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Show I PUEBLO. : Sisters', Fair. Last night marked the opening of the Sisters of Loretto fair at Armory hall, says the Chieftain St May 10. Much has heen said in announcing the event, which had keyed the expectations of the public to. a high pitch and the opening given last. night justified all that had beer. said. Although postponed post-poned for some time on account of bad weather, there was nothing that was spoiled by the delay, but on the contrary, the extra time was utilized to add further to the attractiveness of the booths. These are four in number, two on each side of the large hall. First after entering the door on the south side of the hall is the one in charge of ladies of the south side. Opposite this booth on the north side of the hall is a similar one conducted by ladies of the north side. One glance at the contents of these booths shows that long hours of deft needlework have been put in by contributors- Articles of fancy work em- nracing everything mat nas Deen devised de-vised by the fair sex since time began is displayed for sale at prices low enough to tempt even the wary purchaser. pur-chaser. Ladies of the Catholic Benevolent Benev-olent association located their booth at the west end of the hall cn the south side. Purchasers looking for dainty home decorations, such as sofa pillows, tidies,, bits of needlework, etc.; can hardly resist the "seductive display in this booth and the yaung man who would make a winning with his best girl will do well to investigate the various pretty things shown. Young people were present in large numbers, availing themselves of the provisions made for amusement. Dance music is -; furnished by Francis Schwinger and tired dancers can find refreshment at a gaily decorated lemonade lem-onade boath or at the west end of the Armory, where ice cream, cake, coffee and sandwiches are served. Those in charge of the booths are as follows: Ladies of the south side, Mrs. J. Carr and Mrs. Jeff Fitzpatrick; ladies of the north side, Mesdames M. McCor-mick McCor-mick and Young: Ladies' Catholic Benevolent Be-nevolent association, Misses S. Rogers and Jennie Reardon; lemonade, Misse3 Minneola Pryor and Nellie Fitzpatrick. In charge of 'refreshments are Miss Hireen and Mrs. Muldoon. P. Sheean I and J. Calahan are on the floor . committee com-mittee and J. K. Dempsey is at the flnnr The fair wilt ho fnntirmf1 M-prv evening until Saturday, May 19, inclusive, in-clusive, and wijl be open 'Saturday afternoons af-ternoons for the benefit tf the children unable to attend in the evening. A large crowd was present last night and indications are that this fair will break all previous records for attendance. SCHBAM-SPENCEB. One of the prettiest weddings of the season .ook place at St. Ignatius churdi on May 11 morning at 6 o'clock, I when Miss Lillian May Spencer was united in the holy bonds of matrimony to Joseph Schram, Revi Father Ley officiating. of-ficiating. The bride' is one of Pueblo's most attractive young ladies and has lived in this city all her life. The groom, now of Colorado Springs, for-I for-I raerly of this city, is a young man of sterling qualities and is employed at the Kassell iron works and enjoys the pleasure of a large circle of friends. Edward Spencer, brother of the bride, acted as best man and Miss Ella Roach as bridesmaid. The contracting parties immediately after the ceremony drove to-the home, of the bribe's, .parents, where a delicious spread was given. The happy pair left Saturday for Colorado Springs, and will be at home to friends after June 25, and they will take with them the best wishes of a host of friends. |