The daily gazette., 1874-09-17
FIRST EDITION !
HORTICULTURAL FAIR
RARE BIRDS KILLED
A MEETING OF CREDITORS.
The horticultural Fair.

OPENING NIGHT-sMAI.L ATTENDANCE
ARRANGEMENTS AND DISPLAY.
The eighteenth annual exhibition of
the Delaware Horticultural Society for
the benefit of the Home for Friendless
Children, opened at the Institute Hall,
last evening.
In regard to the abundance and var
icty of the articles displayed the Ex
bibition was u complete success, and
far exceeds, we think, the display of
previous years. The decorations are
perfect in design aud tasteful in ap-
pearancc.
The attendance, last evening, was
very small, which was owing, doubt
less, to the inclcment weather. But
those who were there felt amply repaid
for the trouble of coming, and readily
agree that visit to such an exhibition
was well worth tramp through the
wet and sloppy streets.
THE FLOWERS, FRUITS g. VEGETABLES.
The flower stand, in the centre of
the Hall, is generally the centre of at
traction, and last night it was greatly
admired. A profuse variety of dainty
bouquets were tastefully arranged and
offered for sale at moderate rates. The
display of flowers was not very large,
as the rain prevented those having rare
varieties from bringing them to the
Hall for display, But for all this the
flower table was pretty and attractive.
Along the rear of the Hall several
steps have been erected, on which are
arranged large number of rare and
curious plants. They are arranged
with good effect, and so close together
that their leaves minglc, giving to that
portion of the Hall the appearance of a
huge, tropical garden. Many of these
plants look as mysterious as their long,
Latin names, while all possess rarity
of appearance that lends an additional
attraction to this feature of the Exhi-
biiion. TO the florist and horticultu-
ralist they are sources of delight, while
10 the uninformed in botanical lore,
they appear as wonderful and curious
creations of natural life.
TO the right of the plant department,
in the corner of the Hall, is cozy lit
tie nook, presided over by several
pretty and accommodating young Ia
dies. Here lemonade and other light
refreshments are provided for those
who desired them.
Along Eighth street the "Homc
Table is placed. Here pretty and
tasteful array of fancy articles. mainly
the work of the children mt the Homo,
are offered for sale. In design and
| manufacture many of these articles are
very fine, and the entire table presents
very pretty appearance.
Adjoining this table, to the right, is
| the ice cream garden, well provided
with accommodation for all who wish
| to refresh themselves with this dclici-
Ous beverage.
The stage ia occupied by iitchies
string band, which dispcnscs sweet
music during the evening. These
| musicians are screened from view by
| large numbers of plants and evergreens,
| which are arranged all around the stage.
In front of the stage is well supplied
| cake and confectionery table.
| The restaurant occupies the upper
| corner of the Hall, and ispresided over
| by competent ladies. A good bill OF
fare is provided.
| Adjoining this comes the fruit and
vegetable department In the way OF
fruits there are apples, peaches, pears,
! plums, and some magnificent grapes.
The vegetable department is very
| tiiNt tolillltlt. IL ClllDIuCts
| fine varieties of all the standard vegeta-
bles which are now raised in this sec
tion of the country.
| Taken altogether, the entire display
| is large and creditablc.
The lady manager of the fair is Mrs
f.. 5. II. Butler. Maurice Garrett il
chairman of the committee on decora
tion, and the secretaries are Henry
Tatnall, Joseph Richardson, and Aus
tin Harrington.
| Below will be found IA list of the
committees in charge of the different
| tables
Boquct table = Miss Leila Lowe,
(cbairman,) Mrs. Preston Lea, Mrs. j
V: Rice, Mrs. Geo. W. Sparks, Misses
Lille Duncan, Lcttie Jordan, Florit
Bush, Lille Taylor, Sue Howland
Millie Maxwell, Ella Lowe, Lille
Kcnncy, May, Ferris and Messrs. A
Mcndinhall, l.. Riddle, A. Harrington
:. M. harrington, s. Hilles, j. Lind
say, NJ. Lane, A. Whiteley, j. II. Wal
ter, j. X. Polk, Preston Lea
Restaurant-Miss Sue Richardson
! Rcfreshmcnts-Mis Lydia Moore
Lemonade Grove-Miss Lillian Belts
Home table-Miss Lucy Askew
Music-Austin Harrington.
| STRAY WAIES