Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-04-12

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Lsmseives Of the opportunity of helping
evening. 'o --'''-'
10 give the reader an idea of the an
Pearsnce OF the Hall, we will reouest him
% accompany Us around. And first AZ We
enter, we will turn to the night, and pause
moment behind those good-nstured fel-
lows, Jim Bergan and II. McKeon, who
are trying to knock the spots out Of the
bulls eye. Having satisfied yourself as TO
which Of the two makes the best shot, you
will find yourself at the door of the Art
Gallery, and Miss Mary Mcclure ready to
receive your "quarter" and show YOU
the stereoscopic views. Having got along
80 cheap thus far, ycu can well afford to
take a good view of the Sunday-schooI
liable adjoining the art gallery. Examine
attentively the beautiful little oratory- WITH
the crucifx, statues, vases, flowers etc
attached; look at the fine chromos above
OF st. John and the Blessed Virgin and
on either side, at the portrait of the Holv
Father and that lovely picture, 'sFaith .
with other pictures, forming in itself a
gallery of art. Now approach nearer the
table, and examine minutely the queenlv
gifts Of the ladies of lovely Melrose; the
elegant marble vases, the beautiful done-
don OF the fair Miss Mary Brew, emble-
matte Of faith, hope and charity-ckarac-
teristics Of the gentle Mary Having taken
few chances, according to your own
choosing, from the witty Miss Kate, or
any OF tie dear ones assisting her
In the holy cause, a step or two will
bring you In front of the Orphans table,
presided over by Mrs Maria Dougher-
ty and Mrs. George Kinney. Here you
can see some costly silver ware, beautiful
needle work, etc., and try the rocking chair
while taking chance on some Of the nu-
merous articles which the ladies' will show
you with such grace.
We next stand in front of the ''prize
table, superintendsd by Mrs. j. @. Barry.
assisted by the Misses Seifsrls and other
ladies. On this table are the valuable
prizes advertised in our paper, together
with fhe jsweled watch for the most popu-
lar lady teacher. Here you can take
chance and deposit a vote for the small
sum Of dollar and quarter, fine oppor-
tunity for the unreconstructed to exercise
the right of suffrage in noble Gauss.
The next table to this is loaded with
attractive srticles-Ornamental and useful-
The splendid sewing machine, which Mr..
Randall almost donated, is one of the best.
and works in the best style of the needle
work art. OF course you will leave a trihs
with Mesdames Mccormack and Whs
Ian before examining the table or their
Mesdsmes Flanagan aud Costo, who
have number of fine pictures, a china
set, wedding cake, fancy needle work,
and other articles too numerous to men
ZION, and Of such variety as to suit any
taste. The ladies are gentle as lambs, so
you must not wait to be pressed into ser
vice. Put down your names and the
dimes.
Mrs. McNulty's table stands next. Her
merry laugh and sparkling eyes are s1re to
draw; but she will give you your monev'I
carriage and be by, if you like; or
# you have too many of the latter items of
household furniture, you can take a chance
q win the carriage without the baby
Now you come to the Edgefield table
presided over by Mesdames P. and l..
)lwill and Mrs. w. A. Glenn, trio which
'annot be beat when charity demands their
ssistance. Theit table is well filed. and
he articles tastefully arranged A poY-
raie Of the late Bishop Miles will attract
our attention, and if you knew the good
Id man while with Us, you will be certain
o invest something for a chance in his
icture.
You may probably feel thirsty by this
ime, so we'll call Rebecca Miss Annie
'reudergast), and try glass of her lem
made; and as We have patronized sll the
theirs, We will surely not pass Miss Maggie
7ithout buying few candies.
Hello! Here's another beautiful table
les; that is the West Nashville table, over
Thicb Mrs. Rines and the smiable Miss
ia Fitzgerald presides. Examine thaa
eedle work presented by Miss Alice Mur-
by. See how proudly the buck snuffs the
IL, as if ''scenting danger from afar,
Thile the doe lies quietly BY his side, fear
1g no danger while under the protection
f such q notls mate. The f4wn, you see,
drinking from the spring. The winner
that picture will indeed gain a prize.
Iany other articles on this table are
orthy of minute examination, as you
bserve.
Stay, my dear friend; allow me to intro
1ce you to Mrs. Prendergast. We will
ep upon the stage and choose two very
'sy seats by this round table. What will
1u have, my friend-oysters, fowl, cold
Its, dainties, wine, tea, coffee, lemonade,
re all at your command, besides creams
I'D confections, or "vhat nots. Mrs p.
i'll serve and treat you well, thank you,
nd bid you call again.
And now, good reader, we will retire;
g have spent two hours pleasantly, and
cd will reward you for your liberality.
In addition to the donations previously
,knowledged, we find that the young Ia
es of the Sunday school table have re-
lived splendid proof copy of a steel en-
'aving Of Pope Plus *, from Mr. Jas.
Pstteson; a beautiful parlor shelf from
iss Mary HallOran; fine large and elab-
ately worked pin cushion from Miss
sry Fitzwilliams; fine pair of Fairbank
ales, in which can be weighed accurately
lything from half an ounce of tea to
lrrel of -four, from Mr.. John P Dale
econd donation); q large and fine cake
Om Miss Lizzie Lynch; cfoquet set by
r. William Gamble; rich and tasty suit
T child by Miss Molie MaDton; a very
,etty suit by Mrs. A. E. Bohan; pair of
ippers, the richest and most beautiful we
I'VE ever seen, from the Convent of the
sters of Mercy; pair Of cruets, with sill
" stand, from the same; portrait Of
lus * from W. K. Dobson. etc
Mrs Hines and Miss Fitzgerald acknoSl-
lge the receipt Of a rocking chair from
r. Barry; barrel of -four from Massen-
ne & Douglas; a cake from Mr. hopper;
l oil painting from Ambrose Morrison; a
1itar from Mcclure; an ACCORDION from
Dormsn, a valise from Dunstead;
air of images, with flowers and glass en-
osures, from Mrs. Thos. Farrell; and
ec@ of needle work, Of beautiful design
Id perfect execution, from Miss Alice
urphy. This last picture represents a
lex and doe and fawn. The antlered
onarch stands with head erect, in listen
q attitude, with left foot slightly raised
om the ground, the doe lies by his side
Iih an air of conscious security, while the
wn is drinking from the pure stream.
Mesdames NJ and NAL Mccormack and
rs. Whelan, acknowledge the receipt Of
handsome boys suit from HuntingtOn's,
beautiful chrome from Mr.. Jas. 5. Pat
son, a pair of chromos from Paul &
avel, a painting from Mr.. DornbUsh,
heelbarrow from Geo. Moore & Son,
abys bonnet from Mrs. Frame, a set of
welry from Mr. Miller, cake from Mr..
Tessel, pair of CATERS from WiDstead
rothers, handsome cigar stand and fruit
ssket from Davies & Brother, drop light
ON Grewar l. Albertson, and q collection
choic lowers from Lishy.
Mrs. Olwin has received a beautiful
lilt, of exquisite design and execution,