The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-11-14
BLUES MAKEA SNUG SUN.
THE Bazaar BRINGS THE COMPANY
IN OVER $4,000.

IN OVER $4,000.
The Fair a Greater Success Than Any
body Looked For-The Scenes Of
Closing Night-The Votes for the
Most Popular Alderman to be
Counted To-day-Alderman McDon
ough the Mantle Fair Auctions.
Last night closed one of the most success
full bazars held in Savannah for {
long time. When the Republican
Bikes inaugurated their fair Monday
Nov. 8. they did so with the hops
of raising fund Of 81, 200. After having
been in operation for nine days their expec
tations and hopes were surpassed beyond
the fondest anticipations of the committee
The net sum, when all returns are in, viii
probably exceed IS, 600.
The bazaar room last night presented q
gay scene. The hall was thronged with
people, and in different portions Of the
room auctioneers, mounted on tables, were
holding forth, eloquently portraying the
many virtues Of the articles they were Of
fericg to the eager bidders. Nearly every
article brought its full value, and at IA
o'clock the tables and booths presented a
deserted appearance, every article not dis
posed Of in the usual manner having been
auctioned off.
THE TABLES AND BOOTHS.
The Veterans table did fine business
for the closing night, and disposed 81 az
elegant antique oak writing desk to j. l..
Wilson, q pair of patent leather shoes TO
Joseph Taylor, a chair TO Eddie Woods, a
$40 bill by Victor DesbOuillons and $40
bill by C. c. Hopkins. The officers OF the
steamship Gate City yesterday donated 10
the Veterans a handsome pyramid cake,
surmounted by tiny bell. The
votes on the gold-headed cane
for the most popular alderman and the
three portraits to the most popular com
pany In the First Georgia will be counted
to-day at u O'Clock. Alderman McDon-
ough will probably win the cane, as he has
been the favorite from the start, and the
Savannah Cadets the portraits.
1.-THE BIG FoURs."
The "Big Four table disposed Of all its
articles and will make a fine return. The
ladies in charge of this table have been I'M
firing in their zeal, and to them is due great
credit. Hon. 2. NJ. Russell, the Oldest
member Of the Blues. has rendered valuable
aid to the big Four" being present
every night since the opening of the bazaar.
A childs castor was disposed OF to I. j.
Dinkins, an umbrella to Col. Garrard, a
pair of fine opera glasses to Warning Rus
sell, ST., a vase TO Mrs. r. NJ. Russell,
picture to Mrs. P. II. Russell, a berry dish
to Company A Of the Guards, doll to
Mrs. Oetiens, a gold-headed cane TO
Nevada Ned, a lamp to j. II. Gilbert, a
meerschaum pipe to B. P. Winters, chair
rest 10 Gussie Wan, a fine writing desk 70
Col George A. Mercer, dressing case to
G, c. Myers, q table cover to Miss Cozens,
a smoking set to r. Cuyler Gordon, pair
of vases to J. J. Hernandez, cake TO A. r.
Dewey, set of spoons to NJ. L. Burns, a
lamp to R. ?; me, Lowell; a
lamp to Macon, Ga. The
popular Blue, was awarded TO Hon. P. M.
Russell.
THE DE soTo's RUSH.
The ''De Soto" did lively business, and
disposed of a ton Of coal to Charles Petty,
flower pot TO Miss Minnie Grigor, photo
graph case to George Cam, one dozen land
scape photographs, to be taken by w. e.
Wilson, to Mrs. F. NJ. Langbell, and pair
OF vases to Mrs. w. H. Goodman.
The sc. A. and l." fable was the center
of attraction, and its managers confidently
predict that its returns will head the list.
A fine cushion was disposed of to w. p
OtI, pyTdulu cake, containing
Rand-paiutsd umbrella stand to R. 2.
Lowell, a repeating rife to M. j.
Egan, tidy to Mrs. w. 3. Spann, shaw
ing set 10 j.. K. p. Carr, pair silver slippers
TO C. II. Fleming. cord of wood to G. Il.
Fleming, a pair of shoes to Mrs. w. B.
Spann. jug Of wine to w. H. Wall, a sofa
pillow to Lieut. George Grigor, a handsome
chetfonier to r. P. Lowell, a chair scarf to
Mrs. Dorscher, a cake to Mrs. Leuders,
a ton of coal to J. l.. Phillips,
a brass f1ambeau to Mr. Bodell, pin cush-
ion to Louise Resting, an umbrella each to
B. Symons aud r. c. Zittrouer, pair of
boots to George C. Gailard, fender set to
Abe S. Guckenheimer, a sugar bowl to J.
Brock, a pickle castor to E. F. r. Grayson,
a table spread to C. D. Hopkins, aud tea
set to J. w. Daniels.
COL. REILLY TAKES THE CAKE.
At the supper table handsome pyramid
cake was disposed of to Col Peter Reilly.
Sergt Carter will be in attendance at the
hall day to deliver all articles disposed of
last night
Much credit for the success of the bazaar is
due to Lieut.. Gaudry, Sergt. Smith and
Private Z. A. Gradot. who have been I'M
firing in their efforts since the opening
night,