Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1871-10-17

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and balmy, the sun and wind rapidly
drying up any superintendent moisture
that remained from the rain Of Sunday
night, though the track did not get into
as good order IS was desired, and the
trotting match was put of until today.
Il was thought best by the directors to
postpone the delivery Of the address by
Commodore Maury until this afternoon
at 2 O'Clock. Visitors were not so nu-
merous as the weather justified, though
the attendance wss, for a first day, very
good.
The presence of Commodore Msury on
the ground was q noticeable feature of
of the day, and the necessity for a post
ponement Of his address was much regret
ted by those who cannot dnd it convent
emit to be present to-day. Its publication
in the APPEAL of tomorrow will, how
ever, in some measure, make up for the
loss TO those who lave been disappointed
in not hearing the address from the lips
OF the eloquent speaker.
THE GROUNDS.
In the clear sunlight and brscing air
of the morning the grounds presented an
exhilirsting appearance. The numerous
officers with their rosettes and badges and
sashes moving briskly about, and the
laxative nj busy exhibitors, all press
and hurry, driving here and there among
MdKOuns HuAhAa4E anu PIX VI NdIlOuE tAIlbI
made up a scene truly encouraging. The
whole place seemed alive with energy,
and the note Of preparation drowned
every other sound. Booths, without
number, were going up, refrsshment
stalls on every hand, machines for amuse-
ment, shooting galleries, Whirligigs, ten
pin alleys, oyster stands ice cream, warm
meals" Refreshments" snd what not,
made a ~bewildering chaos Of pleasure
highly gratifying to the oontemplstive
mind. Within and without there was
hurry. The flags gaily hosted from sky
aspiring stats, and the band PLAYED
"Hsil 20 the Chief as the great bulls were
led out in the arena TO be exhibited,
Every face beRmed, particularly the faces
of the society's members. A grest fair
week auspiciously opening, thousands
upon thousands of visitors in prospective,
with continuous glow of sunshine over
sll-these were the things that inspired
them, and Inspired every one who visited
the grounds yesterday.
The press gang had q very respectable
representation. The members of il whisk-
ed round very busily decorated, as it was
fscetiously remarked, with Quarantine
pressed in ghostly ~blsck-"THE PRESS"
They were a conspicuous and impressive
set.
Our negro populstion, who are followers
of the renowned Soyer, established tbem-
selves along the inside of the fence in long
and svory smelling rows Of booths for
the r~efreshment and delectstion of the
internal African. Across the broad field
between the fence and the rsce-cOurse
squads of busy workers were to be seen
out their wares-pstent fences,
agricultural implements, wagons, presses
and all n of machines that save hui
toll in the field and barn.
From the gate clear into the arena there
is q long avenue of booths of sill sorts, put
up in every style of architecture and filed
inside with the busiest sort Of busy people.
MECHANICAL HALL.
The exhibitors in this hall are not SO
as they were last year. There
is still space u~noccupied, and very sdvan- |
space, too. The preparations by
the association are very complete and
appropriate, but the exhibitors did not
bring their material out yet, a circum-
stance that gives the ball a rsther bare
The principal attractions
are works Of art, including photographs,
Dill paintings, and other works of taste.
Dur reporter commenced his inspection at
he southern end, and went through the /
as it came, without reference to
lass or department. The first group of
that arrest the eye is a number
IF framed specimens of penmansbip
rom Leddin's college. These are
OF note by the visitor. In
he same class there are pen sketches Of
NO heads done by some lady of
Este. They are wonderful "a works
Il art. Standing on the floor underneath
here are three specimens of architectural
lrswing-the splendid design for the Ma
onic temple, drawn by James B. Cook, of
his city. They show the proposed tenn
lie in perfection, beside q front and side
deviation. These attracted much atten-
ion.
OIL PAINTINGS.
]. F. Coonley exhibits several paintings
q oil and water colors. There are two Of
hem hanging to the pillar in the middle
T the hall, at the extreme southern end.
