The Yazoo City Whig and political register. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1842-1844, 1843-04-07
The .Fair.s


Never has there been an enterprise Of any
description in our infant city crowned with
more success than tho Ladies' Fair" held
during the last week; and never has any
undertaking been entered into by any pQr-
ton or class of the inhabitants, either for a
musement or smoument, that was more de-
serving Of the patronage so literally bestowed
upon this new and interesting movement
Every person visiting the Hall expressed
their warmest admiration Of the arrangements
made for decorating and giving zest to the
fair and busy scene. Evergreen boughs in
terspersed with artificial flowers and orna-
ments Of various descriptions fancifully and
tastefully dressing the walls gave TO the
room the appearance Of summer bower, on
which had been bestowed much Of the gay
fnery Of art with vain hope and endeavor
to add 10 the simple and beautiful luxuriance
that stamps the works Of Nature. Tables,
on which were spread out 10 meet the eye
Of the purchaser, the light work Of many an
evening hour, were surrounded for the most
part Of the time with beauty and fashion,
engaged in unsordid and amusing traffic
There were tables also that were plentifully
supplied with subslanlials and delicacies dis
playing the perfect knowledge Of that highly
essential, though extremely unpoetical por-
ton Of the female educa,ion--the art of cook,
cry Many persons sought the Oracle 10 be
apprised Of the events Of Futurity, and
whether or not their destinies were pro,
claimed in the words Of Wisdom, they never
failed OF proving acceptable and pleasing
as they fell gently on the ear in sweet &C
cents from the lips Of Beauty. The Pos
Office presented busy scene, and the fai
posl-mistress had her hands constantly full
Epistles Of divers descriptions found ihe
way into the pockets Of the gentlemen pre-
sent, for which divers dimes and two bi
pieces found their way out of said pockets
as POSTAGE for what lost Office Department
has ever been known to exist that had no
its revenue! Some Of these letters afforded
much amusement.
The Fair was numerously attended, bu
we were somewhat disappointed in eur ex
peciaiions in regard 10 the patronage Of fam
lilies residing in the country. Very few c
these attended, although the weather wa
for the major part Of the time as favorable a
could be desired. We had thought the nc
vety and object Of the Fair inducemeni
sufficient to have insured the presence
large portion Of our country friends; bu
in this We were mistaken. The neigborin
town Of Benton was represented, and liber
was the patronage bestowed by its accom-
Plished representative.
The Fair closed on Thursday night Of la
week but the articles remaining on hand
tina; time were disposed of on Monday ev
ming last, at the Hall, by auction, wher
many persons being present, they were so
at good prices.
We have not heard stated the exact amoui
realised by the ladies through this their fir
Fair; butws have heard itesiimaled at abo
sir hundred dollarS,-not a small amour
when the number Of inhabitants Of Yazt
City are taken into conference.-the wa
ofPatronage from the cOuntry--and The pre-
sure Of the times.
The osionsibe purpose Of the Fair b
been, a. VIC understand it, the procurant
Of funds for the prosecution Of the buildin
and "5eaatyying" the Presbyterian ChurcI
for which purposes the moneys will be place
in ihe hands Of the Building Committee
said church 10 be used accordingly.-A NOV
ineni on the part Of the ladies' Of he Yaz,
City Sewing Society Che oTiginasors Of II
Fair) deserving the highest Communication
We have been requested 10 say word ,
two in our eOlums in behalfof the ladies wi
participated in he duties imposed uponthe
at The Fair, BY way Of rendering their a
knowledgoments % the gentlement Of 4
ci'y, and others. FOR the very liberal MANN
IN which their FIRST effort Of this nature ~
been rewarded. Cur tiat is off.--For the /
dies we cay 70 you, gentlemen. accept II
best wishes for your welfare and pfosp
rity--ah happiness through life, without di
appointments Of any lSind-and the warne
and most heartfelt thanks Tor your Hind 3
tronage.