New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-04-18
Academy of Music.
ST. JOseph's Church Fair.

The fair of st. Joseph's Church, On Com
mon and Derbigny streets, is progressing
and is meeting with the success it so emf
nently deserves. The Rev. Fathers Smith,
Beecher and Hayden are assiduously work
ing for its success. We are indebted to
Miss Murphy for beautiful boquet, which,
we assure her, is appreciated.
Tables No. l and 2 are presided over by
ladies of the parish. These tables are very
attractive, and very exciting contest is
going on between Fathers Belcher and De-
lany for silk umbrella. There is lot
of ground being rallied for, twenty-five by
lbs feet title clear. There is also contest
going on between four young ladies for set
of gold bracelets, contributed by E. A.
Tyler. The Misses Quinn, Goodwin, Du-
'rant and Mcguire being the fair contestants.
Also sewing machine between Misses
Kelly and Morrison. The liquors were con-
tributed to this stand BY Mr.. Walker, of
the Bank.
"A set OF silverware. consisting of pitcher
and goblets, between Misses Murphy and
McCord. The other articles worthy of men,
ton being handsome clock and bride,
ratified for at fifty cents a chance.
Table No. 3, g Firemen's Retreat" is pre-
sided over by Mesdames Lynch, Savein and
ebony. A beautiful silk flag is being con-
tested sor between Louisiana Hose and No.
D; also handsome writing-desk, contri.
buted by Mrs. Bean, contested for between
Misses Clark and Simons; and lace hand
kerchief. between Misses Morton and Eek
ert. At St. Patrick's table, No. 4, a gold
watch and chain is being rafiied for at fifty
cents chance: clock, pair of spreads
and $50 in gold are also being ratified for at
this table.
Hibernia restaurant and variety table il
presided over BY Mr.. and Mrs Mccormack.
1t is meeting with success. Mrs McLough
Ian is selling flowers at this stand.
Shamrock table has an exciting contest
going on for pair of foul flags between
the Lazy and Magnolia Base Ball Clubs
Also gold locket presented by the Mag
nolias to the lady who gets the most votes
Between the Misses Renan and Boyle lies
this contest. 4 sewing machine between
Misses Morgan and DAILY. The principal
articles here for rattle are cake and &C
rcordeon.
Table No. 6, Hibernia Retreat, is certainly
the handsomest table of all and has the
most useful and valuable articles. 1t is
presided over by Mrs. Kelly. They have
an elegant range, presented by Mr.. Doug
Las, of Common street fifty cents chance.
A handsome American cooking stove by
DIR. Phil McCabe, contested for between
Misses Charles, Owens, Boyle and Garyin
A handsome sewing machine between Miss
Lynch, of the Third District, and MISS
Ferry, of st. Alphonsus. This is a close
race.
A handsome Dolly Warden, contributed
by Mrs. Logan, and handsome emerald
pin, contributed by Mr.. Tyler, are being
contested for between Miss McCune and
Miss Kinchler. A handsome silk quilt, con.
tributed by the Sisters of the Charity Hos
pital. A handsome silver mounted bat and
silver ball weighing twelve ounces are being
contested for between the Morgans and
Hopes. This stand is greatly in debt to Mr..
Allen. of Allen & McGibben, for many ia
vors.
Table No. has a handsome watch and
chain and $50 in gold a. fifty cents