The Wichita city eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1872-1883, 1873-07-10
correspondence of the EAGLE.
CATHOLIC FAIR AND FESTIVAL.

Ollie fair and festival held at Eagle
hall on the evenings of the 25th and
Goth ult. proved an immense success.
The hall. already crowded on the first
night, was filled to its utmost capacity
OH the last by the settle" of the Wich-
tia society. AS was naturally expect
ed from the management, not an incl
dent occurred to mar the happiness of
all present The ladies in charge did
all in their power to render the Occa-
sion both agreeable and profitable.
The managers Of the enterprise may
well be congratulated on their good
luck, and feel proud over the success
with which their efforts were crowned.
The total receipts of the fair and festi-
val having amounted to u sum in the
neighborhood of 800. The whole af-
fair, generally superintendent by Father
Swernbergh, assisted by Mr.. John Mea-
Cher, was more Immediately managed
by Mrs. McAdams and Mrs. Oatley,
with an efficient body oflady assistants.
Among the principal features of both
evenings, we particularly may mention
the ice cream saloon under the care of
three ladies, Mrs. Oatley, McAdams
and Ellsworth; the fancy table, under
the management of Mrs. c. Allen, Mrs.
Dunning and Miss Laura Packer; the
lemonade and soda stand happily pre-
sided over by Messrs. Donahoc and
Langlois: the postofiicc department,
most efficiently administered by Miss
Oatlcy and DIR. Holmes; the fortune
telling apparatus of Mrs. Coleman and
Miss Packer: the candy stand. super
vised by Mrs Mahcrscn and Mrs. Cole
man; last, but not least, the supper
table, ably seen 10 by Mrs. Moss. a lady
of Atkinson, who kindly offered her
services, assisted by Mrs. Everett, Mrs.
Pauline Hall. Mrs. Moreland. Mrs.
Mahoney. the three Misses Miles and
Miss Marsh, etc.
Both nights the Wichita band, in
spired, perhaps, by the beauty of the
scene. or by we do not know what
secret and mysterious influence, dis
coursed swceter music than ever be-
fore. and, as a passing aud deserving
notice, we justly congratulate them on
their steady progress.
The most powerful attraction was
left for the second night-the voting
of the various objects. This was done
in the most creditable manner, under
the immediate supervision of MIR. John
McaglI er and Father T. Pcrrier, Of En-
poria TO be brief in our remarks, we
will only mention the two most favored
ofthe many candidates TO these objects.
The morning gown, donated by Mrs.
and TO be voted to the most
popular physician or lawyer in the
city, went to DR.. G.. c. Furley with
2l2 votes. against DR.. Wolfus with
1872 votes. II brought S104.50. A few
minutes more and the friends of DR..
Oatlcy would probably have given
hard work to his opponents.
A most beautiful lady's hat, donated
by Mrs. McAdams and Mrs. O'Conner,
was returned to Mrs f. O'Conner
with 53l votes. against Miss Lara
Packer with 800 votes. LII realized
si4l0.
\ baby dress. according to the latest
style, donated by Mrs. McAdams, was
voted to Mr. Stcelc's little girl, Bessie.
The quilt 10 the best housckccper
vas overlooked and not disposed of in
he midst of the general excitement
.realcd by the first voting. While we
the successful candidates
IN their good luck, we sincerely regret
he bad luck of their opponents. An
'ther time we venture to predict that |
hey will succeed better.
The ring cake, provided for by Mrs.
Hall and Mrs. Jennie Mcaghcr, brought
he handsome little pile of $3.50.
While the votes were being cast an
thcr excitement was taking place.
everal articles of value were rallied |
A. Mrs. O'Connor won Il superb
oral cross; Mr.. Davey, road master
n the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fc
magnificent framed cross;
Ir. Donnelly massive silver cup,
,hicl, returned again to the fair, was
nally awarded TO little Henry Steele.
| log cabin quilt fell to the lot Of Mr.
w. Reese.
The rest of the articles were sold at
uction by Mr.. John Meashcr, and,
lay it be whispered TO the praise of
he auctioneer, brought their full value.
,ev. Father Pcrricr. of Emporia,
ought ut auction the monumental
axe. donated by Messrs. Martinson
: Co.
Toward the end of the soircc the
Gene became one to beggar description.
We must necessarily omit many things
n want of space as much as on ac-
omit of the supcrabundancc of pleas
Mt incidents during the fair. II is
ur wish 10 credit cvcty one with their
ucs. and il will not be our fault # In
ne midst of such an abundance of
leasurcs anything has escaped our
ttention. The dance was participated
by sixtv-onc couple, and, although T.
is Justice TO say il. somewhat against
he wishes of Rey. Father Swernbergh,
yelled considerably the purse Of the
stival fund