The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1867-01-10
Letters from the People.

Fair mt West Union, West Virginia
Editor of the Register.
Permit me through the columns Of
your excellent paper, to present your
numerous readers with brief account
of the Ladies' Grand Holiday Fair, held
at this place, for the benefit of the Lu-
theran Church. The following were
the officers of the Fair, viz: Mrs. Isaac
Startzman, President; Mrs. Rev. Cupp,
Secretary, and Miss Rebecca A. Shatfer,
Treasurer. All of whom were eminently
qualified to manage successfully an ell
terprise of that character. The Fair
opened in the Lutheran Church on
Christmas eve and closed on Christmas
night, with the most satisfactory result.
The church was profusely decorated
in the most tasteful manner, with cedar
and evergreen. The walls were well
filed with the most beautiful steel en-
cravings of huge dimensions, including
the Lords prayer, the Departure and
Landing of the Pilgrim Fathers in the
year 1870. Near the centre of the church
stood a gigantic Christmas tree, loaded
with myriads of attractive objects, bril-
liantly illuminated with many
lights, which shone rs bright
as the gilded chandeliers of
of an Alladdin's palace, The tree was
trimmed expressly for the occasion by
Mrs. c. w. Mayer, who displayed much
taste and ingenuity in his plan of ar
rangement. The arrangement of the
tables, six in number, was of very
tasteful character, which added much
to the beauties of the scene. In fact the
entire arrangement presented n grand
appearance. Table No. was filled
with Toys, Dolls, Notions and fancy ar
ticles which presented an attractive ap-
pearance, and was presided over by Miss
Rebecca A. Shaffer. Table No. 2 was
loaded with fancy articles of chillren's
wear, notions &c, and was presided over
by Miss Margery Wotring. Table No. 3
was we'll filled with useful and beauti-
full articles, and like Nos. and 2 pre-
sented q grand appearance. This table
was presided over by Miss Annie Startz-
man. Table No. 4 was loaded with the
choicest cakes, pies, -tarts &c, which
presented an inviting appearance. The
contents of this table serve to illus
trate more fully fact long since con-
ceded, that the ladies of this vicinity,
have thoroughly mastered the highly
appreciated art, that of baking good
cakes. 1t is needless to say that they
have acquired tne reputation in this
important branch Of housekeeping"
The excellent quality of their cakes on
this, as on former occasions has demon
strated, that, they cannot be excelled.
Mrs. Isaac Startzman presided at this
table.
Table No.. 5 contained a fine assort-
ment of candies, fruits, nuts, etc, taste
fully arranged, which presented an at
tractive appearance, and was presided
over by Mrs. DR.. Legge' Notwithstand-
ing the unmstakable realities of the
presence of stern winter, with its howl
ING storms, piercing winds, and drifting
snow, yet at table No. 6 was found an
abundance of fresh peaches, strawber-
ries, etc, which reminded one OF the
Injuries of the summer and autumn
months. This table was presided over
by Miss Sophia Wotring. In addition
to this . pOstoffice was established for
the Fair. Miss Henrietta V. Shatfer hav-
ing charge of the same. The whole ar
rangcment was thorough and complete,
and reflects the greatest credit upon
the lady officers and managers, by
whose industry and perseverance, the
enterprise was crowned with complete
success. The managers of the various
tables were aided by corps OF efficient
assistants, whose services were lnvalua-
BILE. The enterprise received the most
liberal patronage. And especially do
the Young men of the community de
serve commendation for the liberaiity
manifested on this occasion.
As n holiday, the day was most hap
PLY spent. So many happy faces and
pleasant cOuntcnances have not assem-
bled in this community since intestine
war stalked abroad in our land. Many
warm salutations and merry greetings
were exchanged; every countenance
bcamed with radiance, which plainly
indicated the appreciation of the fes-
tivities of the occasion, which was one
long to be remembered.
Not sound of discOrd was heard in
the entire assemblagc, but every eye
beamed with gladness. But whilst
some enjoy and appreciate enterprises
of this character for benevolent pur-
poses, there are others living in the
world whose ideas are extremely shall
low. whose christianity could be meas
ured in a nutshell, who are are contin-
ually straining at gnats though succep-
tible of swallowing camel, who ylo-
lently oppose, through blind ignorance
or prejudice, every enterprise of this
character, however benevolent the OBJ
iect-whether it be for the erec-
ton or improvement of holy tenn
ples upon the earth, or to
relieve the destitute of the land, it mat
ters not. They are determined to CON
denim it, and condemn it they will,
though the mountains fall. Thus they
continue to exert themselves to remove
the almost imperceptible mote from
their brothers eye, whilst the beam In
their own, as large as the Alps or the
Andes is unnoticed. And some not be-
ing content with a mere expression OF
condemnation, are guilty of the most
fiagrant misrepresentation. Ihey are
blind though they see. "Honi soft
qai NAL y pense."
Many rich and handsome presents
were bestowed upon the fair sex, by
their gallant, generous young beaux,
each Of whom manifested spirit OF
determination to excel in this essen
tial. From the many pleasant looks,
and smiling faces, one would naturally
presume that the seed of affection was
there sown into some young and tender
hearts, which will germinate in due
time. blossom into love, and finally
ripen into matrimonial bliss.
january, 1867. W.
From Wayne Coanty-fhe Circsii
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