The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1868-12-17

TIE FAIR AT THE WIDOWS Hoans.-Last eve.
ming was not favorable to successful opening OF this
elegant entertainment and yet it was not forgotten
BY those who feel interest in the sacred cause in
behalf of which it has been inaugurated. Thi7 fair
is dec dedly the best one the Home has given yet,
and in the general and special getting up is decided
success. The ladies who decorated the room lave
displayed that refined taste characteristic OF the SEX
Delightng strains fail upol the ear as ono enters
the fairy-,ikc scene. The cool and delicious bever-
age of Jacobs Wcll'' is the fist attraction
The N lin room is oirced with tables l1borind an-
dera multitude of rare articles. The hsh Of for
tune, for mere song. gives at least penny $
worth. To tho right o! the inhabitant of the deep
are three etagers, on which are appropriately dis
payed handsome afghans, dahlia ,ides n wax
cactus, and Miss Virginia Lee fine doll
and her complete Notwithstanding tr Ink,
toilet set, dressing case. &c She is valued at S1O?
and is to be ratified. Thsre are also number OF
small dolls-one "Calais shrmper," and another
Ashby Baker, of Baltimore Nd; pair OF vases rep
resentny the seasons; also the hend of Christ by
Miss Doles, of this city, and fine gold bracelet
There is also lace and sne applique embroder-
ed work for book Shelves from lady friend III
Germany. Lady OF Fashion" from lady IN New
Orleans The doll and Miss Virginia Ices wardrobe
is from lady iu New York. Miss Middleton pre-
sides at the Etagiers
Table No 1 is the Beautiful Table, with coutri-
buttons from No-iheru and Southern resldcnis III
Beaufort s. Co. and friends in Philadelphia. 1t con-
tains confectionery, preserves, worsted work. &c.
all surmounted by an arch of five different varieties OF
oranges and in the rear of which is palm tito tree
of beautiful mike. Mrs. Co'oael Benjamin Johnson
is here.
Table No. g under the charge of Mrs. Blackmau
and Miss Anna Simpson tthc soldiers triendsl con-
tains picture-a snow Storm-by uative genius,
who has never taken lesson. It is Al astonishing
production Wax fruit china. children's dresses.
Chinese baskets, mouchoIr cases, applique mats,
worsted shawls, toilet sets, and uary other rich
things.
Table No. 3, or the H.me table, adorned with the
doll, "Lizze of Othar'-a large cake from Bal'i
more valued at s1Oo elegant a.shans confectionery,
preserves &C., from ladies in Baltimore and New
Orleans Misses Seabrook and Caldwell have This
beautifully arranged table in charge.
Table No. 4-Ornamented with sseld and 1laS
motto " Widows-Orphans-ch i;y." Fincy ar
ticles OF all kinds, wax work by lady OF this city
an uleon Cross, curiosity, aud many other choice
things This table is truly beautiful, and does credit
to Mrs King and uiss DeLeon.
Then comos the confectionery table. that makes
the appetite shrrpan on sight of the tempting NOR
ceaux Miss Palmer aud Miss Ho.l5?ck disp use
the good th:rss here.
The Southern Ecys Educational Society fable is
tastily arrans d auti adorned
The Bower OF r.uts and Flowers, aud the old wo
man in the shoe, represented by 4 sirlishflcc boy,
are striking features OF the display.
The Restaurant is repletc with s;bsantials, aud
offers inviting dishes TO the lover OF good things
Imperfccuy have the fair and its surroundings
been pictured, but from this lough can be cleaned
to show that it is really worth visit.