The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1869-09-08
THIRD ANNUAL FAiR
ROCK ISLAND COUNTY
AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY.


ing at grief" have to-day been more than
exbuberant at the outpouring Of the people,
and the multitudinous display to be noted
on every hand. 1t seems as though the va
rious departments had been crowded with
articles in obedience to some royal edict, or
"by the stroke Of an enchanter's wand"
On entering this forenoon, the visitor was
confronted with scene of busting confu.
sion, not at all disagreeable, but ably prog.
nosticatng the success in course OF achieve
ment. From the judges stand Biehl's brass
band was discoursing enlivening airs, while
motley mingling of the notes Of
lowing cattle, melodious hand or.
CARS, and energetic criers, filled
the atmosphere to the exclusion of any in.
teligibe sounds. On the course numerous
fast horses we're practcing for the coming
contests, while all over the open grounds
the crowds of people moved backward and
forward in their various confused pursuits,
presenting an interesting panorama Of life
and activity, and illustrating that interest
felt in the success of the Fair characteristic
Of all classes of our citizens.
In the floral hall, the first place we visit
ed, we found thousand and one additions.
There was no end to tasty and elegant spec.
linens Of wax works, including everything
from cross to collection Of flowers. In
this line the ladies seem to especially excel /,
and some whose names we could not gath.
er, have obtained perfection Of design and
execution which is wotSerful, to say the
least. The display of pictures, like almost
everything else, has thribbled in proportion
since yesterday morning. There are really
many works there Of genuine merit. Chief
among these we noticed picture by home
artist, which is worthy Of something more
than passing notice. We refer to the por
traiture Of "Clive and his dog" which
seems like life itself mrrored upon tell.tale
canvass. This is an oil.painting by U. M
Whiffen, our favorite Rock Island artist
and represents his little son Give sporting
with pet dog, and in our opinion is quite
ahead of an-thing on exhibition, though w
have no desire to influence the de ,ision o
the Judges, and think that We are prejudic
ing no ones interest by expressing our idet
on the matter 80 freely. 1t is generally &C
knowledped that Mr.. Whiffen handles
brush in no ordinary manner, and we ar
always pleased to bring home talent promi
nently to notice.
Mr. Charles d. Mosher, Chicago arts
located at lag Lake Street, has on exhibi
ton some magnificent specimens of the ar
Photographic, colored in all styles, and ii
some cases enlarged from mere album cards
The manner Of execution is striking exeu
plifcalion Of the progress in that line nowa
-, DAYS. Not only are the features portage
with an exactness that would battle, tn
! pencil Of a Guido, but the very ezpressio
A has been caught from the living model an
conveyed to the insensible plate. The!colou
IA ing commands universal comment. Thel
# seems to be nothing lacking. Even the ey,
seem to glow with intelligence and vivscit
!. Among the familiar faces of our city, a
!. those of Miss Grennell, Miss Blanche Bufor
and Dr. Gait. Their friends all bear ties
h mony to the faithfulness of Mr.. Mosher
:, art. He should feel proud of such evide
ces of his skill. The large size photogrsJ
, of Miss. Lula Clancy, of Chicago, nttrac
attention as much from the beauty of Il
young lady, "a from the accura
manner in which it has been copied, if v
:, may be allowed to give public expression
II universal private comment.
Mr.. Mayo oourteously guided us throue
his department, pointing out all its chi
features not already noticed. We were rat
:. er lost in the multitude of elegant trihes {
=. which so much feminine labor has bee
expended. The Turner belt consisting
beads worked on worsted, with q numter
=, appropriate notices, on which 80 many eye
o have A~"lt, was entered By German lac
- from Davenport. The stalwart athlete WI
may ultimately wear it, need not fear to a
-, pear even in the presence Of royalty, wi
nc such token of his fair ones apprecistio
Mrs, Deere, of Moline, has entered Il
~ lists with new carriage afghan which 1
most excels the one we noticed yesterday,
4 such be possible. The t,co deers thereo
a dallying in such idle plea,uance, we tai
for granted are emblematic OF her own hon
1 circle. The labor bestowed upon this pr
|. duction must have been considerable. TT
result wins the admiration Of all who che
i. ish hopes Of getting through the eye of Il
i. scriptural needle. The balance of the ne
It dle.work is excellent, but is in such endle,
quantities that to notice even the most me
;. itorious portion would be an impossible tss
e considering the space we are restricted t
D The slippers, the embroidery, and the rug
;. are fine evidences of what Rock Islam
county housewives, and prospective hous
wives can do, when they merely half try.
The two cases of stuffed birds entered |
d Fred. Corker, are deserving Of mento
y Fred has card attached announcing hin
r, self as u tardderasist. We haven't co
i suited Webster, but we presume it's G
h right, and relevant to the subject. Ho
r. he can attend TO his duties
r the post Office in the faithf
8 manner he does, and find time
| stnir In snch a mum her one stxla so maj