The morning star and Catholic messenger. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1868-1881, 1874-02-08
st. Patrick's Fair.


Hall, have certainly shown great taste ana
skill in the arrangement of their tables and
the ornaments and decorations which make the
immense room seem like some enchanted bower.
That they have succeeded in casting around
the Hall an enchanting power is fully attesteo
by the crowds who nightly gather there, a
tribute to their charms which is particularly
noticeable at this season, when 80 many other
attractions for the qualification of citizens and
strangers are offered.
A fuli list of the tables, and the accomplished
ladies who preside over them will be found In
our advertising columns, and we may add here
that no description would convey too high an
opinion of the refined and cultivated society to
be met at st. Patrick's Fair, where mirth and
gaiety have held uninterrupted sway for the
past week, and to appreciate which each of our
readers must make q visit to the Hall in person.
OF the leading contests we have heard many
reports, from whichwe gather that the splendid
fire horse. destined to be the future pride of
our gallant fire department., is being striven
for by many of our companies, among which
Mechanics 6, Columbia 5 and Mississippi 2
stand prominent. We know if our fremen
would 60 and see this superb animal, every
company in the city would desire to possess
him. Votes are received by the ladies of the
Sanctuary table.
At the Morning Star-to the ladies of which
we tender our thanks for the graceful compli-
ment of calling the table by the title of our
iournal-all who visit the Fair can get weighed
on splendid pair of scales donated by Mr..
James Waters, of Tchoupitoulas street, and
every one doing will receive ticket en-
titling him to q chance in the rattle of the
scales. They have also one of those indispen-
sable household articles, a first-class sewing
machine, which is creating a lively contest
between some of the young ladies at the Fair.
A magnificent silver punch-bowl, at the
Hibernia table, is being contested for by MI.
Hugh Cassidy and Mr.. VIM. Conway, two of
the most popular gentlemen of our city. The
contest will be very close one, but as the
friends of both parties are gathering for a final
and strong pull, we could form no idea at pres
ent as to the result.
At St. Patrick's table General Badger and
MI. John o'Neill, prominent member of the
Hibernian Associations, are testing their popu-
larity by contest for magnificent gold watch
and chain. Of course this will be one Of the
most interesting features of the Fair.
Not least among these friendly rivalries is
the struggle between Mayor Wiltz and District
Attorney McPhelin for the fine horse and
splendid buggy. Both of these gentlemen are
working hard, and their friends are exerting
themselves also, to come in winner at the last
night. Entering the contest solely to aid the
charitable object in view, it is natural that
they should both become deeply interested in
the result, and hence we expect to see some
heavy voting done from this to the close
At st. Theresa's table, DIR. Cullen and w. J. ].
Armstrong, Esq, are contending for fine gold
headed cane, and as both have hosts of friends,
of course both are confident of victory.
From noon until P. M q splendid lunch is
set daily at the Crescent City table, and from
3 to midnight dinner is served, with many
delicacies, and at as reasonable prices as at
any restaurant in the city. Our gentlemen
readers should remember this, and give the
ladies the preference.
Messrs. VIM. Redmond and Patrick Mullan
| are striving for an elegant gold watch and
chain at st. Alphonsus' table, and we may be
sure our friends of the Fourth District will
como nobly to the front.
/ The Harp of Erin (St. Patrick's No. p is sur
rounded by q bevy of the most charming
young ladies, and their many callers make
things lively in the lower end Of the Hall.
By no means the least attractive bower in
| the Hall-the Presidents table-greets visitors
the first on entering, and many weary look
has been chased away by the cordial greetings
of the fair ladies in charge.
Letters pass through the postoffce with
great regularity, and kilograms from all parts
| of the world are dispatched by the ladies in
| the Telegraph Office
| In conclusion, we would remind our readers
that but few nights more of this delightful
entertainment remain, and they should i'm
prove the time to forward the interests OF
their friends who candidates, and thus aid
| this worthy undertaking.
Too much credit cannot be accorded to Fa.
Their Allen for his skill and Judgment in the
arrangement of this Fair, and in his selection
of articles to be contested for. We but echo
| the sentiment of our entire community when
we express the sincere hope that his most san.
guino expectations may be exceeded by the
measure of his success.
Dion and the Sibyls.