National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-04-10
ST. PATRICK's FAIR.
Further Notice of the Handsome Bazaal

The bazaar being held at Masonic Temple for
the beneht of st. Patrick's new church was we'll
attended last evening, and the ladies having
charge are greatly encouraged. The beautiful
painting, Holy Cross mountain, Colorado. do
mated by Max Weyl, is to be awarded to
the doctor receiving the greatest number of votes.
So far the friends Of DR.. Garnett appear to be
ahead. We resume our account Of the several
ables.
ST. Patrick's table, presided over by Mrs LIv-
iDgstOn and daughter, assisted by Mrs. Creacy
and the Misses Cleary, Kate Smith, Ella War
field, jenkins and Trplett, is beautifully adorned
and very interesting. The aroh over the table is
surmounted by magnificent embroidered ban
lions. The articles on this table are very rich
and tastefully arranged. One of the young lady
assistants, attred in picturesque dress and pre-;
siding over peanut stand, an appurtenance Of
this table. attracts considerable attention.
The table Of the Junior Choir is presided over
by Mesdames Huyck, Cherry and BOrman, as
sisted by the Misses Boone and BorroWs. The
arch over this table is surmOunted by two heralde
banners, evidently the colors Of the Junior Choir.
The principal articles on this table are musical
instruments and music stands and books busts OF
Mozart. Beethoven and other celebrated compos-
ers, fine picture Of Mary Queen of Scots, and an
deliberately embroidered chair, upholstered and
finished with great taste. Among the articles to
be "a fled at this table are ton Of Lykens valley
coal and cord Of wood, donated by Mr.. George
Bogus.
The literary table, is in charge of Mrs. D. A.
Brennan, assisted by the Misses Clementina
SlInmeS, mary elements ana Alice hannah.
There is exposed on this table some Of the finest
specimens Of the typographical art ever exhibited
in bazaar. Among these are Pictorial New
Testament" and mission Book" donated by
Messrs Kelly Piet & Co., Baltimore; a Life Of
st. Patrick, by the Nun of Kenmare, from the
Catholic Publication Society; Life of Daniel
History Of Ireland" by John Mitchell, from
MIR. Brosnan; copy Of Three Hundred Irish
Airs" from P. NJ. Haverty, New York; missals,
lamp, donated by Messrs. Turgs Co., New
York; q silver-chain garnet rosary, the present
Of Messrs. Benzinger Bros, New YOrk an sEtis-
Bayley, donated by John Murphy Co., Balti-
more, and an elegantly-tramed engraving Of the
Irish Parliament, given BY James BelleW, are
also noticeable objects on this table.
The Sodality table deserves special notice. 1t
is in charge Of Mrs. Seraphim Mast Mrs. Nc
Laughlin, Mrs. Brien, NJ die de la Rue, and Mrs.
Steele and daughter, and is very attractive In
the centre Of the table is miniature grotto of
Lourdes, with statues Of Our Lady Of LOurdes
water. This beautiful piece of work is really
worthy of a visit. Nearly thousand articles OF
children's wear, made BY the ladies Of the SOdal-
Emmittsburg and Mount de Sales are on sale at
this table, at exceedingly low prices.
The remaining tables were organized by the
Sisters Of the charitable Institutions. to whom
Father Walter has been most devoted friend.
They, notwithstanding their poverty, have sue
eeeded in collecting articles that are invaluable
70 the general makeup OF the fair. Since the
Sisters themselves cannot attend, ladies of their
acquaintance and who are patrons OF their Insttu-
lions manage their tables for them.
The table Of the Little Sisters of the Poor gives
In its general appearance evidence Of the fact that
they have neither the means nor the time to aid
Keyworth, Miss Nettie Semmes and other ladies
Of exceeding good will have come 70 the rescue,
and by their exertions within the past few days
have succeeded in bringing the table up to q
creditabIe deRree OF excellence.
st. JOseph's Asylum table, arranged by the
Sisters Of the Holy Cross, and presided over by
Mesdames Cochrane, Morse and Stephens, is very
pretty and we'll furnished. The principal objects
are q silver service, q tea-chest with eight-day
clock combined, filled with thirty pounds Of excel
lent tea, and really beautiful miniature ship,
force,
St. Vincent's Asylum table, presided over BY
Mrs. Riley, assisted by Mrs. O'Uonnell and Miss
Hance, is one OF the finest in the hall. Like the
others, 1t is very tastefully adorned with flowers
most attractive object, however is q miniature
copy Of st. Yincent's Female Asyl4m. This mar
velous work Of mechanical ingenuity is not quite
all recognize 1t at first sight. The form OF the
building, the portico, the belfry, the cross sur
mounting it-all are perfect. Through the win
doWs can be seen the snoW-White beds in the dor.
mtOries, the furniture in the parlors the orphans
and the Sisters at their work. It is the work and
present Of Mr.. Richard F. Harvey. The fair will
continue next week.
A Protestant View Of It.
To the Editor Of the National Republican:
orally that this the oldest Catholic church in this
city, is holding Q fair at Masonic Temple, the
proceeds Of which are to be devoted to the build.
ing Of the projected cathedral. All Washing
tonians, and all interested in the adornment OF
the nations capital must feel that this enterprise
ought to succeed and without distinction OF sect,
all our people should feel IL pleasure to contrib
ute. The people Of St. Patrick's parish have o
claim upon all their sister parishes, and trust
and believe that our Catholic fellow citizens from
all parts Of the city, Will attend this fair, and
each contribute his and her mite and thus swell
the sum In the hands Of Father Walter TO such an
extent that be will feel justified In pressing on
the work to its completion RS rapidly possible.
The fair, with its beautiiulIy-a rrRnged tables,
with Its articles that please the eye and satisfy
the palate, with It's fascinating young ladies and
comedy danes, makes q strong appeal to those
who would desire pleasant evenings entertain
nent. Not only viii the visitor get his moneys
worth In the enjoyment Of the occasion, but each
contributor Will have the pleasure Of knowing
that he is aiding to build up fine and imposing
structure which will be credit to our city.
The writer Of this is PrOtestant-Indeed he is
a member Of one Of the stratest Of the Protestant
sects-but he feels that the rearing Of st. Pat.
ricks cathedral is . question that justly and
properly claims the aid Of all our citizens, both
Catholic and Protestant. Let all, then, 20 to Ma
sonic Temple and have an hours enjoyment, and
then depart with the satisfaction of knowing that
they have LETT in the hands Of the good Fathers
walter and Keane some additional means 10 carry
forward their great and good work. b.