The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-04-11
THE GRAND MASONIC FAIR.
On the Eve OF C1osing-Generosityo of Mrs.
Peter Gilsey-PubIic Sale and Close To-

On the Eve OF C1osing-Generosityo of Mrs.
Peter GiIsey-PubIic Sale and Close To-
morrow.
As the time for closing the Grand Masonic Fair
draws near the interest in this grand bazaar
the increase. Those who have heretofore been
unable to attend now avail themselves Of the only
opportunity lett them. Nightly Apollo Hall is
crowded to repletlon. Young and old, grave and
gay, commngle in a solid phalanx and every BOOTH
and stand Is crowded with visitors, intent on in
specting the rich wares exposed TO view and for
sale. As is usual at all fairs, the young and fair
damscls are compelled TO exercise their blandish-
ments on the young and even old gentlemen to
induce them to make purchases, and generally with
the utmost success.
Although the Fair has now been in operation
since the 18th ult and good business has been
done, nevertheless the stock Of goods stil on hand
presents bewidering array and at the public
sale to be held saturday evening next, the auc-
tioneers will have no slnecures to dispose of the
remaining wares. The polls for the elegant
Knight Tempars sword on the Executive Table,
close at ten O'Clock this evening while the PAST
Masters jewel, which votes are taken and be-
slowed upon the most popular Past Master, Will bo
awarded after nine O'Clock tomorrow evening,
evening the Fair viii close sine die.
noble deed by Mrs. Peter Gsey towards
the Hall and Asylum Fund is worthy OF being
noticed. Last Friday when the late Alderman
Gsey whose residence was alongside OF Apollo
HalD wasso III. his son called upon r. W. EllwooI
u. Tnorne, Deputy Grand Master and Chairman OF
the Executive Committee, requesting that the
music should not play that evening" owing to the
PATIENTS critical condition, and Offering TO pay
any expenses. Mr. Thorne promised To heed the
request without any cost. The same course was
adopted on saturday evening. Monday morning
he died. Yesterday Mrs. Gsey, In appreciation OF
the marked respect paid to her late husband, sent
q check Tor 500, to be devoted to the Hail and
Asylum Fund.
Among others who have been both active aud
energetic In sec0ndng the objects OF the fair may
be mentioned Colonel GARNER, OF Mystic Tie Lodge,
well known as the keeper OF Ludlow street Jail.
Tomorrow evening grand concert will be given
by the prince OF violinsts. ole Bull, at the Academy
OF Music In aid Of this charity, under the auspices
OF New York Lodge. Mr.. Brll viii be assisted by
Miss Graziella Ridgway, Senior Farran;i and Joseph
Hart Denck. Mr. Bulls dpdm courier, Colonel
Thomas r. Turnbui, arrived here few days ago 10
make the proper arrangements.
The learned swine Ben, has been q soarce OF
great profit TO the fair, ~ also the automatic
mill" most ingenious piece OF mechanism. Both
attractions have been secured by New YORK Lodge.
w. Is. John CHIN, DR.. Charley Brown, Morris SIM
mons ana others have labored like IroJans IN tho
good causen
The donations by leading business houses nave
been very generous, and 1t is sale TO predict thas q
good round sum Will be the ultimate result