Daily Republican., 1878-12-26
THE GERMAN FAIR.
A Large Attendance Yesterday-
what There was 10 be seen-The
object for Which II 10 Being Held.

object for which II 10 Being Held
The German Fair, which was to hav.
opened Oh Monday evening last at the
Institute, began on Christmas eve in
stead. The decorations were neat and
attractive, and the tables were well
supplied with fair articles, useful az
well as ornamental. Upon
MRS. LANCE AND BIERMAS's TABLE,
Among the principal articles were -
One set of silver, one half dozen cane
chairs, one marble top table, two hand
some pictures, one the Sacred Heart OF
J ,sus, the other the Sacred Hear. Of
Mary; one large Bible, worth $50, pre-
sented by Mr.. Peter f. Cunningham, OF
Philadelphia; handsome vase Of
bieached fern, presented by Mrs. DR..
Lawrence Rebman; one set of knives
and forks; miniature full-rigged ship,
presented by Mrs. Jourdaa; a very pref.
ty afghan, presented by Sisters OF Char
ty; two very elaborate chandeliers, pre-
sented by Mr.. Frank Traynor; one
sausage stuffer, cider and lard press
combined, presented by Mr.. August
Nttinger of Philadelphia; blankets,
quilts, etc. The glassware is also I'M
der the charge OF the above named la
dies.
MISSES BICKTA AND KERN's TABLE
The above named young ladies have
the following articles very tasteIully
arranged: Three large and very hand
some oil paintings, an exquisite cross
of wax enclosed in a beautiful vase
presented by Mrs. Kerns, two nicely
worked pieces of tapestry one the Lord =
prayer, the other castle with the sur
roundings in appropriate colors, one
half dozen cane chairs, marble top ia
bic, gold watch, one large wax doll,
full china tea set, silk and delaine
quilts, checker boards, &c. The cigar
table is also under the direction of
these ladies,
MISSES FRAZER AND DELLINGER'sTABLE.
This table beside other articles has
the following: On~ set of vestments
which will be- voted for by the differ
rnt Catholic clergvmen of the diocese of
Wilmington, marble top table, china
tea set, wax doll, handsome reception
chair, heautiful wax cross aid vase
presented by Miss Kate Ellinger, bleach
ei fern and vases presented by Mrs.
Dr. Rebman, quilts and many other ar.
ticles.
MEssRs. zEIGLER AND LoFFING's TABLE.
These gentlemen have on their table
among other articles, the following:
Gold watches, dozen cane seat
chairs counterpane, ottomans. air cas-
ties, sacred pictures, checker boards,
several boxes of fine cigars, &c.
MISSES SMITH AND KELLER's TABLE.
These young ladies have arranged to a
good advantage the following articles:
Handsome gold watches, marble top
table, lounge, presented by Mr.. Thos.
|. Russell, parlor stove, presented
by Harry.F. Pickels, Douay Bible, china
tea set. beautiful mirror, chandeliers,
presented by Mr.. Frank Traynor, ex-
quisite work box, large wax doll, quilts
counterpanes, &c. Last year, by their
ndefatigable efforts, these ladies netted
the largest profits, an. for this reason
their table was styled "the banner ia
Bile Of the fair"
GROCERY AND NOTION TABLE.
This table Is presided over by Misses
Held and Newmier, and contains every
thing kept in first class grocery store.
REFREsHMENT TABLE.
is in charge of Miss Mary Trisler, and
is complete with fine confections and
cakes, and also lemonade well. On
this table there is man of.war, full
manned, also a fine llthograph engrav-
ing of the Sacred Heart church, as it
will appear when finished.
THE ICE CREAM GARDEN
occupies the entire stage and is under
the supervision of the veteran ice
cream man, Charles Kyle.
The fair is given for the benefit of
the German Catholic church and is
under the supervision of Father Mey-
ers and Mr.. Joseph Eising. |. will BE-
held for about two weeks; its further
continuance resting upon the patron
age that will be given it. As the pro
ceeds go for worthy object the charl
tably inclined should respond and
help swell the receipts. Those fond OF
recreation can spend an evening very
pleasantly, and thus crafty their own
desires, as well as extending material
aid to the object for which the fair is
being held There are quite number
Of valuable articles to be CHANGED off,
upon the most valuable of which the
chances will not exceed twenty five
cents.