National Republican., 1876-02-08
ST. ELeYsIUs FAIR.
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The fair for the purpose Of raising funds for
the Establishment OF school for the girls ot ST.
Aloysus parish OPENED last evening, and alth Dugh
in poirt OF numbers in attendance the lepenirg
was not so successful as was hoped for By all, yet
in every other respect iG was as successful as the
untirirg efforts Of ladies Of culture, refinement
rzt aue seuse Of the beautiful, artistic and at
trsc;ive could make il. At-all the tables there
was the greatest good taste displayed IN the ar
Tsngcment Of the articles, and the array of beau
tiful things offered for sale rafle and for orna-
nent was one OF the most complete. Bat the ta-
bles and the hundred Of attractions with which
they were loaded did not deraet one io.a from the
bright eyes and smiling faces Of the young ladies
who grseed the occasion with their presence. It
is one Of the hardest things to do-yea, even
harder than marching up to the cannon's mouth
in battle-to resist the putting down OF your name
and paying twenty. five cents for ''i0re Of doll
mt s5a5 MO1 y0n
ing hobby -horse"' All these they have at the
fair, and great deal more; yet is is only Just to
upon the tables TO say they do not insist upon
ones taking a chance, " but leave you to make
On sb9uid have tanS s BE- found in t6ts
pOnaIza Of nice things,) and then with glances SO
charming and smiles so irresistibls they solicit
you 10 take lust one chance" that your hand un-
consciously seeks your pockes-bOok.
TIE tables are nine 10 number, and are ar,
ranged around the sides and ends OF the hatl.
charge Of Miss Clare, assisted by the misses
Jennie and I.sla Long and Miss Roach. AZ this
table, the Maid OF Erin" stands beautifully clad
in robe of white satin trimmed with the shamrock,
holding in one hand the green nag and 10 the
other the Harp OF Erin Then there Is on ex-
hibitiOn here, and for rattle, msgnfheent piece
of tapestry worK, the Virgin Mary, BY Miss Jane
Lee one sf a class Of four young Misses OF the
Industrial school. There is also, at this table,
beautiful worsted Afghan, worked also by one of
the Industrial school children. sewing machine,
toilet set Of violet silk embroidered and trimmed
rH,En liz nF ha rnGf oh md al
giant pieces of work In the fair room,) several Fl ne
doll babies in blondes. brunettes and soubrettes,
with sly. blue eyes, crimson cheeks and gesolsck
children's knitted clothing, and Hundreds Of use
ful and ornamental fancy a,ticies.
In connection with this table Is the office Of the
Chcfify Boz a neat eight-psge paper, Published
by the ladies and ruu in the Interest OF the fair.
The Charity BOr is edited BY Miss Wheeler, and
lie bright, CHEEKY sheet, "ehuck fuln OF interest
fug matter, and every should send in his sub
seription early: lonIy one dollar, and you know
yCps money is helping IN EOod sa1la :,
charge Of Miss Elliott, assisted by the Misses
Hanna, Miss R!uggold, Miss Parsons, Miss Full
lerton, Ito Misses Walsh, Miss BurroHs, Miss
Garter Miss Magruder, Bliss Caughy, Miss Trip
lett, Miss 1lolle Smith, Miss Fulner. the Misses
Weaver, Miss Colbert and others: This table Is
gracefully drsped with pink silk, covered with
spangied tarletan and decorated with Eugllsh
ivy. One OF the most noticeable articles at this
sented by Mrs. Colonel Lubey; an elegant silver
service OF five pieces, O tne silver cross and nap
kiI-rings Of Mexican workmanship, Uncle Toms
cabin, with all Of Uncle Toms family, including
the incorrigible TOpsy; tne range, donated by
MIR. Ball; Liliputian chocolate girl, dressing
case draped with pink silk and lace with quilted
silk trimmings; hne piece Of waX-Tork by Miss
Weaver, and nun beriess fancy articles.
Tie Centennial table, is in charge Of Mrs.
Conlar, Mrs. Hooe, Miss Condron the Misses
Eichorn, Miss Kane. Of Brooklyn; Miss Hussey,
Miss Regan, Miss Tally and several others. or
the articles deserving notice at this table ts q
firc-screep, splendid piece of bead work, repre-
sentpg the Goddess of Liberty; large photo
graphs Of Fathers Mcclure and Champai; O
chIld's walnut bureau; q fue piece Of tapestry
work by one of the Industrial school children,
representing ST. Patrick, and numerous other
thirgs.
The scrap table is in charge of Mrs. Williams,
assisted by Mrs. Gen. Barry, Miss Ada Ball, the
Misses Bufk, Miss Morris and Miss wilcox, and
is loaded with q little of every thng-groceries,
dressing gowns, pin cushions aud fancy articles
generally; besides two large chromos, donated
by Mr.. Markriter, aud two by Mrs. Duncan: q
murble-top table. donated by Mr.. Foley; q silver
pitcher by Mr.. Lewis; a marble monument By
Mr.. ChRs. Rosseau, and donations by Messrs.
Lansburg, Schuster and Wyle.
The blower" is in charge OF Mrs. Murray, and
is connected with the Sunday school table.
The Supper table" is under the management
OF Miss Mary Coleman, and here everything
good may be obtained at a remarkably low price.
The "cake table is under the supervision OF
Mrs. Holston, assisted by Miss Savage and others.
There is q supper-room attached to the fair
room, where all the deIicacies and substantIals
may be had during the evening.