Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1881-11-23
a LABOR OF LOVE.
inaugural Night OF the Catholic Orphan's
Fair-An Attractive Display and Good
AttondsuCa

Inaugural Night Of the Catholic Orphan q
Fair-An Attractive Display and Good
Attendance.
After several disappolntments the annual fair
under the auspices of the different Catholic par.
ishes of the city, for the benefit OF the orphans,
was inaugurated at Market hall last evening,
under more favorable auspices, the attend
ance, for the firt night, being good, and the
interest shown in the undertaking in every
way encouraging. In preparation for the
fair the PARTITION dividing the large hall into
two rooms for the convt nierce of the legis-
lsture had been removed. The parishes in
terested in getting up and managing the fair,
are the Cathedral, St Mary's, st Joseph's,
St: Louis, (French) and St. Michael's, each OF
which had separate tables or booth, located
along the two side walls of the hall.
These booths were handsomely enclosed
and decorated and supplied with q
handsome and rich collection Of articles, both
for practical use and ornament, to be disposed
bv sale and chance, for the noble charity for
which the fair is held.
Commencing on the right as one enters the
hall, the first baoth Is that of the Cathedral
parish, presided over by Mrs. P. F. Flynn, as
sisted by Miss Mccullough and Mrs. Wallace.
This booth has tempting display Of articles
to be disposed OF, among which may be men
toned Howe sewing machine, presented by
the company, an elegant easy chair, hobby
hor,e, ETC., to be ratified off
Next on the right is the booth of st. Nary
parish, presided over by Mrs. Barry, assisted
by the Misses Dowan, Mullery, Mullan and
TwifOrd. An attraction at this table will he
an elegant go d headed cane to go to the most
popular conductor. Voting has already com
menced at this table. Mrs. James K'lroy, Mrs.
Thomas Connolly and Mrs John Brennan,
being supported as the best housekeeper for a
and ST la L4pray, for gold neck chain, for
the best little girl; whilelMaIk Costello and
Martin Strong are contes,ing for doll in.
tended for some young bache
A handsome candy stand that comes next
and presided over by the Misses Mary Shearer
Maggie and Julia Burke. had numerous visit
ors Ia evening, and We predict will continue
to have during the fair.
At the b 9th of St. Michae's will be found
Mrs. Young, assisted by Nellie Sullivan and
Miss Mary Jane Griffin, ready TO do the hon
the god cause lift. Handsome silverware
pictures, and MANY other neat, tasty and rich
articles will be dispose of here.
St. Joseph's parish table, one of the tasti
est arranged in the room, and bOuntfullI
supplied, is presided over by Mrs Remer, as
sisted by Mrs James DOwlan and Miss Ells
SherhrOok.
The last OF the tables in the order we have
given them, thu. ugh by no means lie st in II!
attractiveness, is that Of St. Louis p,rIsh
where will he fonnd the Misses Emma Carl
veau and Hattie Michaud t. invite attention tt
the beautiful articles they have to offer.
As special at'r &c ions to lie disposed Of WI
may mention Garland coal stove, presentt
by the Prendergast Bros. to Re raffl-d OFT;
set Of parlor furniture to be vnied to thu
most popular hou>ekeeper; gold watch Il
the most popular captain IF the military or
CARNATIONS of the city, and silver watel
pitch r, presented by Emil Geist, for the mos
popular Young lady.
WIN. O'Keef has charge of the wheel O.
fol tune and he keeps it whirling.
The refresh Inn. Mt room is in charge of Mrs
NcGorry and Mrs Kirwin, with large c"rp
of assistants. Regular noon dinners will b.
>erved to which rhe special attention Of bust
ness men is invited, and meals at all hours il
the evening.
As usual on all first nights, many detail
were uncomplrted last eve-Ing, but the roon
presen Ell very attractive appearance, ant
he Indications are favorable for a fatterinf
success.