Last night one week ago, the gallant and beautiful assembled at the Female Academy and partook of the delicacies of the season, strawberries and cream. Bright eyes and sympathetic hearts were joined together in the effort of contributing to the Monumental Fund. A handsome sum was the result of the evening’s festivities. The sum of $90.00 was the clear proceeds of the supper, every dime of which was turned over to Esquire Hardy, the worthy secretary of the Monumental Society.

The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.), 02 June 1866, Page 3. Chronicling America: Historic American Newspapers. Lib. of Congress.