The national Republican., 1867-05-07

FAIR FOR THE REL1EF OF The DESTITUTE
or THE SourH-Y Yesterday afternoon we called
In at odd.Fellows' Hall, Seventh street, whore
We found large number Of our eity's snterpris.
ing and noble hearted ladies, assisted BY . few
gentlemen, bu,lly engaged in decorating and fur.
nishing tho tables, preparatory 70 holding first
class fair, the proceeds Of which arc 10 be appro
priated toward the relief Of the moody and dssti-
tute Of the South The activity and earnsstuess
displayed BY these ladies 4 sure guafantee that
this fair will prove decided success, and Will
yield sum Of money that will do them credit,
and relieve vast amount Of suffering They
viii surely do their part let the result be what IL
may. ......-. ,..si ID. l.. -. q. -.s. Y.
( K large and beautiful national Gag was sus-
pended from the front Of the stage, and on It's
centre wns affixed q beautiful bouquet. Just be-
hind this, and on the stage, 10 tho supper table
in charge Of Mrs, Chaplin, Mrs. Polkinhorn, and
Mrs Shafer. A magnificent bouquet adorns the
centre Of this table, and IL will be laden with all
that can please the eye or palate can relish A
lunch will DO served at any hour through tho day,
as we'll as at night. at this table, and We would
advise outsiders TO drop In and partske OF the
fat turkeys picked and fried oysters, which
these ladies know how to serve up. 'n, 4.
Just at the foot Of the stage, at the east end Of
the room, Is the Western Presbyterian church
CRev. Mr. Coombs) table, presided over by Mrs
Earl and Mrs. Stoyer. This table Is under .
beautiful arch, which Is handsomely DECORATED
Win ihcet eNoIBItouAf aust anu HteNoutb " hhuu-
some appearance. On the table We noticed q full
set Of solid silver, gold.linedi ice cream, per-
fumes, fancy articles; an album with spaces for
about two hundred and eighty odrfss de vtsife,
which has been presented TO tho adles Of this
table by o number Of Freemasons Of this city.
This album will bo voted for by the different
lodges OF Masons, al 90 much per vote, and will
bs awarded to the lodge for which tho largest
number Of votes may be poiled. = e"
We niso noticed beautiful moss bracket, or
Gloon stand . bV.suh.i s-h. ..~t-isinB = hsnA-
some diamond ring, which win be rallied for.
Also, o neat wrapper, TO DO purchased for the
pastor, Rev. Mr.. Coombsi and vase Of wax
flowers, that are roally magnificent to behold.
Attached to this stand is . "wheol Of fortune, "
where tho folks are invited 10 attend and try
their luck, We would advise them to DO on
their guard, howsvsr, and look out for Cupid's
arrows, as this table olnims to manned by the
most beautiful ladies In the Hall. .s.
Next to this, on the north side Of the Hall, Is
tho M.street Church table, presided over by Mrs.
Christy, Miss Swift, Miss Jennie Daniels, and
Mrs Miranda. A fine arch. over tho table,
bears the words. "M street." and is decorated
In good tasto with eyorgreens, white lilies &c.
A beautiful pyramid Of flowers occupies the
centre Of the table. Wo weTo shown q very nice
quilt, Cufted work. made by q lady seventy
years Of age, who resides on West river, Mary.
land; q stylish white bead. basket Is suspended
from the arch, and cakes, candies, notions, fancy
articles, &c, abound In profusion on the table.
Connected with this, Is Jacobs we'll, " whore
loves wounds may be- bathod to lne advantage.
| Tho Asscmbly's church Ct. d. McFalls, pastor
table Is presided over by Mrs. 7. D. McFails, Miss
Alice Lord, Mrs. BRckie and Mrs. Kloiber. All
| tho fine articles on this table were rendered
gratuitously by the city merchants. On the
| tublo We observed loyo Of an infant basket, a
ladies' work. basket, q bedstead and suite, O
little Schutzen Corps boy with a mate In the
1 Il. of I..s IcII Il aInl ia
this table will DO a burlcsquo art gallery. Fol
instance, thero arc " "Coopor's Works. lot oi
old tubs; "Light Of Other Dsys''-several old
taliow candles; a " Landscape on the Rhine
cheese village on 4 choose box and other curios
ties. jacobs we'll and fishing pond aank
those table,, In the latter Of which some Of oui
young gsllants may catch n sweetheart. The
ladies Of this table have sold large number Of
tickets.
