The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1869-04-09
Mechanics and Agricultural Fair
Association.
THIRD ANNUAL STATE FAIR.
THIRD DAY. e.
Interest and attendance Increasing.
THIRD DAY.


greater than on the first day, the sojourn of the
visitors more protracted and the ball much bet
ter attended. In the latter case we may even say
that owing to the completeness of the arrange.
ments made to render il Q success, there was Lit.
tie room for promenade during the dances.
The association have also appointed commit
tee Of floor managers, consisting In great part Of
gentlemen composing Mississippi Fire Company
No. 2, to preserve order and dscorum. and attend
to the general management of the pleasant enter
tAinments which will be daily given in this depart
ment OF the fair. free Of charge to all. We are
requested to state that from three to seven O'Clock
on Saturday, grand childrens ball will be given,
after which the grown up children will have full
liberty to abandon themselves to the mazes Of the
waltz, polka, etc., - r-..- - -. =.
Our visit yesterday was restricted TO the Oc.
tagonal Building the first floor of which is cano.
pied with some Of the most remarkable quilts and
chandeliers that can greet the eye, the latter com
ing from the store OF MIR. Fleming, the well
known gas fixture man. On the right of the
north entrance door We were arrested to examine
the splendid array of Grover & Bakers machines
one of which, by the way, is mounted on q
marble slab, new feature in that line. Through
the courtesy OF Mr.. j. h. Gardner, agent for the
machines, and his amiable wife. we were informed
of the vsrioas claims Of these machines, among
which are beauty and elasticity Of stitch, perfee
ton and simplicity of machinery, using both
threads directly from the spools.
We also saw practically illustrated the claim
that these machines will sew continuously the
heaviest to the lightest article without change of
spool, needle or tension. Numerous samples Of
embroidery upon patent leather, cloth OF any
kind, tulle, ETC., IN woOlen silk or working cot
ton. Messrs. Grover q Baker also exhibited a
few shuttle machines. Not satisfied with this
competition, Mrs. Gardner also enters articles Of
wear, such as shirts, baby dresses, sschets and
embroidefies, which are more than elegant, and
in many instances exhibit finish delightful to
behold. and ell of which are entirely made with
the Grover Baker machines. Mr.. Gardner ex-
hibts his goods In sn elegant BOOTH which the la
dies of the Blafer bui'd' ,gs fair have kindly
loaned him IN return for nrteses extended to
them during the fair. l.I.res.. .-ffss.-
Lest we be inyidious, we leave this stand to
notice the remarkable limitations Of linen and
lace paper collars at the next stand. Wilson's
Double Thread and Wilcox 4 Gibbs's $50 and the
Elliptic Sewing Machines. Then, few steps fur
'her, presided over by our friend Peck, are the
celebrsted Gold Medal Lock-stitch Wheeler 4
Wilson Sewing Machines. and the new silent feed
machines. Before reaching the ladies' dressing
room, gentleman exhibits q beautiful applica-
tion OF electricity moter in driving the sewing
mochine, the simplicity and accuracy Of which
promises for the inventor, after iaboring for
twenty years TO perfect it, a deserved reputation
for inventive genius aud perseverance,. .1g
The entrance to the ladies' dressing saloon Is
6anbed by several glass cases, 10 which our lady
friends attention is specially called more
beautiful display of gold and silver embroidery on
silk, pin cushions, bead wsrk, and specimens Of
ornamental needle work could not be imagined.
among these, to the left Of the entrance. Is ex.
hibIted bodice IN rattiBs, which reflects great
credit upon the maker. sr- o.. ,,r-i Il
The geological department, Contributed by the
Academy or Sciences, contains so many curIosi-
ties that we find il impossible to note them at
length. Messrs. Adams Co., No. rs Canal street,
exhibit variety Of rich and elegant closks, in a
large glass case 10 which our opera going ladies
will do well TO give their attention. The display
Of gentlemen's fancy goods, including cravats.
collars, shirts, and other articles for gentlemen
wear, is superior. Some fine laces and tatting,
artificial flowers on silk knitting, etc., are exhibi-
ted in show cases on both sides OF Mr.. Walshe' s
stsnd.
