Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-04-09
The Qrphans' Fair.

If any one doubts the fact that charity is
one of the greatest virtues, he has only to
paw a visit to Masonic Hall any night dur
ing the present week, TO be convinced. A
charitable heart gives a heavenly express
sion to the cOuntenance. The joyful
worker for charity never tires; the excite
ment gives a roseate hue to the fair cheek,
add brilliancy to the eye, and inspires the
tongue with an ~eloquence irresistible. And
this happiness-this noble feeling, is com
municated TO the visitor, whose purse an
swers the promptings Of his heart; and if
he have a regret, it is that of his inability
to contribute even more a~bundaDtly to a
cause which never pleads in vain-certain-
~ no. in this goOdly city OF Nashville,
whose people are proyerbial for their gen.
erosity.
Rain, rain. rain, nothing but rain the
past three DAYS, and vet the good ladies are
regularly at their post, willing and anxious
for a ..rUn of customers, !" but they anne not,
at least not in such numbers as might have
been expected, even though the rain poured
down in torrents. Let US hope and pray
for fine weather and a large turn out for to-
night.
Additional contributions continue to flow
in 10 the tables.
Mesdames Winstead, Collier & Burns
have received, and gratefully acknowledge,
donations from Mrs. Z. B. EniStOn, Mrs.
\. DOdSon, Of Edgefield, Mrs. DR.. Lyle,
Mrs. DOYLE. NeSSrS. Jesse French, j. Thorn
as, G. Rosenheim, W. Collier, Il. Ramage,
W. Z. Moore. Guntrath * Schiff. Hogan.
Everett * Son, J.. Simmons, Taylor N
Thompson, Il. Poole, b. Il. Cutter, Grover
Il Baker Sewing Machine Company, and
Mrs. Koran. The ladies desire particular
IL to mention very elegant donations from
the Sisters and the young ladies of st.
GATHERINGS, Springfield, KY, and also to
return thanks 10 Mrs. ThOs. Murphy and
daughter for their zeal in soliciting
donations, and also for contributions.
The following are the names Of the
gentlemen who sent contributions from
New York (through Mrs. Murphey) for
this table; MesSrs. S~traSburger, Pfieffer &
Co, O~ttenheimer, Rothschild & Co, Patton
& Co, p. NJ. Haverty, G. S. Lee, with E.
S. Jaflray & Co.. William Brinckerhotf &
Co. The ladies connected with this table
will have a fifty dollar gold piece to rahe
this evening.
The SUNDAY School Table groans under
the weight of the contributions received,
but they still come in, and are gratefully
received and promptly attended to. These
ladies' have received a large and handsome
cake from Mr.. VIM. ). CurTin, and Through
Mr. d. Y. Neylan,) avery fine sailor suit for
a boy from Mr.. J.. Al. Rose; a fine chrome
from each of the following: Messrs. Mol
lenhagan s. Co., and Pope, Breen and kuge.
man, of Cincinnati; Hagan Bros, and Fitch
IL Lindsey, of Louisville; and L. j. Muir
ply, of Edgefeld; a fine doll from Fuh-
mier, Karpeles 6, Co, and liberal cash do
nations from Messrs. Burns, Hubbard,
Nancy, Lockhart, Edwards, Bates, Wilkin-
son. MILLER, and Bob Patterson. Among
the earnest workers for this table last night
were the Misses Iser, always attractive.
The ladies of the Orphans Table have
received some additions TO their already
large and valuable stock. Special attention
is directed to their furniture, stove, and
other articles, useful and ornamental.
The South Nashville Table improves
every night, if possible. Yesterday Miss
Mollie Martin sent in a liberal donation to
this table. We were glad TO see Mrs. Nc
Keen here last night.
The Refreshme,t Table is doing a fine
business. The piano tickets are selling at
a rapid rate, and a bevy Of young ladies
were working like beavers. Miss Lizzie
Brotherton represented Rebecca last night,
and Misses Bridget Carney, Katie McGol-
rick. Mollie Kavanagh, Alice Layelle and
Mary O'Keefe were among the general
utility ladies. Mesdames Barry and Pen
dergast return thanks, for favorS received,
to Messrs. J.. Fealy, Spire & Duff, Spur (ot
the bucket factory, and Murray x Regain.
The Art Gallery, attended by bliss Kate
Burns, was well patrOnized last night. 1t
is worth seeing.
Voting for the most popular railroadma
commenced last night. The polls adjOin
the South Nashville Table, and near the
Orphans Table is the place to vote for the
most popular candidate at the August
election.
The Edgefeld Table received a large
box of Havana cigars from Mr.. Harry
Woods last night, for which Mesdames
| Dolin and Barry say, "Thank We, Harry
Only one prize was rallied last night, a
work-box. from the Refreshment Table,
won by Agnes Doyle.
The mineral water establishment of NJ.
Mccormack Il Co. lourished last night.
They have a coy little corner, and always
treat their friends well.
The shooting gallery kept up a constant
popping until the very last, when the Ger
eral Superintendent declared that Mr.. 10
Zanone had won the silver cup. TO-nisht
| a very handsome silver pitcher will be shot
for.
Now, ladies and gentlemen, attend in
force tonight and repay the Fair ladies foI
their lost time.