Greenfield. Time and place will be announced
seasonably. Because the women found it inconvenient to carry the flowered hat
boxes many were left over, but in the interests of the hospital, Mrs. Deal has
generously bought them all.
There were delightful songs by Miss Trowbridge of Brooklyn and Miss Christiansen
of Greenfield.
An all sorts and kinds of things table was in charge of Miss Titcomb and Mrs.
Whiting, who was very attractive in a Central American dress loaned by Miss
Miller, who helped in the costumes generally.
Miss Coleman's success in this bazar should be a reminder of the great need
of a good hospital building and the duty of every town in Franklin county to
help build this one. |