Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1867-05-22
Adjourned until 81 a m. 70 day.

BAPTIST LADIES FAIR.-The fair of
the ladies of the Central Baptist Church,
which was announced in the papers
several DAYS since, was inaugurated AZ
the "Tabernacle,n on Court street, last
night. Although until yesterday no
preparations were made inside tie b4lld-
ing. the ~sppesfanue Of the interior OF the
spscious edihee last night would seem to
indicate hat fair and willing hands a
been busted for days in preparing for the
IOup.talked-of event. The interior Of
The hall is most beautifully decorated,
gaily colored garlands f%estooning the
arches of tastefully arranged tables,
presenting an inviting appearance to the
eve. while the bevies of bright eyed
beauties who thronged the hall, rendered
the picture complete. The table to the
right, on entering the western door, -
presided over by Mrs. S. r. Ford,
assisted by the Misses Shock and
Miss Burleson. Next Is Mrs. Ben Nays
iahle, where will be found that lady and
Mrs. Simmons, Mrs. Sam. May n Miss
Samuella Shepherd. The Fanny
Thurston Table" ia in charge Of Mrs.
Eli Rayner. The young ladies con.
nected with this table are Misses Lou ana
Irene Rayner and Misses HUI and smith
wick. 1t is unnecessary to state that the
" Fanny Thurston Is by no means the
least attractive Of the tables. Another
table is presided over by Mira. T. II.
Cooke and Sfrs. Word, assisted 0y Misses
Hammond, Jennie Moll0y and Maria
Berry. At Mrs. Turleyis table will be
found Misses Unison, LenOw, Battle, and
the Misses Julia and Saddle Wood.
Resides these. there are refreshmeut ia
bles in abundance, where the 'substan-
tiaIsi are la5!ishly dispensed. OF course
strawberriecAsnd can led in the way
OF refreshments, and could be obtained
in any quantities served ia unexeeption-
able styie by the fairest of hands. Sew
eral objects are being voted for. One is a
5000 life insurance policy for a Confed-
crate general. Get. Joseph 4 Johnston
led last night, and the st. Louis Mutual
was the favorite Company. This is in
charge of Miss Julia Bayliss. The most
popular hotel is also being voted for.
The Gayoso walked over the course
last night. Capt. George Mellersh
Is experimenting the voting for
the most popular steamboat. Several Of
ouu( 1orite packets received votes last
night, but the ball has not yet fairly
opened. A riding whip to the most
graceful rider at the tournament will
be presented to that fortunate gentleman,
whoever be may be-, at the Taberna-
cle,u at eleven O'Clock tonight. Admit
raj Semmes will deliver the presentation
speech. No admission fee is charged sc
the door of the Tabernacle. The fair
will be continued tonight, and we pre-
sumo there will be a large attendance.
Cheap Dry Goods.-Look at them /
To the wholesale trade wanting cheap
Dry Goods, we say, Look at the stock Of
Menken Bros. my222t
Pc Mo BaRd.-Mr. ]. George Hand
werker will furnish music for pic mics,
parties, fairs, etc. Can be seen at 80
Second street. N.Y. wv
Fire! Fire IA public trial of the
Portable Fire Extingaisber viii take
place on the bluff, foot of Madison street,
this evening, Msy 22d, at 5 O'cloek, under
the direction of the fire department
The committee acting on a former oeca.
sion are invited to act on this occasion.
The members of the press and officers Of
the insurance companies are also invited
WIN. KEHOE, Fire Warden.