The morning star and Catholic messenger. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1868-1881, 1869-10-31
Fair Tor ST. Vinoent,s Home.

issue n column advertisement concerning
the long expected Fair to be held in the
Odd Fellows Hall, for the ST. Vincent'S
Boys Home. 1t will open ON Thursday
} evening, the 18th of November, proximo
Our readers, we are sure, will take plea
sure in perusing the long list of names con-
nected with the different tables and COM
mittees, filling, as it does, the larger por-
ton of column, though still incomplete.
They will take great interest in finding the
names of SO many esteemed friends and
well-known Catholics, both ladies and gen
tlemen, and in anticipating the pleasure of
meeting them on an occasion of such good
feeling and general enjoyment.
The most satisfactory reflection that pre-
sents itself, however, is that of the success
full issue to The enterprise which would
seem to be assured by the long array of in
tiuence which is presented by the list. A
more worthy recipient of charity could
hardly be selected than the Boys Home,"
| or more needy one, and n better guaran-
tee of financial success has never been en-
joyed by any fair in New Orleans, we pre-
sumo, than is given by the mere enumera.
ton of persons who take an active interest
in this one, and have consented to partici-
pate in its management.
And, indeed, any relief can hardly come
too soon. The institution is quite destitute
of means and must depend upon the imme-
date charity of those Catholics who have
more than is necessary for their own sup
port. Our venerable Archbishop took so
lively an interest in its success that he or
dered general collection for its benefit
throughout the diocese, but the assistance
derived from that source is now exhausted,
and in his absence it devolves upon the
Catholic public to sustain the work upon
which his heart was so fully set appears
from his circular letter in its regard. We
can hardly entertain for moment the
thought that a work which has so high
sanction, besides being the offspring of the
charity of SO popular n society as that of
st. Vincent of Paul, should fail to enlist
the enthusiastic support of our people.
: One of the most interesting features of
the entertainment will consist of special
donations to be rallied off ut the various
tables. Perhaps the most valuable of these
ney, Esq, of the Third District, as prize
or fremen. This horse is said to be a no.
Die bay, five years old, ami the finest ami
nal for fire engine that could be obtained
n st. Louis.
The prize of twelve altar candlesticks, ,
With spring tnbes, and crucifix to match, s
resented by the Council of st. Vincent of
'aul, will be given to the church receiving
he highest number of votes. Mr. Hugh =
IcCloskey's donation OF a genteman's fine !;
old wateiy Mr.. Drlery's of anntI.o- e~tu c
7atch, Cady's1, Mr.. McNnlty's gift of +
plendid sewing machine, the Hibernian !
aG presented by st. Joseph's Conference, r
ne handsome washstand and set from the !
t. Alphonsus Conference, and the silver .
ase ball set, in miniature, offered by the =
nnunciation Conference, will all attract .
vely interest and be competed for with =
rcat earnestness.
We may add that the restaurant depart n
lent will be put on the very best footing, 9
nd that efforts are being made to enlist in -
S management a gentleman whose urban u
y and taste in that field of operations G.
ave such satisfaction on similar occasion 81
the Third District.