The Daily clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1866-1888, 1870-10-25
THE sTAE FAIR.
rrRsT DAY.

Yesterday morning dawned rather unpro-
about s o'clock the rain came down In
drizzley irregular showers which had the
effect to dampen the ardor of all. Notwith-
standing the unpleasant weather, very
respectable number of visitors were present
principally engaged in making entries.
This being the first day, Of course it was
spent mostly in arranging the various
departments, though the Board of Directors
and Superintendent of departments have
been assiduous in their labors to have every
thing in readiness.
The different departments are well filled,
but the indefatigable directors like the
street-car drivers, can s'find room for one
more" even up to the last day; butt is ear
nestly desired that entries be made as rap
| idly as possible.
The machinery shed is we'll filled with
machinery for all kinds of labor, and it will
repay any one upon the grounds to give this
department. thorough inspection. The
| first story of the Grand Hall presents fine
| appearance in labor saving implements, ag-
|
tions, and about so bales ofcotton.
upstairs presents splendid array of
fancy articles calculated to please the eve
and instruct the understanding; every con-
ceivable article of embroidery and needle
work, manufactured goods, fruits, wines,
pictures. musical instruments, penmanship,
| etc., etc.
In the machinery shed we were pleased
to meet Maj. Barry, of Copiah county, who
has on exhibition his Universal Seed Planter
which the Major asserts will plant anything
from a mustard seed to lint cotton. DIR.
Semple, of Franklin county, also exhibits a
Seed Planter for which he claims many
superior points.
Mr.. Jackson, of Rankin county, exhibits
a Buggy Plow that he proposes shall eclipse
anything in the blowing line.
FL. Dudley Coleman exhibits his unsur-
passed and universally known, Coleman
Corn Mill" His advertisement will be
found elsewhere in this paper.
The working of the machinery depends
on one of Owen, Lane & Dyer's immense b
horse power engines, shipped from Hamil-
ton, Ohio, for the purpose. The display OF
plows, cultivators, gin-stands, pumps and
everything in the machinery line is large
and complete.
On the first floor of the main building
Mr.. G. johnson makes a splendid display
for Mr.. G. D. Subway, in saddles, harness
whips, leather, and shoe-findings.' Here il
exhibited the premium saddle for boy rid.
ers, also the premium saddle for lady riders
and the gold-mounted spurs for the bes
display of horsemanship. The Well-know1
jewelry house of E. A. Tyler, of New Or
leans, will to-day, have on exhibition
: their magnificent display ofjewelry and sill
verware, in whose showcase may be seer
3 three special premiums in solid silver 70
e the objects indicated by the printed car,
attached to each premium.
The Grover & Baker and Singer Sewin
Machine Companies have fitted up hand
some drapery around their respective ma
chimes, and present coy, inviting bower
for the ladies to rest themselves and at tn
: same time receive instruction. in the art @
: operating the machines.
t Mr.. Hatch, of the Central Nurseries, ha
1 a splendid display ofhot-house plants. flow
I ers, etc., but viii make large additions to
e day and tomorrow.
The track is in splendid order, and gentle
men having race stock made good use of
yesterday afternoon.
To sum up, the Fair promises to be pei
feet success in all its departments, and th
: managers deserve the thanks of the publi
for the unselfish labor they have devoted [
the interests of the people of the who
: State.