The New York herald., 1867-05-26

The Fair which opened last Monday evening ip
Union square, aid Of the Catholic Proscoy prov.
ing pecuniy succcss Nearly every lady Of influence
and position this city has gwen literally Of her time
and means 70 secure 10 desirable result ana must
doubtless bs Of great Qualification 70 the fails
Of this charitable enterprise 70 b thus early
assured that their Efforts In behalf of The Caahoaie
orphans and sruans Of this great metropolis arc nsly
to be 80 richly rewarded Every evening the number a
visitors has borne ample witness Of the intsrsss which
has been excited In behalf Of the Protsesoy and The
sale Of articles Of beauty and utility has % fAr been
very satisfactory the ladies' In attendance q the dsY
ent standa
Tho interior Of the building presents appearance Of
blended msgnincenes and beauty nsuiay pleasing ana
objective and in marked contrast 70 many similar snssr-
psiscs which have bsen gotten up In M city. 7hs
arrangement Of tho stands adds very osnstdsbly 70 shs
magnificent appearance Of the building In NE evening,
whom hundreds Of visitors present. and shs many
s from ss
the gas jets which then illuminate the scene
tho followinG is . list Of the churches which have
81. Bridgets 81 Patrcks Cathedral, Church Of ths
Nativity, ST rcrssa's, s. AIMS Holy cFoss o.
imnscuais Conception, 81. HlchssIs, 81 Pssrs ii7S
ssressh st. Lawrencss (Yorkvillsl SI James, a.
Anthonys Holy In1ocsns. st. Gsbrisls Church q the
Columbkilrs, 81 Andrews 81 Jossph's st. Maya
In addition TO the above there v indopsuAeuS
stand, under the management Of Mrsl White and Nrs
Mack The attractions OF the fair further increased
By we'll supplied and commodious refreshmens saloon
genuine old fashioned Punch and Judy show, shoot
ing gallery and fortune telling bureau, whore, by m
vestng the small OF ave cents any visitor assured
that combns,ion Of wealth. beauty and happinss win
be his her lot IN the future The stands display
amentable deficiency in the mehonored staple OF fancy
and charitable fairspin cushions; and place thereof
may be OF the most beautiful and costly art
clcs exposed for sale ~ any fair. Many or the
articles at the independent stall Of Mra White and N
have also some very beautiful and unique table
Iondouderry Articles il silver, Srosss. china. a
marble. numerous large and handsome albums many
nne paintings, dolls Of every sze and hundreds q
other things both useful and beautiful arc scattered
over tho different stands. apparently with Careless negI
gence, but IN reality with the greatest taste Most Of
the high priced articles 10 be disposed OF BY raining
and all visitors are solicited 40 take chance by soms
OF the many lady attendants.
In gsAs case magnificent COPE tho contribution
OF the Catholic Sunday school unions II is valued g
5000 In gold, and st the close OF this fair viii oecomo
the property Of the church receiving tho largest numoer
OF votes so Tar tho contest has been pet~ccn ~
cnurches os 81 Peters and s. James, bus a. a
u was announced that st. Patricks cathedra " h,.
ing. Great interest rs manifested In the result y, %
contest and but few visitors escape being keo " osSs
vote Tor their favorite church ...,.... 49,
During the afternoons the fair is visicu ~ ake
with Inc Isv,sh d,snsv OF articics suited 70 their year,
and tastes. and many little mis- - s,r M
knowing that her name IL entered ~ osnue ,oa ~
possession OF some one Of the many nsnasomeV uss
aud large sized dolls be seen 81 tnc lar .-..-X/
n n s,ood thai arrangements are helng maze
The mn rnoee Of having music Al tue ialr every ovon
ana tbst fogsther With its many ohor attractions WI
doubtcss make the attendance All thai ts most @usu
supporters desire