Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-05-03


the other part is Of deep blue, bearing the
name of G. r. Calhoun & Co.; under the
Keystone on a red ground and in gilt is
written Maxwell House. The top of the
case is further adorned by
A BLACK WALNUT CLOCK
made from one block of wood taken from
tree which grew at Beersheba Springs. The
block was obtained in 1871, and occupied
one man thirty days in carving the clock.
The amount of delicate work on the clock
is wonderful. The designis an Alpine cliff
where an eagle has pouHced upon kid, the
parent of which makes fight to resist this
seizure of its offspring. One of the eagles
talons pierces the back of the kid while the
goat is represented with one of its horns
locked in the breast Of the eagle, as it was
about to soar away with its prey.
REGALIA AND MILITARY GOODS.
The glass show case of Horstman Bros.
& Co., PHILADELPHIA, contains display of
military, regalia and theatrical goods of
elegance and richness not often seen out
side of an Eastern city. The case is lined
with blue satin and above is frame con-
tanning the firms name in yellow silk on a
silk scarlet ground. The inside of the case
contains variety of goods answering to
tary goods-presentatio military sword,
for field officer, with case and belt; silk
sashes; gold and silver epaulettes; military
cap, finely finished; navy chapeau; silk
United States flag; Prussian helmet, etc.
Masonic egalia-Knight Templar's entire
outfit; Masonic working tools of solid sill
yer; twenty second and twenty third degree
Jewels; Rose Croix and eighteenth de-
gree Jewels; knight Templar's sword,
mounted with gold at one end and with
silver at the other; Thirty-second Degree
Apron; Past Masters Apron; Past Masters
jewel finely engraved; Odd Fellows col
lars; High Priests breast plate with Jewels
emblematic of the Tribe of Israel; theatre
cal and bracelets, set with diamonds, rubies
and emeralds and other precious stones. In
addition there are other articles such as a
militia cap finely mounted with plume,
gold tassels for flags and banners, a silver
Warden's column, etc. In the case are two
pictures, one of S. II. Hortsman and the
other of the company's factory-these
pictures of silk On jacquard loom in the
building of the firm at Philadelphia. The
goods are under charge Of A. NJ. Barges, of
Philadelphia.
HANDSOME EMBROIDERY.
A showcase containing large collection
of silk and worsted embroidery and needle
work has been contributed by Mrs. r.
McClay, Of Edgefeld. This collection is
very much admired by all who visit the
grand gallery promenade
CABINET OF CURIoSITIES.
A case of Curiosities, contributed by E. |
D. Farnsworth, is worth an hours inspec- |
ton. Among the vast collection belonging !
to this cabinet we notice shells from the |
Pacific Ocean, a piece of Robinson Crusoe's |
cave, crystalized silver quartz, coral from |
the Pacific Ocean, specimens of granite |
of which Mormon Temple at Salt Lake |
City is being built, stone from the top of |
the Rocky Mountains, cor 1elians from EN- |
erald Bay, Lake Tohoe, Cal, California |
diamond, gold quartz, specimens of Califor- |
MIA wood, and piece of the big California |
tree, 5000 years old, and the bark Of which |
is 81 inches thick.
LAST NIGHT.
The attendance last night was quite |
large, comprising many of our best citizens |
and several of the Nashville beauties. The |
scene was delightful to the eye, and the only |
regret was that the hours so pleasantly en-
iOyed sped by too quickly, and ere half Of
the magnificent attactions had been viewed |
the crowd were notified to dispense by the |
band playing "Home Sweet Home"
Where so many are collected it follows as
a natural result that there will be many |
INCIDENTS,
which often ludicrous and otherwise, cause |
no little amusement. We saw a young
man from a distance enter the confection- I!
cry room of Venable q Co., and after look
ing at the surroundings, he ordered ice
cream, but by mistake the modest waiter
carried a saucer of sherbet to the table !
where he was sitting. Without further
ado he proceeded to pay his respects, but |
after taking a spoonful stopped, apparently |
much perplexed, and was heard to angrily |
extlaim: 'See here, waiter, take this away,
the cream is sour" A roar of laughter
from several persons present followed, dur
ing which the astonished young man from
the interior made hasty retreat.
LOOKING ABOVE.
A young lady from Missouri while walk
ing in the open space of the horticultural
garden
SAW THE STARS
in the heavens above, and upon telling her
escort that they "looked like stars in the !
sky" was more than charmed to learn that |
those orbs were what they resembled.
A DARING FEAT.
Yesterday morning the halyards Of two |
flag poles on the dome Of the building gave |
way, and before the colors could be raised |
had to be replaced. The poles being slim |
and not very safe, two men tried to reach !
the top, but had to come
down. A telegraph man, Robert |
Cowell spiked the pole and replaced the |
halyards by which the monster flags were |
soon hoisted and futtering in the breeze.
The climbing was witnessed by quite a
crowd, ali Of whom expected to see the |
frail staff, bending under its weight, break |
at any minute. There are few who would |
have undertaken the task.
THE RECEIPTS.
The receipts for the first night amounted |
to $500. This is encouraging, and the pro-
spects are that every town of Importance in
the State will contribute its quota of visit
ors to the Exposition.
THE FIRST TICKET
upon the night of the opening was presen-
ted at the door by the Battle House where
the
POST BAND
dined yesterday. The members of the
band were in fall dress yesterday,
and .presented handsome appearance.
THE HORTICULTURAL GARDEN
was visited by every one who went to the
and is admired for its beautiful
landscape and the many rare flowers, the
collection Of which was further increased
yesterday by contributions from Rev. Phil
lip S. Fall, Mrs. John Overton, Truett,
Sons & Morgan. From Rev. Mr.. Falls gar
den are many rare plants, among which is
CLIANTHUS DANIPIERIf,
perhaps the only one in the city. Among
the plants from Mrs. Overtons garden is a
gigantic cactus with almost one hundred
blooms; also several varieties Of geraniums,
the bicolored, tricolOred and
zonales; mammoth asparagus caulifOWer
The contribution from Truett, Sons &
Morgan has a large number Of cOnOferS
foliage plants, geraniums, etc. Expert
ments were tried with the
MAGNESIUM LIGHTS,
in the garden which was crowded by per-
sons anxious to witness the brilliant dis
play. The electric light viii be displayed
tonight, and the prismatic stars and arch
also exhibited, features that will attract
large numbers.
CONVENIENCE OF PASSENGERS.