The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1872-05-02
THE FLORAL EXHIBITION.
nku11ANT DISPLAY ATTHE VILLA.
The art Gallery-Fruits and Vegeta-
bles-A SPLENDID Assortment OF FLOW
ers-The Grounds Inuminated-music
by the Citadel Band.

and confidence of the public. Their exnlol-
tons before the war were brilliant ansile'
and were regarded by all az true eApoheh's
of what the fertile lands of the COAST were
capable of. and what our various industries
could accomplish. The crippled conditlon Oh
the society since the war has, IN a measure
nrec,nded these annual exhibitions, but the
old charm was still felt, and when it was an
nounced that the society were about to give q
floral exhibition the call met with a cordial
response. The committee appointed Tor Inc
purpose made all necessary arrangements,
and received their recompense In the unani-
nous well-done of the visitors who a!tendea
the opening of the floral exhibition yesterday.
The RYAN VILLA.
The villa is situated at the southwest corner
of Calhoun and Ru,ledge streets, and 1t re-
itself at once, by its location anu
plan, for the purpose ioc which 1t lis tempo
rarily adapted. The handsome residence,
with the dome rising from among the green
trees and strawberries, at once attracts atten-
ton, and the visitor enters the gate with con-
fdence. Passing along a smooth walk. the
first object of interest IL. the spacious
FLowER TENT,
in size sixty by forty feet. It is made for the
purpose of affording a covering to plants
which might not safely be kept within doors.
Several large TEXTILES are stretched at q suit.
able heighth from the ground, and beneath
these Is a huge flower stand, extending the
whole length of the tent, and rising, In a pyra-
midal shape, In four tiers. Gas has been In
troduced in the tent, and five chandeliers
afford ample light. The tent is one OF the
most popular places on the grounds, and
THE DISPLAY OF PLANTS
beneath 1t Is already magnificent. The whole
space upon every tier of the stand ID filed
with exquisite specimens OF rare geranium
flowers. Among them tall lilies, white and
pink, geraniums in bloom, daiRty fuchsias,
lovely pelsrgonlums, carnation pinks, pansies
and verbenas, are conspicuous. The gerani-
ums, however, form the principal part OF the
display, and their beantyi Is praised on every
side, particularly the silver and gold leaved,
the scented, the zonale, and the double Varle-
ties. A Perfection geranium, in full bloom,
several lovely celareas, q Glorle de Nancy, and
others were particularly admired. This part
Of the exhibition was also rendered very IN
terestiDg by a large collection OF choice e1-
otics. the names of which are 30 unlike the
plants, that we should advise all visitors 10
dispense with the former and examine the
latter. A musical little canarIe pipes a sbrill
adieu to the visitor leaving the tent ard en-
tering upon
SURVEY OF b GROUNDS
These are beautifully laid out, and have
been admirably prepared for the exhibition.
The walks are smooth, and every particle OF
dust Is kept down by the continual application
of the waterpots, which lend a refreshing
GOODNESS to the air. the plats OF grass hage
been mown, and the rose-bushes bordering
them ara carefu'iy trimmed, and their roses
disposed to advantage. Along the thick and
closely.ciipped hedges Of wild orange, which
border the walks, long benches have been
erected whereon parties may rest and enjoy
the scene. The numerous trees and the con-
cealing shrubbery a all been attended to,
and the whole of the grounds are In perfect
order, and afford as pleasant and convenient
a place for a stroll as can we'll be found. In
!. the centre of the grounds, and around a large
locust tree, is the stand for the Post Band.
These are present from the opening until the
closing of the exhibition, and regale the visit
ors with marches, waltzes, galops and beauti-
full selections from the operas. The pro-
gramme yesterday was as follows:
PROGRAMME.
/. Medley Qulckstep.
q nrap6 ortQ from Na"hnnhalnSZIar.
8. Moonbeam Waltz.
4. Selections from the Bohemian Girl.
5. Song-The Little Church around the
Corner.
s. Lurline Waltz.
7. Scena from Ernani. y
8. Ansonia Galop.
9. Martha Quadrllle.
10. ~Polka-Cornet Solo.
lNNSelection- Lucrezia Borgia.
II. Rose Polka Redowa.
Is. L,Ardita Waltz.
IA. Vsterland March.
The large building on the rigat OF the band
is occupied by the energetic Mr.. ~Brookoanks
as an Ice cream saloon. 1t is neatly fitted up,
and there Ices, sherbets, soda and other re-
freshments are dispensed. The house on the
opposite side of the grounds is occupied by
the committee.
The villa has d large hall into which the
visitors enter, with receding rooms IN the
right and Left. wings, all large and airy, and
having tall windows which are thrown open,
affordlng easy ingress from the long piazzas.
These rooms have all been decorated with
much taste. The large hall is furnished with
numerous paintings, and in the interstices
around the wall are hung elegant baskets OF
fresh spring roses and flowers. Stands and
mounds Of roses are also disposed around, and
bouquets, rich in coloring and rare In fra
GRANGE, are placeced upon the tables. The
flowers are all fresh and ~sprinkled with dew,
and a delicious weight of perfume peryades
the suit of apartments. In the hall also are
SPECIMENS OF WAX CUTTINGS
which deserve q closer inspection. They con-
sist OF flowers, fruits, &C., made BY the hand
from wax. The specimens exhibit a high de-
gree of skill and taste, one representing sew
eral roses, moss licheus, &C., and another re-
presenting a white cross reclining upon a bed
o moss,a and surrounded with v%ar,egated roses,
were much admired. The plain white cross,
also, with the sprig of leaves and tendrils
around it, was particularly chaste and elegant.
The other rooms were all decorated like the
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