Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1881-05-06
THE MASONIC BAZAAR.
A Lively EEening-Under the Aues
IAoneerss Hammer-Radies. Dona-
1i0nm and General Notes.

The scene In Exhibition Hall last even
ing from nine O'Clock until the closing hour
was one Of excitement and hustle. It hay-
ing been decided to close the Fair on
Saturday night, there was an earnest deter
mination manifested by the ladies of the sew
eral departments to dispose Of their articles
without delay, and realize all that
was possible and hence for 3
period there was a perfect babel
in the hall In different quarters Of
the hall professional and amateur auc-
tiOneers were heard describing the wares
they had to offer in the most eloquent terms.
Mingling with their cries was the music OF
the band, the rattle OF the dice,
aud the Changing OF the deep
toned bell, calling the chance-takers
to the rafting table. Everybody was in 8
Measurable state Of excitement, and at no
time during the Fair has there been wit
messed more life and animation.
The suctiOneers were patrOniZed largely,
and Z variety of articles were disposed OF,
mapy making first class bargains, especially
those who invested in groceries. AT the
rate sales and rsffiss were made last
night there is 10 doubt that nearly every
thing will be disposed of before the closing
hour Of Saturday evening. The ladies are
determined TO sell, and when they make up
their mind TO anything There Is no such
word as fall"
RAFFLEs.
The following articles were raf1ed and
won at the various tables last evening:
zERUBBABRL LODGE.
Two fine Gala mats, won by Mr.. Jacoby
and Mr.. J. Y. Smith.
a ~ - rE,- %-zrn a Ffa
between Mr.. MoYnelo and Mr.. Frank, which
has not vet been decided.
s splendid cake was won by Mr.. Goodsell,
sofa cushion by Miss Flint.
The Masonic quilt was won by Henry
Hsym.
PlHow shams. by T, A Ward.
Pencil. by J. E. Charlton.
Cross made by shells, BY R. E. McIntire.
Pin cushion, BY Fl. Graham.
Coffee pot, by II. l. Whitfield.
Set of furniture, BY Miss Lizzie Gross.
Tidy, BY VI. C. Butler.
ANCIENT LANDMARK.
At Floral Temple, Mrs. Buffers table, the
French gilt clock with candelabras was
won By Z. r. Woods.
A bronze figure Of greyhound, by DR..
0sceola Butler.
The doll Angel, BY Judge Henry B.
TOmpkins on q throw Of Is.
Mr. F. D. BlOodwortb, on a throw OF II,
won the black game fowls donated by r. E.
Minis.
GENERAL NOTES.
The trunk at the Quaker booth will be
ratified tonight.
mons Lodge, was awarded Miss Mszz!e
Ferst, who received ], 525 votes.
Those Who had chances on the keg of
| beer at Zerubbabel Department are request
ed TO call and get their money, as the beer
was sold last night.
The black walnut desk will he ratified at
Mrs Hsmilton's table tonight at 9 O'Clock.
The Eastlake rocking chair will be ratified
tonight at SOlOm0n's Lodge.
TIE chances on the organ, orguinette and
sewing machine in Solomon's Department
are being rapidly taken.
Some very handsome hanging rustic bss-
kets will be auctioned off ct Mrs. Butler
table, floral department Of Ancient Land
mark Lodge, to night.
The groceries at SOlomon's Lodge will be
auctioled off to night, and those who wish
to secure bargains should be on hand.
DONATIONS.
By Mrs. G. S. Branch, through Solomon
Bros: From j. Coleman, 6 dozen very best
cans Of mustard.
By Solomon's Lodge, at various times,
from Ms. Van Giesen, handsome contribu-
lions of flowers.
Through J. H. EstilI, from Mr.. Luke Car
son, a contribution Of ten dollars.
The ladies of the refreshment table in
Solomon's Lodge wish to acknowledge the
receipt Of some fine strawberries from Mrs.
John Lewis, a ehurn Of pure cream from
Mrs Fred Garden, three gallons Of cream
from Mrs S. P. Hamilton. over four gal
Ions Of cream from Mrs. J. II. Estill, re-
freshments from steamship City Of Augusta,
some milk from Mrs. NungsZer. milk and
cream several times from Mrs. Moses Hen
derson, and bucket Of raspberry jam from
Messrs. Tilton 81 Co.
B. e. Richardson has received through
Nessrs. Fretwell & Nichols a check for
fifteen dollars, from the Tower Manufactur-
ing Company, New York, for the Masonic
Bear and Fair.