Mineral Point weekly tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1859-1868, 1863-09-30
Northwestern Fair fer the Sanitary Cammis-
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| Northwestern Fair fer the Sanitary Commits
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At the late Convention of ladies from the
Northwestern States, held in Chicago, Sep
tembeT Ist and ID, to make Arrangement for
| the Grand Fair 70 be held in that city. the
last week of October and the first week of
November, committee was appointed to
prepare a circular for general distribution.
specifying what articles we're needed for that
purpose, and giving such instruction and in
formation might be deemed necessary to
efficient an / intelligent action
in enumerating the donations needed for
the Fair, the committee have thought best to
arrange them in the following classes
CLASS FIRST.
Knitted stockings and socks for men. wo-
men and children all manner Of useful and
/ ornamental articles in fancy knitting shawls
| sontags, tripods, collars, hoods Polish boots,
| children's CATERS shirts and drawers nit
| tens WHISTLES, undersleeyes, baby socks; foot
| cushions sofa pillows, carriage blankets and
| Afghans; articles of childrens and infants
| clothing, shirts, aprons, &c; gentlemen's
! dressing gowns, smoking-caps, slippers, shirt
| bosoms and collars; e.nbroiderIcs, SC.
CLASS SECOND.
! All useful and ornamental articles in wax,
| leather, shell, bead, hair and cone work ;;
/ fancy vases, preparations of autumn leaves
| sea MOSES, skeletOnized leaves, hanging bas-
| kets, drawings and paintings, aquara, her
| baria, meteorological and chronological cabi-
| nets or single specimens shells, stuffed birds
| In ian curiosities winter bouquets, crosses,
| floral designs Of Immorteles" or German
| Amaranths, &c, &c; work-baskets, needle
| books, pin cushions, emery balls &c, in every
variety.
CLASS THIRD.
| dealers such : musical instruments. sewing
! knitting, washing and wriuging-machines
| cabinet furniture, carriages and saddlery,
| jewelry and silver work, fancy china and
| miniature sets; TOYS of all kinds; fancy dry
| goods, turs and millinery goods, books, sta
| tlonery, pictures and photographs. Articles
| OF this class viii be marked with the name
! and residence OF the maker and donor, and
| whenever sold, will not be removed till the
| close Of the Fair.
CLASS FOURTH.
| Agricultural and dairy products of every
kind, which will be marked, exhibited and
sold in the same manner az class third
CLASS FIFTH.
Evergreens for decorative purposes-these
should be made into wreaths; the rarer and
more delicate, such ground pine, into
Shields stars, crosses, notices, &c. 4 few
CLASS SIXTH.
Fr2fits-Apples by the box, barrel or bas-
ket; choice winter apples and pears with the
varieties marked. Fall fruits, apples, ounces
and grapes.
Al articles IN tie o5oge six CLASSES MAY BE- sent
at aty time during TIE ureet preceding the Fair,
care beng faken to ensure their GrriraR by the
t'oe"tieth Of Octo5r.
CLASS SEVENTH.
Flowers and floral designs; greenhouse
plants in pots Donors of this class in Michi-
gan will please sendtheir offerings during the
first week Of the Fair in Wisconsin and
Iowa, the second week and in Illinois at any
time during the Fair II Is desua5ic that TIE
same order sbo1dd b. obSeTcd in He sending OF
edi5le3 for me dinner, and ,'efres5ment t75'es.
CLASS EIGHTH.
Supplies for the tables; turkeys, chickens,
hams, tongues, hahbut, salmon, roast beef
and mutton; birds and all varieties of game
pork and beans, and oysters. All of these
excepting the latter must be thoroughly and
carefully cooked. Tea, coffee, chocolate,
broma, sugar, and cream, so put up as to en-
sure its sweetness for two or three days.
Plum and other cakes that viii keep; mince,
apple and cranberry pies, PIT up carefully IN
racks for transportation; preserves, Jcliics,
jems marmalades and canned fruits, also
honey, ~ seaIed jgys pickles Of all kinds,
sweet and sour, without vinegar, which will
be added 10 them when opened for use po-
tatocs and vegetables of every kind, and of
these too many cannot be sent.
As a great number of knives, forks and
spoons viii be required for the use OF tables,
donations Of these articles ara earnestly re-
quested. They can afterwards be reserved
for future occasions, OF donated 10 the Sol
| diers Homes, always in need Of these uten-
sis.
CLASS NINTH.
Trophies. battle relics and mementocs Of
tie war; battle-fags, rebel flags shells,
balls, guns, sahFes, swords, or missiles OF any
kind, papers and documents accompanied by
a statement of whatever gives TO each its Pc
cuIiar interest. These viii be arranged for
exhibition and sale in room especially de-
voted to that purpose, aud will be one Of the
most attractive features Of the great Fair.
In addition TO the articles OF this kind do
mated for sale, il i proposed 10 receive for
exhibition all articles from cabinets, organi-
cations and individuals, loaned for this puT-
pose. Hence State Historical Societies,
Military Companies or private individuals
having articles of this class in their posses
sion, who are willing to loan them, are re-
| quested TO make known their willingness to
/ one Of the following committee Mrs. ID. 7.
( Livermore, Chicago, H.; Miss Ealeria Camp
/ bell, Detroit, Mich; Mrs. DR.. Carr, Madison
/ Wis: and Mrs. y. II. Brainard, Iowa City
| Iowa
| All pictures and works of art donated, will
/ be arranged in gallery, lighted 50 TO ex-
/ hibit them to the best advantage. Loans OF
/ pictures and =tatuary are solicited for the ex-
hibitIon. They will be handled with great
/ care, be arranged by competent persons, ana
/ during their exhibition viii be in charge OF d
1 careful custodian, AID afterwards, VIII De
! well packed and returned 70 their owners.
Donations of money are also needed 10
meet the contingent expenses In the prepa-
( rarions for the Fair. which, IN view OF Its
great magnitude, must necessarily be heavy
There viii be bills to be met for printing,
mailing. painting earpentering, cleaning OF
halls. expressage. decorations, &c, TO llqui-
date which, donations Of money viii be indIs-
neusable Money may be sent 10 either Of
the Committee whose names are subscribed
10 this circular, or 10 E. ". Blatchford, the
Treasurer of the Chicago Sanitary Commits
, sion, Gaze being taken TO indicate the purpose
{ for which it is donated
, All articles intended for the Fair must b.
, sent and directed in the same manner az Hos
pital Stores, marked Chicago Sanitary Com
mission, flor the North Western Fatr.l
r Al the time Of shipment, letter OF not,l,