The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1869-11-16
THE MAsoNIc FAIR.
First Day-A brilliant opening.

Wed with each other in their efforts, and kind re-
membranes were received from Northern lodges.
Tue Fsir was attended last night by large
crowd of visitors, including many Of the dele
gates to the Grand Lodge, with their families.
There was no solicitation for chances outside Of
the tables, and constant stream Of visitors
passed and repassed without being subjected to
appeals for aid that have frequently deferred the
stronger sex from running the financial gaunt-
let. This very freedom from restraint induced a
more lavish expenditure OF greenbacks, and
chances were taken and articles purchased that
would not have been sold by incessant impor-
tunity.
After the mystic pieces Of red pasteboard are
examined to see II the square and compass are
properly inscribed, the visitor Is permitted to
enter the hall. The tables assigned to the differ
ant lodges are ranged on either side, the Royal
Arch Chapter and Commandery being in front Of
the stage, and walhalla and La Candeur, the Ger
man and French lodges in the centre Of the hall.
Each table is surmounted by an arch bearing the
name ard number Of the lodge, while garlands,
wreatns, ana floral decorations Of every descrip-
ton reach from the ceiling to the tables, inter-
twining with each other, and forming view
pleasing to the eye and creditable to the taste OF
the managers. These decorations were designed
by Mr.. s, webb, whose skin and taste as a norist
are unquestioned.
Notices.
over the Royal Arch, and connecting it with
the tables on either side, is the inscription, "God
said let there be light, and there was light" To
tneleft Of this on the arches between the differ
en-. tables, ere the notices, 'The attentive ear"
sThe instructive tongue s'The faithful breast" :"
"Faitn, Hope and Charity" ''Truth, Friendship,
Morality and Brotherly Love" !" Temperance, For
titude, Prudence and Justice" These are all
tastefuIly draped in evergreens and are among
the first objects that attract the eye.
The Tables.
UNION KILwINNING.
S At the entrance OF the hall and to the right OF
the door is a superb soda fount from Mr. Gardner,
Hasel street. It's presided over by Ganymede,
who answers all demands. The line OF tables on
the north side commences with Union Kilwin-
ming which is lavish display Of everything that
can please the eye or attract he greenbacks from
o close pocket. A bale Of cotton from Messrs. G.
Il. Walter Co. Is one Of the most substantial
attractiops It is to be rafled. Among the artl-
cles that grace this stand are set Of Masonic
works, vases with French flowers, groups Of stat
uary representing Charity, the First Lesson, and
the Village Postmaster, doll, beautifully dressed
as o bride, presented by Cuban refugee, silver
wine pitcher, French china, embroidery, andnick-
nacks of every description. The live stock were
represented by three white mice and canary.
The former attracted much attention. The ever
green decorations on the table were tastefully
arranged, and the stock in trade displayed to the
best advantage.
LANDMARK AND STRICT OBSERVANCE.
These twolodges were assigned one table In the
allotment that took place, and the combined
forces made it one OF the most attractive In the
hail. The articles were bale OF cotton to be sold
by the sample; set OF Fairbanks scales and
premium was offered for the heaviest weight, the
result not yet ascertained; choice collection OF
silver ware; articles Of bljouterie, China en-
brosdery and wonderful variety OF small mat
ters, hard to describe, but easy to sell. An extra
zine set Of harness, from Messrs. Chapeau Hef-
from, is to be rafied. Fancy curtains formed the
.irapery OF the back ground, and garland Of
eyergreens crowned the arch. The telegraph was
at this table presided over by Mr.. Easterling, the
Charleston superintendent Of the company.
ST. ANDREWS.
. This table was Illuminated by revolving lights,
and gas jet In the shape OF a star crowned the
arch. On either side OF the table were marble
vases filed With beautiful artificial flowers. A
drapery OF crimson and white curtains made an
admirable back ground, and in tempting array
were displayed dressing cases, work boxes, sill
yer and articles innumerable. A large doll, dress
ed as a bride, was one Of the principal attrac
tions.
ssoLoMoN's, no. 1.
{ This was the sailors lodge and was decorated
very tastefully. The banner OF the lodge was
seen al0ft with the date of institution, l7s5.
miniature ship in perfect trim was above the
arch. A punch bowl and glasses Of Bohemian
ware, presented by Mr.. John voigt, Of New York;
two paintings landscape, Ny Old Kentucky
Home-silyer ware, toilet> articles, china and
numerous other articles we're on this table. The
centre ornament was an elaborately worked
apron for the thirty-third degree. -
sss FRIENDSHIP
This lodge had two tables, one on each side Of
the stage and was devoted exclusively to refresh
-menss The tables were covered with every lux
ury. The bin OF fare was such as to satisfy the
most 1aSttCtouS, ana was IuInlBueu Dy Lilat t&-
perienced caterer, Tully. Judging from the num-
Der OF applicants at tfe hospitable boards, Friend
ship Lodge win not be in the background when
the returns are called.
THE RoYAL ARCH.
This teble stood atthe head Of the hail. and was
covered with tempting display Of merchandise.
Among other things was statue OF the widow Of
Confederate taking the test oath before drawing
rations, Bible, with silver square and compass,
bronze statuary, a fine saddle, &c.
- - ORANGE.
There was no mistaking the name OF this lodge
for the decorations consisted Of evergreens amid
the leaves of which hundreds Of golden oranges
were seen. Rubens' wife, celebrated painting,
was over the arch. A bridelike doll, one OF the
handsomest fruit cakes ever made, ottomans, an
embroidered cushion for the worshipful Master, a
music box, and the usual filing OF numerous In
descrioable fancy articles rendered this table one
Of the most popular in the room. little mouse
was one Of the pets.
wAsnINiToN.
A fine picture OF ancient Italy, on the right OF
portrait Of washington, and the Board OF Fire.
masters to the left, were above the arch; Drs.
Bachman and Hicks and the Rev. Dr. Bowman
were on either side of the pillars. AS this was
the freman's table, it had the special attraction
OF two massive trumpets, silver and plated, the