Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-04-29
THE CATHEDRAL FAIR.
The Rain Interferes with the At'eh"'
auce. hut the Receipts Increasing

/ The Rain Interiors; WIN ""
ance, but the Receipts ioereash'
Owing to the Indictment weather last
night the Cathedral Fair was not as wen
attended As on the opening night NOT
withstaudiug the small attendance the
managers were not at all discouraged,
ana if possIble, worked harder TO NIL up
the ra tiie lists and TO dispose OF tne aItl-
cIes THAT are for sale. They met WIN
very gratifying success
The following additional articles are
/ disDIayed at the Sisters table. TWO me
/ snts of carvers-One a double set with
/ bone handles. the other a single set WIN
mother OF pearl handles-a beautifully
carved statue of the Blessed Virgin Mary
and an elegantly bound edition OF Fabi-
ola. the giit OF His Grace William H..
Gross. Archbishop Of Oregon. Mrs. I. B.
Thorn pson won a pair OF violet vases ana
pink morning glory mats.
AT the flower stand two bouquets OF
jacqueminOt and marchionele roses were
won on highest and lowest throws respec-
lively by Miss Marie McDonough and
james Z. Grady.
The st. Agnes Band and ST. Johns
Temperance booth report the following
contributions which have not yet been
mentioned: A fine cashmere baby CLOAK
embroidered by Mrs. p. Ryan, a blue
hand-painted toilet set, the work of Miss
Lille Judge. The contest amongst the
altar BOYS for the gold cross inlaid with
diamonds donated by Father Mccarthy
is creating quite stir amongst the
friends OF the candidates. This feature
of the fair promises to be source OF con-
siderable revenue. The young ladies OF
ST. Agnes Band and the young gentlemen
of ST. Johns Cadet Corps deserve I'M
stnted praise for their effective and
earnest efforts in promoting the interests
OF their table.
Mrs. e. X. Douglass, the genial head of
the Centennial booth, seemed to be we'll
pleased With the nights work. Her corps
Of lady and gentlemen assistants is
striving bard to make the tables receipts
swell up to large proportions. Amongst
the number of pretty Things displayed and
which have not yet been enumerated
are magnificent group of bronze statues,
three pieces, brass table card receiver,
and a very expensive silver tiltlng
pitcher, sent TO Mrs. Douglass by an UNI
known friend OF the fair. The buggy and
phaeton belonging to this table are the
most prominent articles in the hall, and the
tickets on them are being rapidly bought
up. They will be drawn for on the regu-
lar lottery plan.
The friends of the Sodality table were
out in full force in spite of the inclement
weather, and each one seemed to be vie
ing with the other in striving to make
their tables income as large as possible.
The following articles which help TO adOrn
this table. and make it as attractive as
any in the hall, are worthy OF mention.
A hne French action clock, an embrold-
cred table scarf, worked by young lady
friend, and a set of dessert plates. The
crayOn drawing "Type of English Beau
~ y A creation of one of the members of
the Sodalitv, is attracting many favorable
comments.
A box Of writing paper was won by
Father O'Hara, and a base ball outfit by
Johnnie McDOnOugh.
Letters for the following persons are at
the post office: DR.. ID. p. Oliveros, MIR.
Joseph Doyle. Rev. Father Hennessy, Mr..
H. Haslam, Mr.. G. Fielder, and Mr.. r..
Ryan.
The Mikaao stand, at which prize pack
ages are dispensed for the small sum OF
10c., was inadvertently omitted in last
nights report Of the fair. The stand is
very neatly and artisticallY decorated in
Japanese style, and is fairly and charm
ingly superintended by Miss G. Grady
and Master Gaudry, who serve their
patrons in laughable style, and are at
tired in Japanese costume.
1t is agreeable to note the entire absence
in the ball of thatintolerable button-holing
and INTERCHANGEABLE yOu-will-or-
not style on the part of the canvassers,
which Is almost unbearable and prevails
at so many fairs. Any one who wishes
to visit the fair and see the beautiful
display can do so without fear Of being
pressed TO spend money if he does not feel
so disposed. The public is cordially in
vited TO the fair by the ladies in charge.