Nashville union and dispatch. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1866-1868, 1866-12-27
TEE ORPHANs, FESTIVAL


The interest in this most attractive en-,
tertainment continues unabated, and it il
still attended by large crowds of admir-.
ing visitors. Notwithstanding the festivi
ties of Christmas evening, and the many
other attractions presented, a large and
brilliant assemblage was at Masonic
Hall and the benefactions to the orphans
were liberal The lady managers have
cause to be gratifed at the ample success
thus far attending the Festival, and as
they continue 20 increase the number,
variety and richness Of the articles on ex-
hibiiion, they may hope to reap a truly
substantial benefit 10 the wards in their
charge. We have never seen at a Fair in
this city so much that was really valua-
1 bic Every department is complete, and
no one can wander through the large and
tastefully decorated hall without finding
something TO bis taste. There are to be
! found on its full tables splendid works Of
art IF every misunderstanding for
ornament and something for use-some-
thing 10 satisfy all, Of every taste, capacity
and period of life. tits place where an
evening may be spent pleasantly, and a
dollar given probably Above ell, Il is
cause that cOmmends itself to the hOli-
est instincts Of our nature
We cannot afford space to a full de-
scription Of the Festival On Miss Nan
ME Eakin's table there was a splendid
display Of crOtchet work, shawls, hoods,
etc, offered by the accomplished pro-
pTletress TO the patrons Of the Fair. |
besides a Christmas tree, loaded with !
toys and gifts Of every style Mrs Por- |
ters table is one Of the notable features, |
and every day finds it replenished. Mrs |
VIM. COoper's table is unsurpassed in its
attractions, containing many rare and
tasteful articles. Mrs Wharton's fish
pond Is still full Of gems, and freely
attended by anglers Mrs Dickersons
stall is the scene of voting for your
preacher and your doctor, and the
polls were well attended Miss Sue
Woods cigar store IS not ali smoke, and
Is literally patronized by the lovers of
the fragrant weed Mrs Walkers stall
is well supplied with costly articles; so
also is the table Of Mrs Montague. The
Office Of the appeal and the telegraph
are thronged with subscribers and news
mOngers, and their attendants kept con-
stantly busy Mrs. A. v Brown and
Miss saunders, Of MelrOse have placed
quite a number Of articles on the tables,
among them being setof earrings, made
Of gold from Santa Fe by the native
Aztec jewellers of that city, and pre-
sented to Miss Saunders while her father
was Postmaster General an embroidered
scarf, from DuShant, Lyons, who manu-.
lectures for the Empress of France; a | ,
gold coin, from the Mormon mint, with {
pictures Of the Saints Temple and Salt {
lake City Many beautiful toys books,
music, and fancy articles, make beauti- Q
al display, as the gift of Miss Saunders 6
Mrs Governor Brown gives a case con- t
aiming thirty-six volumes Of the plans G
nd drawings Of the public buildings of q
he United States For this, great com
PETITION has already arisen among our .
architects. A pair Of sill ;
er goblets and a curiosity in the way Of
atables. She gives mammoth pyramid
( butter, made by the Swedish farmer at .
lelrose, which will excite great interest
mong hOusekeepers. a
Gen. Lees portrait a most superb q
iece Of work, was executed by our ac il
omplished artist Drury c,
We would advise all who have a taste o
n the fine arts TO invest one dollar for a p
nance, for besides contributing to a 81
lost worthy object, some one is certain p
II this small amount to become possessed 81
a most admirable painting Of a great ii
an "
The supper, under the superintendent Vi
Mrs Bang Mrs Darden, Mrs Hamil> RI
n and others, was a sumptuOus affair. el
he delicacies OF the season were dis ps
'nsed by their beautiful corps of young
dy assistants, in most approved style
The attedance on last evening was full. Of
r than on any previous occasion The ar
fling, voting buying and selling, and ST.
asting and enjoyment was animated in III
c highest degree The festival will ar
en- today at 3 o'clock, and continue wi
Oh day of the week of