The weekly Minnesotian. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1852-1858, 1857-10-10

sx;n,s wa won't show our ignorance by trying
n enumerate but being somewhat OF a utlll-
tartan. we merely say that the ladies OF Saint
Paul and elsewhere would be hard to beat IN
the arts of npedlework and embroidery
The display vas truly rich.
In the quilt department, great competition
was noticeable. They were Of every imagin-
able pattern and material, some very plain,
vet handsome and some of elaborate and
curious make, gaudy and glaring. The prn-
cinll exhibitors were Mrs, Jno. c. Parks,
Anoka Mad Larimi, st. Paul; Mrs. Jane
Tullis, do; Mrs. l. G. George, do Probably
the most snowy quilt was that OF Mrs. PARKS
though Others exhibited finer needle work.
Millinery was another department well rep
resented. Miss Yawman, Miss Nugent, MRS.
E. A. Grant, Mrs. H. Cole, and others exhlb-
tied fine cases.
Fancy Ears were exhibited by A. Ii. Nose
". and II. Patchovsky, of great elegance and
richness. d. C. Greenleaf exhibited costly
case Of Jewelry and rich Silver Ware, that
WAS another attraction to the crowd. G. II.
Parker had on exhibition Sewing Machines.
These were surrounded by ladies all the af-
ternoon, anxious to witness their workings.
Zirkelbach exhibited some fancy Connection
cry Four fine Chairs with rich embroider-
ed cushion covers, by Miss Bishop, looked
tempting to the weary, and case of fine
a 4. g. 10 D,onaarsc R;p1arv cat
near il.
We could not enumerate half the articles
here, and so close the description Of this de-
partment.
HUNTING PARK CouRsE.-The trial of
speed on this course formed one Of the prin-
cipal attractions of the afternoon. Before
8 o'clock by far the largest assembly ever
before on this course were in attendance, com
posed of the most respectable circles. 1t was
estimated that at least two hundred carriages
and one thousand people were on the ground.
Large delegations were from ST. Anthony
and Minneapolis. The result of the trial of
trotting horses was as follows: Lille Bell,
,: Is John Allen, GAG; Kingsbury's; 2:55;
Goodyear's 3:3 f; Hopkins, 3:1O; Wayhorse,
3:l2; Galusha's, SIG, and Coolbough's, 3:l9.
There was considerable interest manifested
for the success of different favorites. The
match between Lilly Bell and John Allen was
pronounced one of the handsomest ever made
on the course.
At the conclusion of this performance,
some very graceful trials of female horse
won anship took place, in which the Misses
BARTON, Broom, Frost and ILLINGwoRTH
took part. We did not stay till the decision
OF the judges vas announced.
The Floral Department was principally Ia
ken up by collection Of hot house plants
from the Nursery of l.. NJ. Ford, Esq.
Tie Dairy Department exhibited only some
W. r. Cheeses. and lbs. Of butter from
Mrs. 4. Stevens dairy. Cottage Grove.
In this hall, small card press belonging
TO the Pioneer office, was at work.
There was number of articles of various
kinds, which we would have spoken Of, but
the exhibitors failed to number or label them
so that we could ascertain anything definite
about them.
THE NUMBER OF VISITORS, &c.
The number on the grounds during the
forenoon was above 1000 people. The re-
ccipts up to noon yesterday, amounted to
about S425. The nambea OF Ladies-and
we might say, of handsome ladies', on the
cyroundc wac ,,nivar-a llv rama rl,ad
PROGRAMME FOR TO-DAY.
To-day, the examination by the Judges
will take place, and the awards of the pre-
miums be announced The Annual Address
will be delivered by Hon. II. II. SHELLEY, at
2 o'clock, p. VI. on the grounds.
LIST OF OFFICERS.
Hon. II. II. SIBLEY, President.
S. L. SNYDER, Vice President.
DIR. A. E. AMEs Secretary
Executive Commitee-J. W. Selby, o. Ii.
Kelly, S. b. Olmstead, L. NJ. Ford.
Committee Of arrangements j. W. Bass
Chairman, st. Paul.
Gsnsral SgDsrinteaaent-J. w. Prince.
Snperintendeas Of Departments. Cattle,
VIM. L. Ames st. Paul. Horses, Daniel
Hopkins, st. Paul; Sheep, Seine and Pouury
Maj. p. P. Furber, ST. Paul; Farming In
l'Ieneats and .uaehinry, Maj. N. Mclean ;
Dairy, E. N. Larpenteur; Floral Hru and
Fruits, l.. NJ. Ford; Manufactures, Il. NJ.
Smith Grain and Garden Vegetables, b. F.
uovt Fine 4yts J. w. Bond.