The New York herald., 1870-11-23
vANITIEs OF TIE FAIRS.
Aid for the Foundlings and the
Fr,nch War Victims.
Tho Charitable Heart Of New York Moving 10
the suocor Of the Distressed-Soenes aud
Incidents Of the Founding Fair aad
Gallo Bazaar-Tho Fairest and
Dearest Of tho Fair

little supplicant looks mpl0rn2ly al the visitor as
he sros leisurcly through the fair OF the Founding
Asylum. Irresistible as Is the request the thorough
| carnestness and innocence OF the gentle mendicans
seem to work most powerfully on the occasion of
every appeal. 1t Is not, therefore, TO be wondered
| at that the bazaar now proceeding at the Ar
| mory OF the Twenty second regiment has proved
| an immense success. The attractions are in-
Vulnerable, and tho object one that has
readily enlisted the generous sympathy OF the COM
munity at large. But aside from the noble charity
itself the fair Is an institution In which a most
agreeable evening can be passed. The variety OF
character TO be seen, the feeling OF friendship hich
prevails, and the occasional merrment tndulged in,
to say nothing OF the
ELEGANCE AND REFINEMENT
which mark the interior OF the building contribute
to make the fair pleasant socablc and entertain.
Ing place. AT nne O'Clock enjoyment IL at ITS
highest. Here comes q pretty blonde OF eighteen
summers tripping lightly over the we'll polished
floor. She Is attired In The most fascinating style,
ana with graceful mien. q little humor withal
twtnkllng n the corner Of her bright blue ere, she
prepares for her charitable raid.
"rake chance for this beautiful cigar case won't
you slrs 1t Is very pretty. not OF course. because
made 1t myself" bewitching smile Is radiat
ing over her beautiful features and lnstncriyey the
purse comes forth
"You'll surely win II" and with this consolmg Oh.
servation she Is Off like a startled fawn.
"But come, let's take a walk round and see what's
what and who's who" 10 the inviting remark OF ono
OF group and at slow pace the Journey through the
fair is commenced At every table the most
GORGEOUS AND ATTRACTIVE WORKS
of art are brilliantly displayed Here Is st. Ste
phcns Stall, over which the amiab!e Mrs. Colonel
Chal1n, Mrs. Mcdowell, Mrs. Dr. Emmett, Nine.
arfIn nnlp InAi
exhibited valued at s5.ooo and Mrs. CnaGn Is san
guine Of disposng Of everything The splendid
monair shawl, prominently shown, Is worth $500;
then there also fine dinner service OF frosted
silver point lace handkcrclles and lnntmerablo
other elegant ana attractive articles. Softly the
beautiful perfumes from the floral temple come
stealing over the room. Ladies are buslly engaged
In arranging bouquets for sale and gallant
cavaliers are making quick and ready purchases
Mrs. Richard b. Cennoiy, !Mrs. tithlan ana Mrs.
Earle are tie presiding goddesses and In truth they
Post ONCE, wonderful institution Is IN charge OF
Mrs. Eliza Howard, than whom, by the way, there Is
not more energetic or enterprislng lady In the
MRS. HowARDs posr OFFICE
does great business. She has letters Tor number
OF prominent gentlemen, who won't mind a i've dol
lar bill Tor postal ices. Mrs. Davis assists Mrs.
Howard, anu between the two quite an Interesting
batch 0I communications Is forwarded to their
owners with promptness ana despatch Miss Har.
rison, Miss Prime and Miss Dubreul also hep.
mates and give out letters that would gladden. the
heart OF any marrying man.
:, All over the room one genial smile pervades and
ponoHoe. lie ireasarer moyir,r rspidiv M about his
good-natured face aglow with satisfaction, and with
word OF announcement for all hands.
'.WelI, joe" says friend, SHOWS everythngP'
.'Tlptop; couldn't be better We are now nearly UP
ito $4,000, with capital prospects," and with THIS
of the fair yet. Here's st. Francis Xavler's stall,
one OF the best In the rooin," and the group is
Mrs. Donneliy and Mrs Devlin, MISS Brennan aud nd
Miss O'Connor receive visitors with hearty welcome
and point out In eloquent terms the beautifully en-
broldefed 1reScreen and some excellent specimens
Of silverware. AT the stall OF ST. Ann the Misses
O'Bren asslduously preside, while at st. Teresas
bevy OF elegant ladies' supcrlntend sales with courtly
grace. Among others are MRS. Jeremiah Qninian,
Mrs. Shay. Mrs. ONeill, Mrs. Shields, Mrs. Thomas
J. Cummins, Mrs. Dixon, ana last though by no
means least Is tho vivacious aud enierprslng Mrs.
