Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1865-02-22

Piano, &c.
The Fair for the benefit of the Startling
College Hospital, under the charge of the
Sisters of st. Francis, was opened last even-
ing. For the opening night, and consider
ing the many attractions at other places in
the city, there was very good attendance
at Ambos Hall. All were pleased and
gratiiled with the arrangements and dec
oratlons Of the Hall.
These decorations were, In the main, de-
signed and superlntended by Mr.. John M.
Kinney, whose taste and skill in such
matters are well known. The festoons of
red, white and blue, the wreaths of ever
green, and the rosettes, especially that over
the entrance into the Hall, representing the
National coat Of arms, are all beautiful
and happily illustrative.
Liberal donations have been made to the
Fair, and many more are still coming in.
We shall give lists of these from time to
time as they are furnished us. A few were
handed us last evening, which we give be-
low. Beside the donation OF Messrs. Knabe
& Co., on their elegant square piano, of
which splendid instrument we shall have
something more to say in our next issue,
there have been donated-by Messrs. Mar
BILE, Baumgard & Sage, a $25 mershaum
pipe, box of fine cegars and S. cigar
case; by Mr.. VIM. Blynn, set of silver
sets lined with gold; by Mrs. R. Nevins, a
set of flowers; by Mr.. Pfaff, an elegant
lamp; by Mr.. MARBLE, five work-baskets /;
by Mrs. Grether, two fine baskets; by Miss
Amelia Jacobs, a choice doll; by Miss Mary
Hettesheimer, two mats; by Mrs. Kelly, a
fine cologne bottle; by Mrs. Selly, two bo-
quets, a basket and cross, &C., &c.
On the right, as you enter the Hall, is a
Fancy booth, presided over by Mrs. Joyce
and Mrs. DR.. Loving. Next, as you pass
eastward, is the Post-office, attended by
Miss Julia Diemer and Mr.. Geo. Feeman.
Then continuing your progress around the
Hall, you come to the Flower stand Of
Misses Hanford and Klppart. Next, you
reach the Fish pond, in the northeast cor
ner of the Hall, of which Misses Richter
and Pinney are the guardians. Then, you
take in course three Fancy booths, the first
presided over by Misses Wilkie and CORN
ly; the second by Mrs. Dresel and Miss
Eliot, and the third, by Miss Rose and Mrs.
DIR. Drury. Next, you find a Candy stand,
attended by Mrs. Thomas and Miss Angie
Gaver. You then observe a sewing ma
chine, the Knabe Square Piano, and the
Toy table, presided over by Misses Kate
Gilmore and Allie Miller. The Lunch
stand, in the southwest side-room, is super
intended by Mrs. John Miller and Miss
Glenn. The Oyster stand, in the southeast
side-room, is presided over by Mrs. Weaver
and Mrs. Kinney; and the Ice Cream stand,
in the same room, by Mrs. Wise, Mrs.
Wetzler and Miss Briggaman.
The sword to be voted for, at one dollar
a vote, and presented to one of our Colum-
bus Generals-McMillen Swayne, Mitchell,
Walcutt or Jones-whicheve shall get the
highest number Of votes, is a magnificent
weapon, and may be seen at the Fair. The
votes are selling off rapidly. Buy the right
of suffrage in this case, and help on with
the Fair.
There is a Golden Fountain of real water
to be in play at the east end of the Hall,
probably by tomorrow evening. 1t will
be refreshing to look upon, as well as a
beautiful sight.
Through the courtesy and kindness of
Major Skyles, the Tod Barracks Band, under
their leader, Frank King, will be in attend
ance at the Hall, during each evening of the
Fair, and enliven it with eloquent and soul
stirring music. .....
In closing this brief sketch, we would
sly to our readers one and all-go to the
Hall Tonight, and see the fine display there,
and give your aid to the noble and charita-
BILE object of the Fair.