The New York herald., 1878-11-10
THE CATHEDRAL FAIR

A WORD OF ENCOURAGEMENT TO THE TIMID--
THE DATE For CLOSING FINALLY FINED
VOTING CONCERNING THE POPULARITY or GER
TAIN OLD WAR HORSES.
The dear things! they are not half importunate
as they might be- said gentleman last evening,
ferring the bewderingly beautiful girls who have
articles TO raic at the Cathedral fair Being an adj
mirer Of pretty girls and pretty things generally
and withal a bachelor of modest means, he has,
for many winters, haunted church fairs to
feast his eyes The quoted remark of his and his no.
torious experience az q fair man induced HERALD
reporter to seek his opinions on the great bazaar.
i've been" said he. ITO end Of fairs but never
knew Of one where fellow could enjoy himself as
much as in this place. 1t generally happens at affairs
OF this kind that fellow is literally captured and
ordered to deliver die and generally when one is
caught in a snap Of that kind, his last penny is the
only one that will satisfy the charming captors.
Now here a chap go around and admire things
and talk about them with the ladies without
feeling obliged to take chances It's sort of
no trouble 10 show goods concern. When you con-
slider the brisk competition that exists between the
different churches each OF which hopes to head the
lis, when the receipts counted up the forbearace
Of the ladies is something 10 marvel at And do you
know think they they actually get money by
following this policy than they would were IL the
custom to catch man and worry him. When fcl-
low sees something he wants he takes out his money
and buys chance; then there are so darncd many
things here fellow wants he manages to relieve him
self Of his cash without much assistance socita-
ton"
'.poS'T sr AFRAID. youNa Man"
Thus spoke man whose opinion na the matter
treated il authoritative. Many, no doubt, have been
induced to remain away from the fair by former dis
asrous experiences in the line, but these words
IA 81. H..
them and tempt to another trial At all events those
who have not yet been To the great edifice
should make up their minds in short order. for the
days of the fair numbered. and they fourteen
CONCERNING LrckY NUMBERS.
For the benefit Of those who do not dream lucky
NUMBER aud are anxious for guidance in the matter
Of chances. the following are given ITS mighty
sartin business however aud y every one who reads
,a,e nr horse n. Hrp.,nof none !. not ,o ia,ne
With No. "a Mrs Duffy, Of No. 22s East Fifty-Arst
street won gold watch and chain at ~. Andrews
table
with No ~ Miss Hendricks. of No. 1913 West Twen-
tyrst street, bonnet at the table Of the Church
with No ~ Mr. John Reich won DOH and crib at
the table Of ~. John the Baptist.
with No 90 Mr.. Martin won torquoise ring and
guard NJ 81 James table.
with No ~ Mrs. John Hayes Of No. 223 Fast Fifti-
eth street, statue OF the Sacred Heart.
with No 10 Father Donovan won a cake, and with
No 116 Father Kigney set Of china adorned
with bands of blue and gold at the table Of St John
the Evangelist.
in one night.
THE STILL on.
The peaceful war concerning the popularity Of
tain old horses. which popularity IL 10 take the
tangible form OF elegant sword still goes on at st.
Francis Xayicrs table. Contrary to established usage
you have to pay 10 vote on this question There Is
consolation In the reflection. however. that this
method of voting will become popular, except
at fairs. The vote last night the sword for real
soldiers stood foIlows;-General Hancock, $50;
General Newton. $50; General Shields 14O General
Mcclellan, liz; General McMshon 81: General Sher-
man. %. General Graham, 10 General william y.
tI}aldyl smith, G: General Grant 21 Ficneral Me-
Dowei .; General Hooker, I General Alexander \.
Webb -: General John q Fremont. I.
Al the 81. Rose of Lima table sword for the most
popular militia officer Is being voted The result
last night follows Colonel Clark, 50; Colonel
Kavansgh, 81; Colonel Porter, ii; Colonel Spencer .;