We next came to the stand of Messrs. z. ].
Hart Co., whose contribution OF surgical instru-
ments is admirable and remarkably varied.
slocomb, Baldwin 4 Co.'s siverware next re-
ceived our attention. This is beautiful coliec-
tion. Mr.. d. 81. Holmes exhibits costly cash
meres, embroidered linen, q silk tulle dress em-
broidered in silk, embroidered handkerchiefs and
other articles. Mr.. Henry Goodwin displays
jewelry, diamonds and clock work. q. N.
D'0iseau, choice embroideries. Gold and silver
Masonic jewelry and exquisite worsted aud
chenille flowers are near by. Mr.. +. Thoma, OF
this city, competes for the prize for the finest
watch made fn the United States. We notice,
also, in glass frame, tasteful wreath
made Of thirty-nine different specimens Of hair,
belonging to persons Of one family, the handiwork
of lady Of this city, who is not a professional
artist, but, for that reason, deserves the highest
compliment for the talent she has displayed.
Some beautiful wax work in a small glass case
attracts the attention of sll the visitors to this de-
partment, among which a cluster Of artificial
leaves so closely initiate nature that they defy
detection. The display Of artificial teeth is of
the best, and denote high cultivation OF the
ert. Nile. Devile, No. 70 Royal street, near
Cont, comes In for share OF praise for some
delicate embroidery in silk. Nine. Boumard ex-
hibits highly finished .corsets. Mr.. Fred. holy
and gold. Mr.. Fl. Spielmann. SO Bi.
renne street. trusses and braces. Mr..
@. II. Zimmerman, the popular jeweler OF
Canal street, has of the largest assortments of
jewelry. including the famed $1,000 chr0nometer
and the fne Masonic jewelry manufactured at his
place; artificial legs and arms are also to be
seen. Messrs. A. B. Grisweld IL Co. have. among
their rich and valuable collection of sileervare
and ievelry, clock with singing bird, which
excites the curiosity Of the visitors. We notice
also among the contribution OF these gentlemen q
pair of gold bracelets studded with dism0nds and
two sets Of gold and eDameled forget-me nots or
pansies, manufactured in this city, which will re-
pay 70 look upon. They are exquisite In design
and fnish. The collection slso comprises beanti-
ful bronze statuettes.
The piano department has pianos OF Weber,
from Won LaBache's, on Baronne street; Chicken
ing, Evsrds, Peters, Webb & Co.'s pianos aud
Edwards organ. from Blsckmar's; Needham's
organs and Dunham Il Sons pianos, from Phi.
Werlein 8.
splendid banner Of green silk on one side.
embroidered In gold, with the inscription Young
Mems Catholic Friends Society Of st. Patrick. y
embrdered in gold, and white elk with an artistic
psintinR Of the patron Saint of Ireland on the
other side. is also on exhibition. Nine. Alsbsu's
embroideries come next, and also attract aEten-
uCn.
We paid hasty visit to the second floor, and
noticed few new paintings and dra sings, some
of which hardly deserve beng in that department
The more noticeable objects of this kind are a
miniature painting on ivory, executed about forty
years ago by gentleman of this city. and repre-.
sents the head Of an old French nurse. It can be
seen by turning to the left Of the staircase. few
feet only from the head Of the stairs. A little
further on two paintings by Eaton Of Ohio, for
est scene with dogs and game, Castor and Pol
lux, Dutch school, the three last named entered
by our neighbor, Jas. A. Gresham. are probably
the most remarkable paintings. among the pho
togrsphs, We call the special attention Of visitors
| TO the fair TO some remarkable solar pictures. A
large size photograph in oil OF young lady, ex.
bibited by Mr.. Anderson, the views Of New Or
| leans and other specimens by Mr.. Llienthzl
Mesers- Waahburnai and II x C. Moaasf diso.. ~