The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1869-04-11

enjoyment Whlch this fair promises 70 anoro Will
not be left unapprecisted, and that the efforts
which the ladies 10 charge are making to help the
helpless orphans will find the only reward which
they covet. Go to the fair by oil means.
The splendid solid silver trumpet which was
voted for at the fair held at Odd Fellows Hall,
which closed on Friday night, was won by Me-
chanics' No. 6. As We stated there was quite q
contest between the boys of 6 and those OF Jack
son Is for the prize, but finally came out ahead.
The vote stood: -
For Mechanics' No. 6.-..........r----------- 7I3
For Jackson No. Is. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 372
scattering. AZ
Miss Lizzie wheelshsn, after the result was
made known, with pretty little speech, placed
the trumpet in the hands Of Mechanics we'll
known foreman, Bob Diamond. who responded
appropriately, and closed his remarks by propos
ing to christen the new trumpet IN the rosy. This
proposition was carried unanimously, and in bum
pers long and deep the continued prosperity Of
was pledged. We were only sorry that there
were not two trumpets 90 that the jackson boys
might have carried of something Is Q reward for
their efforts. Bu. never mind, there are other
trumpets to be awarded, and who knows how the
next contest viii end,
We are informed that Q grand bazaar will
shortly be opened in this city, the proceeds of
which will go towards assisting the Cuban cause.
The preparations already made for the occasion
, are extensive, and the only difficulty which the
ladies under Whole patronage the bazaar will be
conducted meet, Is to find suitable hall at which
it might be held. Here 10 an excellent oppor-
tunty for those who sympsthise with the cause of
Cuban liberty to demonstrate 1t in palpable
way. Contributions of all kinds. amounting to
large sum- have already been received for the pur-
pose and any further donations will be thankfully
received.
Artechokes have appeared in our market and
are selling at twenty cents piece. To repeat an
old joke, ga hearty choke to those who will eat
them at that price and pay for the cooking be-
Sides"
The ball given last evening by the Hebrew As
sociation, Temimi Derech," at the Mechanics
Institute, was q delightful affair, and one which
will be long recollected by those who participated
in IL. Like everything which our Hebrew resi-.
dents undertake, it was success.
Mr.. Julien Ssget, the well known gun.smih of
this city, leaves this city on Monday for Belgium,
where he goes with the object Of examining the
more recent improvements in fire arms Of that
country and other parts OF Europe, and Will re-
turn with samples of the most approved ones,
which will be exhibited in this city.
The CARCASS Of the horse killed yesterday on
Carondelet street, near Canal, was at late hour
last night yet lying where it fell twill probably
be there all day to-day. Where is the street COM
missioner?
Last night, ct the corner of Bourbon and Canal
streets, opposite Dumonteil's confectionery, q
row occurred between young man, . Worship
per of the vine-crowned young god, and by
stander, which terminated in collision. During
the progress of the wordy war, and the subse.
quent struggle, q policeman, we are informed,
stood not twenty feet Of. and never lifted his fin.
ger to stop the alteration. This, too, 10 place
frequented by ladies. That Is Q kid-glove metro
politan, We suppose.
We have received from the committee Of ar.
rsngements, Messrs. Geo. Pslfrey, Chss. Bruff, e.
G. Meslier, A. G. Wheeler, Il. W. Palfrey and DR..
]. p Davidson, an invitation to attend the second
anniversary celebration Of the Trinity Benevolent
Association, to take place on Wednesday evening
next in Trinity Church. These meetings are al
ways occasions Of rare interest," and we shall take
great pleasure in using our invitation.
All the horses that ran in the two mile dash over
the Metairie yesterday were sons Of Lexington.
The following card, which has been sent TO rs
for publication, explains itself:
The Sisters Of the Holy Cross tender their most
Immaculate Conception, to Mr.. Wintz, president
of the city railroad cars, for kindly accommodat-
ing them with conveyances to transport them to
the Fair Grounds; and also to l. N. Marks, presi-
dent of the Agricultural State Fair, and E. A.
Tyler, ESQ.,. for the courtesy extended by them to
the orphans during their visit to the fair.
Very respectfully,
ER. NJ. OF Hr. EurYcHNs,
M, b. G. Superior.