Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1873-04-23
C,o.,,, scene ~ the Fair.

From TO IL o'clock last night Masonic
Hall was thronged with ladies and gentle-
men. each and all enjoying themselves
nleassutly, and anxiously awaiting the an
p f,oTncar,l, MT of the names Of the winners
Of the various prizes. The ladies never
looked more lovely, and we were almost
t .o m wish that the Fair would con-
Time q week longer, Any one would nat
nraiIv snnnose that al, engaged in the Fair
at ba nrettv well tired out
a, fer or eight DAYS and nights, incessant toll,
but looking al them last nigh, ~ - ooT,.e mn.
they never tire working in gooG %o 90
ill their purpose is accomplished; ar :" .So er
inclined TO believe the gentlemen rS.N7
ike the excitement, and proloDg the Wino
ing ND of the Fair out of pure love OF list
ening to the eloquent pleadiDgs OF the gooo
ladies'.
II was found impossible to complete the
drawing last night; those articles not dis
posed of will be rsffled on Friday afternoon,
commencing at O'Clock, when all interest,"
ed are invited to be present.
There seems TO be scarcely any limit TO
the generosity of our people, to Judge oy
the wav donations are pouring in the FAR
for the orphans. Mesdames McCormack
and Byrne have received from Mr.. James
Simmons a magnificent cake and ''Olg
sum- of money, and Mrs. Dolin received
a handsome donation from MI:
HAYES and pair of beautiful
vases from Messrs. Spire and
Duff. this being the third contribution from
this bonse to the Orphans Table since the
Fair opened. Mr.. Bustard also sent IN an
other donation, and very liberal one, too,
and DIR. Russell, did not "forget to remem'
bern the Sunday School Table, for he sent
in a substantial donation yesterday.
And again we are called upon to return
hearty thanks TO Maj. Lockhart, for a very
generous donation, sent 10 the orphans
through SQUIRE Hines. Thanks, MAJOR, and
NAV Heaven bless you!
The silver pitcher at the shooting gallery
was won by James Campbell, the same
gentleman who won on Monday night
Three centre shots took the prize. The
officers of the Association express their
thanks to Mr.. Joseph Meyer for his aole
assistance in this department every night
from the beginning.
The parting scene at the postottice was
verv affecting. Jerry Buckley shed tears,
and his tender-hearted Postmistress ex'
pressed her heartfelt gratitude for his kind.
ness. and hoped he would live thousand
wears, and always remain young and active
as at present.
PRIZES.
Orphans Table (Mrs. Dolin) Fancy
cake, by Frank Kissler; lace curtains, py
John Hagan: table cloth, by A. ID. Bull;
box cigars, F. NJ. Maurom; set JeWery, py
Miss Ellie B. Shea; rocking chslr, oy .: a.
Duling; fancy boxes, by Miss Katie Fitz-
gerald; doll, by Lizzie Dolin; wedding cake'
by Patrick Brahney; piano cover, by teresa
McKeoD.
Snpday-school Portfolio, by Della
RYAN; twenty-dollar gold piece, by James
Friel; the Melrose cologne, by Katie Corco-
ran: child's dress, by Katie Beehan; pau
SINNERS, bv Sarah Mulloy; silver basket,
by f. w. Murphy; pair ottomans, by mary
Cullman; portrait of Father Burke, by Jane
Breen.
Mesdames Mccormack and Byrne-Drcp
roht. by Mr.. Love; picture, by z. ID. Nor
riss: ACCORDION, by Ellie Gurin; call beH
bv K. E. Jones; plants, by Katie Cleary;
n;tcher. nv A. NJ. Byron; vases, by Mary
Warne: cake, by Alice Minehin; china set,
nv P. 81. Morriss; cake, by DR.. Bailey;
castor. by Mics Alice Mcdonald; picture,
bv EIla Hughes, another picture by Sarah
Tsyelle: set of chairs, by Mary Ann Elan
nipan: cake, by Bob Ridley; silver urn, by
G. BYRON: album, by Katie Byrne.
Edeefeld Table-Blackthorn stick, by
Jeremiah Fealey the st. Cecilia painting
by Dominic Cured. C.,-
Misdames Prendergast and Barry-Cake
by Mary MaDley; picture by NOME oeany.
Refreshment Table-Cake py Margsre'
Flanagan.