Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1873-04-16
The Annual Fair for the Benefit of
st. Mary's Orphans.


Masonic Hall was flied last night, and
the visitors appeared we'll pleased with all
they saw and heard, and most of them re-
solved to ''call again." One new feature
presented itself last night, among many
others, which attracted much attention
namely, Rebecca'S we'll, which is now a
genuine well, 30 arranged that while one
bucket goes down into "deep depths" of
said well, another bucket rises, filled with
ice-cold lemonade, which Miss Jennie Ay-
hart hands to her friends for very moder-
ate compensation.
Another attractive feature is the
elegant Singer Sewing Machine at
the Sunday School Table, and
a very fine Grover & Baker at Mrs. Dolin's
table. Mrs. Mccormack has very pretty
set of cane-seated chairs, which are much
admired, and Mrs. Barry has the finest set
of silver we have seen in many day, be-
sides clock and pair of pictures which
attract much attention. In addition to
these fea. ures, the visitors can spend two
hours examining the infinite variety of ar
ticles on the several tables.
Among the works of art is a splendid
medallion of Plus TX, and a fine portrait of
Father Burke, picture of Linburg Cathe-
dral, portrait of Gen. Lee, Cleopatra, "Crux
de Crues," a historical picture and dozen
others.
We must not omit mention of genuine
curiosity, in possession of Mr. Michael Nc
Cormack-a piece of turf from the bog that
travelled twenty miles in a single night Eve
mean the bog travelled that distance, not the
piece of turf.) The 'good old Irish gen.
tleman, all of the oil len time." will relate
its history. He has also piece of the
celebrated killarney stone" he licked when
in Ireland last summer.
Yesterday we had the honor of receiv-
ing, from the hands of Mrs. Michael Brew
and her amiable daughter, Mrs. DR.. Bailey,
three beautiful presents for the Orphans
Fair, consisting of two large pin-cushions
and watch-case, richly worked. They
were safely delivered, IS Tequested-one to
Mrs. Olwill, one to Mrs. Mccormack, and
one to Miss Kate Murray, for the Sunday
School table.
In addition to these we are requested to
return thanks to Messrs, VESSEL, .Rannie,
Fulghum, Weakley s. Warren, Spire &
Duff, Philips & Buttorf, Diel & Lord, etc.,
for valuable contributions to the refresh
ment table. ....
L GuSCuSIu wy LLS ways We al .
glad to sea Mrs. Sheetz is able to be at her
post) have received splendid iced cake
from Mr.. Kessler, a 'jolly" basket from
James Bruner (msde by himseif), and ar
ticles of value from Mrs. Wright, Mrs. James
Farrell, and EMrs. 7. E. Winstead, for
which they express gratitude.
In our notice of the Mesdames McCOr-
mack's table we made huge mistake, for
which We humbly ask pardon, and try to
make the apende honorable. Formerly,
these ladies have run together in double
harness, bat This year, Mrs. p. Dyrne was
added to the team, making it unsurpassed
in will and ability. La addition, we omit
ted to mention the names of Misses Kate
and Maggie Byrne, valuable assistants at
this table; and while on the sub
ject, we may mention the delight we
experienced in seeing our young friends
Miss Ella Hyronemus, Miss Kinney, and
Miss a. Mcdonald, at the hail last night as
sisting at this table. They dssire us TO
return thanks to Mrs. Burns, Mrs. Capt.
Joyce, Mr.. and Mrs. D. Grewer, DR.. Min
chin, A. Moore & Sons.
The gentlemen's smoking room, in charge
of the ever faithful Mr.. Lawrence Brennan,
was opened last night, and did lively bust
ness.
The Refreshment tables and Miss Rebeccs
were frequently called upon for the good
things of life, which gave unbounded salts
faction,
Mr.. McKeon and his guns were kept
busy.
The Postnistress did a thriving bust
ness. The renowned Jerry was on hand
active and polite and prompt as usual,
rendering good account of himself at the
close of business.
The band (St. Joseph's-whose mem
beers kindly give their services gratuitously
on these occasions), lent charm to the
evenings entertainments.
This afternoon, at two O'Clock, the doors
will be thrown open for the admission of
ladies and children, free of charge, and no
children ,g:H be admitted at night hereafter.
BY this arrangement, gentlemen will be the
better able to enjoy themselves.
The drawings for prizes will commence
tonight, SO we advise all interested to be
on hand early. ar