Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1873-12-19
Fair and TahIeaux

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fair and tableaux at Masonic Hall last
night for the benefit of the First Baptis
| Church. The hall presented an animated
appearance throughout the entire evening
The handsomely decorated tables, the many
beautiful articles they contained, and the
bewitching and charming ladies that pre-
sided over them, were attractions deserving
Of the goodly attendance that greeted the
lady managers on the opening night.
The first table on the right, as you enter
tic hall, is devoted 10 eat$bles, Continuing
all the luXuries and delicacies that could
be asked for, and served up, too, by the fair
walters at the most reasonable prices. This
table is in charge of Mrs. e. G. Eastman.
Mrs. j. G. McCrory, Mrs. j. d. Larcombe,
Miss Kate Thomas, Mrs. VIM. z. Rutland
and Mrs. DR.. Paul +. Eve.
Adjoining is the nost6f;ide il. which ar1
Mrs. Hicks and Mrs. C. Ii. Eastman.
There was heavy mail last night, and for
tInately letter for all callers. Those who
did not receive letters from expected friends
last evening, will certainly get them when
the mail is OPENED tonight:
The IieXt table is that presided over by
Mrs. AIoulton, Mrs. Tyler, Mrs. Patton,
Miss MoultOn and Mrs. Calhoun. At one
end of which you will find embroideries,
fancy needle work and children's clothing
in variety, and at the other end an endless
assortment of toys, consisting of all the
novelties in that line. A magnificent
Christmas tree, handsomely decorated is
in the centre of the table.
Next are the Sunday school tables, three
in number, in charge Of a beyy Of ladies
from the Sunday school. These tables CON
tain china ware, dolls and Christmas pres
ents generally and in abundance. Among
those whose smiles and charms causGd such
a collection in that immediate neighbor-
hood were Misses Anna Porter, Lucy East
man, Sally Sluter, Anna Stretch, Jennie
Coleman, Mary Jones, Susie Howell, Clara
Il. Miller, Lula Martin, Mary E. Demo-
vile, Jenny Hicks, Lilly Anderson, Anna
Thomas, Mary b. Jones, Jennie Jones, ard
Maria Higgenbotham. These young ladies
although apparently oveuun with custom,
are equal to the emergency.
Adjoining the Sunday school tables is Il
taStefully arranged bower of cedaIs. and in
which presides Rebekah at the Well. This
is in charge of Miss Lulie McCrory.
Fresh as the rose in the gay dewy morning.
And sweet rs the lily at the evenings close"
ready to serve the thirsty with cooling
draughts of lemonade.
The Tree Of Fortune comes next, super
intended by Miss Annie Ford, who
"Bright as a star when only one
Is shining in the sky"
viii be delighted to answer all calls made
by those who would have the future truth.
fully revealed.
And next is the table Of Mrs. John East
man, Mrs. W. NJ. Duncan, Mrs. Craig, Miss
Hattie Gleaves and Miss Sallie Duncan.
Upon this table will be found large col
lection of worsted work, embroidery, two
eXquiSitely dressed dolls-the bride and
widow, and large number Of articles suit
able for Christmas gifts. \ handsome
Christmas tree, bountifully laden, is one OF
the features of this table.
Then there is a shooting gallery-W. NJ.
Duncan and e. IL. Eastman prOpretOrs.
The institution was literally patronized
during the evening.
The .''Ivy Leaf" has established head
quarters next to the shooting gallery, and
the familiar voice of the newsboy is heard
around the room crying, "Ere's yer Ivy
Leaf, only five cents a copy" .
\ fine portrait of the late DR.. Il. 3. c.
iAohCli, pdlLUSu ny W. a CicllucIllLlS, HIS
been presented to the lady managers. 1t is
truthful and lifelike, and reflects credit up
On the skill of the artist. The long-tried
md faithful pastor still lives in the hearts
Of his congregation, and it was exceedingly
in the artist to bring back to
memory, on such an occasion, the beaming
ace of that much loved divine-the father
If the church for whose benefit this fair
vas inauguated.
The Madonna and child, a highly finish |
ID picture, has been presented TO the ladies
~ E. WiCgers.
The tableauX last night under the dircc-
ion Of Mrs. \. I. Golf were a complete |
uccess, and loudly encored. New tableauX |
will be presented on each night of the !
'air
With good weather we may expect a
argely increased attendance tonight. a |
AXE containing diamond ring is to be |
ut. Who will be the fortunate one?