The Louisiana Democrat. [volume] (Alexandria, La.) 1845-1918, 1869-04-21

riage horses, horses for general worl
and last nags have been shown off i
the arena, to the great admiration G
the visitors, an admiration espresso
by enchores and hearty applause, wlic
the exhibitions certainly deserved.
FINE ARTS.
The Octagonal building is full of til
most beautiful specimens of goods, la
9 dies handiwork and rare works of art
Beautiful paintings and engravings
some OF them of great value, adorn TIL
upper gallery, where also is displaye'
the specimens of writing and pei
work. Patch work quilts, baby dress
es deliberately embroidered, frilling ant
lace work, gems of patient toll and ap
piication, are numerous. Shirts ant
neckties, gloves and umbrellas from
Washes, silver and jewelry from Ty
ler's, piano and piano covers from
Grunewald's, and an endless variety O.
other articles .stoo numerous to men.
ton" are arranged with care and iudg.
ment that reflects much credit on the
!. Superintendent of the Department,
Mr.. E. A. Tyler, the popular jewellel
of No. lis Canal street. Mr.. Tyler has
made the most of the position, making
such a display with the articles sent
for exhibition, that everybody notices
how admirably the building has been
managed. l would also remark that
great credit is due to the Directors for
the admirable arrangements made for
the accommodation of ladies. The par
Tor, dressing rooms and other apart
ments which are exclusively for lady
visitors, are well arranged, kept clean,
and in good order. Polite and atten
tive female servants are engaged, who
are always ready to assist the ladies
and children. ~
ADJUSTMENTS.
The attendance on the grounds has
been very large every day since the
opening of the Fair. The weather has
been favorable, little too cool, but
bright and pleasant. aye railroad
cars" have been pretty near full on
several occasions during this time, es-
pecially on last Sunday evening. Ev-
cry afternoon an exhibition of "hoss
flesh" takes place, and these races have
afforded much pleasure to thousands
who have no facilities for attending
such sports under Club auspices. We
locipede races have created great
deal OF fun, and some pretty good time
has been made on these machines. as
some of our young men are becoming
quite expert in managing the two
wheeled horse. Side shows have added
to the interest of the exhibition, games
and sports OF diffeaent kinds have been
INDUCED in and everybody has enjoyed
the fun. The very best of good feeling
has existed in every department., and
l venture to say that this Fair will be
looked back to with pleasure for years
to come. We hope to see many more
OF the same sort, experience adding
such improvements as may be suggest
cd from time to time. If your people
could only realize the Importance of
these exhibitions they would all take
hold to assist in the enterprise and
make them the grandest displays ever
witnessed in this country.
" "A CHANGE.
Canal street is agllast! Touro Block
is outraged! Weeping and wailing
and knashing Of teeth prevail Sack
cloth and ashes are at premium and
the waters of the Gulf have risen a
feet from the briny tears of anguish
that have been shed! An old and
highly esteemed Canal street house are
soon to retire from business and their
honored place is to be filed with a
Barber Shop! Passing strange are the
ways OF this world and its sad to think
Of
SIC TRANSIT GLORIA ToURo BUILDINGS,
I'm down ln-the gills, if onions are
cheap, please send me barrel.
sorrowfully thine,
TIM LINKINWATER.
SISTER LEw.-Sour Vine in an Old
Bottte--Ihat the desires of the people are
It all to be consulted in the choice of the
officials over them does not seem to once
inter the mind of General Grant. That
lncle of many nephews does not limit his
avors Of displeasing appointments to any
me section. His choice to the postoffice
u Cincinnati raised fearful howl in that
aty against him and his choice at Rich
nond is just about as satisfactory as the
rticle from the Baltimore Gazette else
where declares it. Commenting on her :
ppointmeut, the New York Times saws !
We do not suppose that any ofthe poll
lclans had Miss Van Lew on their "satesp .