The morning star and Catholic messenger. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1868-1881, 1871-05-07
Result of St. Joseph's Fair.

Result of St. Joseph's Fair.
Tho subjoined remarks on this subject
have been furnished by gentleman who
took q most lively interest in the fair:
The readers of the STAR will DO anxious
to learn the result of the late fair, held in aid
of st. Joseph's New Church. Many of them
have aided very materially to secure its sue
cess, and it would not be just in to with
hold from them information which they 30
legitimately desire. Indeed, the sympathy and
cooperation that was extended to us, not only
by our own parish, but by our fellow citizens
of every denomination, was o most pleasing
feature during tho fair, and gave us a feeling
proof of the interest taken by our citizens at
large in the noble work we have undertaken.
1t is certainly encouraging to know that the
erection of the noble edifce will not be
left to us single-handed, but that our liberal
hearted fellow citizens, with that noble gener-
osity for which they are famed, are coming to
our assistance to tighten burtAen that would
be difficult for Us alone to bear. 1t will stimu-
late us to greater efforts, to exert new energ les,
to bring to q speedy termination the glorious
work which, with their assistance, aus
picious1y progresses.
The ladies and gentlemen Of the parish of
St. Joseph and ladies of other parishes, who
co-operated with them in the management of
the fair, deserve all praise. Any individual
eulogy would be out of place. All did well.
And the public will understand what en-
,eemiums they deserve when we say that they
not only sustained, but surpassed, the reputa-
ton for energy and determination and self
sacrifice which, time and again, has been so
Justly awarded them. To the ladies, mer-
chants and professional gentlemen of the city,
who aided SO substantially to make the fair q
success, they, with their pastor, offer their
grateful Acknowledgements. Receive the as
surance that your kindness will be treasured
up in undying memories. And you, gentlemen,
who favored and honored with your pres
ence receive our heartfelt thanks. You are
too numerous to be particularized, but you are
known here and will be remembered.
But the Irish Brigade Cannot be passed over
| without special notice.
Headed by their chief, than whom more
generous gentleman never disbursed a green
back, they came upon us in serried ranks, like
a Grecan phalanx. Their chief, whose eulogy
is pronounced in saying he worthy OF
heading such band, on arriving at the
hall, handed them over to his two aids, ard
to the credit of those officers be it said
never was band of men better Unanswered
Marches, counter-marches, no sham fighting
but deep home-thrusts at every charge was
effected in the most graceful style. The deto
, mating ut the different discharges of small arn'
was really appalling aud it was conclusive tt
the spectators that, unless supplied well will
ammunition, their cartouches must have beer
pretty empty when the exercise was concluded
Gentlemen of the Hibernian Bank, receiv,
: our especial thanks. Your visit to st. 10
> seph's fair will not be soon forgotten. May yol
: long continue to preside over the destinies o
the bank, and to command the confidence o
the people of New Orleans which you SO justl.
merit, for more trustworthy, honorable ant
upright body of men never directed another in
, sttution of the kind. May we often have tn
' pleasure of seeing your genial, good-nature'
= faces at st. Joseph's fair.
= Lastly our Acknowledgements are due to tn
f gentlemen of the Press for the favorable motto
r they took of us during the progress of the fail
We hope the people of st. Joseph's Parish vii
f not forget tt cir kind attention.
- We congratulate all concerned on the hal
mony, good order and decorum that, witbou
an effort, was preserved throughout the tim
the fair lasted. Though literally crowded ever
night, nothing could be noticed that woF1d OF
e fend the most fastidious 1t seemed he
s family gathering, in which every one felt G
t home aud enjoyed themselves with the grea
J, est goodwill towards every one else
r AS may be already judged, the fair was
great success. 1t realized the unprecedente
. amount of fourteen thousand three huudre
and ninety-six dollars and twenty cent
:. (S14, 1896 25).
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