The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1891-10-20
RAISING THE DEBT.
Fair Of st. Paul of Cross-Opened
by Governor Albeit.

A mammoth fair, under the manage
ment of the ladies Of the Church OF St.
Paul of the Cross, was opened last night
ON the top floor of the church school
building. Governor Albeit was present
and formally opened the fair. He said
II am pleased tonight to be with you, and
I only regret that the cyclone which is to
strike us had not been postponed until
tomorrow. I have been present at many
fairs in my life, and am always glad to
attend them because see the earnest work
ers Of the parish who are endeavoring
knew good pastor who, when he got out
of debt for one thing. did not Immediate
ly get into debt for another. When l see
this school house which you have built.
know you must have an earnest pastor,
who keeps you well up to your work 1t
Priests get only living out of their work.
None of them that l know belongs to a
mil1ionaires' club. Every community Ia
benefited by the church and the school
house. 1t is hard life for clergyman
who does his duty in parish. The
weak. the sick, the helpless and the
struggling need his aid. / entreat the
to leave this room until they have all his
small CHANGE
AT the termination of the speech, the
Governor was pres ented, by little girl,
with large bouquet. He stopped grace
fully and tenderly kissed her.
The article most prominent and which
will probably excite the most interest
and make the most money, is a large and
handsome silk flag. 12x8 In dimensions,
which is to be batLled for with votes by
the John e. Dunno Association and the
Fourth District Democratic Association.
Votes are ten cents each, and already
both clubs are commencing TO cry, Come
right along, gentlemen, and buy your
tickets"
The flag Is really a valuable one and
well deserving the struggle for possess
sion. The contest is in charge of Mrs.
Allen and the charming Misses Allen.
Colonel Heppenheimer also made a
speech 1t was short but pleasant. inter-
spersed with words of encouragement to
the work.
MUSIC AND Their ATTRACTIONS.
After short musical programme, in
which Mr.. Joseph Smith and Mr.. Nor
risey furnished entertainment, business
commenced. Under the kindly pilotage
of one of the leading spirits in the affair,
Miss Minnie Graham, a chavming youn
LADY, saw first the parish or St. PauPs
table. 1t is large one, covered with all
sorts of fancy articles, and having pretty
peaked roof made of skillfully arranged
American nak. A solid silver Servi ce and
a pair of rich gold, ruby and pearl studded
bracelets from Tiffany's are on this table
and are to be ra filed, the silver at fifty
cents chance and the bracelets at ten
cents chance. Mrs. Graham is assisted
by the Misses N. K. and M. Murphy,
Mrs. Muller, Miss Reville and Miss Nc
Laughlin.
The refreshment table is at the end of
the hall. where good edibles of fresh and
appetizing sort are obtafnable at mod
crate prices. Mrs. Allen presides, assist
ed by Mrs. Mcneil, the Misses Allen, Miss
A. Brown and Mrs. Sheller.
The Rosary table is loaded with beau til
full, decorative articles of every sort;
roses, cushions, Tides, pictures and a
large album. 1t is presided over by Mrs.
Morrissey, aided by Mrs. Preudergast,
Mrs. and the Misses DAILY and the Misses
Mehan.
The "Children of Mary's table" is tasty
liable draped in blue and white 1t is
covered with all kinds of pric-a-
brac. A well executed portrait
of the pastor of the church,
Father Quinn, In crayon, is to be dis
posed of at fifty cents a chance. Those
In charge are Miss Cahill, Miss A.
Hackett, Miss l.. Coyle, Miss M. Nagle
and Miss /. Anderson.
The fair, despite the bad weather, was
attended by a large crowd and as it will
be opened Tuesday, Friday aud Saturday
as well as Monday. next week. the ladies'
have every chance OF raising the debt
from the new school building. Fathers
Quinn and Keenahan were present last
night aud assisted in the su ccess of the
occasion.