The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1871-11-08

that flag, and would gladly follow wher-
ever 1t led. We remember seeing it
folded sadly away, thing Of tho past,
20 be momrned over. but not forgotten,
a ID when our eyes lit upon it's familiar
fplds once more displayed, even though
1t be for menial purpose, tears iuvolun-
turi'y filled orr eyes. and we guzed on it
with veneration aud love
1t would he impossible for ns to begin
to enumerate tue different varieties of
jeIlies, pre- -erves. pickles, gherkins. can.
died frnits. oranges, figs. pears. peaches,
canned fruits of every description, pre-
served cranberries, &C., which arc on
exhibitions; nor the different kinds Of
wines, such as strawberry, e!derberry,
blackberry, soupDeruoDs: oordiais, Vine
gnr. the sweet butter, some made last
| May; dried apples and peaches, red pep
per, prepared for table use; nuts of vari-
ous kinds, even to tho almond; sun
dried figs, pruues, raised in Fairfield
! County, -quul to the finest in market;
fruit, Strawberries, honey, catsups, &c.
! Not the lenst interesting were specimens
| of opinm, equal to the best Turkey, 60
iheru,i by Mrs. e. Finley, Of Rlchiand
| County. There are several beautiful
cakes, in which line Mckenzie takes the
| palm, by exhibiting u large one elegantly
decorated, with flowers made of sugar,
but So naturally colured AS to deceive
| the careless observer.
; Mrs. T. l.. Jackson exhibits beautiful
sp,ciin. II Of art, in the shape Of IL phnn-
tom boQnet, composed Of skeletons of
l"nveS, arranged with much tnste aud
effect
There is also shell temple. with pho
tographs OF all tue late Confederate
lenders.
Specimens OF the cork tree, from
Beaufort County, of clear cotton seed
oiI, of clarified rosin aud tnrpemtine,
display additional resources of South
| Carolina.
a very amusing description Of the old
| saying that "whcn the cats away the
nice will play" liz here represented hy IL
worker in taxidermy. 1t must be seen
| to- te appreciated.
Mr.. W. II. Orchard exhibits one Of the
famous Arion Pianos, which has come
into such grand notice Of late years
This iustru nent embraces several very
| important improvements, which not only
renders the touo of the instrument much
mure cIeur and full, but warrants many
more years use out of the instrument
They hive recently taken prizes wiier-
!
the Ncw York Institute took the prizes
over Steinway, Chickering, and every
other great maker. We advise our piano
loving friends to examine this instr,,.
mrut.
Messrs. Lybrand & Co. exhibit piano
from the factory Of McCammou & Co.,
Of Albany, n. Y, which has Il full tone
aud deserves attention. They also ex-
hibit Burlett's celesto and combination
organ, which is unrivuled in tone.und
| sweetness.
Tie display Of elegant carpets from
the store of Il. G. Shiver & Co and w
d. Love 4 Co., respectively, is exceed.
ing tiuc, aud embraces all kinds aud
cours. They are here exhibited to the
very best advantage.
Mr.. Isn,o Sulzbacher exhibits case
of very fac jeweIry, containing many
articles of rare value aud beauty. The
dispIuy is one of the finest in the build
lug, aud attracts much attention.
In the millinery line, there are few
cases containing loves of bonnets, which
captivates the eye If everybody that pass.
es. One il from Mrs. Mccormick, aud
the other from Mrs. G. f Reid.
W. d Love & Co. exhibit case OF
elegant laces and ribbons.
| In the sewing machine department
there are quite u number Of the leading
machines Of the present day, including
Singers, Wheeler & Wilson's and Howos
ull OF which are busily engaged on va.
rlous kinds Of work, aud show forth
tn cir prcnliarities before tho eyes Of ull
b.holders.
Ono of the most attractive depart
ments il the picture gallery of Messrs
Wcarn &c H,x. These gentlemen have
certainly renched the point Of perfection
IN their art. aud display some life size
colored photographs, which seem ready
to step out from their frames, SO full 0i
real life and animation do they app ar to
be- There are several portraits amoug
them, ono of Gen. NJ. q. Butler, anu
ono of Col J. T. Thomas. which, for
correctness of expression and coloring,
are perfect.
Aud now, having wearied ourselves in
going over nli these matters of interest,
we gladly accept the smiling invitation
of some of the lady helpers ut the vAri.
oma tables of tho bazaar, aud suffer our
selves to be served with sumptnous
dinner from duinty hands, but little csed
to such labor, but now cherrfully en-.
gagged therein, for the good cause for
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