Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1873-10-15

the weather mucD more auSplclOuS 10 the
occasion than had been anticipated on The
previous morning, and at an early hour all
the omnibuses, us well as other convey
ances were brought into requisiton. But
being the opening day, as usual, the crowd
was not as large as it might have been, and
really should have been, had cur citizens
taken an interest IN making q good begin
ming, as it was their duty tohaye done. We
presume, however, that this is due princi-
pally to the fact that it is generally known
that the first day at our fair is pretty well
spent in making entries and arranging arti-
cles for display. Up toyesterday evening not
much more than one-third Of the articles
entered had been put on display, and only
a small proportion of the stock entered
was on the ground.
on THE GROUNDS ..H
surrounding the building are the usual
number of refreshment stands, the dining
hall being run by Messrs. KinZel and
Ricardi, and a lunch and lager beer stand
by John Scherf. The display of agricul-
tural implements was not as large as we
have seen on the ground, and yet fair
show was made. Hough q Co., had
large number OF the Jones and Moline
ploWs on display, the latter being the pillow
drawing the gold medal at the Vienna
Exposition, which they however have not
entered for premium. the Jones pillow
being the one entered. 5. 4. Port, exhibits
two fine wagons, of home manufacture,
and harrow, while the Jarnagin buggy
farm wagon, manufactured at MorTistOwn
attracted considerable attention. Other
agricultural implements were on the
ground, and it IS presumed that more Will
arrive to-day.
FIRST FLOOR.
On the ground floor We noticed fine
display of flowers and flower pots around
the fountain, placed there by 8lessrs.
CroCch,& Addison. The Knoxville Pottery
had also specimens of their work on this
floor, in the shape OF still and still worm
made of clay, as well as q jug made ia the
shape of human bead, with a partition,
so as to be able 10 contain two kinds of
liquids at one time. A NJ. Spiro & Bro.
have their CONNECTION and lunch stand on
this floor, at which they exhibit curiosity
in the shape of q four legged, four winged
chicken, of which we have heretofore
spoken. a fine display of poultry, is also
10 be found on this floor, consisting of
chickens, geese and ducks. The Eureka
shutter exhibited by Hough * Co., was
also in this part of the building. We are
told that this shutter drew the gold medal
at the Vienna Exposition, but as there y
nothing TO compete with il on the ground,
it has not been entered for a premium.
On the
SECOND FLOOR
and between the stairs leading from the
north entrance of the building, is the mu-
sic stand, occupied by the Chattanooga
Brass Band, which discoursed sweet music
during the day. To the right and lett Of
the music stand are a number Of Tine pic
lures from o. b. Smith d Co., and Wiz
liams Sturges d Co., as well as four oil
paintings 10y Miss Bertha Esperandieu. We
missed the large display of fine chromos,
oil paintings, etc, usually made by the
veteran artist, Mr.. T. NJ. schleier, but
learn that his long illness few weeks
since prevented him from taking that in
terest in the fair that he has been accus-
toned to take, which fact we very much
regret.
on the first table towards the east
end Of the building, we noticed a fine dis
play of c0nfectionsries, cakes, aud fruits.
The Temple of Liberty" manufactured
by Peter Kern, is certainly q masterpiece
in the confectionery line. Messrs. A. NJ.
Spiro & Bro have a show case on this
table containing specimens of all the differ
ent kinds of cakes imaginable. Mr.. >. K.
a Harris has as beautiful display OF fruit in
jars as we have ever had the pleasure OF
seeing. Also some fine butter and other
articles are to be seen on this table.
Scott, Simmonds;&'Co. have a set OF fine
furniture in this end of the building, and
Messrs. DuclouX & Esperandieu a case OF
fine cigars, of home manufacture. KEN
per & Kohlhase display number of their
saddle trees and the Knoxville Leather
Company their leather Gu table near the
Secretary's office.
The California bean exhibited by Mr.
Henry Mccall attracted much attention
He had also, fine specimen Of Norway
Oats, five feet high, with seven stalks to
the grain, also specimens Of yellow and
hominy corn, there being four ears 10 the
stalk OF the yellow, and three ears to the
stalk Of the hOIniny corr. There were
also other specimens Of corn as we'll as
fine watermelOns, pumpkins, sweet pOta-
toes and other articles farm products.
John Il. Beach 4 Co., made grand dis
play of the Knoxville City Mills -four
Mr. +. +. Champion displayed a number
of broOms, Of his manufacture.
Among the first things we noticed in the
west end of the building, was miniature
steam engine, Of brass and galvanized
manufactured by Mr.. H p. Watts, pat
tern maker at the East Tennessee, Nir
GINA and Georgia Railroad shop. i
attracted much attention and considerable
comment.
Mr.. Morrison, book binder for Messrs
Ramage & Co., made a creditAble display
of binding done by him.
THE LADIES DEPARTMENT.
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