The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-04-10
THE FAIRS PROGRESS
ne Attendance Last Night the Lar--
est since the Fair Opened.

est Since the Fair Opened.
The regimentaI fair was well patronizsd
again last night. An uncomfortably large
crowd was present, and money flowed
freely into the Golfers Of the various tables.
The Oglethorpe's table seemed to attract
the largest number Of people and did the
heaviest business.
The Blues received yesterday a fine silk
umbrella from Appel & SchauI, a baby
sack from Mrs. c. A. L. Lamar, and a gold
Odd Fellows pin from DR.. NJ Schuab 7
b. Kelly was awarded a cake, G.. W. Drum
mond a case of claret, I. L. Shields a head
rest, Capt. w. d. Dixon a Handkerchief
case, Mrs. Marmelstein baby sacque, T. 2.
jenkins sofa cushion, Miss Mamie Bliss a
silk handkerchief. and Z. Posteu a small
clock.
The contest between young misses for the
emerald and diamond set ring is very close.
and promises to yield much income TO this
table. The contestants are Misses Eta
Reed, Bette Berrien, and Theckla Schwarz.
The Cadets received among their dona-
lions yesterday lot Of fancy articles from
Harry krensOn, a cake from Mrs. c. c.
Wilson, hand-painted cushion from R E.
Urduhart, handsome guitar from Harry
Cowan, and several pieces of fine fancy
work from Misses Falligant and Deitz. a
hand-painted scarf was awarded to NJ
Symons, parlor lamp TO W. H. Coleman,
pincushion to c. MarmeI-
STEM and buggy robe to Miss Mabel
Burch. The contest at this table between
the non-commissioned officers of the regi-
ment for the gold hunting case watch is ex-
citing much interest among the officers
and members OF the command. Each COM
pany has a candidate, and friends of the
contestants are working hard to carry off
the honor for their favorite.
The Greens awarded a handsome crochet
scarf to William Orear, and received a
donation through E. NJ. Conner of one box
of fine albums and two boxes Of extra quail
ity stationery.
The contest between Misses Buttmer.
Deegan and Duffy for the lady's gold
watch is waxing warm.
The friends OF Aldermen Mcclure aud
Reid are working like beavers to secure the
prize for their respective favorite Much
interest is also manifested in the popular
contest between Masters Leopld and Cooney
for the boys gold watch.
The Oglethorpes awarded fancy tidy to
Miss n. Oppenheimer, hanging clock to
]. l.. Grlner, head rest TO X. L. Clancy
and a fruit cake to Miss B. Landershine.
Among their donations is a box of old
wine from Mrs. J. c. Postell and beauti-
full piece of needlework done by an old lady
Of 50 years.
The German Volunteers disposed of a sill
ver.mOunted mirror to Otto Schwarz, a
large cake to Mr.. Rawls. a sachet bag to S.
6uckenheimer and pair of bisque statues
to Il. 2. Smart. The contest for the dolls
at this table is exciting much interest.
lie supper table, in charge of Mrs. L. w.
Haskell continues to furnish an excellent
men, at very moderate prices, and a rush
ing business was done last night. Mrs.
Haskell is efficiently assisted in her depart
ment by score or more of our we'll known
and popular matrons and misses.
Col. Peter Reilly is working hard for the
success of the fair. He is present every
night from the opening to the closing hour.