The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1881-03-25
PUBLIC scHocL FAIR.


4 l5c cSnoOis " III DeefH MOuudl, apr
. 18th, and continue one week. We a
: ready havca large number Of valua
bic aud useful articles donated, an
Others are coming in overy day. Th
ladies and all connected with the Fai
are very enthusiastic, while the pee
pie seem determined to helpus through
| see no reason why it should not b
a magnificent success. There will b
three grand fancy tables, known a
: first, second and third grade table
fourth and fifth grade table, and sixth
seventh and eighth grade table.
FLKsT, SECOND AND THIRD GRADl
TABLE.
At this table, among other articles
too numerous to mention, will b
found one years subscription Il
Nashville Daily American; the same
to Memphis Daily Avalanche; 100 Ha
vana cigars; one fine picture, (Ma
doana); one fine lamp; one pair gents
fine handmade Shoes, (7's); gents fine
hats, (Stetson); one damRsk table
spread. one dozen napkins and one doz
ell silver napkin rings; one Colts re
volver; one superior" cooking stove
handsomely trimmed; 20 lbs. "Perfec-
ton" baking powder. put up in glass
stands; 100 lbs. concentrated I've; one
refrigerator, very fine; one beautiful
clock; one dozen champagne, and
the magnificent doll at Cisco's, which
is to be voted to the most popular
little girl in the city, ct 10 cents a
vote. The following ladies are at this
table: Mrs. S. NJ. Vanden, President,
and Mrs. j. T. McCutchen Secretary
and Treasurer, ably assisted by Mes
danes Stark, Stockton, Francis, War
rem, Alexander, Llewellyn, and Misses
Wilhelm, Harper, jackson, Lindseys
and Stephens
FOURTH AND FIFTH GRADE TABLES.
These are some of the articles to be
found upon this table: Conductors
silver lamp, to be voted to the most
populsr conductor on the Central
road; handsome jewelry case contain
ing set of fire jewelry and gold pen;
so gold piece; one picture frame,
pictures Afterwards taken tree; 10 lbs.
Durham tobacco; 500 cigarettes; one
box laundry soap; three boxes French
candy; 20 lbs. charm baking powder;
one clock; one ton coal; one Avery
steel pillow; one advance" cultiva-
tor, cotton-plsnter and seed-sower
combined, (two-horse); one pair la
dies shoes and one pair gents shoes,
both pair handmade; 100 lbs. concen-
trated lye; two sets beautiful china
plates; 10 lbs. fine chewing tobacco;
Memphis Daily Appeal for one year,
and thousand and one other articles
At this table are Mrs. J. c. Brooks,
President, with Mesdames Tiffany,
Robertson, Tidwell, Davis, Booker.
Bolts, McCorry, Robert Gates, and
Misses Dcberry, Bright, Anna and
Fannie Caldwell, Reid, Fannie and
Matte Mallory, Ford and Miss Ella
Duke.
SIXTH, SEVENTH AND EIGHTH GRADE
TABLE.
Conductors silver lamp to be voted
to the most popular conductor on the
Mobile road; New Orleans Democrat,
daily, one year; Nashville Banner,
same; case fine wine; two sets histo-
ries lThalheimer); one White sewing
machine; seven gents hats (Stetson):
Coates Cyclopedia of American Po-
etry; one handsome clock; one fine
trunk; IS lbs. imperial tea; one box
washing soap; 20 lbs. baking powder;
one pair gents shoes; 200 fine cigars;
one saddle and bride: one checker
board: one case boneset tonic, i'm
ported French smoking jacket. etc.
Mrs. Wisdom, President, Miss Pet
McCorry, Secretary and Treasurer;
Mesdaines Holland, Rogers, Nance,
Tomlin, Miss Kat Stark,e Miss Ada
Lyle and the girls of seventh and
eighth grades. The table that beats
this one will have to ,cork.
POST OFFICE.
This department will be in charge
of Miss Sallie Rogers, Postmistress,
assisted by young lady carriers.
SHOOTING GALLERY.
This will be a leading feature, or it
ought to be. Two frst-class Ballard
gallery rifles have been ordered for
the occasion. Handsome prizes will
be shot off every night. Mr.. Leon
Trousdale, Jr., and the boys of the
seventh and eighth grades will be in
charge here
CAKE TABLE.
This table, managed by Miss Nina
OConner. assisted by Misses Dashiell,
Boud, .Womsley and others, will be
very attractive. Here will be dis
PLAYED in one group $50 handsome
cakes.
FISHING POND.
Here is the place for fun. This
will be in charge of Mrs. John w
Buford, assisted by Mrs. E. S. Mallo-
nv and girls selected from sixth grade
4 number of costly articles will be
found in the pond, any of which may
be caught for ten cents.
FARMERS DAY.
The Fair will be in full blast Sat
urday. April %, for the accommoda
ton of the country people and Others
who cannot attend at night. Specia
rates will be obtained on the railroads
for that day. Let our country friends
all come.
Capt. J.. T. McCutchen. Mayor j
n. Sullivan and Mr.. w. F. Alexan
der constitute the rafting committee
and will supervise all rafting.
When you want Fresh Drugs and
Pure Whisky, go to Douglas & Co.