Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-04-21

The fair for the benefit Of st. Mary's |
Orphan Asy lum at The Masonic Hall IS in
creasing in interest as well as in visitors.
The attendance last evening was large, and
commercially speaking, business was
brisk" Among the prominent articles on
exhibition, chances are going off fast, and
to night doubtless, the rafting viii COM
mence in earnest
Tickets for a chance in the magnificent
Peck Piano, were In demand last night,
and a large number sold. With the same
good luck tonight Mrs. Barry will have
the list completed. Every body is inter-
ested in knowing who is to be the FORUM
ate winner of the instrument, and Friday
night viii tell the tale.
A new feature was introduced last night.
Mr.. Medary, who last January managed
the County Court with so much success, is
again in the field with another of the same
sort, to be turned over to the most popular
candidate for Attorney General The
voting was commenced last night, and for
time was pretty lively. In the early part
of the evening the contest was between Ca
ruthers and Brown, but afterwards che
friends of Clare rallied in force, and when
the polls closed it was nip and tuck be-
tween the latter and Brown.
The barrel of flour contributed by John
j. Mccain will be raffled for tonight. A
few more chances to be had at Mrs. Nc
Cormack's table.
Mrs. Medarys table received last even
ing donations from VIM. Gamble & Co. and
L. ii. Eldridge
A fine picture was donated to Mrs. Bar
rvs table by L. z. Freeman.
| Tha EdnafalI fohla raoo;,oI o;I,,or ann
from Smith Brothers, large doll from Miss
Susan Glenn, and child's suit from Mrs
Kennedy.
The refreshment table superintendent by
Mrs. Dolin, received bountiful supply of
| substantials and delicacies from Mr.. White,
the steward of the Maxwell House. Mrs.
Burns contributed stand of gelatine, rich
in favor, and as clear as crystal. A hand
some cake was presented by Mr.. Magof.
| Mr.. Bustard contributed more cakes, bread
and things. Mr.. McCready sent to the
table an assortment of beautiful plants
and flowers, and last, but not least, the
hotel received donation of four bottles
of Jenkins Bitters. A number of distin-
guished visitors registered their names at
the hotel, who speak in the most glowing
terms of the bill of fare presented, and the
attentions received.
The tourists case was raffled last night,
and Won by Mrs. Bowling.
Among other articles raffled for was a
magnificent bouquet of flowers, which was
won by Mrs. Anderson French, and after
wards presented by that lady to the UNION
| AND AMERICAN, for which we return thanks.
A more beautiful collection of flowers was
never seen in this or any other editor;
sanctum.
Among the pictures on exhibition at the
fair, we notice a beautiful photograph
presented to our friend, Mr. Z. E. Jones'
by Messrs. Hager & Graham, of New
York 1t represents new banner painted
by the above-named artists for the Broth
hood of st. Joseph of st. Pauls Cathe.
dral, Pittsburgh, Penn. The banner is A.
by 81 feet, and has upon it figure of St
Joseph, three feet long, bearing the infant
Saviour in one arm, and the white lily IL
the hand of the other; on the right of the
figure is represented the saints workshop,
with the saw, plane and other tools belong
ing to his trade, while to the left is the clear
blue sky, and plants peculiar to the Holy
Land. The painting is surrounded by
ornamental gliding, and over the top is the
name of the society in gilt and shaded let
tiers, while from the bottom gracefully falls
heavy gold fringe. A Pittsburgh paper
describing this banner says 1t is one of the
neatest ever brought to that city, every.
thing about it being in harmony and pre-
senting beautiful and chaste appearance,
Tonight promises to be the most inter
esting of the Fair week, and large crowd
is expected.