The morning star and Catholic messenger. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1868-1881, 1870-11-27
st. Theresa's.F Fair.

we are glad to know that the ladies OF
st. Theresa's parish are meeting with a
happy success in the fair they have 80
laudably undertaken. Indeed, from our
general observation, we should say that the
room where it is held is entirely too small
for the crowd which is nightly attracted,
will receive liberal assistance through it's
results in their parochial necessities.
The first table on the left, in entering the
room, as we were proud to observe, is
named the MORNING STAR and is presided
over by Mrs. Thos. Hare and Mrs. II. Nc
ClOskey assisted by Mrs. r. Strong and Mrs.
Mortee. We remarked splendid silver
set and beautiful exposition veil, to be
ratified for at this table. Its general ap-
pearance was so tasteful and agreeable,
as to assure to it's hospitable directresses an
ample share of public patronage.
On the right hand stands St. Theresa's
table, in charge of Mrs. Hurley, with a
number of amiable and graceful assistants,
whose names we did not catch. This es-
Enlistment was chiefly noticeable for the
splendid basket of artificial flowers and an
elegant punch bowl of Bohemian glass, with
goblets to match. Apparently in connec-
ton with this table stands the Gypsy tent,
the mysterious oracle of which we did not
have occasion to consult, our own fortune
being already made.
Next comes the popular stand known as
Hawkins Branch ably kept by Mrs.
Roche, the lady of our late coroner, j. II.
Roche, Esq. Assisting her was an atten-
tive and attractive array, comprising Mrs.
Ed. Finnegan, Mrs. NJ. J. Murphy, Miss
Kate Scullin, Miss Maria Shields, Mrs.
Walsh and Miss Lincoln.
We next came upon the beautifully de-
corated booth, named after our neighbor,
J the Times and consistently emulating the
prosperity of that sheet. Mrs. Higgins
and Miss Byrnes know how to maintain the
high standing of this most attractive table
and are charmingly aided in their efforts
by Miss Whitaker, Mme Marie, and Misses
NJ. Hare, L. Christie and T. Hanly. The
Postoffice department connected with this
table is worthily administered by Miss
Lille Whitaker.
Side by side with the Times, in friendly
rivalry, we find the "Picayune," presenting
temporary display of desirable objects.
Mrs. Doherty, who, with Mrs. ChAsty
Reilly, presides over the fortunes of the
press at this point, was kind enough to
draw our attention to a number of very
attractive valuables which she has on
rattle While we have no space for a cat
alogue of them all, we must not omit to
mention an elegant silver tea set, presented
by Lilienthal, and a sewing machine, said
to be the finest in the City. 1t is called
the American Combination Sewing Machine,
is splendidly inlaid with pearl aud cost
$175. There is also an exquisite gold
chain bracelet worth about $l25.
The St. Joseph's table is conducted by
Mrs. P. B. Gilmore, with the assistance of
Mrs. A. Flannery, Mrs. s. Golden and Miss
c. Ducheren. The most striking object
here is a life size painting of a martyrdom.
We understand that it is a copy from one
of the old masters and painted by Mr..
Neuser, an artist of our city whose studio
is on Carondelet street, opposite the David
son Row. 1t would certainly be an acquisi
ton we'll worth the effort to win.
Mrs. John Farrell has charge of the st.
HatrIck'S CdUfe, Wuefc very CoSbfy sur
plce is to be voted for and awarded to the
duly elected priest. very handsome sane
tuary chair will be similarly disposed Of
Next and last on our list comes the
Hibernia," where, true to its name, an
elegant punch can be had. Mrs. Finnegan
we think takes pride in imparting some
what of a national flavor to this beverage,
and will without doubt keep it up to
| the proper standard. Miss Nolan is asso-
ciated with Mrs. Finnigan in the control of
the 'Hlbernia," and they are assisted by
Misses Nellie and Annie Gibney, Mrs. Fer
guson, Miss Molloy, Miss Corr and other
ladies' 1t is at this table that the visitor
will see the magnificent Irish flag of which
we have several times spoken in advance,
and which is really worth a visit. 1t is a
credit to our city and q triumph for the
noble ladies whose patient and pious fin
gers cunningly wrought out its chaste but
magnificent design. The harp of Erin
stands perfectly alone and unrelieved, save
by it's motto, on field of rich green silk,
SO heavily embroidered as to appear mas
sive, while the border and fringe are equally
rich. The simple words stErin Go Bragh,"
fell the whole tale eloouently enough.