The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1872-05-03
TIE FLORAL EXHIBITION.

TIE FLORAL EXHIBITION.
Tho s-ccesseul Second Day and Bril-
liant N,ght-Curiosities and Beau
ties-Notable Additions TO the Dis
+SSlay-music and other Enjoynents.
The brilliant success achieved fur the moral
exhibition on Wednesday night was the
presage of It's lasting popularity, and yester-
day the Ryan Villa was as largely visited ana
the show as well paironized as the most san
guine could have desired. All the afternoon 3
stream OF visitors poured through the gates,
and among them were many coHnolsseurs
whose fine taste was afforded qualification
seldom afforded by a public exhibition IN any
city. The walks among the cool grounds,
well watered and bordered with lilies ana
roee-bushes, were as popular as ever, ana De-
meath the outrageous foliage Of the blooming
peach and broadleaveG fig, strolled the visit
ing fair with their attendant SWANS In the
height of rural enjoyment. The luxuriant
%shrubbery, with its rich green hues, formed a
beautiful background to the picture, relieving
the ~spring-tide sweetness OF the scene. Inc
flower tent, with its long show-slands, was
an unfailing attraction, and was inspected oy
every visitor. The plants had all oeen wen
cared for, and looked fresher and more luXu-
rious than ever. Their arrangement had oeen
perfected, and they make themselves quite at
home. Numbers of ladies lowered around
the flowers, expressing their enthusiastic ad-
miration, and examining the choice specimens
on exhibition. Among the p~lants,fa wax Ivy,
lust added, received a large share OF praise,
and an India rubber tree, growing finely, ex-
cited The wonder of the curious. During this
inspection. the Citadel Band was at its post in
tbs centre OF the grounds discourslng a choice
selection of pieces-operatic, terpsichorean
and sentimental. Their performance was
highly artistic, and formed one OF the CHIEF
attractions to the visitors, when the arduous
work Of criticlsing the articles on eEhioitlon
was at an end. Many of the couples and par
ties also enjoyed a retreat to the palace SAIGON
of Mr.. Brookbanks, where foaming soda,
dainty ice-cream and refreshing sherbets were
heartily discussed.
Within the Villa the imposing array OF paint
ings and the beautiful store of cut flowers
still charm the eye. The latter had been kept
fresh by assiduous waterings, and the dia-
mond drops giistening upon the bright petals
added to their striking beauty. The COLLECTION
OF wax cuttings had also received tasteful and
elegant additions, an elaborate and exquisite
" finished basket of wax flowers being exhi-
bited by Miss sallie G. Wigg.
In the same room hung q dlngy historic
paper which every Carolinian will read with
deep interest. It was q short note, as follows:
25rH JULY, 1888.
Genhemen-Please let Mrs. Elizabeth Grin
land nave seven pounds three shillings worth
OF goods ont of your store. and charge tne
same to the estate OF Robt. Erwin, and you
Fran. MARION.
Messrs. GILES & FLURs, Monck's Corner.
The curious and practical chirography, and
the uneqnivocal flourish beneath the sigma
ture, showed the authenticity Of the order,
and proved that the Swamp !" was not
wanting In a knowledge OF the arts OF peace
as well as war.
yfhe display Of vegetables had also been i'm
proved by the addition of handsome lots OF
~artichokea, strawberries and Irish potatoes.
AT NIGH
the grounds were again illuminated with q
host of Chinese lanterns, whose cleaning
light made the grounds look like fsiry-land.
The s,young folks" enjoyed themselves i'm
mensely, and regret that their fascinating
evening must so soon come to an eRd. ills
pleasant to say that visitors from the North
and South, and from Europe, are unanimous
in the declaration that q prettier and more at
tractive exhibition oil flowers and pictures has
not been seen. Taste and diligence will tell.
THE FINE ART EXHIBITION.
In the upper gallery viii be found TWO hne
oil paintings by Guerin, exhibited by Ar. /. 3.
K, Bennett. They represent the amusements
of the French nobility, and are works OF great
merit. The picture of the Port OF Geneva,
exhibited by Mr.. I. 8. K. Bennett, was errone-
ously described, in yesterdays issue, as q river
view. This picture, which is nearly a century
old, has many admirers among artists. The
atmospheric effects are especially good.
THE PROGRAMME TO-DAY.
At eight o'clock this evening the premiums
will be awarded, as follows:
For!the best grown collection of zonale and
double geraniums-ln bloom.
cOT Luo pcet S2oWa
%geranlums. "a
gold leaved geranlums.
For the best grown collection OF azaleas IN
bloom.
For the best grown collection OF peiargoni-
ums In bloom. u.
For the best grown collection of Japan lilies
In bloom.
For the best grown collection of Chinese
- primroses in bloom.
For the best grown collection Of luchslas IN
bloom. -
For the largest collection of greenhouse
plants exhibited by one person.
For best single specimen plant or any class.
For best display of carnauon plnks.
For best display OF pansies.
For best display Of verbena.
For best display of cut flowers.
For second best display OF cut flowers.
For most tasteful and best arranged hang-
ing basket of flowers.
For best specimen of wax work-fruits or
flowers. -
For best basket of strawberries.
For best display OF vegetables OF ali KINDS.
The Post Band will then, as on The previous
evenings, be brought into the large hall, and
The exhibition will be closed with a grand
dance. The musical programme for to-day Is