In the northeast corner OF the room Is the
Calvary Baptist church (Rov. 7. r. Hewlett
pastor,) table, attended by Mrs. Evans, Mrs.
stetineus, Mrs. Baboook, Mrs. Smith. Miss
Noyes, and Mrs. Fonwick. This table bears a
handsome arch; q mound Of moss surmountod
by glass vase containing numbers Of the 6nny
tribe 4 large and beautiful cake, on which Is
perched IN eagle bearing in his talon the ma
tional coors. The articles on this table are rich
and numerous.
| The First Baptist church table, In tho south.
west corner Of the room, Is presided over by Mis-:
Sanderson, Mrs. Robinson, and the Misses Han.
nah and Kate Polkinhorn. This table bears two
beautiful brown leather.leaf and fruit vases,
flled with fne bouquets. The table will be
heavily laden with variety Of articles that will
not fail to attract large share Of custom. soda
fountain adjoins this on the north side, where
Mis-, Kate POlkinhorn will attract throng Of
gentlomanly aspirants. One very hno specimen
Of our Washington chivRlry, wo noticed as we
passed, had already boon completely captured BY
Miss Kate. lie did not try to get away, for ht
knew II was no usei In fact, ho was "gone."
On the other side Of this table Ia located the
"post.o .otfice,n having as post-Biasters tho Misse
Blankman and Miss Eva Mills. The letters tha
may issue from this office, We doubt not viii
contain consolation for all love.troubled souls
We would advise trial Of them Mt all events, n
We believe they will be worth the purchase
money.
We found Mrs Kearnan budly engaged II
fitting up her Ice cream and confectionery stan,
just to tho right Of the entrance to tho hall
Handsome silver and other attractive articles
! we were informed by this humane and beneyo
, lent lady would adorn the table. We bespea
, for her a constant 1ow Of purchasers. "Indo
pondent' adorns the arch Of wreaths over he
table.
Adjoining the above described table, on tb
actively establishing their table Of fancy arti
clss cakes, fruits, 40. When completed, "
were assured, II would not be behind any tabl
in the hall This will have splendid arch, wit
the words "Island table, wrought In evergreen
denoting tho benevolent and charitable localit
,, from whence It springs,
Tho table adjoining this Is that Of Mrs. r.
Deall and Mrs. Stone, two highly worthy ladies
This Is a variety and confectionery table, an
tho splendid arch bears tho words "Independen
Table, No. g." This Is where tho ladies shoul
induce their gallant conductors to lead them an
supply them with tho bost Of swoetmeats.
, Il In the centre Of tho room is established Mi
HoI ~ N. Copps table Of handsome specimens 9
, penmanship, &c. lie will be assisted by MI
' Stillman, penman, late of Geneva, Ohio, who wi
cater to tho tastes Of ladies and gentlemen
this particular line, as taught In copp's Nationi
4 Union Business College. There will be rattle
for at this stand life scholarship in this colleg
n valued at $780, also three months (penmar
scholarship, valued at $40. These are chance
that will place in possession Of somo Of our yOun
4 mon a cheap course Of instruction. Each tab
4 lhad suspended behind II tho national cOlors.
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ri CoLoRED Observation-Disclosures Mile
a and Coomes arrested two cOlored young mel
! charged with burglariously entering the premis
: Of Mr.. John II. Lucas, colored. No. 4OV rWeli'
u street north, on the night OF May LIST, and stea
g ing thorefrom boots and shoes to tho value
% $35. The rogues arc well known to tho dete
tiyes, and hail by the names Of Goo Smith ali
ID Butte and Jos. johnson 'alas Major: ThCy We