The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1864-10-05

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Il Vas donated by Mrs. David Blair, for
the purpose of showing the children that
their industry and patriotism was appre-
ciated by the aged, as well as to aid the
soldiers. 1t was commenced soon after
the battle Of Bull Run. Baskets of bul
lets and the olive branch Of peace appear
in the design of the quilt the bullets
to be thrown At the rebels until they sub
nit, when the olive branch is to be offered
them. The quilt is valued at twenty i've
dollars. The noble principles to which It
owes its origin are beyond all price.
The next table is from the Ladies Ala
Society at Bentorsport. ard embraces
MANY useful and tasteful articles. Mrs.
Jas, Green and Mrs. Joseph Montgomery
are the delegates.
In the northwest corner of the Hall the
ladies of Fort Madison are worthily re.
presented by Mrs. Frank Malcolm and
Miss Mary Sample. The thriving me-
chanieal industry of our neighboring city
appears in the contributions.
The centre of the west end of the Hall
is occupied by various products Of the als
| industry and taste of the good township
of Denmark, Lee county. Mrs carrie
Turner and Mrs. Bonney preside at the
tables Here also is fine collection OF
Photograph Albums and number OF
beautiful paintings. The people of Den
mark sent in yesterday generous sup
ply of refreshment, IN charge OF Mrs. u.
Ii. Keith.
In the south west corner is fee table
of confectionery and things pleasant to
the taste. Next is display OF Furs for
the approaching winter.
The National League of Burlington
make rich exhibition of things beautiful
on the south side of the Hall, and are fol-
lowed by the hansomc tables Of our La
dies Union Aid Society Books and per
fumery Gil the stands in the southeast
corner OF the Hall, while the center oil
the east side delegation of our regiment
al daughters make very pretty exhlbi
: ton Of their industry, ingenuity and taste
La the northeast corner society OF hive
little giss have an attractive little stanc
for fancy articles and grapes. Next Oh
the north side Miss Jennie Chapman am
b Miss Fannie Rankin have many usefu
and beautiful articles from the Huron La
Z dies Aid Society. Tie remaining table
to the entrance uoors are furnished vitl
refreshments, AMI connected with then
ID an oyster room holds forth lis temptiut
attractions.
Such is hasty glance at the prepsra
). tons which have furnished enlertainmen
and delight TO thousands among us dur
ing the festival week. Those sho hsv
workei with SO much zeal ana devotion
in behalf OF our soldiers have their re
6 ward in the Consciousness Of noble spin
aud pure intentions, aud deserve tb'
= hearty thanks Of the people of Southern
Iowa Many who have visited our cit
express regret that their own township
have not ee-operated in this movement
:. and will return 10 their homes 10 spfeat
the fire OF patriotic devotion. Tie Sol
: diers Monument offered 10 the township
contributing the largest offerings, By Do
a uahoe l. McCosh, has been seen and al
= mired BY all who have come TO the city
a and has led money toresTet that they hafi
n not responded to tie invitation to com
Il pete for is acquisition. The manager
9 Of the Fair ftly expressed the spirit 0
n this grand OCCASION in the sentiments n
p scfibed upon tie eas, side Of the Hall
/, "0ur Army and Navy Victory i
. | Peace