Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1872-10-25
THE EXPOSITION.
Another Gala Nlght-Three Thou
sand vfsftors az the Exposition

lhE GlhL VJllAVNs
Another Gala Nfght-Three Thou
sand Visitors az the Exposition
The Art Gallery and the Critics.
Last evening the attendance at the
Exposition was immense. The great
Ecrowd surged through the grand hall,
filed the galleries, and left neither nook
nor corner unoccupied. From all lips
came expressions Of admiration on be-
holding the charming scene. 1t was worth
the price Of admission to stand on the
gallery and look down upon the crowd in
the grand hall. The ladies Of our city
and their beaux turned out in force last
evening, thereby adding additional at
fractions to the Exposition.
The Art Gallery was visited by thou
sands last evening. Many went there
as lovers Of art, while others visited it
from motives Of curiosity, curiosity
created by press criticisms on paintings.
The Objectionable picture" Nymph of
the Woods"-has been removed, but it is
questionable if it impressed the mind
any more unfavorably than many others
on exhibition. Evil to him who evil
thinks" is good motto for pictures as
we'll as garters. The Medici Venus out
strips almost all other pieces Of statuary,
yet no one compares it to the Black
Crook. Pictures calculated to create
sensual images in the mind are always
ectionable, yet is extremely doubt
full that the unfortunate and ostra-
cised Nymph had done this to
any great extent. Would it not be
well to call in milliner and have
the statues and painting properly and
fashionably dressed with panniers, etc. ?
The Art Gallery is now advertised, and
those of our citizens having paintings of
value can have them generally admired
and criticised by placing them at the
Exposition. In the showcase Of Messrs.
Clark & Co., jewellers, near the fountain,
the prize gold necklace for the best girl
baby, and the prize cup for the best boy
baby, are on exhibition. These valuable
prizes will DO distributed at the grand
baby show at the Fair Grounds to-
morrow.
ICES AND CONFECTIONERY.
Charlie Howard, the great icc.cream,
soda water and confectionery king of
Memphis, has an elegant retreat in the
southeast corner of the Exposition. |
Lace curtains surround the locality, and
no wonder it is frequented by the ladies,
who always have taste for the elegant
and attractive. Soda water, coffee, can
dies, ice.cream, cakes, and thousands of
things that come under the heading con-
fectionery are here temptingly dis
played Ladies and gentlemen are
respectfully invited to visit Charlie
Howard 8 establishment, where they will
receive the attention Of polite employees
and secure an elegant lunch--a thing
absolutely necessary in this world, if not
in the next. Mr.. Howard has made am
pie arrangements for this evening, SO
that every person visiting his stand can
be supplied in moments notice. Mr.
Towards establishment on Main, near
Madison, is always open for the recep-
ton of guests.
CONFECTIONERY.
On one Of the attractive stands at the |
Exposition appears the handiwork of B.
Rocco, the manufacturer of and whole
sale and retail dealer in plain and fancy |
candies, at No. ZIG Main, corner of
Adams. The cakes and candies at the |
Exposition are artistically gotten up and |
attract general attention. Mr.. Rocco
at his Main street establishment, has a |
large stock of fruits, nuts, raisins, figs, |
candies and CONNECTIONS. Cakes of every |
description are baked to order and kept
for sale. The best and purest brands of
wines, ales and porters can be found at
Roccos. Cigars, both imported and
homemade, can be purchased of him at
the lowest rates. In fact Mr.. Rocco has
splendid stock of selected goods. He
has large experience in the trade and
knows its wants. Merchants and others
visiting the city should visit Rocco's es-
tablshment and make whatever pur-
chases they may require. They can do
no better in the city.
DRUGS, Periphery AND CHEMICALS.
On the west gallery, just above the
floral grotto, is located the attractive
stand of c. c. Ward & Bro, druggists
and importers, No. 2l5 Main street.
The display made by these gentlemen is
model of taste. Drugs, chemicals,
perfumery and patent medicines in pack
ages and bottles are arranged with ar
tistic effect. On a glass case in front
of the stand rests fine marble bust Of
General Lee. The display made by
Ward & Bro. of Thayer & Co.'s solid
and fluid extracts, resinoids and sugar
coated pills is most attractive. These
medicinal fluid extracts are recognized
in the United States Pharmacopoia as
officinal remedies, and their utility
is fully acknowledged by physi-
clans and druggists. The extensive
laboratory of Thayer 4 Co. is in Cam
bridgeport, Massachusetts. They claim
that their preparations have always been
and are still prepared of oficinal
strength; that they are honestly made
and fully equal to the required standard
of quality. In auid extracts they have
adopted the rule now 50 universally ad-
mitted as correct, viz: that each fluid
ounce of extract shall contain the
strength of one ounce of raw material.
Messrs. Ward s Bro, at their extensive
drug establishment on Main street, have
q large stock of the finest and best drugs,
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