Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1870-04-20

We were glad to notice much larger
attendance at the Fair last night than was
present on the evening previous.
The halls presents very attractive ap-
pearance, for in addition to the numerous
handsome articles on exhibition, the deco
rations are very tasteful and snowy.
Ia the early part of the evening the Odd
Fellows Band discoursed sweet music, and
as the night progressed, Tom Brennan was
pressed into service, and was made to play
not upon a harp of thousand strings, but
upon that magnificent piano which is to be
rallied off on the last night of the Fair. 1t
is a beautiful parlor instrument, of fine
tone and finish, and will be highly &C
ceptabIe piece of furniture to the person
who is so fortunate as to hold the lucky
ticket A number of tickets were sold last
night, and those who would not be left out
in the cold should procure a chance to-
night from Mrs. Barry, who has this at
traction of the Fair in charge.
We must not forget here to mention the
donations to Mrs. Barry's table last night
| a fine picture, the ''Snow," from w. Free
| man & Co., and lie Dernier Souplr Du
| Christ, and ''Naissance Du Christ, INA
tivity of Christi, two magnificent pictures,
| donated by the State Insurance Company.
They are to be ratified for during the week,
and the chances are only 81 in each.
Mrs Medary's table received additional
contributions last night A handsome
cake was donated by Mrs. J. f. Demo
vile, and a pair of pillow slips, hand
somely embroidered, contributed by Mrs.
w. ID. Kelley. On this table books are
opened for chances in $50 bill-one dol
lar a chance. Here is an opportunity to
Il r. a. he 1Y1alrxT
! man?
W. G. Price, the blind man, donated to
Philip Olwill ten beautiful charts, for
the Fair. Those in want of anything
like the specimens presented can leave
their names in book to be found at the
hall.
The shooting gallery was in full blast
night, and iberally patronized. On Thurs
day night silver cup will be shot for
! | three shots for fifty cents-and on Saturday
night the best shot can carry off a silver
| pitcher; three shots for dollar. The mar
who shot through the window last night il
trying to hit the bulls eye, is not expected
to compete.
Chances in the various articles were be
ing taken freely last evening, and rafiinl
| will commence in earnest tonight.
. case to Mrs. McCormack's table last night
A mocking bird, a fine singer, was ais
: sent to this table by the Mother Superio
of the Orphan Asylum. Those fine brids
chairs were also contributed by the same
The Edgefeld table presided over by tn
+. Mesdames Olwill, received handsom
album last night from Mrs. Murphy, whicl
u will be ratified for tonight.
Mrs M 7 Dolin who has charOe of tn
y refreshment table, acknowledges the re
ceipt ola handsome cake from Mrs. Charlie
| Robertson, cake, kisses and bread froI
> | Mr.. Bustard, a cake from Mr.. Knapfer, ST
!, | gar cured hams from Hooper, Phillips
- Co. and Charles Hummer, a lot of hanC
" some flowers and plants from Thos. Gar
), land, L. G. Lishy, and Dortch d Haddol
n a set of chairs from Taylor, Barry & VeC
Al der, a rockingham from Rich & Kreig, an
a set of Japanned ware from Treppard
IS Co. The "hotel" was literally patronize
"a last night, and an elegant repast spread b.
= fore all the guests of the house. Mr.. Keal
IS of the Maxwell, has volunteered to do a
v the cooking, and Mr.. White, the head stew
ard, has been very attentive in furnishir
IS washing waters. Register your names
rs the refreshment table tonight, and yC
= will be properly cared for.
% A beautiful fish geranium was subjecte
N to the hazard of the die last night, ar
ID the plant was won by Mrs. w. D. Kelly.
6, The interest in the Fair is increasing
and with good weather Masonic Hall will
y | crowded tonight.