Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1869-11-26

being ofered) in which two or three horses
participated. THE race of the day, how.
ever, was a trotting match for a $500
purse between bay gelding Wilmington,
entered by Ed. Pomeroy, and bay Bob
Morgan, by Switzerland & Steagall-mile
heats; best three in five. The first heat
was considered a drawn race 2nd heat,
Bob Morgan ahead-time 3:26-decided in
favor of Wilmington, Bob Morgan having
broken FIVE times and passed Wilmington
twice on break 3rd heat Bob Morgan
fairly ahead-time, 1888 4th heat, Bob
Bob Morgan fairly winning time, 3:26.-
The race was adjudged to have been won
by Bob Morgan, best three in five.
J. S. ToPHAM & Co.'S STAND
In Floral Hall is really worthy of more than
a passing notice. It is ingenious and well
arranged, presenting many peculiar, use
full and valuable articles of saddlery, har-
ness and trunk manufacture. They are
and we legret that our space forbids emu
meration of the almost innumerable articles
by them exhibited, with list of which we
have been presented. The stand is we'll
worthy Of an examination, and is one of
the most important features OF the Hall,
which the passer-by cannot fail to notice.
AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENTS.
There were many additions to this de-
partment to-day in the way Of ploughs.
cotton presses &C., L is said that we far
surpassed the Raleigh Fair in our exhibit
ton of these implements. They deserve
O careful inspection from our visitors and
special attention from those who desire to
produce the best agricultural products
next year. We are almost persuaded into
the belief that this is the age of invention,
SC many useful and wonderful improve
ments having been made recently in the
manufacture of these implements.
FLORAL HALL.
To give an accurate and full description
of the articles exhibited yesterday is be-
yond our power, though not beyond our
desire, SO pleased are we to see such great
interest manifested by this and the adioin-
ing counties.
Mr.. G. W. Westbrook, formerly of
Greensboro, now of Ridgeway, has placed
upon his stand O variety of fruits, fruit
trees, grape vines, strawberry plants and
other articles, being arranged according to
their species. He certainly deserves the
greatest commendation for his efforts and
taste in the selection of his articles and
arrangement of his table. He has some
very rare specimens of apples and pears, if
we can form our ideas from tastingias we'll as
seeing. We enjoyed our visit to his table
exceedingly, so courteous, always willing
and ready to satisfy the desires of the
inner man by his liberal donations. II is
treat even to look at his tempting fruits.
Mr.. Edward Kidder exhibited most
beautiful collection of plants, among
which was the genuine Java Coffee Plant
which is quite a curiosity in this section.
The carnation pink, heliotropes spice,
geramnium, skeleton geranium' and every
flower useful to the ladies, and of course
beautiful to the eyes of thegentlemen were
assigned their proper positions among this
floral collection.
To our grocers and dealers in -four, we
would recommend Banghman Bros. & Co.
Bay Manufacturers. They presented a
paper -four bag which we think will prove
of great use and convenience to our flour
traders if they would introduce it here.
We noticed on the embroidery table,
(being as it is exclusively devoted to the
production of the ladies) baby'f3 pillow,
upon which was presented the various ag-
ricultural implements, all made with indel-
libIe ink. And when we take into consid-
eraiion the fact that it was executed by q
lady 70 years of age it makes it a much
greater object of our curiosity and admira-
tion.
Mr.. Heinsberger, the live book store
man, .was of course equal to the occasion.
He presented to the eyes of the spectators,
G most varied and beautiful collection OF
books, albums, &c.-And Mr.. Loves case,
containing a collection of valuable works,
to be surpassed in his line.
Mr. Rison, the friend of tobacco chewers,
was on the spot with fine assortment of
drugs &c.
The ladies stand was literally covered
with every production of the needle. Mrs
Flanagan deserves particular notice fo1
her large and beautiful collection of fancy
goods AS also does Mrs Kennedy, Miss
Kate Burr and many others whose names
it is impossible to mention, and whose ar
ticles it is impossible to describe. We
leave them to the inspection of all who
appreciate the efforts of the ladies as vel
as the products of their fair and untlrine
hands.
Rogers patent endless match is very
ingenious invention. The match can be
lighted at any time. It is immaterial how
strong a wind may be blowing, One
match strikes about IS times very con
venient and useful to hunters and any one