The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-09-24
RICH PRIZES AT THE
HOLY CROSS FAIR
INTERESTING RELICS TO BE
SOLD FOR THE CHURCH.
Attractive Features Being Arranged
for the Opening of the Nota-
BILE Event on October IA.

Judging from the enthusiasm shown by
the ladies of Holy Cross Parish in the
work they have performed in perfecting
all the arrangements for the fair which
will be opened on the 18th of October al
Native Sons Hall by Mayor Phelan, 1t is
likely to be one of the greatest successes
financially as well as socially ever held
in this city, and the popular pastor, Rev.
John F. McGinty, feels certain that the
funds for the completion of the grand
edifice which is in course of construction
will be greatly augmented when the
bazaar, which will continue for two
weeks, will be at an end.
The prizes in which chances will be
sold are very numerous. Mrs. William
Hannigan has valuable picture of the
Rev. ]. F. McGinty, the pastor, by one
of the best local artists. Also several
Australian curios and a gold watch,
which was at one time the property of
the Mikado of Japan and was given by
himself personally to an American officer.
Mrs J. Regan has the shovel with
which the first sod for the foundation of
the new church was turned. 1t Is of solid
silver with a redwood handle. Also a
piece of wood from bed in Holy Cross
Abbey in Ireland, in which Hugh O'Neill
of Ulster slept before going to the battle
Of Kinsale to engage with Elizabeth s
forces.
Mrs. ]. Spottiswood has several relics
of the rebellion Of '9S in Ireland, and at
the Dewey booth, at which Miss Kittie
Of the naval engagements at Manila. Mrs.
Kapp has several souvenirs handed
down from the pioneers of California,
and at other booths will be prizes of a
fine horse and a house and lot.
An interesting feature will be a photo
graphic gallery, under the supervision of
DR.. X. o. Steers, where instantaneous
likenesses will be taken, and pictures of
the old church In its migratory stages,
as we'll as notable personages sold.
A night will be given to Irish jig and
KelleS es and oconnor, Will make the
Backbird' and THE Wind That Shakes
the Barley by the Irish piper, Professor
which the old country folks will relish
and which will remind them Of days gone
The Fair Journal, which will chronicle
all the events of the baAaar, will be ed
tied by John j. O'Toole assisted by Miss
Emily Hartrick.. Miss A. g. Regain, Miss
Regain, Thomas o'Neili. George Gallagher
James Sullivan, DR.. Barrett, ]. Geary, D.
Ryan and a host of literary friends. who
will contribute many interesting articles.
will give an exhibition, and the League of
the Cross Cadets will drill. There will
also be present the Hibernians, the
Union as well as other kindred societies.
Mrs c.. Casassa, who will preside over
the refreshment booth, will provide an
excellent lunch and table d'hote' each
day at popular prices. Every evening
there will be a grand vocal and instru-
mental concert by the orchestra.
The ladies of the various booths will
each have night lat home" and will in
vite their numerous friends. The follow
ing are the evenings allotted them by the
committee of arrangements:
Monday. October H., California booth. Mrs.
J. J. Dunn presiding; Tuesday, October is, Sa-
cred Heart booth. the Misses Casassa presiding;
Wednesday, October 49, Richmond District
booth. Mrs. K. Kelly presiding; Thursday. oc-
tober 20, Dewey BOOTH Miss K. Nolan presid-
Ing: Friday. October 81, floral booth. Mrs j.
Pettee presiding; Saturday: October e. new
Holy Cross Church booth, Mrs. w. Hannigan
presiding Monday, October "a, Native Sons
and Daughters booth, Mrs. Kapp presiding
Tuesday, October %, refreshment booth, Mrs
C.. Casassa presiding; Wednesdav October Is,
ST. Anthonys booth, Miss X. McFadden pre-
siding; Thursday, October 81 Holy Cross booth
Mrs. j. spottiswood presiding; Friday Octo-
Der 2S, Pioneer booth, Mrs. James Regain pre-
siding; Saturday, October %. ST.. Francis
Xavier's BOOTH Mrs. M. Chandler presiding.