Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1863-11-19
Gese Of Northwestern Fair---Reeeipts $50. 600.

ste,3 VI -sGttnWoSIefE EalT---ketetnfS $50. 600,
The Northwestern Fair for the benefit of
the Sanitary Commission closed at Chicago
Saturday. It has been in all respects a com.
pIete success, and reflects the highest credit
| on those who originated the enterprise, on
those who spent so much time and labor in
| preparation for it, and on those who worked
so patrlotically, untiringly, efficiently and ar
duously during its continuance. By all that
was done and sacrificed by those who sent in
their liberal donations down to the last hour
OF the Fair, by the presence of scores who
gave their whole time to the service of the
Fair, by the attendance of thousands who
came from near and from far to see and to
purchase-it was shown how thoroughly the
heart OF the people was enlisted in the good
work sought to be helped on through this in
| strumentalitv.
The last day seems to have been one of the
best days. Great crowds were in attendance
and the articles unsold brought good prices
under the auctioneer's hammer till nearly
everything was disposed of.
At noon dinner was given to the sick and
wounded soldiersin Chicago and to as many as
could attend from Camp Douglas, in the din
| ing room below Bryan Hall. There was a
great crowd present, and with the profuse
display OF the National colors and the bright
dresses Of the ladies who were there to wait
On the boys in blue" brilliant spectacle
was presented. Miss ANNA DICKINSON made
short and touching address to the soldiers
After heartily enjoying the dinner there
were toasts in honor of President LINCOLN,
the Lady Managers and Workers in the
Northwestern Fair, and the Sanitary Com
mission, responded to by the soldiers with
hearty cheers. A few excellent speeches
were made The band played the "Red,
White and Blue" the crowd joining in the
chorus. The Battle Cry of Freedom" was
then sung with tremendous power and effect
by the ladies, nearly 800 in number, with over
800 OF the soldiers, flags and handkerchiefs
waving. Then the boys gave battle yell
which lady remarked was enough to scare
every Copperhead out of the city. The ''Star
Spangled Banner followed in capital style,
and the doxology, when the soldiers babe
their entertainers good bye, f cling that
they had had first safe time.
This dinner was followed by one to the Ia
dies engaged in the Fair, in which those who
had served tables so many days were gallant
ly waited on by gentlemen from the various
business houses Of the city, and had a GOOD
time.
At meeting held subsequently sundry
resolutions were adopted, among others thank
Mrs. HoGE and Mrs LIvERMoRE for their eff
forts in managing and conducting the fair,
&C., also the following:
ReSolred, That this Fair has been an unparalleled
success--not merely in pecuniary point of view
but as great uprising OF the women of the North
west and their Northern sisters, i'll Specification of
their devotion to the cause Of our beloved and i'm
periled country.
Resolved, That in view Of the unanimity with
which the Northwestern States have combined in
this Fair, request that the name Of the ChicGqo
branch OF the Sanitary Commission shall now aud
henceforce be changed to that OF the Northeastern
branch OF the United States Sanitary Commission.
Resolved, That we send greeting to all in the
Federal service, whether III field hospital
whether in army or nayy--of whatever State or
birth place--and desire TO remind them that in
thus coming forward TO fill the treasury of the
United States Sanitary Commission, which Commits
sion succors all without distinction who come with
ing its beneficial range, are offering sympathy
and support to every individual OF our country's
defenders.
ReSoJUed That inasmuch as no amount of money
will purchase the Indispensable garments which
are made only by the women of patriotic or
CARNATIONS, we will return home set the machin-
cry OF aid societies in still more active opera
ton, and will continue efforts and our
work, not only as long the war continues, but
as long as there is hospital to supply soldier
to