The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1872-10-26
THE FAIR.
CHERRY HILL, Oct. Oath, 1872.

CHERRY HILL, Oct. Gath, 1872.
| Mr. EDIToR:-Our quiet little village,
which is generally the same from week to
week, has for some time past, been full of
activity and excitement owing to the fact
that Fair was on hand, for the benefit OF
the Methodist Parsonage, beautiful, neat
little building erected on the site where the
old school house stood, -that served for
years for our forefathers, whose remains
have long since been deposited in the little
cemetery just opposite.
The Parsonage adjoins the Church; and
now, l believe, there is everything com.
plete in both buildings, with one excep-
ton, and that is bell; but with the ener-
gy of the people here it will not be long
before that will be supplied, pealing the
hour of prayer.
1t has been some time since Fair-if
ever-was held here, and never on such a
large scale. Every one entered into the
spirit and was willing to do something.
Two large tents were erected in an open
field, loaned by our worthy citizen, DR.. R.
G. Carter; the larger tent served as sup
per room, and the smaller one for the fancy
articles. The former was amply supplied,
with eatables of every kind, and all could
enjoy good meal at any time; and the
walters were so attentive and polite: Mrs.
Kate Spence, better known to us, than the
others, seemed never weary in waiting
upon and anxious to serve all.
The smaller tent had two long rows of
tables. We noticed that of Mrs. DR.. Car
ter, beautifully and tastefully arrayed with
articles from the useful to those of fancy
nature, embracing colognes, toys, &c.
Upon her table was very large doll dress
ed as bride, contributed by the ladies of
Oxford, and dressed by Mrs. L. B. Hof-
mann. 1t was disposed of by guessing her
name. On Saturday night the name was
disclosed-and being "Iola " was won by
Prof. Robinson, of Baltimore, gentleman
having twelve children.
Adjoining this table was that of Mrs L.
D. Carter, Mrs. Smith and Miss Carter,
consisting of confectionery Of every kind.
The large cake made by Mr.. Cummings
was soon disposed of, indeed. Everything
in the eating line rapidly disappeared
Over $50 was made on the oysters. The
fishing pond netted $500 clear profit. 1t
was presided over by Misses Matte Read
and Annie Carter. The whole proceeds of
the Fair amounted to nearly three thousand
dollars, paying off the entire debt on the
Parsonage. and leaving money on hand for
future expenses.
On Thursday 18th, the Fair began,
and was crowded from day to day, and at
night. The enclosure was too small to
hold the crowd Every table displayed the
taste belonging only to the fair sex.
The flowers were beautiful and sweet;
Booths ice-cream as usual, was delicious,
and we were sorry the demand could not be
supplied.
Nearly three hundred dollars worth of
tickets were sold at the door.
Mr.. Sweetapple, OF Marley Mills was the
recipient of the handsome Buggy, made by
Messrs. Witworth, of Elkton, and which
did these gentlemen great credit. Mr..
s. had seven hundred and forty dollars SUBJ
seribed to him. Mr.. James Mccullough,
of Cherry Hill, won the harness. Miss
McLane, of Marley, won the two hundred
dollar Organ; and Miss Lizzie Kelly, of
Fair Hill, the Sewing machine.
Where will you find a more energetic,
persevering people than those Of this neigh
borhood.
The weather was just suited for the
occasion, and though on Friday afternoon
the clouds were dark and lowering, and a
little shower settled the dust, it did not
last long. Last Monday night an auction
was held, when every article was disposed
of, except two gentleman's wrappers,
which are now being voted off; tho contest
ants being Rev. Mr.. Weston, of Cherry
Hill, and Rev. Mr.. Hoffman,, Of Oxford.
The wrappers are in the hands of Mrs. DIR.
Carter, at Cherry Hill, and any one desir-
ing to vote for either party, can do so by
calling there.
Nothing occurred to mar the pleasure OF
anybody, and all enjoyed themselves.
Yours, Echo.