New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-09-25
. LOCAL MISOELLANY.
RROOKLYN,S BETTER SIDE

BKOOkLfNS BEJJER SIDE
SUCCESS OF THE INDUSTRIAL Observation-Disclosures
OF THE DISPLAY
Since the opening of the Brooklyn EXPOSE
ton goods have been coming rapidly. almost all the
available space Is occupied and the fair at length pre-
sents fine appearance. Large numbers of people have
visited 1t during tho past few days. and the children Of
several Of the public schools Of Brooklyn have been
treated TO ramble through the passages. Among the
articles which excite admiration the large number
OF tropical plants from the Exotic and Botanical Garden
at Fatbush. These arranged in semcirce around
the music-stand behind which the band hidden by the
foliage from the eyes OF the spectators plays its pieces
with effect. extraordinary large and fine colec
ton Of imperial photographs Of prominent Brooklyn
citizens Is exhibited being furnished by the leading
photographers OF the city, Some fine samples Of Ameri
can laces displayed and compare fayOrably with
OF the best mportatons. Notable among them are
perfect facsimiles OF the best Nottingham laces
made by q Brooklyn firm, the only manu-
facturers Of this description Of goods in this country
Some specimens OF slverware attract great deal Of
attention, and large crowds gather around a solid
silver for holding tea and coffee This is fine spec
linen OF workmanship, and represents castle with tur
rets baements, while the entrance TO the court
yard Is the place designed for the lamp or gasjet which
heats the tea and coffee The value OF the urn placed
at 1900 AS specimen of ingenuity, perhaps, lnothing
exhibition excels Indian Of life size, manufactured
imitation. Some fine specimens OF the Work
are on exhibition One OF these representing bouquet
ELECTS unqualified admiration Some handsome pieces
Of inaid furniture are on exhibition, and call forth
expressions OF delight from young housekeepers The
Art Department comprising collections Of oil paintings
pencil and crayon sketches and crayon Photographs Is
well filled, and occupies small rooms on either side OF
the entrance There specimens Of brica-brao
collections OF tapestry, and vevety carpets IN hand
some designs and we-seected colors. And in the way
Of practical things, there are numerous i'm
proved conrivances for cooking, baking, and
boiling. Specimens OF paper wash-bowls and
other articles occur in profusion. In the
machinery department at work, several sewing
machines, asbsftiBg contrivance, blowers centrum
gal pumps, turbine water wheels &c. The turning or
ivory into various shapes, performed on the premises.
excites great deal of attention. The operator takes
OF ivory cut from the trunk and in an incredibly
short space OF time cuts from each a eDiard bail
and two ivory rings. Bread-and good at that
lis baked on the premises. Power is sup
piled the machinery by 65horse power
hgh-pressure engine. The management Of the fair has
been excellent throughout and reflects great credit on
those in charge The police arrangements, IN charge OF
Capt. Waddy of the Fourth Precinct, are also good
These things and the large daily receipts make the sec
ond annual fair Of tue Brooklyn Industrial Institute
complete success =.