Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1871-10-03

VenlcleS OF every description, ana a larye
number of persons, all busy preparing for
to-day's exhibition, which viii undoubtedly
far surpass those of previous years. A
peep into
FLORAL HALL, .
lately enlarged by the addition of two wings,
is now full of every species of flower, plant
and shrub grown in this cline or fosteTed
under the warm protection of greenhouses.
Among those entering are Mr.. p. L. Nichol.
Mr.. H. Gray, his gardener, has the plants
and flowers nicely arranged, and the num-
Der is about three hundred udrietieS. Mr..
w. HEAVIER, of the South Nash
vile nursery, has about forty yarie-
ties of rare plants, flowers and shrubs.
l.. c. LiShy, the great grower of horticuE
ture in Tennessee, comes fully up to the
expectations of his friends in displaying
over two hundred assorted plants in tubs
and pots, many of which are new and of
rare value. We notice most of his plants
are of the staple order, such as most people
want, including roses, geraniums, Petunias,
Lantanas, Begonias, Coladium, COleus,
chyranthus, alterInanthera, cassiflOra, ardi-
sia, etc. He has also large number of
fine eyergreeus in great variety; and among
bis collections of magnolia grandifiOra is
one quite distinct from the others, the
name of which is Magnolia Lishyii. The
upper story presents the appearance of some
superb and richly stocked store-roem con-
tanning everything attractive and beautiful
in textiles, works Of art, homemade fabrics,
etc.
The wax, hair and feather fOwer-work,
SurpasseS that of any similar work We have
ever seen in Nashville. The blankets, car
pets, counterpanes, all are well made and
displayed in large numbers. The many
handsome quilts excel perhaps in quality of
finish and artistic beauty of patterns, any
ever made in this State. Among them We
notice large number of calico ones and
also many silk quilts. One is brown silk
quilt lined with buff, and embossed with
silver silk chenille, and made by Miss Sue
c. Mckay. The two velvet quilts, one an
infants, made by Mrs. Sterling CocTill, of
Arkansas, has handsome cords at the cor
ners and excites the admiration
of every one. The lining is of
rose eOlored silk and in point
of elaborate art and beauty of finish, can
only be equalled by Miss McKay's, which
has scarlet merinO lining. The rising
sun, log cabin, rainbox and double hexagon
quilt on black ground will perhaps be
among the prize fabrics in this class. Eve
rything in crochet, and transferred work,
laces, etc, is handsome and well made.
MECHANICAL AND AGRICULTURAL.
There is a large number of entries in the
mechanical department, such as spokes,
wheels and tubs, furniture, buggies, saddle
ry, boots and shoes, agricultural imple-
ments, etc.
In the department of farm and garden
We see neutrality-suspicious., fruits, pre-
serves, pickles, jellies, potatoes, vegetables
of every variety, and everything pertaining
to the dairy, house, farm and garden in
such rich and varied prOfusion that one is
reminded of the New Orleans French market.
Under the amphitheater we notice sew
ing machines made by Wheeler Il Wilson.
Grover & Baker, Wilcox & Gibbs, Singer.
Home and Florence. Adjoining these
stalls is the department for terra Gotta work,
pottery, etc.
Mr. Sandy Cockrin viii supply refresh
ments of every kind, Rhine wine, beer, ale,
cakes, tobacco and cigars, etc, at reason
able prices during the Fair week. He has
a nice apartment well arranged and nicely
decorated. as has also Mr.. Julius SchOen-
plug.
HORSES.
Since our last report of Saturday the fol-
lowing additional stables have arrived: Col.
John Oyerton's stable has just come in from
the Maury County Fair. AIorrison's Ken
tucky stable has received two horses. Col.
OdOm, Of Sumner county, has four
horses, two yearlings, one two year old
and one year old geldingS. Col. Winn, Of
Sumner county, has two beautiful thorough
bred mares, Florence Nightingale and Rush
Butler, two year colt out of Nightingale
by Planet. With those already mentioned
the trOtting match will be closely contested,
most of the horses being in good plight and
excellent training.
The managers expect large crowd every
day Of the Fair, which gives every indication
Of being first class exhibition that the Gil
zens of Nashville and Tennessee will take
pleasure in seeing successful. There is
large entry of agricultural products, includ-
ing cotton and hay. In to-morrOw's issue
we hope to chronicle the fact of brilliant
opening and a large attendance.
The rules for the grand tournament
which takes place to-day, are as follows,
Rule |. All the Knights must be dressed
in neat and fancy costumes representing a
character, and each shall assume a name
under which he will enter the contest.
2. The contestants will be formed in line,
facing the direction they are going to ride.
The movement shall begin on the right, one
at time, and as each finishes his ride he
will return, after delivering the rings he has
taken to the Marshal, and take his place on
left of line.
3. The distance shall be 120 wards in
which shall be placed four rings, two inches
in diameter and thirty yards apart. The
lance shall be nine feet in length, to be car
ried under the right arm, the right hand
grasping it five. feet from point Of lance.
4. The time allowed for making this run
will be ten seconds, the drum to be tapped
as the Knight makes his first thrust, and to
be tapped again as he makes his last. Should
any one fail to make this time he is de-
barred a count on that particular run or
tilt. ".H
). After making the run or tilt, each one
must hold the rings taken on his lance and
return them in this position to the Marshal,
to whom is assigned the duty of counting
the rings off the lance, and reporting each
count to the Recording Secretary. Should
any one fail to observe this rule it may de-
bar him the count at the decision of the
Judges.
6. Each contestant shall be entitled to
three tiltS-(ShOuld there be tie among the
knights, they shall decide it by one tilt
each)-the one taking the greatest number
of rings, and who has cOnformed TO all the
rules, shall be declared victor, and, in addi-
ton to receiving the splendid and useful pre-
MUM offered, it shall be his pleasant duty
TO select the young lady of his choice and
crown her "Queen of Love and Beauty
I. The knights, to the number of six in
the order of merit, shall select and crown
the maids of honor to ner majesty, the
queen.
8. The victor Knight and the six Sir
Knights escOrting the young ladies to the
Judges stand, in front of the amphitheater,
where the crOwning ceremony will take
place.
The following correspondence is selfex-
DlanatorY:
NASHVILLE FAIR GROUNDS, Oct. 2, 1871.
Rev. T. &. Jones, ID. D.:
DEAR SIR-Our fair opens on to-mor-
'ow, the :}d inst, and as we have Divine
and ancient examples for our
humble efforts to encourage aud develop
ecogniZing our dependence on the Ruler of
I'll things, we desire, through you, to sup
llicate His guidance and protection against
larm, error or accident. Hoping it may
meet YOUR views and convenience to meet
is in the center of the amphitheater, in
rOnt of the Judges pavilion for this DIR