The Daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1845-1850, 1848-10-14
{ Worcester Go. HI ricuI.ur.L sOc,~,y.
FLOWERS AND DECORATIONS

nings following, IN their Fl all in Waldo Block,
which was beautifully and appropriately decorat
ed by some OF our ladies' bughl, and W, can as.
sert, with uuh, that The f0Jte ensemble Was
highly creditahle 10 their taste and iusruujtv
We made our first visit TO his scene Of eurh,nt.
ment in the evening, and, truly, it burst upon us
Ike dream of lairy.Ian The Hall was
thronged with visitors, and
Brightly shone The amps lar women ami b. ave men
and shed their soft rays upon The sleeping flow
ers, ana walked into new life the rich fruits that
were spread III tempting proiusion asound.-
Among the ornaments, shone, cnn>plcuou,Iv a
large wreath OF evergreen and dAhIias, The Joint
production, as we were inform, d. OF TWO fair
workers. 1t adorned the central space on the
southern side Of the Hall, aud was greatly aA
mlred Opposite TO this was a 1--WE, entwined
with unadIng green, and gemmed with sno,v
berries that looked like pearls upon the dark
wreath. All our romance was awakene, bv the
sight al this exquisite design, aud we onged to
sweep the strings, TO see il ihey would echo fo
the thoughts il had called Into birth in our heart
There were also several stars, of winch if couIJ
not be sald-"one star dihereth from another in
glory, Tor, from the whole number we couId NOT
nave selected one, so equal were they in beauty.
WreathS, variOusly decorated according 10 the
Skill OF the delicate fingers that twIned them.
graced Other sections OF the walls Two on the
western side OF the hall, were Offices OF partic
ular comment and admiration. lhey were OF
evergreen and ash berries; the contrast between
the coors OF which was striking aud happy ia its
ehcct. Wreahs oil evergreen were also iwined
around the pillars, and in graceful tesoons around
the entire ball
The names of Flora and Pomona, beautifully
executed with evergreen, graced opposite sides
OF the hall.
1t gave us great pleasure TO witness the prof.
nj Hnta
creased interest in the culture OF these the fair
est OF natures children The variety. Of coursa
must be limited at this late season; bur the snec
linens were unique OF their kind and bright in
their glowing autumn colors, as the hopes of
youth. There were dahlias, rearing their state.
~ heads as II in conscious superiority; and yer
henas OF every shade, from the delicate rose tin,
OF maldeh's blush TO the goI geous purple of 70.
atty The aster family was not extensively rem.
resented but there were some very good speci
mems OF these aud other annuals. But where
were the roses? Why were they cleft TO bIush
unseen {" Not single bud was there Surely
our ladlts nave not ceased to cultivate the pride
Oh Fiofd realm; yet, not SOLITARY Julia did we
see, and the lair Queen OF Bourbops withheld her
smiles on this occasion Nhere was the ever
youthful Nlnon de l'Enclos and her sweet slater
oangulnea' mat they came not TO grace this flow
cry tete We could not but regret the sbsencs
ers gaddened our sight. The rose is of easv
culture, and well repays the trouble of raising il:
shh mere are so many varieties now known thar
1t seems strange not TO meet with them pnon an
occasion like this. However, il is more .,nIea..
Ing TO admire" the objects presented 10 us than
iesle' tue ABSENCE OF others; and we turn
again 10 Inc exhibition, as it was. There were
seVeFa' very beautiful pot plants, among " hich
inc large Fuschia, presented BY Mrs / Grav
was very CONSPICUOUS. The thritf,,
OF the plant, IS well as the grace of ,ha hIoo
SONS, emitting 1t to admiration We also obsar,
ed very hne Oeander, the propertv Of Mr.
Fatch' 10 whom the Committee on premin,pe 70
commend grauty oil ST. 90
ne cut howers presented by Mrs q W
Nieh"'uSoh' were, not only beautiful in them.
serves, Out arranged with such skilled and too,
as to enhance their native loneliness W. nd
~ 'ues' uhul now, OF the GIt 0t placipp tlowers
10 such manner as TO display them TO the he's,
au'dn'dge the mingling and contrasting of col.
'"' 'ne proper distribution OF foliage 10 reliava
'ne enect Oi 100 much briIliancy in some cases
"nu brighten II IN others, require the correct ovs
Vi painter with the delicate perception of W.
man. we are happy to learn that the irst nre
'it T, '0r cut movers was awarded to Mrs. r.
Inc second premium for cut Aowers me.
awarded TO Thomas McCommact oastS /" a.
W. I. Merriteld. sa'uener 70
me oest collection OF Dahlias was presented
" Mr' Leonard Cheney OF Southbridge. who ra'
celved premium of 81. The Society," wars aI
SO Indebted to Mr.. Cheney for a stand Of Howe.
~ tne Pyramidal form, some of the specimens .;
", rs we're OF exquisite beauty.
me second premium for Dahlias was awarded
20 me "Coilege of the Holy Cross We nrs'
'enc NOT 10 the knowledge that decides nnon ~
merit Oh hover from the particular curl Of a ~
a'' or the shadow OF tint, but to upipitiatet ~
mere mere were some very fine specimens in this col
ieeno'. Beautiful collections of Dabliaa
and Others rO"' IT. workman
Inc Bouquet presented by James Mccarv;.h
ssFuner 10 Charles Thurber ESQ. wasa snecir"a,''
:. Pauence and considerable ingenuitv. !, ,nna
s composed principally, of Dahss, with SOM
and - uehca'e blossoms; to ill up the inters,icas
ana me graceful Madeira vine hung Its inv 49,
wrea.hs' like veil over the whole. ..a,..i'''
r. r. was awarded TO Mr.. G.
:, Inc Bouquets and dishes Of flo,uor. b., A,,.
Dannls.er' Miss Earle, Mrs. Green. and tbs ME-
uson' received their need Of praise
Two stands Of Flowers were pressn,sL :.
SALISBURY, Esq. They attracted orr a,,sn,;ay >.
em specimens OF Asters, which we flint 10y ~
''e "nest we have seen this season. were
Bouquet from Miss Mary 8, Fosto, ...
an; some gems, among which we discoverad
guisAe specimens of Drummond's I,Ios