The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1869-11-16
THE MASONIC E;H.
First Day-A Brilliant Opening.

PhSh"6SS hhuhiSiupici W bCcHc vi UclutS
that greeted the eye last night. The ladies have
been untIring In their efforts to make this Fair
thing to be remembered, and tho members of
the craft worked with unnagging zeal In the
same good cause. Contributions poured in from
every quarter. Masons throughout the State
We'd with each other in their efforts, ana kind re-.
membranes were received from Northern lodges.
The Fair was attended last night by o large
crowd OF visitors, including many Of tho delc.
gates to the Grand Lodge, With their families.
There was no solicitation for chances outside Of
the tables, and q constant stream OF visitors
passed and rcpasscd 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 q
more lavish expenditure OF greenbacks, and
chances were taken and articles purchased that
would not have been sold by incessant impor-
tunity.
Appearance of tho Hall.
After the mystic pieces OF rcd pastcboard are
examined TO see If the square and compass nre
properly inscribed, the visitor is permitted to
enter the hall. The tables assigned TO the differ
ent lodges are ranged on either side, the Royal
Arch Chapter and Commandcry being In front OF
the stage, and Wallalla and La Candeur, the Ger
man and French lodges, In the centre OF the hail.
Each table is surmountcd by an arch bearing the
huiiC VI tlC iOuSct WIllC SuIluuuS,
wrcaths, and floral decorations of every descrir-
tion reach from the ceiling to the tables, inter
twining with each other, and forming view
pleasing to the eye and crcditable to the taste OF
the managers. These decorations were designed
by Mr.. $, Webb whose skill and taste as florist
ore unqucs;loned.
Notices.
Over the Royal Arch, and connecting It with
the tables on either sidc is the inscription, "God
said let there he light, and there was llght.n To
the left OF this, on the arches between the differ
cnt tables. arc the notices, "Thc attentive carr
"The instructive tongue" "Thc faithful breast -
Faith, Hope and Charity" "Truth, Friendship,
Morality and Brothcrly Love-" Temperance, For.
titude, Prudence and Justice" These are all
tastefuly draped in cvcrgrcens and arc among
the first objects that attract the eye.
Tho Tables.
UNION KILwINNISo.
At the entrance OF the hall and to the right of
the door is n superb soda fount from Mr.. Gardner,
IIascl street. 1t is presided. over by Ganymedc,
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 the grcenbacks from
close pocket. bale OF cotton from Messrs G..
Ii. Walter Il Co. is one OF the most substantial
attractions. II Is to be raIlled. Among the arti-
clcs that grace this stand are a 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 bride, presented by Cuban refugee, silver
wine pitcher, French china, embroidery, and nick
nacks OF every description. Tile live stock were
represented by three white mice aud O canary.
The former attracted much attention. The ever
green decorations Oh the table were tastefully
arranged, and the stock in trade displayed to the
best advantage.
LANDMARK AND STRICT OBSERVANCE.
These two lodges were assigned one table in the
allotment that took place, and tile combined
forces made It one OF the most attractive In the
hall. The articles were bale Of cotton to be sold
by the sample; SC. OF Fairbanks scales and q
premium was offered for the heaviest weight, the
result not yet ascertained; choice collection OF
silver ware; articles OF bijouterIc, China EN-
broidcry and wonderful variety OF small mat
tiers, hard to describe, but easy to sell. An extra
| finc set OF harness, from Messrs. Chapcau & lief
from, is to be raflled Fancy curtains formed the
drapery OF the back ground, and q garland OF
| cvcrgreens 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 q star crowned the
arch. On either side OF the table were marble
vases filled with beautiful artificial flowers. A
| drapery OF crimson and white curtains made al
admirable back ground and In tempting array
were displayed dressing cases, work boxes, Sill
yer and articles nnumerable. a large doll, dress.
cd rs bride, was one OF the principal attrac
| tions.
sOLoMON's, NO. ].
This was the sailor's lodge and was decorated
very tastefuly. The banner OF the lodge was
seen aloft with the date OF institution, 1885. A
miniature ship in perfect trim was above the
arch. punch bowl and glasses OF Bohemian
ware, presented by Mr.. John voigt, OF New York;
two paintings-a landscape My Old Kentucky
Homc-silvcr ware, toilet articles, china md
numerous other articles were on this table. The
centre ornament was nm elaborately worked
apron for the thirty-third degree.
FRIENDSHIP.
This lodge had two tables, one on each side o
the stage, and was devoted exclusively to refresh
ments. The tables were covered with every lux.
ury. The bill OF fare was such as to satisfy thc
| most fastidtous, and was furnished by that ex
perienced caterer Tny. Judging from the mum
ber OF applicants at the hospitable boards Friend
ship Lodge will not be In the background wheI
the returns are called.
|
This table stood at the head OF the hall, and wa
covered with tempting display OF merchandise
Among other things was statue Of the widow o
Confederate taking the test oath before drawing
rations, Bible, with silver square ana compass
bronze statuary, fine saddle, &c.
| ORANGE.
There was no mistaking the name of this lodge
| for the decorations consisted OF evergrccns, amid
the leaves Of Which hundreds OF golden oranges
were seen. Rubens' wife, celebrated painting
was over the arch. brlde-llEc doll. one OF th
handsomest fruit cakes ever made, ottomans, al
embroidered cushion for the Worshipful Master,
music box, and the usual filing OF numerous in
descrlbablc fancy articles, rendered this table on
OF the most popular In the room. little mouse
| was one OF the pets.
WASHINGTON.
| fine picture OF ancient Italy, on the right OF
portrait OF Washington, and the Hoard OF Fire
masters to the left, were above the arch; Drs