New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-06-11
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This elegant church festival, which began
on Tuesday night, has been kept up during
the week, and will probably be closed to-
night. We are glad to learn that the finan-
cia results have been gratifying thus far.
There is every prospect that enough money
will be realized TO warrant the trustees of
Emmanuel Church in beginning the cree.
ton of q new house of worship.
As tonight is the last opportunity for
seeing the fete we expect to see large at
tendance, as Saturday night is usually Sc.
lected by many of our people to indulge in
a little amusement and relaxation.
The visitor will find at the left of the
entrance, we'll down from the dancing plat.
form. the steamer Natchez table, presided
over by Mrs. Cummings, assisted by her
young daughters and neices. Further on,
as you Ego with the sum-" to use nautical
phrase, which signifies moving in circle to
the right, you soon come to little bower
that boasts for its presiding fairy Miss Lizzie
Hickok. We believe every one who goes
into the garden visits the table of this ele-
giant caterer. She has sample of old st.
Julien which has acquired much fame
among the gentlemen who have been 30 for
tunate as to get taste of it. Over beyond
a little court, near the music stand. we foand
Mrs. Morrison, who keeps watch and ward
over huge cake. as big around as an old
fashioned Gruyere cheese, and much
thicker. This grand specimen of the art of
pastry will be given to the clergyman who
receives the highest number of votes for the
purpose. At the close of the balloting last
night the talley list gave evidence that the
cloth is held in pretty high regard by people
OF somewhat divergent views. 1t is impos-
sible to say before the close, who will be
the lucky parson.
But grander contest is going on over
diamond ring, contributed by
lady of the Sixth District. This bauble, so
dear to the heart of womankind, will be
given to the young lady who may be elected
10 the possession. The votes are fifty cents
each, and the young fellows who
once get sight Of the shining prize, think
Of their lady loves and vote like New York
Sixth Ward Democrat. The tally sheet lies
exposed to view, SO that every voter knows
what he has before him. He can merely
give his fair friend complimentary vote of
fifteen or twenty, or plank up hundred
dollars or SO if he means business. Mrs.
Morrison, also, is the genius of the ring, and
conducts the election il manner worthy
IF emulation by our commissioners of cleo
ion when the patriots strive for the priv |
ege of saving the country by holding office.
n addition to these duties, this lady has
general charge of numerous smaller tri1es |
becoming to a fair, including bevy of
'oung ladies of rare beauty. Her table is |
veil supplied with delicacies.
Upon the right centre as you enter, may
,e found Table Welcome, furnished and at
ended to by Mrs. hodges and her three
'raceful and beautiful daughters. Here the
isitor, be he friend or mere casual WIS.,
tor, will find that true genial welcome
Which makes one feel at home and half sus.
'ect that all the world is near akin to him
nd kind as well. Mrs. H has supplied
er table with the best the market affords,
nd if she does not know how to brew a
hampagne punch, there is the captain near
hand ''who knows all qualities Of human
ealings with learned spirit" At least
he spirit of the champagne at Table We'll
ONE is OF the most exquisite quality.
Near to Mrs. Hodges table is beautiful
title bazaar, under the management of Mrs.
rye and her two daughters. This lady is
assessed of energy, but is kept pretty busy
ttending to the wants of callers, taking in
lamps, and, in short, laying the founda-
on of the new church on very substan-
antial basis. Major Frye is usually
l the vicinity, every ready to greet the
lends of the church or the table.
Mrs. Coleman, the president of the COM
littee, and Mrs. Burbank, one of the mem
ers, have tables in no way inferior to those
escribed, and each centre of a miniature
orld in themselves.
These are some Of the attractions pre-.
,nted at the Fete Champetre at Carrollton,
hich closes tonight.