/ picture, entitled the "Lost Cause"
one in oil, was greatly noticed. l. rep
ssents q ruined homestead, on the mar
in of q blue lake. Two figures in the !
foreground suggest the wreck of battle.
hey have just returned from the final
smpsign, with tstttered clothing. One
as q wooden leg; the other is in the
ct of breaking his sword, while
negro, in an adjoining patch of
18th gun in hand, and evidently I
leased with the general ruin. There {
re- several other pictures of this sort {
on the walls, besides g large num- I
Of photographs in various styles. I
An elaborate picture, wrought in Berlin .
DOL, representing Christ blessing little I
wa much admired. |
UTILITY. q
A firm on Main street exhibit in this !
all a few specimens of native brooms of !
l styles and sizes; also a number of chill 1
ren's buggies. !
Hughes, the artist, has a good variety of |
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cture, which are worthy OF notice. L
A selection of elaborate picture frames '
various styles, will reward a short in =
,stigatiOn. They are to be found ada Z
mt TO the stained glass department. !
Mr.. Wiggin has in his department a i
lriety of articles of auseful character. A =
1t OF clothes for ayouth, made by a lady, =
serves attention, particularly from the Y
ir sex as showing how useful they may 2
axe themselves. There is q fine display .
hats, caps and furs in a glass case. 2
On the table, close to the hat case, the y
will be much gratiied to see the o
Irious products Of cottonseed worked =
to articles of supreme utility. The seed ,
there, the cake made from the seed, the y
cal, the oil which is pressed out Of the q
ed, in its crude as well as refined state, !.
ID 8 number OF specimens of soap made q
)m the residum Of the oil. A study of 1
Is part OF the industrial products at the q
II will be found instructiv and pleasing. u
Across the passage from the oil display
ere are two simple filters exhibited by W
dies, by which the dirtiest sort of wster
at c converted into cool and crystal IL
Those filters are q new thing, and F
serve notice.
specimens Of patent roofing will also be Il
ind in that neighborbood. Further on L
ere Is q hne collection Of cooking, heat
3, parlor n Office stoves, sud 9 set of Il
Q finest milk cans we evsr saw. which u
IRE made by q young mechanic of much
srit, named James. They are a besuti- 81
| piece Of workmanship. The same o
aster- hand has sent TO the fair 8 tea set II
out OF block tin that looks as fine as
yer, including kettle, tea and coffee N
Is, milk pitcher and butter dish. An il
prentice named Fox, in the same shop N
which Mr.. James Is foreman, shows q
) OF stove trimmings, which, as q speci- -
IN OF tin-smith's work, would put to II
anne the efforts Of many journeymen.
iey are very fine. There Isl lot Of poul- to
? exhibited in this hall also. Some speci- he
ms OF saddlery will attract attention.
DR.. HoRRNRR,
Beale street, has q large case of chemi- n,
e and chemical apparatus at the end OF
} table, and Immediately in front of the
1 door. He has an apparatus, which %,
II be in operation to-day, for msnufac- r.
ring cologne wafer, that was admired
everyone who visited the grounds yes
day. DR.. Hoeiner's display of the pro- Be
cts of his laboratory be very creditable &c
the profession.
IN the east side of the hall there is a Up
st display OF sewing machines, dress
patterns, and q table done In mo- Be
c, which is really fine. There are over ,
thousand pieces of wood in the top Of -
30 well and beautifully inlaid that Il az
ks like one piece. Az
light across the hall there Is 8 large re-
3, occupied by two sewing machine %.
npanies, and large enough to contain n
enty machines n full operation. Be
have given q cursory glance at the Q
tents OF tnis hall IS they were display
early yesterday morning, but nothing Re
q minute or elaborate notice; our OBJ Be
; being 70 merely indicate what may be Be
nd there. The display will be perfect Re
lsy. for all the beauty and All theg ond sw
l DC fully uncovered and fairly set out
exhibition. Be
IN TIE AGRICULTURAL HALL. Re
show Of articles, though as vet Be
8gre in extent, Is varied and pleasing. ."
day viii probably see the list largely
as q number Of exhibitors have Be-
marked of and otherwise prepared Be-
the reception Of goods not yet on the 5s.
nnds. Commencing immediately "a,
rear Of the secletary's office, q
he right, and walking through, FIRST is
10 display OF N
GRASS AND FIKLp SEEDS,
,rscing every variety known 10 agri- "a.
'ure, with specimenhs of whest. rye,
milief Oafa- ata IN the cfrRW aui