New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1873-04-24

The seventh tail, of this association was
| inaugurated yesterday auspiciously, aIl
| things considered. The weather was superb
and the attendance was larger than the
directors anticipated. Competitors, as IN
former years, are dilatOry in placing their
articles Oh exhibition; in fact the art build
| ing was the only place where goods were
nearly arranged The other departments
are still incomplete, and appearances indi-
cato that many exhibitors will not tnd
themselves IN perfect order before two or
three days.
Department +, Southern products, under
tho supervision Of Mr.. G. 81. Dunbar, is al
mos, entirely neglected Three bales Of
cotton few barrels of sugar and molasses,
. small showing of manufactured tobacco
and few other articles make the large hall
lock as il only bare commencement had
been made. Mr.. A. A. MaginEis makes a
handsome display Of cotton seed oil and
soap, which is indeed creditable 20 the firm
and 10 the fair. Specimens OF cotton seed
in all its conditions are exposed for the Gu
rious 70 inspect, while the variety and
quality of soap can not be surpassed easily.
1t is hoped and expected that this depart
ment will Sl the hall before the week is
out.
Department, C, Mr.. E. A. Tyler superin-
tendent, commonly known as the art build
ing, looks in fine trim, especially on the
lower floor. In the center of the room is
an immense pyramid, which is covered with
all descriptions of stoves, four rival houses
having each side on which to display their
wares. Competitors in other articles on this
floor have done well, and before night near
ly every one will have cases in proper posi-
ticHs. On the upper floor there is picture
gallery worthy of inspection. Two China
men have some celestial goods and next
them citizen has stock of tiles. In the
corner is q small printing Office which lays
on three or four cOlors 1T each iRpressicn.
Cutlery has prominent position. and the
display is good
Further on is novelty, before which
young men and old halt as easily as if at
eraoted by the power of an irresistible
magnet. A place about twenty-five feet
long is rallied of, the frame being covered
with musquito netting, SO that everything
inside can be plainly seen. Here are
seated two dozen neatly attired young
women, intently engaged in the mysteries
Of human hair. Some are making be-
witchiHg curls that will some day aGorn .
belle, while others are busy manipulating
hn nhylIn Inc
of which is only known 10 the fair sen.
Each worker seems to ignore all shings ex
cept those airy trihe5 before them, As
this labor has IN q manner been Q sealed
book 70 the outside world, it lie not strange
that all eyes, male and female, should
closely watch those nimble fingers as they
deftly sort the hairs ana finally arrange
them in fashion acceptable 70 the ~hims
Of the present peculiar style.
Sewing machines were not fully prepared
TO entertain visitors, but will probably ope-
rate to-day. Specimens OF New Orleans
brick lock perfect enough 20 eat, and other
interesting products are arranged TO catch
the inGuisitive eye.
4 visit to the machinery department will
keep one engaged for bours Department
E is under the control Of Mr.. n. E. Bailey,
and he is very busy assisting competitors
to dispose of the space, allotted them. Agri-
cultural inf lements are here in fair supply,
and more coming. Steam is up continually,
giving exhibitors ample opportunity 20 ties.
their machines.
In the arena Colonel G.. A. BreauK and
Mr.. W. A. Shropshire superintend, and will
be on the ground daily at , 2. NJ, to re
ceive animals which will contest for the
prizes. Thi. department is not as fully
supplied as il should be, but all that we
have seen are Of q superior grade. The ex-
hibition yesterday was good, and trOtting
race attracted the visitors. There vii! be q
race each day.
The floral department. with Mr.. George
G. Garner in charge, is a feature which will
be very much admired by the ladies. Some
fine specimens Gf flowers and plants please
the senses.
The association has offered $4,000 in
premiums, q fact which must be remem-
bered The grounds arc in excellent con-
ditiOn, looking very inviting, and the sew
eral buildings are in very good order. With
the inducements held ont to the public by
the association. there can not bui be large
at Tendance daily.