The morning star and Catholic messenger. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1868-1881, 1874-01-18
Fair for St. Vincent's Homo.
A DESERVING UNDERTAKING SADLY NEGLECTED


We are panied to have to report that the fair
for st. Vincents Boys Home, which opened in
Grunewald Hall on the 10th inst, has not, mp
to the present time, been well patronized. In
fact, with the exception of last Sunday eve
ming, the occasion Of Miss Cannon's excellent
concert, it has not been patronized at all.
Each night the beautiful hall is brilliantly
lighted, the most delicious repasts are pre-
pared, the tables are elegantly decorated with
articles of value, many of which are the han
diwork of the young ladies, and maids and
matrons, anxious to reap the rewards of many
days Of anxious toll, await the coming Of those
who might wish to give their mite towards help
ing the poor destitute boys. So far they have
met with nothing but disappointment. Our solid
men, those W no are credited with the posses
sion of iciency if not of superiority of this
worlds goods,- the young men who usually
throng such places of amusement,-even the
members of the Society of st. Vincent de Paul,
are conspicuous by their absence.
For many of the latter there may be some
excuse,-they are poor men who give time and
money the year round for the works of the
Society. But even they could afford ct least one
visit to the Fair. We trust that the remaining
nights OF GOe 1alr Will WlGutSS d lhISoiy III.
creased attendance from all quarters, that the
kind ladies may see that their labors though
not crowned with the full measure of success
they deserve are still appreciated.
Want of space compels rs to mention here
only the chief articles of interest at the sew
eral tables, which are as follows:
ST. PATR1cK's.-Mrs. T. J. Brown-Firemens
badge, solid gold, with inscription First As
sistant Chief Engineer" contest between
Messrs D. McCarty, F. Schneider, f. Heron
and F. scheibert, assistant engineers in the
First, Second, Third and Fourth Districts.
Gold fruit set-contest between Misses NJ.
Deeves and A. Meunier. Diamond ring for
rattle at fifty cents.
COUNCIL TABLE.-Mrs. Seaman and Mrs.
Cleary-contest for silver tea set between
Mrs. Fulton and Miss Murphy. Splendid
painting-Mater Dolorosa-six feet high, raf-
fe at fifty cents.
ST. JosErH's.-Mrs. William Hart-Splendid
piano worth 5000, for contest between Misses
Ellen Cu1ran, Adele Wrinkle and Constance
Goddard.
ST. FRANCIS DE sALEs'.-Mrs. R. B. Hamil-
ton-Firemen's silk banner, contest between
| fire companies ;-American 2 ahead now.
| ST. PErER's.-Mrs. E. Sweeney-diamond
earrings, contest between Misses J. Graham and
Pauline Burge A pair of vases also to be
contested for between young ladies.
ANNUNcIAIIoN TABLE.-Mrs. J. L. Adam,
Mrs. F. Leeffe, and Mrs. A. Archinard-Sewing
m chine worth 500 for rattle at fifty cents
| Also rAffle of q miniature Grotto of Lonrdes.
| Posi- OFFICE-Miss C. ghes, postmistress
| The fair is conducted with the most perfect
order, and each evening the young ladies re-
gale the audience with choice songs and music
| en- the piano. There also recitations OF
selections in prose and poetry by amateurs OF
marked ability.
We can think of no more proper and agree
| able place to spend an evening, and would
| therefore advise each one of our city readers
to make it point to visit the fair at least
once.