The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1868-05-26

dar, ar the Charleston Hotel Club Room ats O'CLOCK
n nominate delegates for Charleston District to go
to Columbia on the second Monday in June.
r. B. RHETT, JR, Chairman Committee.
THE OPENING OF THE YoUNG MEN's CHRISTIAN
ASSOCIATION FAm.-If any one has doubted the
trnth that "when woman will, she will, &C., he
should have visited the Hibernian Hall last evening
and relieved his mind by looking upon the master
piece Of taste wioh the fair hands Of the sex faor
Gated for the delecaton Of the public, in the shape
OF the Fair Of the Young Mems Christian Assocla-
ton. Had a recipe for beauty been borrowed from
the fairy world it could scarcely rival In results tna
which the ladies used on the present occasion, with
their mundane appliances, to produce scene WHOSE
only fault was that it bewldered tho spectator with
its lovely confusion. Take gems OF art and indusHy
the btjoux of the boudoir and the creations OF the
cook, the frost-work of the sewing room and the
daintiest design Of the artisan; mix to8ether' snake
up whole basketsful of evergreen and Spanish MOSS
then empty the heaped up contents OF score OF how-
er oardens, sprinkle melted rainbow over the entire
concocton, and distribute to suit the fancy. Such
briefly describes the manner in which the iaoles
have combined the elements of beauty and taste to
make Hibernian Hall sort Of grotto, with real live
houris for attendants.
To enter more into particulars, you pass from tbe
sidewalk through an arched transparency on which
In liehted letters are the words, "Young Mems C. A.
Fail" thence to the door Of the hall, where the
scene that meets the eye is one surprisingly hand
some. From the four great chandeliers huge res
toons OF flowers and evergreen converge to the CEN
tie of the room, and terminate tn great floral
basket. Directly below this is an ocsaSonal-ahsped
structure al Of flowers, moss and green, from three
sides of which, peeping through wreaths, the pretty
faces of dirinies In crnone remind you that they
are the poetnistresses Of the entire
only ten cents letter, anda fresh mail opened
every minute On the sides of the room are arrang-
cd the tables not unlike the manner OF the recent
Catholic Fair. The iron scroll-work of Werner still
remains, but It's fresh covering Of roses ard moss
the greater variety Of taste the embelsh
ments the more lavish use OF floral baskets, wreathes
and arches, lend new attractions to tho arrangement
Two or three tables are assigned to the respective
denominations, and every other one Of these tables
Is assigned to the uses Of refreshments. We com.
mence our inspection on the right as we enter the
hsIl. Here is the department Of Grace Church.
The decoration Is exquisite The corner appears to
/ be lost in flowers, from among which voices come,
90 sweet that they Immediately tempt an appetite
for ,ee, Next ID the fancy table, united to its
neiehh,- ~ N arch from which hangs floral PEN
dant. Il sao,s Claus had empHed his Christmas
stores, the toys could not be more abundant Every
thing Is In miniature except the handsome ladies'
who smile the greenbacks out OF family man 9
pocket In most demoralizing manner. .l.I
Trinity Church tables are next in line. The ele-
gsnt pyramid fFrenoh artificial flowers, which all
Charleston has seen the Yieilant engine rests on
the the table, and around 1t are scattered,
In generous profusion the tributes of hundred fair
hands In every possible shape that SCISSORS and
needle can work. A thing with an unpronounceable
name; which permits the curious to look clean
through selid brick Ia among the many ATTRACTIONS
Of this table Passing on, the fragrance Of An eno.-
NOUS bunch Of bananas draws your nose point blank
in the direction OF the refreshment, and the other
senses then discover what an admirable array OF
yiands have been provided for the occasion.
The Baptist tables next attract attention. The
portraits Of the Rev. Drs. Winkler and Manly are
prominently displayed, and all around dstribu-
ted beautiful things, IN the shape Of albums, chill
dren's clothing, vases, dolls, &C., &C., &c. Among
metto such as frames for cards, an ingenious repre-
sentation OF pond with palmetto tree growing,
and an arbor In which reposes the Goddess OF Loer-
ty 90 called miniature bed with all its surround
ings Is very pretty, and almost makes one Wish him.
SELF very dminuive infSnt that he may enjoy Its
Injuries. Then follow Refreshments, and fairy
rrotto. The Inter is the headquarters Of the grab
bag departmsnt The pillars are hung with presents
for the little ones
The steps to the stage are surmounted BY beaut'
fol arch in scroll work. the opposite or left side Of
which, as we move around the hall, is pair Of
scales, covered With eysrgreens and flowers where
tie pounds averdupois Of the curious are marked to
an ounce Next come the three tables OF DR.. smyths
church:- :-refseshment and fancy. Very handsome
and recherche. The old woman who lived In shoe,
sewing machine, French rotary ice cream freezer
-funny thing, elegant embroidery aud all serts Of
knick. knacks are the attractions here.
|: DR.. Girardeau's congregation have likewise very
tempting department, which testiAes the industry
and taste Of the adies and the generosity Of friends.
tall silver palmetto fruit stand is one OF the richest
ad rnments Of the hall. Coffee, Ice cream, sherbets,
ambrosia drinks, cold am and cake keep man q
mouth too busy even for the compliments deserved.
En- passant We should not neglect mention OF book
table, where one can supply hispew with everything
from tract to hymn-book or Bible.
Three tables, devoted to the Lutheran Churches Of
Rev Measrs. Muller, Bowman and Bachman, teini
nate the attractive list All of these are Ike their
neighbors, Handsomely adorned, heavily freishted,
and thoroughly illustrative Of the good taste of the
fair managers by whom they were supplied. The
cakes, boquets, and pyramids ofjeies, are beauties
to say nothing Of the extensive bill Of fare with which
the ladies coax customer into IN eplcurean alliance
with the church.
The band Of tho 9Th Regiment was In attendance
during the evening, the crowd was large the e1pen
d.ture Of money healthy the lsdies beautiful, and,
altogether the first night Of the Fair was decided
success Few left the room without glance at the
four evergreen letters the door, z, NJ c. A., and
in their hearts determining to accept the invitation
which they were evidently intended to extend
"You Must Come Again"
NOTICES IN BANKRuPTCY.-Meetin OF the
creditors Of the undermenhoned bankrupts to prove
debts and choose assgnees, will be held at the office
of the Registrar, Hon. B. B. Carpenter No. u Broad
street, on the days and at the hours named:
Date Hoar Name. of 'cha. place.