The morning star and Catholic messenger. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1868-1881, 1871-11-26
M,rning Star and Catholic Messenger.
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sew ORLEANS, SUNDAY, NOVEMBER %. 1871.
CITY INTEIIIHENCE.
CITY IaTELLIaERCE.

THE FIFTH ANNUAL STATE FAIR.-The
Mechanics and Agricultural Fair Association
have reason to be proud of the success that
has this year crowned their efforts. The de- !
struction by the disastrous FIRE that took place
o year ago, has only nerved them to fresh OK
ertions. The buildings put mp in place Of the
old ones are more roomy, more elegant and
better adapted to their usess It is out OF
place>here, and at this time, inappropriate to
speak of the benefit of the Fair to this city
and State. Its usefulness is universally &c
knowledged (; but the liberal inducements Of
fered by the association and their earnest et-
forts have not brought forth the most favor
able response from the country at large.
While no strong complaint can be urged, yet
it must be conceded that no perceptible i'm
provement has been made in the art display.
Photography appears to be at standstill.
At least the present exhibition has nothing
very much better in that line than what has
beeu seen at past fairs. There is no statuary
at all. Paintings are few and not strictly first
class. The best are the s~amps and planta-
ton landscapes. The cotton presses are not
particularly noticeable, but it is noteworthy
that marked Improvement has been made in
tho matter of gin-stands. A fine sawnill in
operation showed that, in this branch of
mechanics, palpable advance had been made.
But little competition appears to exist in the
matter of musical instruments, save and ex-
cept pianos. Some improvements have been
made in washing machines and the contest in
that line is lively. The sewing machine men
are out in force and the display in this de-
partment attracts many ladies who are the
best judges of these useful machines. Tho
awarding committee in this department have
o hard task to dec4e. Some really elegant
iron mantels are to be seen this year. The
display of marble mantels lis good. The
stock department. is indifferently supported.
Kentucky carries off the honors here. The
poultry department is not SO much neglected.
There are Brahma-pootras, shanghais, bantam,
dominicas and all sorts of chickens; various
kinds of geese and ducks The bakery de-
partment is up to the usual standard of excel
lence. Margaret, the Good, is one of the
awarding committee. There are but two or
three entries for the prize for best loaf of do
nestle bread. Can it be that our young ladies
are more interested in the composition of the
grecan-bend or the architecture of the CHG
non, than the womanly art of making good
bread 1t is to be hoped not. Last Thursday
was the gala day at the fair. The attendance
was large, not less that 10000 persons being
admitted during the day. The utmost good
feeling prevailed, and nothing occurred to
mar the general enjoyment The New Orleans
| public in this particular are certainly remark
able. Sometimes our entire population is out
of doors pleasure seeking, but snch is their
geniality that the utmost good order ever pre-
walls. The address was delivered by Mr.. H. N.
Ogden, at o'clock r. NJ. Judging from the
frequent applause that greeted the orators eff
forts, the address remarkably good. The
fair continues for another week.
Last Wednesday morning, ut 6 o'clock, Lieu
tenant Governor Dunn died. At 2 o'clock, the
following day, his funeral took place. About
5000 persons attended, The colored element
nrgely preponderated. Governor Warmoth
vas there; most of the State and city officials
ttended; the military (First Div Militia)
prmed, with the Metropolitan Police, an es-
ort. The death of Gov. Dunn is severe loss
his party, his race, which is the same
ting. He, to a greater extent than any other
prty leader, has materially elevated his race.
" his equable demeanor, his unobtrusive dig
1ty, his public and private integrity, he has
Won the esteem even of his political opponents.
lis private life and public career have demon
srated clearly the fact that, in this so-called
INSPECT when he deserves it.
Catholic is a word which means universal
S,we learn that Sunday last many Catho-
lie attended the laying of the cornerstone OF
StStephens Church many Catholics attend
.edthe laying of the corner-stone of Temple
Sinai" some Catholics went to Carrollton to
seCoburn. But-though Catholic means uni
ersal-being universal isn't always Catholic
CHURCH ITEMS.
81. Tincent dc Paups Church.-The Redemp'
trist Fathers open this day, Sunday, Goth No
ember at 10 o'clock Mass, in st. Vincent dc
Rul's Church, the religious exercises of o
Mission. After the Mission, on Sunday, 10tl
o December the Most Rev. Archbishop is te
ddicate the church. The first sermon OF the
MISSION, we understand, will be delivered by
tle Rev. Father Neithart.
FAIRS.
81. Francis Fair. Everything being con