The morning star and Catholic messenger. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1868-1881, 1876-02-20
ST. NICHAEL'S FAIR.

We are pleased to learn that the attendance
at this entertainmen has been very good
since the opening night. The attractions are
very great and the object for which the Fair
is held is certainly one that should commend
it not only to the generosity of the people OF
parish but also to the sympathy OF the faithful
of the city. The progress made in all spiritual
and material works during the short lncum-
bensy of Father Heslin, shows what can be
done when a congregation comes Literally TO
the assistance of its pastor, and we have no
doubt tina, in this final effort to fee the parish
OF that portion of the debt which makes itself
felt az Il burden, he will receive the same earn
est support and cooperation that has enabled
him to achieve the grand results which already
mark his administration of the affairs of St.
MichaeVs.
A visit to the Hall, which is situated on the
river side of Annunciation square, revealed to
US one of the prettiest and cosiest places of
assembly to be found in a days travel. The
room is large and we'll ventilated, and the Ia
bles are tastefully decorated with evergreens,
flags, paintings, etc. Want of space compels
Us to limit our notice to the simple mention of
the principal articles for contest or rattle at
the several tables which, commencing at the
entrance and proceeding around the hall by
the left. will be found as follows:
ST. Mishaels Contest for watch and chain,
between Messrs James @ Brien and John Don
ahsy.
ST. 4lphonsus'.-Coutest for watch and chain,
between Misses Mamie McCaulay and Nellie
Doyle
St. .Joseph's-Sewing machine, contest be-
tween Misses Mary Donnelly and Lizzie Hyde.
Cotton Plant Iable.-Contest for watch, be-
tween Messrs. Walter E. Hepp and William
koI1 ;a{ no. nv hal
| of the finest cotton, presented by Mr.. Hepp'
| It is offered for rattle
81. Patrick,s = Watch and chain contest
| Misses Alice O'Hara, Katie Cullen and Emma
Morehouse, ontestauts.
School and Sanctuary Idble.-Contests: silk
| flag, between Volunteer l, Trad Ferry II anc
Lafayette H. Il L. Co. No. /; watch, between
John c. sporl and Jas. Burden; necklace, be
tween Misses Maggie Manning and Mary Har
ney. Rsfaes q splendid painting OF Fathe
Heslin, at 81 q chance; an oil painting OF 81
| Joseph, and large and beautifully bound LII
of the Blessed Virgin, donated by Mr.. P. f
Gogarty.
Washington Artillery Table Contest for
saddle and bride, between Messrs. Jas Care
and Denis DUNN gan, and for sewing machine
between Misses Emma Coates and Ellen Two
mey.
These contests are all lively and exciting
J the contestants having been chosen for thei
, liberality, popularity, and the reputation mos
of them have earned of being " hard to beat.
Tue members of the three leading fire com
panies which have entered the contest for tn
silk flag at the School and Sanctuary table, ar
working energetically to secure the prize
which is of the largest and most elegan
, flags we have ever seen. In the centre of thu
stars is blank space, in which is To be EN-
broidered the name of the company which is tn
most popular, and whose friends are the most gen
/ erous. The contest between Miss Manning
} daughter of our we'll known friend, Major W
81. Manning. and Miss Mary Harvey, daughte
of the liberal and public-spirited grocer, Johl
Harvey, Esq, is being watched with interes
by all visitors, both on account of the merit
of the contestants and the influence and popu
larity of their fathers.
The Fair will continue every evening thi
week, to give chance to all the friends ant
people of St. Michael's parish to enjoy them
selves to their hearts content before the season
of modification and penance commences.