NJ. J. Walsh, who takes great pains Ia showing tive
sycs oeT ana sSosr Sh Mae
sides; but one Of the prettiest stalls IN the iair
that Of st. Ionfaee mo Of nrv1ien,. which Mrs
tilre here Is very valuable and exquisite diamond
ring, beautiful clock Of gilt bronze, and a line
Donohue is assisted by Miss Hember, the Misses
Murphy, Mrs. Nicot, Miss Reilly and Mrs. O'Reilly.
Mrs. Alderman Conan has charge OF It. Andrews
stall, whlo at ST. Josepls Mrs. Filbn Mis- ID.
u. Farrell, the graceful anu accomplished Mrs. Stai
(who has presented magnificent afghan. valued
at 5000 and worked by herseli), Miss Walsh, Miss
Re0nond Miss FLOYD and other charming young
ladies' direct the arrangements. Mrs. Moore, with
very pleasing expression ISL MI Tor r. the numerous pur
The ladies at st. Gabriel5 arc Mesdames FitZ.
patrick. Keenan, and Dempsey. By far one OF the
The articles are very costly including clocks, vases
and jewelry, net forge ting dne Winchester r.ne.
daughter are in charge, and carry on fourisning
business Mesdames Glover, Prendcrgast aud fsis-
ton preside At the table OF the Founding Hospital.
attractive The other stalls include those OF ST. John
the Evangelist, ia charge OF Mesdames Pentiz and
fascinating and exceedingly attentive young ladies,
Miss Farrell. Miss sadiler and the attractive Miss
GiDbons the stall Of .'1he Holy infancy" presided
over by MRS. Phelan, Miss Russell and Miss McDer-
mott A fine billiard table, presented by Phelan Ss
Colender, affords amusement to those desirous Of
HANDLING THE CUE.
There is also the stall Of st. Anthony over which
Mrs. Flynn Mrs. Nolan aud Miss holland preside
tlOn IN charge of Mrs. McCloskey, and that OF 81.
Nicholas, presided over BY Mrs Peirro, and that Of
should the relreshmenr stall be ontted for in this
department some OF the most beautiful ladies work
zealously and successfully, Among the fair bevy
are Mrs. Harnett, Mrs: Snyder Mrs. Trainor, Mrs.
Kelly and others. 1t Is unnecessary 10 refer at
length to the many objects OF interest which the fair
presents and OF the zeal anu attention which Its fair
and noble patrons exercise. It has hitherto been
attended with The most fruitful results All to
exert themselves to their utmost from the little
children 10 the oldest In the The directors
or whom Denis Donohue and jeremiah Quinlan are
among the most energetic, are confident that the
its charitable promoters IL VIII close III few days
With grand prize drawing ana the Armory Will be
occupied next week with the Hebrew Fair.
THE FRIENDS OF FRANCE
assemble nightly at the large hail OF the Seventy
nrst regiment and finer display OF art and beauty
has seldom been seen in this city, The OF the
French fair has. so far exceeded the expectations
ofthose in charge. The receipts on Monday morning
amounted TO $4,000, and strong hopes were enter
tanned that on the closing night not less than
900 would be the result OF tie undertaking for
the poor sufferers In France. True It Is that the
tar ladies are working with cOmmendable zeal, and
OF the hall Is most enchanting looking not httlc
| like
TIE LAND OF THE FAIRIES.
The music Is delightful the attractions all that the
fancy could con1ure up END the attendance OF the
from the great charity ITSELF the spectacle presented
each evening Is something that elicits the greatest
admiration. The Moral temple with all Its mystert-
loneliness. Mrs. Ogden DOfemus presides. assisted
| by some OF the most beautiful ladies In
the fair, and the amount OF business must
| soon raise the treasury TO the desired status.
The sweet fragrance OF the flowers, the enchanting