Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1839-06-13
Communications.
THE LADIES' FAIR,

IIlcTC NllcIC tiIN foiSS Va S'S,
'I'is charity beckons You here;
She asks from the blessings that compass you
round,
And shield YOU from sorrow and care.
She asks from your Golfers with plenty crowned
A mite for the LADIES' FAIR.
Mr.. Editor:
Asit may no, be subject entirely de-
void of interest 10 some of your readers,
| propose through the columns of your
paper, to presen, short, and hasty sketch
of the Ladies' Fair, held in this place on
Monday, the 3D. inst. My principal mo-
tive in these remarks is to lay before those
who were not in attendance OIL the occa-
sion, and some of whom were strongly OPP
posed 10 exhibitions Of this kind, my oPln-
ion, respecting the manner i'll which it
was conducted.
Ii am aware that the personal observa-
ton of those present, will 60 much farther
in establishing in their own minds, the
apparent principle by which those who
presided over this sale, were governed;
than the efIusion of my feeble brain could
picture TO them, for
Their eyes beheld, and their ears did hear"
By those only, who were absent, will my
description be perused, with any degree
of interest.
On Saturday, the Is, inst, Mr.. E. B.
Bacon and Lady, commenced The super
inlendance of the Fair. M pains were
spared un their part, in the arrange
menl of this exhibition. How well they
succeeded in their efforts, those in personal
attendance can best determine. Suffice it
to say however, for the benefit of those
who did not attend, that the exceedingly
tasteful aud orderly manner, with Which
the room was flrcd up. was highly credit
able to those VINO superintendent it. They
employed their utmost energies, in endeav-
oring to render this sale one, which should
give entire satisfaction. The prices pac-
ed upon their Goods, were moi Of that ex-
horbitaut nature, which usually clarac-
,crizc Fairs Of this kind.-but on the con-
rary, were such, as the actual worth, and
intrinsic value Of the same would readily
warrant. 1t was their chief wish, and
earnest desire. that thuse W 10 should be
kind enoughlo favor them with their pres
ence, aud donations, should not leave the
place dissaiisfietl-that there should be no
murnurins afterwards, that they had Civ
en- their money for nousht-and that 1t
was IA mere speculation. In evidence oil
the fact, that this was no, the case,I would
saw, that have heard it remarked by ma
ny since, and by those who had no Interest
in the matter, that they were perfectly sat-
is6ed, with the prices of articles which
they had purchased, and that they we're
decidedly lower than they had ever wit
messed at sale of this description. Iu
deed. it must have been truly gratifying
10 The Ladies, to have noticed the appa-
rent cheerfuness and harmony of feeling,
which pervaded the assembly on This oc-
c9sion. 1t appeared as if each one had
come with the idea of spending such an
amount, designed as donation, and that
it was given cheerfully, and voluntarily
emblematic of spirit oftruc Charity and
liberal feeling--a characteristic of The
principles, and habits of civilized and
judicious people.
Although as have before mentioned,
much opposition was manifested, by those
who did not concur iu this method Of rails
ing funds, yet, the enterprise of few, iu-
duced them TO 60 on, and TO overcome
many obstacles, which rose as barriers, 10
impede their progress. BY their contin-
ued perseverance,, aud fixed determination,
they finally succeeded in the institution
OF the Fair, and as reward tor their un-
tiring diligence, and extended efforts, re-
ceived much larger recompense, than
they had previously anticipated. The
net, proceeds amounted, as ! have under
stood. to abou, (S20O) Two hundred dol
lars. have also learned that this amount,
is 10 be appropriated TO The payment of
some expenses, recently incurred about
the Episcopal Church, and should any
thing remain, it is to be applied TO The
suppor, of the Ministry. That it will be
expended, in manner best calculated to
advance the cause for which it was intend
ed, il is scarcely necessary 10 say.