The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1871-04-25

The FAIR-SEvENTH DAY.-A
pleasing and interesting feature Of the fair yes
terday was the presence Of the Catholic male and
female orphans at hslf.psat 4. o'clock IL the after
uoon, In compliance with an invitation extended
TO them By the managers. They Numbered in all
about one hundred, and what with the grabs and
refreshn ants which were furnished them, passed
a Joyous, happy hour among the tables. The Right
Rev. Bishop Lynch was present, aRd added great
~ to their enjoyment by bis pleasant and p%aternal
manner. Many merchants and professional men
were also to be seen, who eglnced much kthd
feeling and Consideration for the youthful visitors
In whose midst they were moving. The beautiful
decorations OF the hall, the splendldly furnished
tables, and, above all, the conslderste attentions
which they received, were a never falling source
Of admiration and pleasure TO the youthful assem-.
blage, and the thorough enjoyment which was
visible In each countenance during the visit was
the highest reward their kind entertainers could
receive.
In the evening. the haH presented the usual
animated scene. O, hundreds OF young people
moving slowly around, by twos and 'threes,
laughing and chatting, many bearing the Gus
tomary rafie list, which was ever ready to be pre-
sented when apromising visitor OF the male kind
msde his appearance. The advent from time to
time OF these welcome visitors kept the list bear
ers pretty busy until the hour for closing. A
very striking addition to the MISREPRESENTATION
was g pair Of beautiful lace qullts. These were
suspended across the centre OF the hall upon q
cord, and showed to great advantage. as they
hung against q background Of pink cloth. They
are q present from Mrs. Rice, OF Philadelphia, and
we're received in the afternoon through Mr.. Rice,
OF the firm OF McLloy i Rice. Tie embroidery
upon each Is OF a different device, and both are
valuable and splendid articles. The number Of
visitors last evening was not as great as 1t shoald
have been, and, as on Saturday, this was artrlo.
uted to the attractions OF the Nilsson concert.
To nisht.there l no such excuse, and a large at.
tendance is expected. The fair b drawing to a
close, and all who take gu interest la It's success
should see that the noble ststerhood, for whose
benefit 1t Is held, receive during the two last even:
ings that patronage sad encouragement which
they 80 well deserve.
The following prizes were won last evening {:
Double oarnatlon pink. Miss Cecil Barbot; fancy
white necklace, T. ]. Melvin; beautiful fan, R4P.
Mack; patchwork quit, Mrs. R. Cannon; one doz.
en- hendkerchiefs, F. F. Ohapeau; handsome gold
cross, Miss Belle O'Neill; sofa cushion, General
william Quincy; hearth rug, Miss Ellen Whites
large doll, Miss Annie r. Phillips; iced fruit
cake, Rev. G. ]. Oroghan; pair vases with dow.
ers, Edward DAILY; case pomade, Miss n. 3. Ca.
hill; iced cake. o. o. Trumbo; pair vases, James
Oosgrove; china ornaments, F. McIver; jar BRAN
peaches; Miss Adele Barbot; pair white mice,
T. r. Blackmau. fancy pen.Hiper, Miss Ellen A.
CorbItt; roast pig, Mrs. @. R. Geraty; a dolls
bureau, Utah Folnn; pair china ornaments,
E. O. .Donefhssf;; doa, Mrs. MI Kerrigan; cup
and saucer, Miss Kate Goodrich; iced cake, E. L.
Lynch; fruit cake, W. Norris.
The handsome gold watch will be rafled this
evening.