Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1882-04-21
ST. MARY'S FAIR.


| The long talked of fair of St. Mary,
congregation, for the benefit of the Or
phauage and Sisters home now in course
of erection upon the site Of the historic
old stone church, began in Fulton opera
house last night under the most suspicious
and encouraging circumstances. The ex
hibition is in the main auditorium of the
hall, the parquet of which has been flO0red
over, and the tables are ranged around the
sides Of the room, allowing ample space
for prOmenading, while the seats of the
circle are reserved for "lookers-On il
Venice" and are good vantage ground fol
observation of the scenes Of gaiety and
pleasure enacted last night, with promise
of repetition every evening during the
two weeks next ensuing. The attendance
last night was altogether encouraging
when it is considered that the occasion
was only initiatOry and there is no doubt
that with the progress Of the fair the num-
ber present will steadily increase, Is Ger
tainly the display is the most elaborate
and attractive witnessed in any similar Ell.
terprise for Il number of years. The de-
scription below constitutes only glimpse
ut the many admirable features that con.
stitute this latest evidence of the energy,
enterprise and good taste of the ladies OF
st. Mary's.
"Our Table
The first point of interest encountered
in tour of the brilliantly decorated room
occupies the entire right side Of the build.
| ing, the attendants ut which wear badges
of blue silk Inscribed with the above des-
| ignation. The table is in charge of Mrs.
r. A. Malone, ably assisted by the follow.
ing attractive and obligiDg aids: Miss
Annie Deaner, Miss Mary Stewart, Miss
Lucy McCOnomy, Miss Lizzie Sheaff, Miss
Lizzie Malone, Miss Maize Malone and
Miss Beckie Rhoads. The table
is surmOunted with framework trimmed
in crimson Illusion tastefully set off with
smilax. 1t is fairly loaded down with ar
| ticles of use, ornament and virtu, of which
it is only possible to mention small pro-
portion. CONSPICUOUS among the rare and
elegant display here presented is q mag.
nificent Turkish rocker, upholstered in
is to be voted of, and there is lively con-
test for the prize between J. L. Steinmetz,
esq.,, and DR.. II. Z. Muhlenbcrg. The
easel, representing children blowing
soap bubbles, aud which for some time
past has been on exhibition in
the window Of II. Z. Rhoads &
Bros. jeweIry store is to be disposed of by
chance, while a nice suit of chamber fur
niture is contested for by Mrs. Dolan and
Mrs. Shields ; for the sewing machine here
| on exhibition the contestants are Mrs.
McElligott and Mrs. LagaD, and Patricl,
Cherry and Fred Brimncr will strive for
the ownership Of a valuable set of coach
harness for the fine French doll in com
plete outfit the competition is between
Lizzie McConomy, Lorle Woodward and
Regina Lowell. Notable among the many
other articles of use and beauty on "Our
Table are satin toilet sets with superb
floral embroidery ; a blue plush baby coat; !;
elegant tides a dolls basket cradle lined
with pale blue silk and with silk lace can
Opy; a smoking jacket a fine ornamentcd
lamp silver fruit stands, cake stands and
pitchers hand painted placques and other
articles, most of which will be chanced
of, with many others of equal value for
sale. There is 4 bazaar attached to this
table at which visitors are afforded the
opportunity of testing their favor with
the tickle goddess Of fortune. Here
may be enumerated Rogers group; 4
beautiful tea set of Haviland china, hand
painted; four pairs of slippers a creeping
doll several travelling bags; Bibles q
pair of blankets and a piece of muslin !;
three rocking chairs, and bewildering
array Of other Orticles that must be seen
to be fully appreciated. There is also q
barrel of flour to be chanced off at this
table.
Miss Kate Keny's Table.
Directly opposite on the other side OF
the hall is another big fancy table where
Miss Kate Kelly is in charge. Her assist
ants are Mrs. ID. A. Altick, Mrs. John Muir
ply, Mrs. Coyle, Miss Jane Hook, Miss
Ann Dougherty, Mrs. NJ. A. McGrann,
Mrs. Michael Reilly, Mrs. Steele, Mrs. Bit
ner, Mrs. Emma Hub'ey, Mrs. j. w. f.
Swift, Misses Liliie Altick. Lydia Flynn,
Katie Sullivan, Lille Thackara, X atie Har-
rison, Katie Ccrcoran, Bernie O'Neill, and
Mollie Sharp. The principal object of
interest and admiration on this table is q.
table cover the ground Of which is olive
green cloth, with border of old gold
plush, and ornamented with probably the
very finest embroidery ever seen upon
any similar work in this city.
The corners are worked in floral figures
Of elegant design and of the most exquisite
and accurate workmanship. Water lilies,
suntlOwcIs, daisies, tulips aud geraiiiums
are reproduced with a fidelity to nature,
that seems almost incredible, the coUstruc-
ton of the flowers being in the highest
sense artistic. the shading true to the life,
and the finish perfect. 1t is the work of Miss
Lille Altick, who designed and executed
it herself, aud is valued 1T 800. During
the evening it was examined aud admired
by crowds of spectators. A look even at
this beautiful piece Of work, the product
of a vast amount of skill aud taste, is well
worth n vicif fn fha fair Soma ho,.
articles hero to be CHANGED or sold are q
fine buggy a couch Of plush mater rial ;
willow chairs a marble slab table set of
porcelain china dishes: a large doll; Il
embroidered chiid's cloak !;
silverware and candelabra picture Of st.
and also one of the Sacred Heart |
painted on rice paper "a finely embroidered
and also embroidered cush- |
ions, quilt and afghan ; set of painted !
cups and saucers ;
and an innumerable array Of other
articles of use and ornament. Here too
posed of by chance.
The Glass Table.
Adjoining the above is a table devoted |
to glassware and in charge of
Misses Maggie Dougherty and Agnes
Kelly. All the articles on this table are |
disposed of by chance after Il novel and
original design. Much Of tho glassware is
'ery valuable and all is useful, including
inc cut glass dishes of various descriD.
ion, tumblcrs, ETC., with some heavier
ware. This table did thriving business
Ill evening, and will likely continue 4
avOritc resort for visito. at the fair
Cigars and Flowers.