Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-05-15


drops Of different colors. By this time the
crowd, which had fast increased in NUM-
Der, began to express their delight By
LOUD SHOUTS
which were heard nearly all over the city,
so loud and prolonged were they. After
this Capt. Thatcher and Green Morrow
made
PYROTECHNIc DISPLAY
of the following works: 2 twelve inch
wheels, 2 fourteen inch wheels, 2 sixteen
inch wheels, circular saw, Chinese fans,
illuminated verticle, diamond cross, Union
boquet, Union fountain, Masonic triad,
American sun, Prismatic rose, Ladies'
within, 2 balloons, 2 volcanoes, 2 Illuminated
diamonds.
The magnifcence of these fireworks
cannot be imagined. The Exposition bal
cony overlooking the large crowd below,
was literally ablaze with the beauty of ev-
cry conceivable light. Fiery wheels, max
ing beautiful wrelths of sparks, the pris-
matte colors blended naturally enough,
brilliant stars and other figures were all
seen at once, leaping through the air, and
shedding their splendor far and near. The
delight Of the crowd was very great, as was
attested by the cheers which greeted each
display. Possibly no such display of fire
works has ever been seen in this city.
After the fire works had ceased to be dis
played, the immense crowd commenced
pushing into the buildings. 1t was difficult
for some time to get to the door, and after
gaining the interior one could hardly move
about on account of the vast multitude of
human beings. The scene was one ofgor-
geous magnifcence, and the animation and
pleasure Of the evening will not soon be
forgotten. The number inside the build
ings was between seven and eight thousand
persons.
THE HORTICULTURAL GARDENS
were thronged with promenaders, many
having to seek that place Ia order to find
room enough to converse agreeably and to
walk comfortably. Since our last report
valuable and considerable additions have
been made to the large collections of flow
ers, among which is noble specimen of
the Ficus EIdSticus and handsome sage
palm, (CycGS ReU0lutuS) from the Asylum,
together with other magnificent specimens
of the floral kingdom. Mrs. DR.. Cheatham,
with her accustomed hberality, has again
reple6shed and added to her already large
collection of rare flowers aud plants on ex-
hibitlon. There is quite display Of
CUI FLOM6ho,
among which are some beautiful and curl
ously colored specimens of the Pansey or
Hearts Ease. Mrs. John Morrow of Edge
field, contributed large basket Of magnii-
cent cut flowers, which may be seen near
the fountain. Being intended for the cut
flower exhibition they should not have been
cut until tomorrow. Among the contribu-
tors of flowers are Rev. P. S. Fall, DR.. Van
Dyke, and others. From the following it
will be seen that there is to be a grand dis
play of boquets and flowers on Friday, con-
corning which the following will be of in
terest:
Ali entries must be made before 2 O'Clock
P. NJ. of that day, and at O'Clock P. NJ. the
following premiums will be awarded.
For the best display of cut roses in variety,
quality and character, ladies elegant Orna-
mental work-stand, by Messrs Weakley &
Warren.
For the second best do. fine large bridal
fruit cake handsomely decorated, by the
Maxwell House.
For the third best display, half dozen
bottles Coxe's celebrated Ives Seeding
wine, of Pulaski.
For the best display of miscellaneous
cut flowers, in variety, arrangement and
quality, handsome silver cup, by Messrs.
G. r. Parsons & Co.
For best pair of table or vase boquets not
less than fifteen inches high, handsome
and highly ornimented Bridal pound cake
by the Maxwell House.
For lest pair of convex or French
boquetS, not less than ten inches across the
top-a pair Of ladies fancy CATERS by B. r.
Cater.
The committee to award the premiums
will be composed of gentlemen of large bo-
tanical, and floral information.
The articles intended for competition will
be known only by members of the commit
tee, so that the strictest impartiality will
be observed in the awards. The display
will be open to the whole country, and
florists and amateurs are requested to make
entries in either class they wish. The
committee viii reserve the right to refuse
an award when the flowers entered are not
worthy of the same. The flowers and the
premiums awarded will remain on exhibit
ton until Saturday night.
Among the premiums offered is a table
by the house of Weakley & Warren, of this
city. The table is unique piece of furni-
ture and is worth the efforts..of any one to
secure it. The workmanship is rarely ex-
ceHed, while the convenience and arrange
meIh of the table renders it of great value.
A HANDSOME BOUQUET.
While speaking of flowers, we take this
opportunity of expressing our thanks to the
young lady who presented handsome bou-
quet to the UNION AND AMERICAN stand
last night. The flowers were very much
admired, and attracted much attention
from visitors. Their delightful fragrance
will wait pleasant thoughts and kindliest
feelings of the fair donor, hardly less beau
tiful in every charming grace than the de-
lightful flowers themselves.
MORE ATTRACTIONS.
Tonight there will be another display of
fireworks, an announcement sufficient in
itself to attract thousands to the EXPOSE
ton. Capt. Stockell, with his usual pru-
dence, had steam engine and hook and
ladder company on the grounds last night