The New York herald., 1878-12-19
ST. JAMES M. f. CHURCH FAIR.

THE LADIES or rHE CONGREGATION MAKE
LAUDABLE EFFORT TO PAY OFF THE pARsoN-
AGE DEDT-AN ATTRACTIVE COLLECTION OF
GOODS OFFERED FOR SALE
Actuated bya laudable desire to hquidate the bal
ance of a debt on the parsonage. the ladies Of st.
James Methodist Episcopal Church. at Madison
avenue and l2cth street. opened an attrac-
tive fair yesterday afternoon in the auditorium
of the church. That portion OF the edifce has been
furnished with improvised floor. thus forming
spacious and ornate apartment admirably suited to
tie purpose Indicated The first object which strikes
the eye of the visitor entering is hora temple of
picturesque design and elaborate construction which
occupies position in the centre of the fair II is.
composed mainly of eycrgreens artiscay inter-
twned, the ivy predomnating. The lower portion
is finished in bower style. over the semicircular
openings being suspended cages containing tiny
birds of song It is surmounted by spire
some ten feet high. thus making the entire
height from the aoor about thirty feet The
temple bears the name of 'Iyywild, and is de-
voted TO the sale OF rare plants. cut flowers. and
bouquets i'll many beautiful designs, such rs easels.
chairs. cradles and other things. The presiding
goddcsses III this fragrant temple consist of five
young ladies, dressed in costumes representing
Swiss flower girls, OF which Miss Lotte Schoonmaker
is the central figure.
Among the numerous distinctive places which
the ladies, with feeling akin to religious rivalry,
have apparently ondcayored to emulate each other in
minu;eness OF detail and brilliant effect four
large booths each well stored with choice articles both
for and or4unent. The first OF these the right
from the entrance way is the st James,
ani is the product of the ladies' club of that
connected with the church Among the attractions
presented here is beautifully chased silver service,
with salyer and numbering seven pieces This is to
be presented to the minister in Harlem who
may receive the greatest number of votes,
the pastor and ministers belonging to st. James
Church being al their request excluded from the
list of candidates. There also water fowl in
bronze, richly embroidered piano cover, Mexican
onyx table, three superb lap robes. besides many
other beautiful and costly objects. Mrs j. M. De
Ncau is III charge of this booth.
ARTISTIC OBJECTS
Next is the "Alcyone containing a bewildering
collection OF arti itic curiosties Among these are
two elaborate foot rests OF unique design. exqu-
stely wrought table cover, in applique work alhand
some rug OF Turkish pattern. and fernery, which
proved object OF universal admiration to the
ihrong OF lady visitors. This booth is presided over
by Mrs W. b. Silber and Mrs. j. II. Weaver
On the north side OF the apartment is the Neptune
them being of unusually large size and in full sail
Here similar amount of artistic feminine handi-
work was exhibited in tempting array. No
tceabe handsome silk bedspread.
or what is known as "log cabin design. Each lady
member OF the club made one of the blocks, or
squares, all OF which tastefully blended in color.
The spread is trimmed with Russian lace. Also set
Of curtains III ecru. trimmed with Turkey red, and
fire designed in the shape of Tyre,
with figure Of David playing upon harp: Not the
least attractive among the articles at this booth is
beautiful mummy cloth table spread designed in
peacock feathers. There is also silver salver and
pitcher which are intended for presentation to tho
Harlem physician who may receive the greatest
Der Of Mrs. J. J. Spcrry and Mrs. A. d. Rock
well are in charge OF this booth.
Adjoining the above is the "Knickerbocker." dis
playing a suitable emblem of the early settler on
Manhattan Island. In this booth to be seen
artistic fire of various designs.
Japanese tables, life-sized doll decked out
in pale blue satin costume OF the
most fashionable pattern kncknacks of all dcscrip
tons in silver and glass, very elegant sofa pillow.
and over all flowing fountain of perfume
casts its delicious spray. The ladies in
attendance dressed i'll knickerbocker
tuma the two having Immediate supervision
OF the booth being Mesdames Hunter and Keys. The
toy booth, dedicated to the Ove Branches, is well
stocked, and proves continual delight to the little
people 1t is presided over by the Misses Freeman.
Swiss chalet or cottage, matched with straw and
containing perfnmery and toilet ornaments commands
large share OF attention. 1t is in charge of the
Young Ladies' Association. of which Miss L. Briggs
is at the head. The retrcshncnt department. pre-
sided over by Mrs. John II. Raynor, presents at
tractive bill OF fare and is being well patronized,
pccially for its confectionery and ices.
In the loan collection many interesting
curiosties 1t includes a brick from the tower of
Babel. Chinese pagoda and numerous other
articles from the cabinet of Mrs. DR.. Newman The
fair will be continued until next Saturday evening