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


are handsome dressing gowns; an opera CLOAK
. which has no equal; very beautiful work table;
elaborate dolls; embroidered infant he-mises;
neouchoir cases; tete-a-tete set; and an mimi
table cake which contains diamond ring OF
great value, to which any one is welcome who
can find it. This is also the abiding place OF
Jacobs Well, where is produced for small
compensation pleasing fluid Of beautiful hue,
which is walled in by circular shrine OF glass,
furnished with strips of oranges, lemons and
other rich fruits, and on ordinary occasions is
gracefully imbibed through straw.
No. II. A handsome picture OF the Madonna;
model in wood of st. Paul's Church; artistic
painting; books, cakes, fancy articles, and over
all scroll OF blue ribbon emblazoned with the
name of st. Paul's. These make up the chief,
but BY no means all the attractions which pro-
fusely adorn this table.
| No. Is. There is winning picture of the
| Grand Mogul and his '.Frau;" finely embroid-
cred chair; several candelabra and sets OF CHI
na; a velvet rug, worsted work, lots OF candy,
scores of glass ornaments, and bushels ofpret-
ty things.
The most striking table in the room is No.
IL. the last on the list, and the first on the left
az the hall is entered. This is par excellence q
representative Of the Fire Department OF
Charleston, and Father Shadler well deserves
the praise layished for the admirable taste dis
played in its unique design and arrangement.
Everywhere there peeped out amid the pure
green tracery Of the back ground some emblem
illustrative Of the noble organization Of which
our citizens are 80 proud. Here we're the
handsome silver lanterns Of the Hook and Lad
der Companies, Of the Pioneer, Phoenix and
America Companies, all cleaning with Light;
two golden eagles spreading their wings (be-
longing to the German Fire Compan " two
polished red buckets from the Hook and Lad
der, and a pair of brightly Furnished pipes
and nozzles belonging to the Etnas. Here
also were euidons, banners, and the names OF
all the companies tastefully displayed. Over
head was the doll fireman brought from Sa-
vannah by the vigilants, and beneath was
written the legend:
"The Fireman's Offering to the Orphans"
There was likewise painting representing a
fireman rescuing child from the flames, and
the s'Swamp Fox" Of the Marions. The above
articles were disposed around the scroll work,
and upon the table was the Offering itself,
consisting Of the silver trumpet, spanner, fire
mans hat and boots, which are to be voted for
by the several companies and their friends.
Much rivalry is said to exist among the organi-
cations for the possession Of these articles, and
the interest taken by members has been Gre
ditable and generous. The cost of each ballot
is fifty cents, and the company voting the
largest number will be the recipient Of the
prize.
The table is under the charge OF commit
tee of gentlemen, and is directly superintendent
by Mr.. Charles P. Aimar, one of the Assistant
Chiefs.
THE TOUT ENSEMBLE.
After passing through the gates Of the en-
closure, under the arch Of the gas lamps upon
which is the inscription "Orphans' Fair;" after
trayefsing the corridor, ascending the broad
staircase, and reaching the main entrance to
the hall, scene last night burst upon
the view which was so imposing, 30
changing. so brilliant, and 30 inspiriting as to
defy all adequate description. There were
groups OF beautiful girls around the various
tables; there were gentlemen and ladies strut
ting up and down the hall; there we're scores
of invitations to take O chance at everything
mentionable, from toilet stand to prize
cake; there was the radiance Of the
numerous chandeliers. and the glitter Of
the objects exposed for sale; there
were the stirring strains Of the band, and the
ripple Of merry voices; there WAS the ringing
Of the rattle bell; there was smiling, joking,
jesting, and all that happiness which grows out
Of innocent enjoyment, and the consciousness
of good deed well done-all forming that
wondrous combination of jest and earnest,
lightness of heart and purity Of purpose,
glamour, beauty and fascination, known now
as the Catholic Charity Fair.
The following is list Of the articles won last
evening: Likeness Of Pope Plus TX, won by
G. Follin; embroidered slipper in gold, G..
Follin; one pair handsome vases, L. Connell;
handsome wax doll, Mons. de Bellaigue; six
pair worsted stockings for infants. each one
prize, T. A. Marshall, Cash, r. B., j. T. Lana
gan, A. Bischof, and ". y. B.; two small
writing desks, each one prize, n. 8. Green and
E. a. Rodgers; handsome velvet cap, Robert
Morton; elegant ice cake. Badenhop & Co.;
handsome China cup, N. Due; child's tea set,
Rosalind soubeyroux; iced fruit cake, Miss NJ.
J. DAILY; raised cross, handsomely framed,
". B. Northrop; handsome cot, Miss Huchet.
COURT OF EourTY.-The extra term Of this
court, for Charleston District, which was called
at the last regular term, commenced yester-
day, Chancellor Lesesne presiding.
At the request Of the solicitors, the Chan
cellor will take up the trial docket, as prepared
under the direction OF Chancellor Carroll, at
the last term, allowing any causes then omit
ted to be now added.