Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1871-07-13
BYRD & LYONS ROTARY ADVERTISING
DESK.

We witnessed last evening a specimen
enterprise and progress In he form OF
an advertising desk, in the gentlemen's
parlor at the st. Charles. This desk, which
Is certainly a novelty, was invented by
Nj. e. J. Byrd, and is highly creditable
to his ingenuity. It consists Of an octang-
MAR deak, from the center of which rises a
card rick of a conical shape, made to re-
vOlve By clock work. The face OF the desk
Ia o~rnaIaented by beautiful signs on glass,
and above the cOnical card rack are smaller
signs IN he same style. II Is, however
very dinsult to describe this new adver-
Using medium with sufficient accuracy; tt
mnst bs ssen ts be fully appreciated. In
deed, we balisve that very few of our bus
mess men would see Ibis desk, and not
come TO the conclusion that It is a most
admirable medium for advertising.
Everything about the desk is gotten up
in the best manner, The cabinet WORK
and the elegantly carved quadrupedsI
support Of the desk came from the caoi-
net mandatory OF Messrs. MGorsckeD'
mech mics and wOrkmen OF whom oui
city NAV be proud. s. Fourier, the cele-
brsted hnrologer OnRoyal street, furnished
the elockwoTk: while our progressive
friend J. o. Belknap, Of public fountain
fame. did all the glass painting; and Mr..
James Freret, the ~well-known architecr,
furnished the design. 1t - certainty =
nnAuElTu. Dl6te Oh lALh4bh4Cs WOAoAy vi
the most splendid parlOr. Any business
man. by the payment OF q small sum, can
largely benefit his business by means of
this desk.
Last evening the novelty was exhibited
to and ELECTED the appreciation OF 3 NUN
Der of prominent business men. The oc-
casion was celebrated by sparkling cham
payne, furnished by the hoerality OF TouI-
min n Martin, of Nstchez street. Toasts
were drank and speeches made, and after
an hour Of hilarity the company separa-
tsd.-N. o. Republican, jane 70.
We were present last evening at a
meeting in paTlor r, of the st. Charles
Hotel, Che occasion being the Inaugural
ton OF a splendid novelty. This consists
of 6 besutiful combination OF writing
desk and interchangeable. The appa-
rstus consists OF an octagonsl table, eight
feet high, the desks Of which are com
posed Of glass plates, unG which are
beautiful Illuminated cards of the patrons
| Of the institution. Arising from the CEN
ter of the table there is a revolving pyra-
mid, four and a half foe5 in diameter,
which is decorated with tbs cards OF Varl-
ous business houses. This is kept con-
stsntly turning, and presenting a change
/ full variety Of names, by Especial arrange
/ meut Of clock work. This Is the very
| Ingenious invention Of Mr.. K. j. Byrd, The
proUristor, assisted by Mr.J b. Lyon. The
builders of this novelty and handsome
/ ornament TO the genGlemen's parlor OF the
/ st. Charles are James and william Nc
| Cracker, of 81 and Al Royal street. The
| ciock-Work was made by y. Fournieri ana
the painting on glass by j. U. BeLknsp.
The patrons assembled INDUCED in a rare
treat Of fine wines, which were furnished
by Messrs, TOulmin & Martin. By per
mission of Messrs. Rivers z Foley this
fine ornament is permitted TO remsin IN
its place, and serves as a singularly con-
venient writing arrangement for their
guests.-N o PlcGy1tae, J1eRe 25h.
ONE OF THE NEATESr INVENTIONS OF
rHE DAYS. the novel advertising writ
ing desk, last night placed il the gentle
mems parlor of the st. Charles Hotel.
Upon the occasion there was aseisct gath
sring Of the friends of the Inventor, who,
melted by the good cheer OF q fine COLA
lion and sparkling liquids, wished all
sorts OF success to Mr.. K. j. Byrd, the
proprietor and inventor, in this new en-
terprise, which ID not only an excellent
writing desk, but a capital advertising
medium. Il is octagonRl IN shape, and
from the center of Il rises Il similarly
shaped column, with glass sides, whereon
advertisements are TO be displayed. AS
an ornament Il is a striking feature, and
we doubt not will come into popular favor
with merchants as An advertising meul-
| um. Inc cOluMu E5AeIIeu ~ ID h1aNO ~
reVoivs continually by means OF ingen1-
Gus clockWork, placed inside. The pro-
prietor and inventor is Mr., q. j. Byrd
who was assisted in the undertaking by
Mr.. J. H. Lyon. We commend it to oul
business men as worthy OF encourage
ment.--N o Times, Jtne25.
We understand that Mr.. Lyon, Of the
above firm, is expected IN Memphis with
in a short time for the purpose OF erect
ing similar desks in our prominent hotels
Duo notice will be given Of his arrival
THE late Improved Wheeler & Wilson
Sewing Machine is a perfect machine
They run with perfect ease and q%uietude
and never get Gu of order. Their speed
is increased TO double that of any othel
machine; children from six to twelve
years of age can manage them with per
feet success. We cordially invite all
whether they wish to purchase or not, Il
call and see them. A. Summer q Co. TAX
great pride in exhibiting their machines
to ali, especially 20 those who have beer
annoyed with heavy shuttle machines.