The New York herald., 1862-12-24
Fairs at Present Progressing
in the City.
Denevolence OF tho ladies Of tho
metropolis,


To pay visit 10 oil these various places In one day
would be an undertaking that might well sarte Her.
cules, as well as empty the pockets OF Cfesus =
Roshschd. Fairs places tha. must be approached
with caution. You must so with purse well stocked
ktth yellow btsn their present postal
currency You must 60. not only abuudany sup
oiled with tho "dus" but also with your mind well pre-
pared to spend oil you take with you and to consider
yourself amply repaid by the SMILES and winning arts OF
tho young ladies generally having charge Of the tables
Bosidss acting like "a dcar duck Of good cresturo'
(WHICH translated Into Ineligible English, spending
~ much money would buy comfortable house and
Iotyou also expected perform an amount Of pc
hestrianism that will throw the shade some OF the
Bamest walkers 10 the country. Mr. Smith here, Mr.
smith there, and Mr. Smith everywhere, Is pulled abou
the in the gentle yoke Of tho fair ones until he be-
gins feel decidedly weak in the calves aud would give
b he worth In the world % be more emanciratcd
From the dominion of his unconscious torincntors All
khIs time, too, Mr.. Smith is smiling like the hap
piest in creation, and locks the perfect picture
Of conent,nent and bcneyoeLce. When he finally
Il ie! loose, and feels himself once more FREQ
man. breathing The pure atmosphere outside tho walls Of
The fair house, and away from tho dangerous contact o
hrinolne Mr. Smith makes up his mind that he has been
remarkably well done for and hopes that the nox time
he Ia caught patronzing fair hc may be as beautifully
BOLD be that last particular occasion. Mr.
Smith will a model spccimoC cc the verdant
young man who pays hts lrst visit 10 FAIR II Is the old
story OF tho spider and the ny-
Will you walk into the parlors
Said the spider 10 tho fly, &c.
You keep buzzing around tho wcb until you get mex
srcaby enangled in the meshss, and hero you stick
until there Is further Of youn other VIC rds until
Hour pockets emptied.
But u these fairs have their amusing features, they
also productive OF vast amount OF solid, lasting good
pects. BY them money is obtained for the poor, food
and clothing supplied to the hungry and naked com
orss procured for sick and wounded soldiers and
funds raised for tho propagation OF religion BY the
hEecton Of temples OF worshp and the establishment
hf schools for the neral and Intellectual training Of
ahe youth Of tho cky. 1t is pleasant way Of doing
kood and deserves 70 be epotutsd and patronzcd by
lho pablo.
ae Of reporters paid nyig visit 70 or these
aces yesterday snd found tho following, amcng others
IN fuii operation- IA
} ONION Hoxx SCHOOL FOR sOLpIEss' CHILDREN.
One Of the plsaeanteet fairs at present ID operation
- that at the Home Tor Soldiers Children, situated
~ No. 20 East Forty-sccoud street, near Madison
avcnae. This benevolent institution, It's
Indicates, was organised some time ago by number
M patriotic laciee, for tho pra:seworthy object OF
a6brdng rolief and homo TO such children OF soldiers
have been left without protection, either BY the death
dr vhe.r fathers the field Of battle while dischargng
khsr dusies account Of their disability through the
honorable wounds Of war 10 support their offspring
kropsriy No moro worthy association could have
bsen established, and, might we be expected, tho
institution has not been wanting IN liberal
tupport en- the part Of the public. The lady mana
gsrs have worked tho thing up with 80 much
perseverance, and sincere zeal, thar they have been
enabed TO afford largo amount Of relief TO class OF
people greatly In necd OF such assistance With view
M .ds further % ns ss o means S.s SoK
ed put that Idea no practical shape with o. little delay
possible The fair was opened on tho 9th instant and
kcelyod the most extensive support from tho patrons OF
institution The articles on exhibition here com rise
very assortment Of valuable ana ia cy art
nles Among othor things worthy Of notice Is beautiful
10 tho managers OF the fair This flag be disposed Of
Se iaeIy number s ' viii reccise most valuable
article. The Goddoss OF Liberty is alss exposed
price, which oush. 70 make her blush for the dcgcuc-
Facy OF the times sewing machine among the prizes
pride, which as Of young ladies' archy expressed
Ii, "was all ready TO walk or with her bridegroom. y
The @ ss Ssc s ats
End solicit "chances, with magnetic glance that never
falls to sct tho strings Of the heart on rembc as well
is the strings OF the gentlcmens purses
This fair IS to terminate next Saturday evening in a
grand auction sale, when free admission will be permit.
Eed. very handsome sum has been realized by this
= ftIR LADIEs UNION AID SOCIETY.
This fair cpcued last Monday @ the City Assembly
Rooms Broadway, between Grand and Howard strccss'
ghe Ia,es' Union Aid Society established Tor the
burpG. Of siordiag aid 10 aged snd trm, and has
psen conducted In aosi crcdi.able and successful man
ssr THO prsseut fax Is rcrbsps the very best in sve~y
respect ~ pssssnt In pgrsss in this cuy The spcndi0
i the Assembly Rooms Ia coplcteIy occupied by the
Aamcrsus tables and The paroasgc public s most
liberal long line OF carriages containing visitors, con
k,cuay drawn up froat OF the building especially
At night, so that the amount Of money realized
must prove Of vast benefit to tho large number Of inmates
A~stI.. ,tartn
beisg loaded down with costly prizes suitable for amos
seery purpose In lfe and he shc who taxes chance
almost win something worth double tho ainoun
OF money expended The puzzle In a these cases IS how
derstsnd the matter Better than Ito plain practical lords
f crcatun who have business 70 pry too deeply int
such subjects, and therefore, the mysiey crght 70 DC
vett entirely ladies' uarsyc, whenever they see
A. In addition to the great variety OF stoad artclei
lslned by splendid musica performances. which lent nc
small charm the exhibition. The musla csasistcd O
occasion aud also by brass hand. whsh oscoursct
several popular airs and selections from the opera The
fair will continue until Saturday evening" aud probably
shrough oil next week.
the GERMAN HOSPITAL FAIR.
This fair s at present boing held In the large room
corner OF Broadway Fourth strcct ard lafayette placc
Our German citizens remarkable for their gcnercs
IN the support Of charities Of this description and hcnc
shc patronage extended towards this fsr has Scen quite
Sarge and rcmuncrative. Il is the intention Of many O
prominent Gefnnn ctiheiO W VeCs suNaVc nVEpl
aA IN this city, be dcvoscd exclusively to tho beucd
f German patients The proceeds VI the present fai
will be expended in carrying out this object, and there
foro oil desiring contribute their share, no matter hv
fgng ought TO avail themselves OF the present oppor
tunty OF doing while at the same tImo they will b.
sreatcd 10 splendid entertainment, 10 vo as chanc
af winning handsome prize from among the nnurncra
bls costly articles on exhibition.
THE CHURCH OF TIE HOLY CROSS.
The annual Catholic fair for charitable purposes which
Is held in the buildings attached to the Church Of tn
Holy Cross commenced yesterday, with tho appreciation
OF tho pastor, Rev. Mr.. Mccarthy Tho ladies Of tn
perlsh were In attendance, rs -srsi. ana tho tables
,whceIs or fortunc "grab bags" and so FORTH
uce attractive and generous both 10 visitors and In
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