Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1873-04-19

The Ladies', Fair Tor bne DcAo
Mary's Orphans
There was another gay and festive as
semblage at Masonic Hall last night, 70 pay
homag to the cause of charity, and pass q
few hours in social enjoyment.
Mr.. Lishey contributed largely TO the
hesutv of the general arrangement OF Inc
nan nv sending to Mrs. Dolin about TWO
dozen choice plants, which filed the nall
rV;th their nerfume, Another addition TO
This table is a beautiful piece of embroidery
from St. Cecilia's Academy, which attrac cue
much attention from the ladies'. MISS In1
Hardemau, who is attached TO TINS ,aple, -
one of the most attractive and useiui young
ladies' at the Fair. Mrs. Benmaine also
gave valuable assistance here last nlgnG.
We regret to state that the serious Illness i.:
of her sister forbade the attendance OF MISS
Kate Murray at the Sunday Scnooi taoie
last night. The additions to TINS tsole
consist of a pretty little cake rom Mr.
Jungerman's and needle-worked portl0ho
from St. Cecilia's Academy, for which they
return thanks. They also desire to express
their gratitude to Mr.. Henry BASTARD for
handsome silver tea set of five pieces, as
PLAYED on this table.
The ladies in charge of the refreshmen ut
tables return thanks to Mr.. John LumsdeD,
President of the State Insurance Company;
to Mr.. James Simmons, Mrs. Fred Sloan,
and Mr.. Fulton, of the Maxwell House, ior
very liberal donations. The tickets for the
lot of ground given by Mr.. G. G: Giers are
going offrapidly. The ladies OF this de-
1artment are determined to be close up to
the foremost.
The Edgefeld table is getting along. glo-
riously, Notwithstanding the many draw
hacks. caused by the sickness of several oil
the ladies. Mrs. Sheetz has worked ike
Trojan. faithfully and necessarily, and was
ably assisted last night by her daughter
Mrs. Mann, Miss Med donald, and the ladies
already mentioned. They return thanks
| to Mr.. 81. C. Linck for box OF wine, 70
| IT. j. Hopkins for barrel of flour, and to
Col. Cahil for q generous donation.
Mrs. Prendergast, and Mrs. Barry, VIII
| the able assistance of Mrs. Carlin and Mrs.
Cullum. did an excellent business last
night. and will doubtless make large re-
turn. From the first Mrs. Carlin has
worked faithfully night and day, and well
deserves a rich reward for her indefatigable
industry. their costly silver will be rict
prize for some lucky person. by the way
Mrs. Pendergast last night received hano
some donation from Mr.. Chas. j. Doherty
The ever cheerful,polite, and active Jerry
Buckley was faithful as ever, and contrib
utes largely to TIE success OF the Post ofnc'
department. The ladies in charge have al
arduous daty to perform, but to them It Is
| labor of love, and therefore done cheerfully
and well.
And what shall we say of Miss Rebeccai
Her COY little establishment must be seen
| to be appreC iated-and once seen, lemon
| aGe follows to s certainty.
Nessrs. Brennan and McCabe were kept
stirring in the gentlemen's room last night
kfeW words in regard to the ladies miss
| ed from the Fair this year may not be In
aDnropriate. From the Sunday-school Ia
| BE we miss the gentle and accomplished
4 Miss Jaue Murray, and the sprightly Miss
| Lizzie Lynch, whose sparkling eyes and
winning ways always succeed IL
softening the hearts and opening the peck
cts of ali who came within the sound OF hel
voice. The former has been confined to
her room for several months, and the
latter for the past week. From the
Fdgefeld table we mi the cneer
| full and hearty greeting of Mesdame'
P. and L. Olwil, And HRS. ". A. Glenn
the frs. named having been dangerously
M for some time, and the others unable to
get out. Others of the Edgefeld ladies are
| TOO much indisposed to render that active
assistance they would like to give. Recen
Affections in the families of others preven
their taking any active pat in the business
of the fair this year.
Mr.. McKeon reports everything y. b a
the Shooting Gallery, where splendid sli
yer pitcher will be shot for tonight. SO
shooters, or shootists, or shots, De on hanc
early and try your luck. Mr.. Ed. Miller
in shooting off the ties made on Thursday
night, won the cup; after which some goo(
shots were madQ for the cup otereC
for last night-severai ties being made
and the cup finally won By
by Mr.. Thos. Murphy, after hard contest
! Be on hand tonight for the pitcher.
Orphans Table lMrs. polinl Basket BY
P. Koran; embroidery, by Ella hughes
! pink geranlums, by Edith Medary; flowers
by Ella Hartman; heaFth-rug, by Mary
Cheatham; orange tree, by Laura Glover
Edgefeld Ts5le-Accordeon, by Aary
Mazsn; pair goblets, by Mary Mulloy; chilli
dress, by Bridget Kelley.
Sunday School Table-Frosted cake, oI
Miss Eva Iser; pair card receivers, b!
Bridget Shea.