Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-04-28
TIE cArHEpRAL FAIR.
Its Inauguration at Catholic Library
Hall Last Night.

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The Catholic fair for the purpose Of
raising funds to complete the Cathedral
of Our Lady of Perpetual Help opened at
Catholic Library hall last evening. The
attendance was quite large, and the
nights receipts amounted to handsome
sum.
There arc four fancy tables and re-
freshment table in the hall. The first
table TO the right of the entrance is the
SOdallty table, looked after by the young
ladies belonging to the Sodality Oh the
children Of MAY. There are many useful
and costly articles displayed. Amongst
the number are an elegant hat rack, Chi
ma set, IA hammerless shot gun, and a
miniature figure representing Chatham
Artileryman in full uniform, standin g
beside Nv ashingtOn gum"
Attached to the Sodality table is the
pagoda lemonade spring where the re-
freshing beverage is dispensed very
gracefully by Misses j. Feeley and M.
Hogan. The Centennial table is decorated
very tastefully with the American cOlors,
and is in charge of Mrs. +. Y. Douglass
and host of charming coworKers. The
articles displayed are very numerous, Sc
lect, and expensive. A few OF them are
top buggy, phaet0p, a blue and garnet up
hOlstered tete-a-tete, and an exquisite
game set, painted by Dir. james Douglass.
The lemonade we'll and candy stand con-
nected with the Centennial is very pop
ular place in the hall, and is ably and AHA
bly attended by Mrs. William Adams and
Miss L. Deettre.
At the east end OF the room is the re-
freshment department, in care OF Mrs.
OliverOs and Mrs. Aveihe. Lunch and
refreshments OF all kinds can be obtained
at nominal charges. The ladies in charge
Of this department will do their utmost to
satisfy everyone who gives them call.
on the north side Of the hall is the St.
Agnes and Temperance booth, beauti-
fully decorated with moss, evergreens
and ivy. and presided over by Misses
CLARK, Gaudry and Ryan aud the MEM
beTs Of St. Agnes band, Here, as at all
the other stands, are very many elegant
things, which lack of space prevents us
from specifying in detail. Most nOticp BILE
are an exquisite silver pitcher, gentle
mans smoking chair, neat reed cane
rocker, and a beautifully embroidered
opera scarf, the handlwork of Miss Marie
O'Byrne.
Next in order is the Sisters table, in
charge of 1Irs. A. O'DOnoghue and Mrs.
j. Feuger. The decorations Of this stand
are artistic and elaborate, the shelves are
we'll supplied with articles of all descrip-
gan, which is being rallied off at this
table is attracting much attention, and
the chances are being rapidly taken. A
feature at the "Sisters" is large and eX-
pensiYe doll which is being voted to the
most popular miss. The contest for the
prize wakes warm, and the many friends
of the candidates are striving hard to
carry the day for their respective favor
ties.
The cigar and flower stand, which
forms a part of the Sisters display and
which is gracefully and pleasantly looked
after by Miss NJ. Doyle, assisted by Miss
Bowling, bids fair to be quite a source Of
revenue to the fairs treasury.
The post Office, situated just at
the left of the main entrance, is
one OF the features. The Postmstresses
ia charge, Misses Blum and Carson, are
charming, competent and impartial Off
Gals. and their suspension or removal
will not be asked for either on account Of
offensive partisanship or for any other
reason.
The fair will continue during this week
and Centennial week. The hall will be
open for visitors every afternoon from 3
until IL p. m.