Nashville daily patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1855-1857, 1856-10-17
The Display at Odd Fellows, Hall.

In casting Il look along the tables on the
north side of the Hall Yesterday morning, we
found several articles that had not met our eye
before, among them pair of brass balances by
J. Herigus which are very handsome. The
utmost mathematical precision has been attain
ed 10 their construction.
The leather work of Miss Rosa 4. Lowe OF
Springfield is very beautiful. fancy box and
picture frames Of her construction are exqus-
ite specimens of this description of work.
WIN. Fleigheimer enters several specimens
of fine penmanship.
The wood work of some parlor chairs, en-
tered by r. Ii. Groons & Co., elegantly carved,
which show high degree of perfection in that
kind of work.
A specimen Of wood. carving, deliberately
designed and cut by W. E. DObson, attracts
much attention.
A curious specimen of mechanism, showing
the effect of certain projectile forces, is great
curiosity 10 lis way. We noticed some lads
meddling with 1t on Wednesday night who were
old enough in all reason TO know better, and
owing to their carelessness they let it fall upon
the table and we regret TO learn from Mr.. K.
that il is spoiled.
The set of window curtains noticed yester-
day. possess an interest which escaped oul
notice al that time. Their manufacture dates
anterior to American Independence, and they
have been in use nearly all the time since that
era Upon them is a likeness OF Washington
and alleg,ricsl representaDions of scenes OF
that day.
Turning To the centre Of the Hall, several
entries of sewing machines present themselves
They are entered for exhibition only. OF the
relative merits of the different kinds aud
their qualities, we leave los tue visitors to
judge
Chamber Lamp" inside aud out, bu 1 were IN
able To find the lamp. Il l.. rather than any
thing else fancy, paste b,ard toy house, with
company seated within, apparently RECALLING
itself ~Irh the society OF each other. "Cufy"
stands at the door OF the hall ready to receive
visitors.
A case of specimens of Millinery in the way
of bonaets is very attract We, particularly TO
the ladies. These bonnsts are really most
beautiful creations in this delicate art.
The large case of hats 10y Wakefield & Wal
ker contains large number of their finished
specinens. gotten up ia their best style.
Mr. A. J. Francisco has on exhibition case
of magnificent furs. These specimens embrace
various kinds of the material and large varie-
" of articles. This case is greatly aud ius,,y
admired
There is on exhibition a specimen of an elas-
tic metallic rouf by Mr.. Ou;cals.
The entry uf shirts is very large very fine.
We are unable to euumerate the names of the
owners. as they are 80 numerous. All are fine
specimens of needle.work; some of them are
admirable.
In addition TO the ottoman covers entered
on Tuesday last. We notice pair worked hy
Miss N. E. Glider; aud one by Mis-, Evans of
,Jeff.r,on county. which are elegant in design
and needle. work. The colors are admirably
blended and the stitching is very fine
There are two entries of EN- lroidered table
covers. One of them is by Mrs. D. Peacock.
and the other by Mrs L. S Eakin: both are
very fine.
A basket of worsted flowers by Mrs G.
Reddick. are very pretty.
An embroided Chemise by Mrs. J. OILY is
veyv fine piece of work.
The display of bed.spreads in addition 70
those already noticed Yesterday. is large and
fine Among those entered we noticed one by
Mrs. Thompson of this CITY. two bv Mrs. A
J. Polk of Maury, two by Mr.. A. NJ. Mother.
ell aud one BY W. A. Rawlings, which are very
beautiful specimens of this kind of work.
There is also another large lot of fine Quilts
on this (the SOUTH side ofthe Hall. The com.
petitors are Mrs. Pitcher Mr.. Wolderidpe
Mrs. Noble, of Chattanooga. Mrs HUI Marin
and Mrs. Sigler,
There is a very large and varied assortment
Of homemade cloths carpets, domestic DC.
on exhibition which are very creditable to
the contributors
There are various additional entries of pre-
serves. peaches &c, which are very tempting
and beautiful. BY the way friend Craghead |
who was on the committee of judges can
doubtless to testify their excellence. We were
pleased To observe his determination 10 sub. |
ject each article of delieacy 10 A most serutin.
izing test by making practical and full exam.
nation OF the different entries. We shall look
with interest tor this decision!
There are several specimens of tailoring, and |
other articles in the way of stockings &c, /