The morning star and Catholic messenger. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1868-1881, 1872-04-14
Fair for St. Joseph's New Church.

Fair for St. Joseph's New Church.
The annual Fair for the parpose of raisin,
funds to aid In the construction of this church
whose walls are now rising 80 grandly ant
majestically over the sur rounding buildings
was opened Saturday night, April 9th, unde,
the most favorable auspices. These fairs ar.
always looked forward to by the people of tn.
city no less than by the Practitioners them
selves, as occasions when all can indulge ir
Innocent amusement in the midst of friends
and where. without undue ceremony, though
| with proper decorum and order, full sway may
| be given to that conviviality which is their
| special characteristic. The hall had previously
been beautifully decorated, and tho tables,
eEnamented and decked off as only those ex-
perienced in such matters can do it, were fairly
loaded down with rich and costly articles
which, through the untiring zeal of the ladies,
had been collected from the generosity Of our
citizens. As list of these articles would
occupy several columns of our paper, we will
simply call attention to few of the more
prominent ones to be seen at each table, At
ST. JosEPH's, NO. 1
Is splendid silver-mopnted silk umbrella, for
the possession Of which the friends of Rev.
Fathers Leyden and Beechsr are contesting.
Voting, early, late and often has been going on,
and though we hardly think that the number
OF ballots will equal that cast ut q presidential
election, we are satisfied that each will re-
ceive sufficient number to establish the fact
that'he is loved and respected by thousands of
our people. One point we wish 10 make right
here, reader, that is: if you are on equally
intimate terms with both these gentlemen,
don't think that you show your friendship by
not voting at all; that's poor way, rather de-
post five or ten votes for each one of the Fa-
theirs, and, our word for it, you will please
both.
For the solid gold bracelets, generously de-
mated by e. A. Tyler, Esq, Misses Sarah Quinn,
Maggie Goodwynn, May Durant, Mary Brady
and Lizzie Mcguire are contending; and for
the Sewing Machine Misses Kelley and Nor
risy. Here also may be seen the plan of a lot
on Palmyra street, between Bernadotte and st.
Patrick streets, which is up for rattle at 81 q
ticket.
ST. JosErn's No.2.
Here we ind magnificent silver set, to Sc
cure which, by a majority of votes being cast
for their favorites, the friends of Misses Annie
Murphy and Addie MoCoard are using their
greatest exertions. This set Is really beauti-
full, and the victor will certainly have lust |
cause to congratulate herself upon its posses
sion, no less than upon the compliment implied
n receiving heavy vote.
WELCOME OUR FRIENDS
The finest flag we have seen in MANY n
ong day is here offered for competition be-
'ween the fire companies 1t is of the heaviest
md richest silk, sky blue, with deep gold
ringe. At the suggestion of n prominent
'ffcer CT the Fire Department no inscription of
my kind has been put upon this flag so that
he winning company may suit its own taste
n this respect. The companies which have
'lready entered the lists for this prize are
louisiana Hose, Columbia No. 5, vlglant
md Pelican4.
ST. rATR1CK's. ,
An elegant gold watch and chain are offered
t this table for rattle. The watch is of ex-
uiste workmanship, and q chance to win it ia ;
ertainly worth four times the cost of a ticket.
tickets are also sold here in rattle for fifty ,
ollars in gold. ,
SHAMROCK TABLE. r'.. -r.-.---..
Enthusiasts on the subjects af base bail will
ere find as pretty set of red silk "foul flags"
8 have ever marked the line. The "Laziesn
ave entered the field determined to win by I
lg score, though it would seem that they de-
end for success, in this casa more upon the )
harms and persuasiveness Of their fair friends,
iss Maggie Kinnair and Miss Katie Boyle thaA
pom their own prowess, for they offer a hand q
me gold locket to the young lady who securass
lie greatest number of votas Soc thenasS 4n4ee !
'ses will also bengivea slstCtfoup slab +
Uses Katie Morgan, Sarah Daily and Annie v
urphy are the contestantsfor a sewing ma h
inc at this table. n
THE HIBERNIAN RETREAT,
til its rich prizes, looking verify like young =
zaar, next claims attention. Phil McCabe a.
wing donated ono of his unequalled Ameri- e,