Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1868-10-09

An Immense Thfong of Visitors1
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Decided Success Of the Exhibition.
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day night. furious blast of wind and rair
came dashing down from the north, threat
ening to be steady in its character, ant
/ bearing on its frowning face only visions
! of sad disappointment and vexation to the
many friends of the Fair. Yesterday
morning dawned cold, raw and cloudy
with indications of more rain. and most
anxiously was the quarter of the wind con-
| suited and the scowling heavens viewed, as
the morning advanced and the hours fol
visiting the exhibition drew near
Never were human calculations, however
widerEof the mark than were those of yes
terday which saw only prophetic print
ings to ''a dull Fair day." in the dark and
gloom and chill of the early morning. AS
early as nine o'clock, an unbroken line OF
vehicles of almost every description, filed
with visitors. packed Broad street from
High to the North entrance of the grounds,
and Eastward on the same thoroughfore,
far beyond the Alum Creek bridge, all des-
tined to the attractive precincts of the Fair.
Before noon, one of the largest assemb-
lagos of visitors was present that was ever
So dense was the accumulation of wheeled
vehicles in the vicinity of the entrance
that it was found necessary to detail special
policemen whose sole duty it was to take
charge of and assign positions to them,
while in every quarter of the immense
grounds moving masses of men, women
and children looked at the articles on exhi-
bition, admired the fine displays of stock.
congratulated each other on the perfect
success of sour County Fair" and ex-
pressed the utmost contempt of cold, raw
winds and gloomy weather in general. The
day had been set apart for the visit, ar
.rangements were perfected, and the ques-
'tion of an early and continued appearance
of old Sol on the occasion was one of second
airy Importance altogether. The grand Fair
in all its departments feltthe mighty rush OF
the multitude, and in some cases it was
found absolutely necessary to place bar
riers in Exhibition Hall in order to give
the judges of displays an opportunity to
examine and pass upon the articles. The
beauties of Floral Hall were lost to hundreds
yesterday by, reason of this necessary
measure, but we incline to the opinion that
the entire list Of disappointed ones in
dorse the speech of a barred out lady of
ace aoilZ come again tomorrow and have a
look at the enchanted palace yetP" Weare
confident that the lady, with "Katie,"' will
bethere to-day. and can asure her that she
will yet have the much desired opportunity
Of seeing one of the most magnificent Floral
and Fine Art displays of theage.s,a Iaot 10
O.. The scenes in the Farm Product Hall,
Domestic Manufacture, and Ladies Domes-
ties were interesting in the extreme.-
Thousands of cheerful, rosy faced ladies
from the producing districts of the county
promenaded the thoroughfares, and as they
examined the specimens, displayed so law.
ishly, of the various articles peculiar to
their own sphere in life, Endorsed by look
and speech the system established by the
Society, and gave mutual promise of en-
tering the lists as friendly competitors at
coming exhibitions. And not alone. in
these special departments was this same
feeling exhibited. On all sides were over
heard congratulations from one party to
another, of the entire success of the Fair
Enthusiasm ruled the order of the day,
and the best of feeling was manifested on
every countenance. .-f-.-,.--,,s- -,
In making our '.'grand rounds, in the
morning, we met one. of the members of
the established firm of 2 rr,-oy zgT
s- ,p7sa9 i. 6 H. F,.BoOTH,: FL p
Who are exhibiting very. fine collection
of buggies, which, for elegance of finish
and: beauty of model, cannot be surpassed
in the West. The reputation of this firm
is so well established. that it is needless to
',say a word" for them; they have for years
been well content to rest on their merit.
The Messrs. Booth are also exhibiting the
celebrated sGraham Construction Seat
which SO happily combines strength, dura-
bility, beauty Of lyle and cheapness. These
seats are furnished ready for shifting top,
with neat side handles, without additional
iron work. Messrs. Booth have the right
of manufacture for the United States, and
will furnish them to the trade with the as
ssurance OF giving entire satisfaction. F.:
THE sINGERiMANUFAcTURIN coMPANY'ss 2
Justly celebrated Sewing nsMachinesl are
found in Domestic Hall. and are one of the
principal features of the Fair, The ma
chimes OF this Company and specimens OF
work performed by them have received
eight first premiums. The machines are
exhibited by the eiAgent Mr.. WE. Penney
Of No. 155 South High street.
THELASdB KNITTING MACHINE, 81 ~ 2
A wonder in ITSELF attracted large crowds
duringIthe day. Itis very simpleius con
structions and any one can SOON learn ,tc
runait. The Agency uat No. 155 South
High street.
THE MAGNfF1cENT s1vE'' sEEDL1NG GRAPE
Is represented in n horticultural Hall by
Mr.. "a. s. Film, of PiaihviIIe Ohio. Mr..
Finn has now for sale 1900 young roots
and 20, 600 cuttings of the celebrated "Ive'
grape. He canbe found to-day in Horti-
cultural HALL beil syom p aie1s ,il :
lIjss5gg l1js5g3 PARKS PATENT IRONING TABLE, za'
Is found in Domestic Hall and attracts
tuuiteas much attention as any article or
exhibition This table,, So simple lin ait;
i.coustruction and appearance, is ione'o un.
| told value and convenience to the house.
hold, rendering as it doesounsurpassed ia.
tcilities in ironing dresses, skirts, and al
other manufactured articles of like nature
| It has been constructed with AN yespecia
view to 1.-THE, wants OF the housewife, ant
most ad nnirably does it answer the purpose
1t occupies but little room, IS compact, du
rable, handsome and convenient in wore
so complete Is the Ironing Table in all it'
parts 1that no we'll regulated. household
is complete without it. Messrs. Park SO.
Iieit orders for single tables and are pre-:
pared to odispose of State and county rights
Address Il. & b. Park, Columbus, o. ;l9s' :a
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