The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-05-12
ST. VINCENTS FAIR.
The Attractive Display Made by the Catholic
Ladies at Masonic Hall.

The union charity fair, under the manage
ment Of the Catholic ladies Of the city, began in
Masonic Hall last night It will be continued
through the week, and at noon each day lunch
will be served, under the direction of Mrs ]. B.
Ryan, who is assisted by Miss Delaney, Mrs.
McNeilIis, Mrs Kelley, Mrs. Dugan, Mrs. Col
bert and Mrs Simpson. The opening last night
was quite suspicious. and there is an encourag-
ing prospect that the fair will be success fnan-
cially, as well as in the beauty of the display
At o'clock yesterday afternoon the hall was in
state Of general disorder, but when
the doors were opened to the public last
evening everything was in order and the different
booths were as carefully and attractively
arranged as if the work of preparation had re-
quired days instead of few hours There are
play, and the ladies who have charge of the fair
are pardonably proud of their exhibit
The fancy bazaar" under the supervision
of the ladies Of St Johns Church, presents an
exhibit of much interest, especially to those who
admire artistic work in the line Of embroidery,
sewing and the various unnamable
productions Of feminine skill Among
the many attractive features is a
fine painting sent by Notre Dame College.
1t is a copy of THE Mother and the Child"
is made by NJ Gregory, professor of painting at
SGuth Bend, to which institution he was recon-
mended by the late Pope Plus TX himself, a
celebrated connoisseur in works of art There is
also handsome upright piano donated to the
fair by Mr. and Mrs Emil Wulschner both of
which will be given to the musical society receiv
ing the largest number of votes. The ladies who
have charge of ST. Johns fancy bazaar are Mrs.
J. Reaume, Mrs. McKernan, Mrs. McElhennen,
Mrs. w. A. Peelle, Mrs. Pohlman, Mrs M. Nc
Gettigan. Mrs. Huef and Mrs Ntzhugh,
The country store" which contains little
of almost everything, as all well-equipped coun-
try stores do, is under the charge. of Mrs Mick"
McGinnis.
The booth under the direction of the ladies
of st. Patricks Church. which is drapsd in the
emblematic green of the Emerald isle, contains
many things of beauty, notable among which
are some wax-work flowers, much admired for
their artistic merits. The ladies who have charge
of the booth are Mrs. Flaherty, Miss Annie Kel-
ley Miss Barbara Shields, Mrs. Newman, Mrs.
Walden, Miss Esther ONeill.
The St Cecilia bazaar of art which contains
much of interest is under the direction of
Misses Gorilla Montgomery, Kelley, Toumley,
Shelley and O'Connor
There are booths under the supervision of the
ladies of St Josephs Church, and one is a very
pretty looking house. with an arctic appearance,
from which that nutritious article known as ice-
cream is served to those who can devour it with.
out freezing. The ladies who have charge Of
the booth are Miss Belle Schumacher, Miss May
Heating, Miss Lizzie Murdoch, Miss Rose Carr
Miss Hattie Cantwell, Miss Bridget Connery,
Miss Broden, Mrs. Casper, Miss Reddington,
Miss Dugan Miss May McGarvey, and Miss
Jessie Murdoch.
The arctic bazaar, by St Bridgets Church, is
under the supervision of Mrs Thomas Castelli,
Miss Ida Bedell, Miss May Fitzpatrick, Miss
Grace Warner, Miss Iva Smiley Miss Cordie
Pease Miss Maggie OBrien, the Misses Quinlan
and the Misses Welsh
The 'sgypsy camp with Miss Harriet Beck
ley, Miss Nellie Griffin. Miss Mamie Butler, Miss
Mamie Sullivan and Miss Matte Reagan. as the
gypsy girls, and the fish pond under the
charge Of Mrs. Allen, Miss Eagan, Miss Nc
Gleiny and a number of Others are both attract
i've features. There is also a 'mugwumps
BOOTH" under the charge Of Miss Nellie Welsh,
Miss Tillie Butler, Miss Mollie Mahan, Miss
Mlligan Miss Kate Doyle and Miss Mamie Cow.
ley, of Greencastle It is given the name of
mugwump because it is under the management
of representatives from all the churches. A
benediction veil, embroidered by Mrs. NJ A.
Calliman, will be given to the church having the
largest number of votes The donations to the
fair have been liberal. The attendance last
night was good.