The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-12-11

in return for hard cash Aunt Sally Winslow' table,
great n attption' Mrs Fosters table Is COMPOSED
entirely OF donated goods all OF which are to be sold
outright.
TILE HEBREW FAIR.
The Hebrew fair thronged last night, and from
the interchangeable earnestness with which the fair
daughters of Israel piled their pencils in receiving
chances it is evident that the efforts of
the charitable gentlemen who got up the
fair viii be crowned with success. A new exhibit
last night perfect model of the Synagogue
shaarai Rachrnin. constructed by Mr. S. Kohn,
the artist, and presented to Mr.. S. Sonne-
berg. president of the congregation, for
the benefit of the fair. Mr.. Kohn has
worked six weeks upon this little model and its
semblance is complete. The material out OF which it
is made is wood, cardboard and composition
ing Peys are arranged ms ie and over the altar is the
Hebrew inscription, 1--WE all believe in God with
which visitors to the synagogue are familiar On Mrs.
1ieischaners table Is exposed picture entitled
Harvest" worked by the ladys daughter Two new
Turkish rugs have also been contributed This table
is superintendent by Mrs. Fleischauer and her two
closed in glass stand worth $3.50, is also among
the new exhibits Mrs. s. Wells French bazaar con-
tans some beautiful articles, among which is pic
ture of Isaiah the Prophet
Mayor Ely. who was expected last evening, did not
appear. The fair will last two weeks. 1t is not open
on Friday nights Yesterdays musical programme
was very fine.
HOME FOR THE BIIND-ANNuAL FAIR IN AID
The lady managers Of the charitable institution To-
Gated at No. 219 West Fourteenth street are some
thing more than "eyes to the blind" they are
everything TO them, at least to the thirty
eight unfortunates of that class whose care
they have undertaken. Seventeen and
twenty-one women at present occupy the Home, and.
being totally destitute depend upon the society for
their very existence. Their support is provided
mainly by charitable contributions. but once
o fair is held and 81 500 $500 added
TO the treasury in three days and nights
This year the necessary arrangements were
not completed quite as early usual. and
instead Of the first the fair not opened till the
second week Of December. Yesterday morning at
Ten O'Clock the doors of Republican Hail. No. 50 West
Thirty-tinrd street, thrown open to the public
and eight tables and refreshment stand exposed
the gaze of admiring visitors Unfortunately the
miserable weather prevented large attendance; but il
gave those who were present an opportunity TO
about with greater freedom and INSPECT the misceI
ianeous collection articles be sold. One table is
piled with books, bound so attractiyely as to catch
The of the passerby and lead him to seek acquan
with the contents. Other tables laden with
the thousand and one knickknacks of every concev-
able shape and pattern without which fair is
in the centre OF the hall, and the
extreme right. where it cannot fail to be the
moment one enters the door, stands an extension
table spread with refreshments of fair exterior and
30 the ladies in charge assert, Of most delectable
composition. The proceeds OF the sale Of goods
manufactured in the workshop Of the Home to
be devoted 10 the building and equipment Of better
~
purpose from year to year.
A DESIRED.
But il is hoped eventually TO build new Home up
town that VIII accommodate 100 men and women
The society is entirely out of debt and owns the
building now occupied. for which $4,000 was paid
IL ground could be obtained this building would be
sold and the proceeds used for the erection new
Home, better adapted TO the purpose
The fair Will be open today and tomorrow
from ten O'Clock In the morning till ten at
night In the afternoon, from one TO i've
there will be Rotations by Master Charles
NJ To-
morrow evening he will appear in costume in the
being impcrsonated by his mother This casting OF
the parts win certainly have the charm Of novelty.
blind man from the Home will ''preside' ut the
piano
DR. LLoYDs CHURCH FAIR-AS uNPRETENTTous
But ATTRACTIVE DISPLAY OF GOOD THINGS.
very fine but very unpretentious church fair
was opened yesterday at No. 9c4 Sixth avenue. near
fftyfourth street Il is largely the product Of the
nimble fingers and willing hearts the Ladies' Aid
Society OF Madison Avenue Presbyterian Church.
The rain prevented large attendance but as
the fair win not close until Friday those who we're
disappointed last night win be able to visit the place
before that time. When they do they will find So
ries Of beautiful water color paintings num-
ber the work well the donation Of Mr. Charles
Baker. They are landscapes, all enclosed in single
FRAME and valued az $500. by the votes and
dollars Of his friends this Is likely 10 60 into the par
Tor Of tho pastor Of the church. Then there are a
couple OF smaller pictures lcharcoall by the
artist for the highest bidder. A
lady member OF the church mas drawn q
very excellent likeness of the Rev Mr. Lloyd which
OF course will also be presented 70 the original Then
there tables Of dolls richly atred standing near
their little beds ht for princesscs 70 recline upon
tables OF candies in every shape to tempt the paates
of the youngsters-thouph the writer yesterday met
remarkable little fellow about live years Of age.
at the fair, who thought he would rather sell the
candy than eat it. And this disposition based
upon the good counsel Of his sunday school teacher.
Then there are book tables which Is magnificent
copy of Dore's Span" MIR. Lester Wallack has had
set up All Oriental WE'LL over which q beautiful
Rebecca will preside. and furnish cheerful,
but not Undertaking, drinks 10 the thirsty Jacobs
who happen along. A comic art gallery Will add to
the mirh OF the visitors well to the funds Of the
society. and no need leave the fair II hungry 70
get meals for the ladies' have looked after the gas