The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1870-02-15

THE CATHOLIC FMR.-Though laboring I'M
der many disadvantages and being compelled 10
work both early and late, yet the ladies and their
male assistants who had charge Of the decora-
tions and arrangements succeeded in bringing
order out of.chaos, and have rendered this fair
in no wise inferior to others that have been held
in the Tibernan Hall. Everything is very tastily
arranged-the eyergreens forming wreaths, fes-
toons and other ornaments that add to the beauty
of the scene and improve the appearance OF each
table. Last night the fair was attended by a
throng OF both seXes-young and old, grave and
gay-who were passing and repassinS, but VINO
could not escape the voice OF the charmer, and
their pockets fell prey to the wiles that were
brought to bear upon them. Each table had much
that was attractive, and yet hard TO describe, as
the stock In trade was so varied and comprised
so many articles whose use Is known only to the
Initiated that we forbear the attempt.
On entering the hall one OF the first objects
deserted is 4 miniature Academy OF Mu.ic, very
prettily constructed, and striking resemblance
to its great prototype. Tables Nos. and on the
north side are under the direction OF Father
Schacte and are presided over hy Mrs. Michel
and Mrs. Kennedy. Table No. 8, st. Joseph's
Church, is under the charge Of Mrs Commins
and Miss Mary Kean. Table No. 4 is the grand
rallying point where the good things OF this life
are furnished for fair exchange OF grcenbacks.
This table is under the supervision Of Miss Owens
and Mrs. Bicaise. A Jacobs we'll stands inyitingly
near, tempting the weary TO sake their thirst
with nectar served by blooming Hebes. 1t was
literally patronlzed during the evening, and no
one grumbled at the small toll that was de-
manded.
On the opposite side OF the hall are an equal
number OF tables, making eight in all. The Chapel
table Is devoted to refreshments, and has among
It's ornaments two portraits OF Fathers Quigly and
and Shadler. 1t is under the charge OF the Misses
Sweegau.
The next in order is the table Of Father Gro
CHAN, who is ably assisted by Mrs. Cannon. The
St. Patrick's Benevolent Society have the next,
which is conducted by Misses Darcy and Burke.
The last, which is under The charge OF Mrs. John
Moran and Mrs. T. E. Hogan, has picture Of the
late Father Feon and the Pope.
The fair is not only highly crediiabe to those who
have originated it, but arords place OF amuse-
ment and en- rtainment where q deserving char
ity can be aided without the givcr feeling his loss
Last night was hardly good time for critical
visit, as the heat and burden Of the day was hard.
ly over before the fair was opened. 1t will be
largely improved tonight, and should lave large
attendance.
The following is list OF the prizes won last
evening: Wax fruit. Lizzie Mcrnaugh; fruit cake,
Mrs. ]. HALLS; handsome DOLL E. R. Morris;
handsome tobacco pouch, Ellen Dougherty: silver
pitcher, Emily Burk; one pair vases, Michael
Cannon; chair cover, W. T. Little; one pair dogs
and mats Sophie Neumann; one pair mats,
Thomas Dougherty; one pair mats, Mrs STAMINA
han; one handsome doll Miss Mary Murray: one
pair mats, Mrs. Conley; photograph Of Arch
bishop McCloskey, Mrs. Francis; one pair china
dogs, Miss Bridget May; one pair mats. Miss
Annie May; one elegantly draped doll, Minnie
Dunning; one dozen handkerchiefs, James f.
Corbt; one pair shoes. Miss Mary Bush; one
handsome doll, G. F. Babbage.