The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1868-05-05

light the goufndnd, because in it he can coos
anything, from reed bird to bull; and ii
would tickle Feegee Islander almost to death
on account of its capacious advantages for ba-
4 king Missionary secundens artena.
| Table No. is under the same administra-
ton as that just noticed. A series of lights
arranged among the flowers and evergreens
cause the word ''St. Patrick's" to shine like an
arch of multi-colored fire. In the centre OF
the upper portion Of the table is massive
| doll, which, in common with all the other dolls
in the Fair, is warranted q first-class specimen
Of woman in miniature. Then comes col
lection Of bridal cushions, embroidery, toys,
trimmings, kerchiefs, baby clothes, tea sets
and sofa cushions. There is also handsome
seS of castors, and lamp which will neither
'ssmen nor explode" A huge. steeple cake,
for which there might well be steeple
chase, divides the honors with two
story house replete with all the usual furni-
ture and Hxings, not emitting the irrepressi-
bic baby. There is also an ingenious mechan'
ical toy representing fond young mother
nursing her child, q very beautiful and pa-
quaint spectacle. Growing all, and one OF
the gems Of the table, is picture of the Ma
donna, embroidered by young Charleston
lady. We must not omit to mention that
among the articles to be ratified at this table is
very elegant flexible gold bracelet, to which
pleasing incident is attached. The fair owner
was called upon to contribute something to the
| good cause. Like others she had been ruined;
but like others still retained an unbroken spirit
and charity that no time or iii fortune could
dull. Having nothing else left to give, and too
poor to contribute sum Of money that should
correspond with her own generous impulses,
she tnclasped from her arm this rich old me-
mento Of the past, which may now be destined
| to pass into the hands Of stranger, or, per-
haps, be lost forever in the merciless crucible
| Of the jeweller.
The next table (No. 81 is beauty. 1t is a
perfect cascade of commodities. Rich, rare,
and racy are some Of it's articles. Paris con-
tributes largely, and Of curiosities which will
lscertainly attract any one who will take the
trouble to glance over the array. In the centre
| is very fine painted photograph Of Pope Plus
*. There is also large fre-screen OF worsted
work. The inevitable doll likewise looms up IN
| pretty proportions. This is very French, being
| supplied with miniature gloves, parasoL fan,
| eye-zlass and palpitators. Its q wondrous
| baby of its kind, and makes mans heart feel
as soft as bar of soap. We must not neglect
to speak of most elaborately embroidered
opera cloak, one Of the most attractive treas
ures in the hall. There is very handsome
set of plated ware, and more miscellaneous
riches than ton Of words could describe.
In the centre Of table. No. 4 is life-like por-
trait OF Bishop Lynch, a picture Of Christ and
his disciples, brought from Europe by Bishop
LYNCH, handsome set Of china, which Is to
be voted for and given to whichever OF the TWO
orphan asylums receives the largest number OF
ballots. The peculiarity connected with the
embroidery upon this table is that the work
was done by number of Virginia ladies', who
had been aided during the war BY the Sisters
Of Mercy, and desired to give them in return
an evidence Of their gratitude. The skill with
which this labor OF love has been performed
evinces the fine taste and gentle breeding or
the noble-hearted but unfortunate donors.
On table No. 5 the array Of articles is par
tioularly attractive. A large Donai Bible,
handsomely bound, q naoucltoir case, pin cush-
ions, miniature bed, a toilet set, baskets OF
fruit, big cakes, children's clothing, and all
sorts of millinery doings, are among the arti-
cles too numerous to mention.
No. 6 looks gay and festive, and is
sprinkled all over with beauty. One scarce
ly knows whether to admire the lovely
taste of the ladies who adorned these tables
or the multitude OF pretty things with which
it is provided. A man could spend hundreds
of dollars for the numerous wants OF wife and
child, and find useful spot in his house for
every article purchased. There is o grand
chenille picture; handsome French clock; an
enormous ''swan" cake; a fine picture In pas
tel; an elaborate stool cover;a "George Wash
ington" pen wiper, representing Jorge at full
length, with a. pair Of coat tails that would abb
sorb at least quart of ink; baskets and arti-
cles of dress; pin cushions and washstands; a
tasteful work table made by MIR. Babbage, and
! q conglomeration Of things in general.
Tables Nos. and 8. All, reader, here was
the place to make happiness crawl all over
you, especially if you had by your side one OF
the sublunary phantoms Of the evening. The
tables were decorated with flowers, well and
courteously attended, and made one wish him
self knife and fork, with nothing but bottle
of mustard to keep him company.
Before continuing the left side Of the hall
we ought not to omit mention OF the "tele-
graph" which will be in operation to-day. This
is bona Jfde lightning, brought down for this
especial occasionb By Mr. David O'Keefe, who,
electrically speaking, is .one 5of the most
shocking men in town. For the small sum OF
twenty-five cents any fond lover in the room
can send message to his sweetheart inthe
other corner, and prostrate himself metaphori-
cally and matrimonially at her feet. 1t is Q
great institution. 3: ,,,-.: -: "a:
Normust be forgotten the marble bust Of
scInnoconce,aby famous Roman sculptor,
which occupies conspicuous place on the
stage, and is gem in conception and e1ecu-
| ton.
At table No. 9 there is beautiful photo
graph, handsomely framed, Of the famous
American lawyer, Charles O'Conor, OF New
York. This photograph, made by Brady, is, it
is understood, the only one for which Mr'
O'Conor has ever consented to sit. 1t is, there
o r. 90 NOT on1v fine nictI1re but con-