The Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Ohio) 1863-1886, 1863-12-10
Great Western Sanitary Fair.
At CincLmnnIl. DeccmheraI.IaOa,

ceremonies, on Monday, the 2lst Of
December, and continue through the
holidays.
Arrangements have been made on an
extensive scale for collecting and dis
posing Of every article of a saleablc
nature that may be contributed
Nothing will be amiss that can aid
the Sanitary Commission, either in
funds or in any Of the stores needed in
camp and Hospital
The Branch Of the Sanitary Com
mission extends relief throughout the
armies of the Union operating in the
West and Southwest. 1t supplies with
out distinction ALI who are in those
armies, no matter whence they come.
Therefore the far East and the Cent.
raj States, will see and feel as well as
the West, the grand object to be ac-
complished by this Fair, and may well
join and share with us in this greaitul
effort, before the rigors Of winter be-
set them, to provide Tor the wants, aud
cheer the hearts Of their sons, who are
with ours in these ticlLs.
Each congregation or society, Of
whatever name, in all the loyal States
is invited to elect lady delegate Or
corresponding member, who will be
registered as such, and ifan active con,
tributor, will be entitled to a hand
somcly engraved certificate, commem
oratiye Of the occasion, bearing her
name and residence
Contributions from far and wide
will be thankfully received; contribu-
tions in MONEY; contributions Of every
production of the Farmers, Manufact-
urers, Machinists, Merchants, Cloth
icrs, jewelers., Millincrs, Gardeners
contributions Of Music, Decorations,
Fruits, Flowers, and Rcfreshmcnts;-
contributions or loans for Exhibition
in the Fine Arts and Sciences; Relics,
Memorials and Curiositics Of every
sort; contributions Of Lectures, Con-
ccrts IN! Dramatic or other Benefits,
and to give efficiency to all, general
contribution Of the influence Of the
Press, in fulthering our efforts.
Every offering, in short, which can
add beauty, interest or profit to any
Department Of the Fair, or be used as
mater ial in the work Of the Sanitary
Commission, will be acceptable.
In order. moreover. that nothing.
however small, which even our youth
can contribute, may be lost to the gen
eraI Offering, it is requested that Di-
rcctors and Teachers Of Schools, pub.
lie and private, everywhere, invite
their pnpils to prepare articles oftheir
own handiwork, which will form Il
Special Department Of the Fair. And
above all, invoke the aid and influence
OF the Won Tn ofthe land, as individu.
ais in their home and social circles, and
as classes in their churches, aid socie.
ties and other organizations.
The whole arrangements ofthe Fair
have been assigned to committees, on
Finance, Buildings, Machinery and
Mechanical Exhibitions, Public Con.
veyanccs and Transportation, Mer-
chandse and Donations, Refreshments
Art Hall, Gallery of Paintings Music
and Decorations, Horticultural EXhib-
itionS, Relics, Curiositics and War Me-
MORALS, Lectures, Concerts and bcne-
fits, each having duties corresponding
to their titles.
The character of the parties com.
prising these Committees, list Of
whom is hereto attached, is sufficient
evidence of their ability to provide OK
traordjnary attractions for our visitor:
and patrons, no matter how large thoil
number.
One of the chief attractions of the
Fair will consist ofan immense Bazaar
100 feet long by 60 vide, under charge
Of the Ladies, and devoted to the sale
of fancy and useful merchandise.
Similar buildings for use MS Refresh
ment Hall, and Exhibition and Sale
room Of heavier articles Of Merchan-
ulSC, MacnlnefN, &C.
Mozart Hall and its antc-rooms have
been secured for the purposes of Lect'
urcs, Concerts. Exhibitions, &c.
The most libetal terms that could
be desired are protfcrcd to our Trans
portation Committee, by all the EN-
press, Railroads and Steamboat lines
centcring attEis city.
The Dining Hall will be in charge
Of q Committee Of Ladies, and will bC
able to accommodate in space and va
riety all who may come,
A plan is under consideration of 6
complete history of the Fair, from it.
inception to its close. This is intend
ed to embrace list Of the Officers
Committees, Managers and Correspon'
ding Members, the name Of every con.
ributor, list Of the articles donated
and such other matters of interest as
may occur, and will serve to give per.
manency Of history to this evidence
that the people Of the North never for
get their brave defenders
DIRECTIONS To CONTRIBUTORS.
All contributions of money should
be RENTED to Robert w. Burnet, Esq
Treasurer. All the Express, Railroad
and Steamboat lines, entering in this
city, have offered to carry freight for
the Fair Free Of Charge
Heavy goods should be sent by Rail
road. Lightand valuable packages by
Express.
All articles should be carefully pack
ed, and marked Sanitary Fair, Gin