Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1864-01-21
To the Union Men and Women OF
Allegany County.

we publish pclOW IlSt OF articles dc-
ceptablc to the loyal ladies who are en-
gagged in forming the State Fair Associa-
ton. The receipts of which are intended
to be given to the Christian & Sanitory
Committee for the benefit of the sick and
wounded soldiers.
We insert the following note addressed
to us on the subject for the information
of those Disposed to contribute:
Baltimore, January, 1854.
EDITOR OF THE CIVILIAN;
The Ladies of the State Fair Association
would through your paper, urge the loyal wo-
men of your County to hasten their action in
respect TO organizing auxiliary societies for the
Fair.
1t is wished that each county should have its
own table, but when this is not practicable the
delegates from different counties may unite
Communications on the subject of the Fair may
be addressed TO
Mrs. LINCOLN PHELPS, Sect.
Donations to be sent to Mrs A. Hyatt. Treas
urer Christian Commission, Roome No. II,
Baltimore street.
ARTICLES WANTED FOR TIE STATE FAIR IN
AID OF THE CHRISTIAN AND SANITARY.
COMMISSIONS.
The question is often asked, what things
are wanted for the Fair? The question
is answered below, and so answered that
crc,y one will find an opportunity of re-
spending to it. The articles will be emu
merated under the following heads:
Fancy articles.
Needle-work, Crotchet-work, Bead
work, Embroidery, Afghans, Table-cov-
ers, Toilet Cushions, Toilet Baskets, Sofa
Cushions, Travelling Bags, Rugs, Screens
Tides, Mats, Pcn-wipers, Purses, Slip
pers, Baskets, Children's Clothing, &C.,
&c.
Toys.
Baby Houses and furniture, Dolls and
Dolls Clothiug, wagons, Soldiers, Ami
mails, Games, Puzzles. Neloscipcds, wheel
barrows, Marbles, Tops. Hoops, &c.
Refreshments and Coatcctionary
Ice Cream, Cakes, Candies, Pastry,
Salads, Hams, tongues, Coined Beef, Oys-
teas, Butter, Cream, Milk, Eggs, Custard
W hlps, JelIy, &C., &c.
Works IF at.
icturcs, Bronzes. Statuetts, Photo
graphs, Frames, Prepared Moses, Ferns
and Leaves, Wax Flowers, Brackets,
Racks, vases, Jewelry.
LiHcJuture.
Books of every kind, including Chill
dren's Books. Under this head are also
included Portfolios, Writing desks, Games
Pens, and Holders, Pencils, Inkstands
Paper and Envelopes, Paper Knives.
articles Of Househo1d Furniture
Pianos Melodcons, Bookcases, Tables.
Sofas, Chairs. What-nots. Hat Stands,
Bedstands, Bureaus. Wash stands, Gas
Fixtures, Lamps, Shades, Curtains
Counterpanes, Comforts, Ottomans Hand,
some Bed Linnon, Kitchen Utensils, Tin
Ware, Wooden ware. and Hardware. of
every kind, Fancy China Crockcry and
Cutlery, Glass Ware, Brooms and Brush
es.
AHicics IF Domestic Use.
Groceries of all kinds, such as Flour,
Sugar, Tea, COTE, Chocolate, Lemons.
Oranges, Figs, Raisins, Grapes. Preser-
we'd Meats, Vegetables, and Fruits,
Crackers, Soap. Candies, Jellcs, Prunes,
Preserves, Condiments.
Miscellaneous articles.
Musical Instruments of all kinds. and
Music, Dry goods and Fancy goods of
every description Clothing of every kind
Boots and Shoes; India Rubber Goods;
Umbrellas, Parasols. Canes and Whips;
Tool Chests and Tools: Nails and Sacks;
Knives, Scissors, Razors Strops; Pcrfu-
merry, Combs and Brushes. Fancy Soaps
Cravats, Studs and Fancy Sleeve Buttons
Watch Chains, Flags, Bulbous Roots,
Seeds. Plants, Flowers Flower stands:
Iron Safes: Spool Cotton and Sewing Silk
Needles and Pins; Birds and Bird Cases.
Products Of the Fam.
Vegetables, Fruits ard Grains Of all
kinds, Poultry, Butter, Eggs, Cheese,
Honey, Cream, Cider, Apple Butter,
Pickles, Evcrgreens for decorations, Ami
mails.
articles for Essential Comfort.
Cigars, Tobacco and Pipes.
articles Of Outdoor Use
Carriages, Buggies, Wagons, Street
Cars, Hand Cars, Saddles, Harness, Bri.
lies.