The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1869-05-04
THE MONUMENTAL FIIR.

the forms Of Slbley and octagonal tents and
are canopied with white and red cambrc, from
which hang moss baskets and other tasteful
ornaments, while beneath tho covering is well
nigh every imaginable article. from baby's
shoe to merschaum pipe. Everything that
is pretty is certainly there.
The Transparency in front Of the hall, be-
tween two Of the columns, represents widow
aud her daughter in Magnolia Cemetery about
to crown the memorial tomb Of the fallen
brave with wreath Of laurel. AS she ad-
vances she says, "He is not here, but we have
dedicated tais spot to his memory Inscribed
ON the tomb are these sweet words OF adec.
ton: "In memory of our fallen comrades."
On entering the hall the visitor does not
know which way to look first, 80 many and di-
verse are the attractions.
THE FIREMANs TABLE
Is adorned with blnners OF the Phenix and
Marion, and lanterns Of the Esna and Pioneer.
This table contains one hundred feet of leather
hose, two pipes patent leather bould, and two
silver-platei lanterns to be voted for; also
fox and the elegant floral pyramid which
Parade Immediately in the rear OF this table
Is the rattle stand.
TABLE NO.
On the right Of the hall is under the charge
OF Mrs. 8. J. Burger and Mrs. 0lney, Jr.
This table is complete in silver ware, fancy
goods, China, embrolderies, flne paintings,
dolls, waxwork, gentlemsn's dressing gown,
books, cloth screen, hanging baskets, and the
old woman in the shoe. There is also cross
made of grass, gathered by cadet from Caro-
lima from the grave OF Stonewall Jackson, in
Virginia. 1t is raised work, and rests On q
| monument. A wreath of immOrtelles is laid
over the Cross, while at its base is the likeness
| of the hero, and below it his sword in minia-
ture. This ls really worth observing, and is an
ingenious piece OF woman's handiwork.
TABLE NO. 2,
In charge of Mrs. B. F. Whilden. has on it q
marble monument ''to our fallen brave, crown
ed with cypress, laurel and immortelle; two
DOLE, the highlander and the 'blue belle" OF
Scotland; FIVE handsome crosses, covered with
native mosses; handsome sofa cushions, an in
fant's entire suit and furnishing basket, chll-
dren's wearing apparel Of evsry variety, a
genuine (imported) meerschaum pipe, fox
head, tobacco bag, &c.
| THE NORTH RKFRRsHAENr TABLE,
Under Mrs. n. W. St. Amand and Mrs. John
Marion, comes Immediately next, and beneath
the broad canopy Of plrtl oolored camoric.
wreathed IN cvergreens and studded with white
tulips, are to be found every delicacy and sub.
stantial that could tcmpt the palate OF tho cpl
cure. There are decorated ans in virious
forms, jars OF fruits, aGd refreshments Of all
kinds.
l. THE STAGE FANCY TABLE,
| Presided over by Mrs. VIM. T. White, has two
elegant italian marble tables one Gothic and
the other oval-both beautiful evidences of tho
pains-takine. workmanship of VIM. T. White,
ESQ. Bstween them is q massive cake, de-
signed to represent q plan Of the monument to
be placed over the graves Of those of the asso-
citation who fell in the Confederate war. A
breakfast fancy set, China, bower With q ss.y
party in it surrounding the queen, dolls, glass
ware, &C., decorate this prominent and tastily
arranged table.
THE SOUTH REPREsHMRNT TABLE,
Under Mrs. Charlton Reid and Mrs. j. N.
Greer, groans beneath the weight Of good
things, embracing everything in the edible line
known to the confoctioner and unmitigated
cook.
THE TOILET TABLE.
This is small boudoir, with clear mirror,
done up in quilting OF white muslin by HRS. j..
r. Chrietzbere; it has an elegant set OF bureau
utensils, with o sofa-formed cushion on which
are the combs and brushes. 1t is unique
affair, and is to be rafied. Fortunate the
bachelor who wins it.
| ocTAaoN TABLE, NO. 8,
Conducted by Nlrs. Olney and Mrs. Blum, is
one of The completest tables in the fair; full oi
everything varied and handsome. Among the
articles are an elegantly dressed doll bride,
dolls, cloaks, framed picture OF the Madonna
and child, small chairs. silverware. vases, cora
baskets, idys, cologne, infants dresses, a cry
ing doll, the doll Eugenie in blue dress, wax
fruit and flowers, design for the association
monument, and gentlemsn's dressing case
from Nassau.
AN ELEGANT PYRAMID
| or artificial flowers, comes flom the Vigiauts,
the victorious white coat boys tho prize
takers. It has white and red satin streamers
with the name OF the engine Vigilant and hel
plucky motto, Perseoerando Nncinsus, in
sparkling gilt letters.
THE DOLPHIN, A CRAB FISH,
Is next, and ls cranmed full Of prizes. This
fish will no doubt be patronized by the small
visitors who, for the trife they ve, will surely
carry off It's equivalent. This fish belongs to
THE WIDOWS HOME TABLE,
Conducted by the ladies who manage the
Widows Home. Like everything they get up,
it is an evidence OF their taste and choice
arrangements. It contains an elegant cushion
from lady in New York, o cactus, freman's
hat, with likeness of Stonewall Jackson done
in Germany, set in the front, from F. +.
Chapeau, Esq, &c.
THE ENCAMPMENT SCENE.
This represents the camp OF Colonel VIM
Washington, with Miss Elliott presenting the
Eutaw colors. The regiment is drawn up in
limo, iu front of the Colonel's tent, which is
complete in the appointments Of the field, and
tho fair donor most beautifully arrayed stands
with her sweet face bent upon tho patriot,
while she holds the staff Of the flag. The de-
sign is novel, ife-like and historically true.
Last evening, J. C Lacoste won an ice fruit
cake, n. P. Johnson French toilet set, Miss