Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-10-20
THE CITY.
THE FAIR.
Another Fine Exhibition.

vious, and the exhibition was better by far,
the display of harness stock being equal to
anything of the kind that has ever occurred
in the State. For the best saddle gelding
there were 10 entries, and better ring is
seldom ever seen. For the best saddle
horse, mare or gelding, there were II
competing for the premiums, and it was
with no little trouble that the judges could
| decide where to place the blue ribbon.
THE SPECIAL PREMIUM.
The feature of the day, however, was the
grand special premium of $3.50 offered by
the livery men of Nashville for the best
horse, mare or gelding, with 10 entries, all
crack nags, and probably the very best ring
| of this class ever seen in Tennessee. After
fully discussing the''merits of the various
| contestants, the judges finally awarded the
premium to w. r. Elliston of this county.
FLORAL HALL
A large number and variety of articles
found their way yesterday to Floral Hall,
and the exhibition at this point of the
grounds is decidedly attractive. Among
the articles sent in yesterday, we noticed a
fine collection of vegetables, contributed
by Aft H. Douglass; shirt and infant skirt,
made by Mrs. Holmes, lady of 81 years
Vi age, anu OAhd7
some work beautiful in the way of
needlework; some crochet and cheneal
work by Miss Ella Calhoun, rich and ele-
giant; collection of handsome paintings
from St Cecilia Academy, deserving of spe-
cial mention, and very large additions to
the products of the dairy. Specimens of
the celebrated Norway oats are also on ex-
hibition.
MECHANICS HALL.
This department was visited by large
crowds yesterday, who were deeply inter
ested in the many handsome articles there
to be seen. Among the entries yesterday,
we noticed a very fine wrought iron cook
ing stove, made by Barney Hines, which
has only to be seen to be admired.
PREMIUMS AWARDED.
Below we give the premiums awarded
during the day:
CATTLE-ALDERNEYs
Best bull, four years and over, four en-
tries premium of 500 awarded to Gen. W.
g. Harding, of Davidson county.
Best bull, three years and under four
premium of $40 to Gen. W. G. Harding.
Best bull, one year and under two; pre-
MUM of SO awarded to Gen. R. S. Ewell,
Of Maury county.
Sweepstake for all ages, three entries;
diploma and premium of $25 to Gen. r. S
Ewell, of Maury county
Best COW, four years and over; diploma
and premium of $50 to Gen. r. S. Ewell,
of Maury county, This also includes the
diploma and $50 premium offered for
sweepstakes.
Best COW, two years and under hree
premium of 80 to Gen. Il. s. Ewell, of
Msury county.
FAT CATTLE.
Best bullock, four years and over, seven
entries-First premium Of $50 to II. F.
briggs, of Adrian, Mich; second premium
of S25 to the same; third premium of 80
to H. T. Arnold, of Sumner county.
Best free-martin or spayed heifer-Diplo-
ma and premium of $50 to II. t. Arnold,
of Sumner county
Best yoke of oxen-Premium of S25
awarded to James H. Wilson, of Maury
county.
Best saddle gelding, ten entries Pre-
MUM of $50 to A. Van Meter, of Ken
lucky.
Best saddle mare, ten entries-Premium
TO W. f. Hunt, of Laurel county, Ky.
Best saddle horse, mare or gelding, II en-
tries Premium to William T. Hunt, Bow
hing Green, Ky.
Splendid special premium offered by the
livery men Of Nashville for the best harness
horse, mare or gelding, 10 entries; pre-
MUM of $3.50 to W. R. Elliston.
Best head of three fat cattle of any age or
sex, fed by one exhibitor; diploma and
premium of S75 to Ben. Harland of Maury
county.
Second best, premium of S25 to II 7.
Arnold, of Sumner county.
lNoTE-It was H. A. Mosely 4 Co. in
stead of H. j. Mosely & Co., that received
the premium on Monday for the best one
year old bull
THE DINING HALL
was literally patronized yesterday, and
good square meal was provided for every
one that placed himself under the protec-
tive wing of our friend Turk The dining
hall is, in fact, an institution which cannot
be dispensed with, and We hope that the
proprietor will make it pay handsomely
during the week.
THE ODD FELLOWS BAND.
In our report of yesterday we forgot to
mention that the Odd Fellows Band had
been engaged for the week, and are dis
coursing sweet music to the delight of
visitors.
CONFEDERATE ORPHAN BOOTH.
The receipts at this establishment yes
terday were liberal, and the ladies were as
attentive as could be to those who patron
lied their tables. Gen. S. B. Buckner and
other distinguished strangers dined at the
booth, and were SO well treated that they
promised to call again during the week.
We will here remark that fine deer from
Stewart county has been sent to the ladies,
and venison will be served up to-day
THE SIDE SHOWS.
These are all first-class institutions amp
are doing well The Siamese Twins had
numerous visitors throughout the day
The Nova Scotia giantess, Miss Anna Swami
and Z9bida Luti, the Circassian beauty,
entertained large crowd. No one who
visits the fair should fail to call on these
noted personages. The most attractive
show under canvass, however, is Punch
and Judy" whose performances created
great meuiment. 1t is drawing institu-
ton, and their pavilion, it Is safe to say,
will be crowded during the week
TO-DAY
The exhibition to-day will be the best of
the week, and will be devoted to blooded
stocks. If there are not 10000 per-
sons on the grounds we will be greatly mis-
taken.
THE LATE DIR. GEO. II. REID.