Weekly Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1853-1861, 1855-10-25

ored the public eye with some OF his fnest
aintinss, particularly in the portrait line. I
large landscape, which, in chaste brlliancy
nd softness of coloring, probably excels any
dece in the city, reminds us of the mellow
,eauty, hazy atmosphere, and almost inimit- !
IDLE foliage to be seen in the compositions OF
he lamente6 COLI. i II
The fancy-worl1 of the central tables de-
serves more notice than the crowd Of articles
will allow, among which are some embroider-
nd and lace specimens, and worsted work,
from the hands Of Mrs. John Love, Mrs.
Miss Belle Sheets, and Mrs.
C. ". Ceady, which deserve ADLER examina-
ton than masculine ignorance of such produc-
tons will allow. For intricate design, excel /
lence of taste, and perfection in mechanical
execution, few specimens will bear closer OBJ |
servation, or demand greater praise.
Iudiananc not rely solely on the beauty
of her ladies for her reputation, while they
contribute so much 10 substantial pleasure.
Messrs Willard, Stowell & Willard have
here a grand piano and several pianos and
melodeons. Immediately above the staging
for musical instruments IS hung the most
beautiful specimenof Needle Work upon ex-
hibition-au embroidered piano cover pre-
scented b. Mrs. Oner Touccy, hut made by
Miss Ann Porter, assisted by Mrs. Sallic Ann
Row, al &c LswreucebuTrh
7. J. Bryant, of Columbus, has several
specimens ofponmauship and card writing
T. b. Perriue, of this city, has a number of
specimens of engraving.
There are many specimens of embroidered
work, both silk aud worsted-of table covers,
( lamp and stand mats, ottoman covers, man
tillas. cloats, capes, children's sacks slippers,
etc. Some of the worsted raised work with
figures and objects in relief were most beau
tiful. We could learn but few of the names
of those who compete for premiums in thi:
I line. These were Mrs. Dr.. A. NJ. Hunt, In.
dianapolis an embroidered lamp mat; Mis-.
Wittenberg, Tere Haute, fancy worstet
h.
Jane Day, shelbyville, black silk mantilla
embroidered; Mrs C. G.. Werbe, Indianapo
} lis. ottoman cover worsted and beads; Mrs
: D. Rippey, ottoman cover, raised work; Mrs
t NJ. J. Thomas, Indianapolis, silk and yelye
: cloak; Miss Lydia Chapman, Indianapolis
three specimens of fancy chair work; Lady
Fancy Store. indianapolis, cspes, cloaks au'
nantillas; Miss d. J. Todd, Madison, Lam
mats; Miss Lucinda Toucey, indianapolis
, worked slippers; Mrs. Helena Levison, Shell
, byville. fancy wors.ed work.
: Innumerable specimens of chair tidys ant
, knitwork are exhibited. Prominent anon
these, is a knit quilt containing 801, O4
stitches, which was made in 30 days. Mis-
Lucinda Torcey, Indianapolis, has a pair @
j knit socks BIrs. David Rirpey, tidy; Mis-
/. Jerusha Andrews, 72 years old, indianapolis
n worsted tidy Miss Sarah E. Linuett. tidy
:. Mrs. C. G. Werbe tidy; Miss NJ. a. Mclean
y tidys; and Mrs. C. y. Todd, Madison, a nc
: table cover.
: Of lace work, there are many specimens
h mostly ladies collars. or those who con-
pete in this line, we may mention vi. \
Crane, Bainbridge; Mrs. 7, Insan
Hospital Miss Wittenberg, Tere Haute
d Mrs d. Rippey, and Mrs. Thomas Blair.
II OF Millinery and Head Dresses there are
: few specimens. Mrs. Thomas end tho L.
dies Fancy Store, Indianapolis, h ave her
some beautiful bonnets but the head-dresse
:, especially the bridal one--of Mrs. DR.. j.
d Weeks, Indianapolis, are the most admired
. There are other specimens Of needle-work, b
!. Mrs. c.. j. Swami Dulcina, Insane Hospita
= Called "crazy needle work - Mrs. Mar
3 Emerson: and Others whose names coul
It not be learned
h There are on display several specimens (
= Shell work, by Mrs. Jacob Cox, indianapolis
Sarah A. Hunt, Mooresville Mrs. Foste
9 DanviIle, she'll cott~ge, which occupied
o Its construction nearly years labor; an
n Miss Todd Madison, ornamental shell flow
4 ers. The latter is the prettiest article in FIX
) raj Hall, and was designed and put togeth'
y in two days, as we are informed.
!, There are also a number of fancy article
e which do not come under any partieul;
;. head, such as fancy leather work, pine bu
baskets, &c. Miss Mickey, Madison, has
painted fire screen, finely finished Miss Alic
8 Williams, Muncie, has cape, tippet an
Is muffteens, made Of down, very beautiful, an
?, highly complimented by every one
] In our notice Of the paintings exhibite'
we omitted to mention that II. W. Waugl
) a talented and rising artist, had several pain
II insS on exhibition. Mr.. .. d. Moores ha
' one entitled Joseph and Potipha's wife, q
y old painting very beautifully executed by
french artist
y L. j. Baldwin & Co. have fno display {
/ silverwarc, being the pitchers and cups 70 j
b awarded az premiums.
e In the Hall for ornamental and useful art
4 oles arc many specimens of needle work an
fancy articles by young misses. OF thos
competing we learned the following names
Mary A. Kregloc, years old; Elizabct
Nef; Miss NJ. Coslsnd; N. J. Wilson. II
dianapolis, ii years old; Margaret r. Brown
Indianapolis, IA years old; Lydia Ann lie
new, II years old; Mary L. Fl. Warth, Evan,
ville II years old; NJ L. Emerson, aged Il
: George Ann Bird indianapolis, 10 years Ole
Mary E. Jones, Is years old; Martha Caszet
VI. A. Crane, Bainbringc; Mary y. Steven
9 son; Mary L. Emerson; Miss A. B. Whit,
It Indianapolis; Martha Swinehart; Mary J
Patterson, Jacksonville; Fanny Vandegril
!, aud Others.
Crane & CO., Indianapolis, have a fine pia
. no on exhibition in this Hall. The service c
silver plate presented to Gen. W. j. Elliot
r, Of the American Hotel, indianapolis, by hi
! Boarders, is, also. exhibited here, and is HIGH
lyadmired.
Miss Lavina Jane Smith, Madison. deserve
much praise for her varieties OF pickles, her
0 exhibited. She is but ii years old.
! During tho pacing match in the forenoon
horse within the ring became frightened AM
, started off upon a run. His driver was throwl
from the sulky in which he rode. but was no
} much injured. The horse ran short dis
lance and was soon stopped. Had he broker
> through tho enclosure it would have resulte1
In serious accident
Numbers Of pickpocketa have been abou
since "Wednesday. and their pickings havr
: been considerable Some were arrested il
the very act Of relieving Others Of their "loos,
change"
1T one O'Clock the premiums were award
,, cd ~ the distribution oisilyer pitchers, cups
money. books and diuiornas