Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-10-13
AT THE FAIR.
srwfse MAcrlrSEs.

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for our lady friends. AS we, too, we're
led to visit that part Of the building and
10 examine somewhat into the merits OF
bach one as we passed, we deem i q
matter Of interest to our readers, espe1
|cially the ladies, to give our humble opin-
ion of them in turn. On entering the
northern door, the first that claimed our
attention was the $3.50
FLORENCE"
which is certainly very excellent ma
chine. To speak of q few Of its adyanI
|tages will sniice, as'our space forbids q
lengthy notice Of either. This machine
makes, four different stitches, the lock,
knot, double lock and double knot, with
as much ease as other machines make
one, and apparently with as little ma
|chinery. The agent gave us specimen
of its capacity, by running two machines
and doing two different kinds Of work at
the same time. This machine combines
utility, beauty, and durability, and we
take pleasure in recommending it. Har-
mon & Morton are the agents, and will
be found at 1924 Main street
THE SINGER.
The next machine, in rotation, is the
Singer. OF this it is scarcely necessary
Ito speak, for it is so well known, it rel
|quires no praise from us. In a neat
little showcase in this department, we
saw several gold coin medals Of diff
lferent denominations, and, on inquiring
|of the agent, learned that they were TO
|be awarded for the best work done on
|the Singer machine Our lady friends
who have the Singer land we know there
lis host of them will please bear this
lin mind. There is no better machine
made than the Singer. This everybody
knows. Merriman' & Wilcox are the
agents; their Office is at 2733 Main ST.,
land Mr.. C. A. Yisburg, the gentlemanly
will be found ready and
( pleased to show customers around The
i next we noticed was the
GROVER AND BAKER.
This machine has a reputation second
Ito none ever yet invented. 1t has sew
]eral points of excellence, few of which
4 we mention: beauty strength and elas-
]ticity of stitch, perfection and simplicity
4 of machinery Its construction is very
simple, and may be understood by any
! one who has the slightest idea of me-
1chanicism. Besides doing every variety
I of work done by other machines, the
Borrower & Baker executes beautiful emf
abroidery and other ornamental work.
THE salesrooms of this machine are at
j3lS Main street. Call and see Mr.. Vail
dentine, the kind and courteous Superin-
atendent. The last, BUT NOT LEAST on
I the list of machines which we will mem
! ton to-day, is the
Il WHEELER 4 WILSON.
Our reason for coming last to this ex-
cellent machine will be understood BY
{ those who have visited the fair and are
familiar with the position they occupy:
First, the Florence, next the Singer, then
] the Grover & Baker, and finally the
wheeler & Wilson. We may be accused,
I in this instance, of Saving the BEST till
] the last" but for fear of causing ill-feel1
Kings toward us from the others above
Salluded to, we disclaim any such intenI
J tion. If the admirersof other machines
7 still persist in that way of thinking, how
i lever, we will waste no more time in try
hing to convince them of their error (if
error it be.) Every lady who has a
wheeler & Wilson in her house, coRsti-
flutes herself perambulating advertise
Jment for this machine. Everybody knows
Iii is perfect. 1t will sew through a
dgreater thickness than any other
machine we have ever seen, even
Through an inch board; and then on finer
fabrics, no matter how fine they be, its
work is unexceptionable. In word, the
machine has not yet been invented that
lis better, for all kinds of work, than theI
wheeler & Wilson. 1t would convinced
anyone of its merits to see the ladies who|
ATTEND them sewing on the very finest
\ Qf goods, and then watch the gentlemeu|
at the other end of the stand, sewing the
\ soles on shoes. All kinds of work it will
3do to perfection, A. samner is the
aagent and Mr.. Washburne the superin-
dtAndent Call on him at his salesroomsl
3No. 256 Second street.
Among the many beautiful articles on
aexhibition, the magnificent Grand
5Duchess" parlor set, exhibited by the
popular furniture house of Mckinney
sBryson & Co., needs more than passing
4 notice. Indeed, it was the greatest at
Traction in 'Floral Hall" Nothing has
lever been seen here to equal 1t. The
sframes are of solid rosewood, inlaid with
4 gold, with reliefs of the finest bronze and
egold medalliops, and figured heads
SThe style Ia something entirely new. Fha
towering is of blue satin, with Fittings of
zbuff satin bordering, relieved by blue
land gold, gimp. Many were the express
1sions of admiration yesterday by the
3impepse crowd as they thronged the
splace IN front Of il, showing that enter
4 prise and taste are appreciated in ouF
4midst
ELGIy WATCHES.
We noticed 10 the mechaniesl depart
ment a beautiful display of Elgin
watches, in fine glass-covered case,
THE display was well worthy of the gaze
{ of curious admiring theory who paused
to look, 70 extol, ard then gave way for
zothers. The exhibition was artistic and
sskilliully arranged. 1t included every
variety of faces and work The watches
are said to be cheap, regular time
Jkeepers, and very popular. All the