Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-05-22
NASHVILLE UNION AND AMERICAN WEDNESDAY, NAY q 1872

magniaeent RABR SHOW, ThI
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wax plant Hoya carnosal deliberately framed ON
q ballOon-shaped trellis, five or six feet high,
It is q rare, valuable plant Mr.. French's gar
dener exhibited additional plants in bloom,
among which are two very fne double Towering
myrties, neat evergreen, hardy gTeen-hcuse
plant that should be more appreciated. The ex-
IT,. CUT FLOWERS
was quite large and handsome, the entries being
mostly of last Fridays show. Mrs John Nor
row, of Edgeheld, made beautiful display, said
to contain over one hundred varieties. The
may beauty of the specimens precluded the pos
near relatives in this great collection
of the flower family. Mira. Warner, also of Edge
field, made magnificent display Mrs DR.. Black
man. as is usual on such occasions was represent
ted gracefully in all her rosy glory and was the
enviedIpOssessor of the only Marshal Neil on ex-
hibition. Mr.. VIM. HEAVIER the well known fori-
culturist Of the South Nashville Nursery made
superb exhibition of miscellaneous flowers OF the
choicest character, both hardy and exotic; the
dazzling brilliancy of the double towering gera-
MUM charmingly contrasted with the delicate
tints of the pink and payOnes, the varieties run
ming through the category Of the floral gems of
the season. Belmont is Handsomely represented
in this department by four gorgeous stands
OF rare and beautiful flowers from the
garden, green house and conservatory.
Our youthful florist, Master John Hamilton, dis
plays his fine taste by handsomely arranged
tray of brilliant and tastefully arranged flowers.
BOQUETS.
In this line there were two competitors for the
handsome premiums offered The floral judges
were on hand according to the programme, at
P. NJ. and after their usual careful examination
of the competing collections, awarded the follow
ing premiums, which were announcedat 8 O'Clock
last night: "a E. ,s-..-r
exhibited ninety varieties at the first exhibition
and upward of one hundred last night; the pre-
MUM was the fine Lady's Workstand exhibited
by Messrs. Weakley 81 Warren, and valued at
S25; it can be seen at their department in the Ex
position.
Second premium awarded to entry No. A.
Mrs, DR.. Blackman, whose collections con-
tanned over two hundred named varieties. The
premium was the large bridal fruit cake present
ed by the Maxwell House.
The third premium was awarded to entry No !.
Mrs. DR.. Cheatham; the collection though not
SO large in number of named varieties, was COM
posed of the most desirable and attractive sorts.
| The premium was one half dozen bottles of Cox
Jves' seeding wine presented by A. Cox, OF Pu-
| laski, Tenn.
Entry No. 1 by Mrs. DR.. Cheatham received
| the premium for the best display of miseellane-
| GUS cut flowers. The premium was an elegant
| silver boquet stand and card case presented by
| Messr>, G. r. Parsons & Co.
| The second premium, very fine and highly
| favored Dolly Warden ham, presented by Messrs.
| Hart & Hensey, was awarded to entry No. 3,
| Mrs. John Morrow, of Edgeheld, whose grand
and magnificent display was the subject OF much
! complimentary remark by a large number.
| Entry No. 8, Mrs. r.. McClay, of Edgefeld, re-
| ceived the premium, bridal cake, presented by
the Maxwell House for the best display of ''table
| or vase boquets." Entry No. ID, Miss Katie
| HEAVIER was awarded the premium of pair of
ladys CATERS, presented by b. R. Cutter for the
! best pair of convex or French boquets.
| STRAWBERRIES.
Specimens of three varietes-Jocundd,
| DolOner's. Prolific and Wilson'S AtbaRy-were on
| exhibition from the fields of JAS. A. HARDWOOD.
! All were large, and doubtless have a delicious
flavor. We call special attention to these berries
| because they were grown upon the poor lands Of
| Mulberry ridge, the soil is very thin, having
stiff hard clay basis, but by proper and scienti
| ic cultivation it has been made to produce the
best of fruits and finest OF grains and grasses.
The farmers of Tennessee will profit by a visit
| to and talk with Mr.. Harwood.
/ HOME MADE GOODS.
| Among the handsome cases on exhibition is
one entered by B. r. Gutter, containing variety
OF samples of boots and shoes, manufactured in
this city of Tennessee leather, and which speci-
mems are so far ahead of Eastern work OF a SIM
liar character that comparison cannot be insti-
tuted. Mr.. Cutter has been engaged in business
here for the past twenty-eight years, and his
home made work has better run of custom than
| any other line of goods he has ever had in his
| large number of hands, and thus very cOnsid-
| cradle amount Of money is kept in circulation
here.
LAST NIGHT.
The attendance last night was very large, the
number present being upward of seven thousand
persons, all of whom seemed to relish the even
ing entertainment very much One Of the at
| fractions was that of the Gardner
! FIRE ExTINGUIsHERs.
Two large bOnfires were kindled from tar barrels
| andhogsheads, saturated with Oil and turpen-
| tine. The extinguishers proved quite efficient,
and all who witnessed the test seemed satisfied
/ that a fire pTecautiOn they are practical and
| indispensable, but owing to the rude behavior
/ of several unknown parties IN throwing rocks,
many ladies and gentlemen left the fire and en-
tered the building before they had witnessed the
experiment. Should another test be made we
| trust necessary steps win be taken to apprehend
those engaged in this noctious sport.
THE PIANO CONCERT
| last night was really a most pleasant feature,
the excellent music being made by Mrs. Akin
| son and Miss Bailey. The first piece was Grand
| GalOp DeCOncert, by Kettner, played as a
| Duet on Grand Bradbury Piano, from r.
DOrman's
Next piece was Overture, Poet and Peasant,
| played as a Duet by the same ladies, who this
| time used Grand Piano from the mandatory
of Knabe & Co, and furnished by Mcclure.
Next Mrs. Atkinson played sum fine selections,
| operated on the large Chickering Piano
Tonight we are to have the fine display of the
| Fire Department as arranged by Capt. Stockell.
The review will take place at 7:45 exactly, and
after the review the engines at signal given BY
Capt. StOckell, will dash at full speed past the
| Exposition building. Each engine will thus be
seen at full speed, and as soon as they can get to
the places assigned will throw water at once.
Broad street must be kept clear, and the bonfire
which will be lighted need cause no
alarm. The following is tO-night's
MUSICAL PROGRAMME.
I. Katy Darling Quick Step.
2. Song, l wait for Thee.
3. Waltz.
4. Schottisch.
5. Polka.
6. Dream of Home, Waltz
Z, Then you'll Remember Me.
EXCURSION TRAINS
For the accommodation of visitors who wish to
witness the display of fire works, Thursday night
he following railroad arrangements have been
made
The Nashville and Decatur Railroad will delay
their accommodation train TO Columbia on
Thursday the sd inst, from O'Clock P. NJ. until
10K O'Clock P. NJ, to allow visitors to witness the
display of pyTOtechnics and visit the Exposition at
night.
The Tennessee and Pacific Railroad will run
their regular train on the sd inst, by the follow
ing schedule leaving Lebanon at o'clock P. NJ,
and returning at ii OclockP. NJ.
B The Nashville and Chattanooga Railroad will
run special train from Murfreesboro on Thurs
day the sd inst, leaving Murfreesboro at $50
P. NJ, and returning at 1870 P. NJ.