Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1872-10-20
THE FAIR.
The Grounds and the BuildIngs-Im-
mense ImprOTements-SpleRdid
Prospect.
The Exhibition TO COme-The Entries and
the ExhibilOrs-The Stock, Etc.

The Exhibition TO COme-The Entries and
the ExhlbilOrs-The Stock, Etc.
The Track and the EOrses TO TTOt ON it,
and the Premiums they will
TrOt Fer.
The preparations for the grand opening
of the Memphis Agricultural and Me-
chanical Fair, which opens at the FaiI
Grounds on Monday, are on the most
extensive scale, and are nearly COM
pleted. The arrangements for the re-
ception Of goods excel those Of any
former year, and the President and
Board Of Directors are working in a
manner that is certain TO insure success.
A visit to the grounds yesterday showed
the wonderful progress made within a
few days. The larger halls are ready for
the reception Of goods, the tables and
benches being all laid out in a manner
that viii give the visitors ample OppOT-
tunity to view the many useful and
ornamental articles with which they
will be covered during the coming week.
Already several dU0lt cOlTierS, in the
persons Of exhibitors taking time by the
forelOck, have placed many beautiful
articles on view. Conspicuous among
these may be mentioned a couple Of
FINELY PAINTED PICTURES,
in oil, suspended in the southern hall,
entitled "Our Country Callsr and the
"Lost Cause" The first scene is laid
in November, 1862, where brave South
ern boy is taking leave Of his friends and
his beautiful home, while the second pOr-
trays his return in April, 1865, to his des-
olated home, which has plainly under
gone the ravages Of war. Both paint
ings are well executed so far as light,
shade and cOloring are concerned, and
are certain to attract the attention Of the
numerous visitors to the Fair. They're
fleet great credit on Miss Slee, the lady
artist, a resident Of Memphis.
PHOTOGRAPHS.
Close at hand is very fine collection of
photographs, OF all sizes and styles, from
the studio Of Mr.. Y. Day, No 25l Main
street.
PLASTER CASTS.
Several cases of very fine plaster casts
have been placed on the tables, embrac-
ing every variety of subject. When
placed in position they will prove very
attractive as all are beautifully moulded.
EAIBRoIDERTEs.
The display Of embroidery goods at
the coming fair promises to be much
larger than on any previous occasion,
the ladies of the country and city being
reported as having prepared a very large
number Of beautiful specimens Of nee
dle-work. The center-table will
be devoted to the display of
those handsome triumphs of ladies
handiwOrk, These goods will be all ar
ranged and on view on Monday fore
noon.
HATS, CAPS AND FURs.
Wheaton & Co., who are ever early
exhibitors, placed on exhibition on Sat
urday a splendid case OF hats, caps, and
furs, embracing all that is most stylish
and fashionable.
THE FOURTH HALL.
Running along the centre table of the
north hall are a vast number of glass
cases which occupy space to the amount
Of one hundred feet. These are intended
for the reception Of all kinds of textile
fabrics and ladies goods. An enterpris-
ing exhibitor, whose name could not be
ascertained, has already placed in this
hall one of the finest assortments of
canned fruits and preserves ever seen at
any previous Fair. This hall will be one
OF the great centers of attraction next
week.
THE ENTRIES.
Up till Saturday evening four hundred
entries had been made at the Secretary's
Office, which exceeds the entries made
last year at the same date more than
one hundred per cent; certainly good
augury for a successful fair. Entries in
future must all be made at the Secreta-
ry's office, on the Fair Grounds.
THE GROUNDS.
The grounds this year have been laid
out in a manner that is certain to chal-
lenge admiration, under the personal
superintendence Of Colonel J. II. Ed
mondsOn, Chairman on Grounds. The
most conspicuous and beautiful feature
is a specimen of landscape-gardenin
which extends from one extremity Of
the north hall in the rear to the other.
The design is at once simple and
ornate, and displays the very
Mr.. James Stewart, of ElnwOod
Nursery, who planned and carried out
the design. 1t is in two divisions, with
mounds in the center, surmounted by
handsome shrubs, while the borders are
Of box wood and evergreens, producing
very pretty and tasteful effect.
Stretching away on each side Of the
wood pathway, leading to Power Hall,
or frrTr, Of Hlaa 1nr.f1aaH,,asN NFnr
nOlia trees ever planted in Tennessee.
The other portions Of the grounds have
allssbeen nicely moved so that every
thing presents neat, clean and tidy
appearance.
THE CHARITABLE INSTITUTIONS.
The buildings erected for the use Of
the Leath Orphan Asylum, the Church
Home, the Alabama street Presbyterian
Church, and the Central Baptist Church,
have all been completed, and are ready
for occupation. They viii be devoted
10 the holding of bazaars and fancy
fairs during the week, and good sub
stantial meals viii be served up in each
building every day during the week,
under the personal superintendence Of
the ladies in charge, who will be as
sisted by bright bevies of beautiful dam
sells.
POWER HALL.
Work is going on steadily in power,
and ample preparations are being made
for q large quantity Of all kinds Of ma
chinery. A large lot Of farming and
planting implements has already been
placed on exhibition.
STOCK.
The arrangements for the reception of
stock are most extensive, and the dis
play in cattle is certain 10 be very fine.
Already several choice animals occupy
stalls, and the rush tomorrow is certain
10 be great, from the entries already
made in the Secretary's books. The same
remarks apply to hogs Of every descrip-
ton.
POULTRY.
The display Of poultry this year will
be the finest ever witnessed in Shelby
county. 1t viii comprise every kind of
fowl, from a Shanghai TO a bantam, with
game chickens Of every breed thrown
IN ad iibitum. The duck creation, NAL
lard teal, Muscovey, and all Others viii
be fully represented, while a few ami
mails in the shape Of Maltese cats,
opOssum, and other interesting speci-
mems Of natural history will be mixed in
by way Of variety. Mr.. John 2. Bough-
ner will have charge Of this department,
and be is determined that it shall be
second to no other in the entire Fair.
THE STANDS
for visitors have all been nicely white
washed and repaired, and every arrange
ment made to give visitors a full, free
and uninterrupted view Of
THE TRACK,
which was never in finer order for trot-
ting than it is at the present time. a
shower Of rain would be an improve
ment, but still it is firm, light and
springy, and susceptible OF very fast
time. There will be trotting- matches
on Monday, Tuesday, "Wednesday,
Thursday, Friday and Saturday.
THE TROTTLNG MATCHES.
On Monday there will be a match for
horses owned IN Shelby county that
have beaten three minutes in public.
Best two In three. Premium two hum
dred and fifty dollars; two hundred dol
lars TO first horse and fifty dollars 70
second