Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-05-07
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nectiOn with its history as interesting but of
far more truth than that found in the ia
bled origin of the hyacinth. In 1910 the
Rev. P. S. Fall, being on visit to Cincin-
natl, was examining the plants in the conser-
vatory of the late Nicholas Longworth,
who at that time had the largest collection
of cactus in the United States. He saw fine
specimen of ripe fruit on one of the plants
which being novelty his friend requested
the gardeners permission to pull one of
them. After tasting the fruit Mr.. Fall
folded a piece of paper around the remand
er, put it in his pocket and carried il to his
home, then at Frankfort, Kentucky, where
he sowed the seed from which he raised
several plants. The parent of the plant on
exhibition first lowered in 1913. Some two
or three years afterwards Mr.Fall sold the or
iginal stock for 500 to a florist of Cincinnati.
This plant is believed to be one of, if not
the finest flowers in that division of the
cactus family. The fruit resembles a large
goOseberry, being pulpy and interspersed
with seed. 1t is now owned by Mrs. Jno.
Overton to whom it was presented by Mr..
Fall several years ago. Mrs. 0verton has
on exhibition another very fine cactus
speciOsd bearing a large number Of pink
blossoms
FROM OLD IRELAND.
One of the handsomest show cases on
exhibition is one containing a large variety
of Irish Linens, manufactured in Belfast,
Ireland, expressly for Olwill Brothers, of
this city. Connected with this display is
the fax in its various stages, that is used
in the manufacture of these goods.
COTTON AND WOODEN FABRICS.
The goods on exhibition from Pulaski
Manufacturing Company, Bowling Green
Wooden Mills, Louisville Wooden Mills and
Pioneer Mills, San Francisco, California,
make altogether, one Of the most handsome
displays that has ever been seen at any
similar exhibition in the country.
HANDSOME NEW YORK CONTRIBUTION.
We have heretofore made mention of the
handsome display of silver ware in different
parts of the building, and which for mag
ni6cence has never been equalled at any
former Exposition. In the display made by
F. L. Davies & Brother, are numerous
contributions from the Webster Manufac-
turing Co. ofNew York, one of the most
extensive establishments in the country.
This famous concern has a representative
from Nashville in the person of E. P.
son of Capt. E. d FarnswOrth
of this city, who left this place last year to
become connected with the establishment
Nashvillians visiting New York, are always
received by our friend Farms
worth.
TEN MINUTES FOR REFRESHMENTS.
Near the foot of the stairway to the gal |
ery, and in the rear of the ice cream saloon |
Of Venable & Co. is the cigar and tobacco |
stand Of HOLSTER Brothers, which is hand |
,omely decorated, and is beautifully SUD- |
Piled with fragrant, foreign and domestic |
cigars, lemonades, sandwiches etc. etc. The |
is handsomely fitted up, and |
s very attractive, besides being a con-
7enience for those in search of refreshment. |
DELICATE WORKMANSHIP.
Among the fine work on exhibition is a
picture in hair of the City Cemetery. The
omb- stones, trees, grass and gravelled |
walks are very natural. Along the main
rive is seen a hearSe with coffin inside,
lrawn by two white horses. This picture
displays a great deal of delicate workman
hip and shows how perfect the art of work
ng hair may be carried. 1t is from the es-
of J. Z. LOiseau & Co.
EAU DE FRENCH.
Around the basin of the fountain and
,ascade have been placed four hydrants
which afford ice water for drinking purposes.
This is one OF the most pleasant improve
nents of the Exposition and will
,e much appreciated. The idea of
ice-water originated with Mr..
french, who has done much in this respect
o render visit delightful. An improve
nent very much desired, and in fact one
hat is required for the comfort and health
e Vie &c Of 1
1t present the ventilation is quite INSULT
lent, and the building will be quite disa-
Teeable i'll consequence. Several of the
lOors and windows have been closed in
rider to give space for the exhibition of
,ictures. We trust the attention of the
committee will be directed to this great ne
essity and act accordingly.
NO FEAR OF DUST
nay now be felt by visitors since the streets
round the buildings are sprinkled when
yer necessary. Everything will, we think, |
e done to render persons pleasant when at |
he Exposition, only one thing being now |
equiTed and that is ventilation.
POWER HALL
egan operation yesterday and all the ma
hinery is now in operation. Several steam
jumps, of different sizes on exhibition at ,
act a great deal of attention, and are of !
ne latest AMI most improved styles.
THE PRINTING PRESS
the NASHVILLE UNION AND AMERI-
AN turns off its daily editions, which are :
gratuitOusly. We are glad to
se that so many of our friends are attend
e the Exposition, and are pleased with
le opportunity OF showing them our en-
;rprise in connection with that of others. Z
he UNION AND AMERICAN printed at the '
xposition is intended to advance the in d
rest and show the merits of this great in C
lstrial enterprise. Advertisements taken Q
our Exposition edition will be read by '
7ery one attending, and cannot fail to .
alize benefits to those advertising.
LAST NIGHT. S
The attendance last night was unusually &
rye, and we are glad to see such an evil U
,nce of appreciation on the part of our a
items. The galleries were crowded and g
e space below was filed with visitors. Il
THE ATTRACTIONS p
ere too numerous to mention. Power &
all with its grand machinery in full oper- Il
ion, the pictures along the gallery, the I
cam loom, dazzling jewels, the grand or s.
a, splendid show cases, filed with elegant v
'ods, and hundred other features invited Il
tention from every one.
THE GOAT AND THE DOG
the treadmill caused no little merriment.
0 this tread power Is attached churn )
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