Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-06-30
FOURTH ANNUAL EXHIBITION
OF the Nashville Indassrisi Ex.e.

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Since the Inauguration in 1871 of our
first Exposition, the interest Of the general
public in this great enterprise. has been
unfagging and its demands have been i'm
peFative for the annual continuance of am
Institution so we'll adapted 20 the deyeIoD-
ment OF our mining, manufacturing and
mechanical resources.
Commencing upon moderate scale IL
has grown with each year until the bui;d-
ings and grounds occupy acres in extent.
aifording the most excellent accommoda-
! tions for the thousands OF visitors from all
sections Of the country, and ample room
for the display of the heaviest and most
complicated machinery rs well rs the more
delicate specimens of artistic skill. The
management are sanguine in sheir expecta-
| lions that the rail- Exposition will far sur
pass those OF previous years, aud from the
energy and intelligence brought TO bear we
feel sure their efforts will be crowned with
the fullest measure of success.
Great Improvements in the buildings and
grounds are being perfected under the d.
rection Of experienced assistants, in antic-
'pItiOn Of the increased attendance of both
exhibitors and visitors, and every possible
facility has been adopted looking to the
comfort and convenience Of those who may
attend.
Combining amusement with instruction,
these exhibitions are certainly the best
schools for the intelligent mechanic as well
as a means for dispensing practical infor-
nation to the masses Of the people, in the
most desirable and Interesting form. The
classification AMI arrangement of the Ex-
position is in thoroughly competent hands,
who Will make the display, as whole, the |
most brilliant and successful that has ever |
been presented to the people of the South. |
THE MECHANICAL. DEPARTMENT..
This department, under the direction of |
skilled and intelligent managers, will az /
ford every faculty for the display of work
ing machinery, from the heaviest steam en-
CINE to the smallest model dispensing
moving power TO the thousands Of LABOR
saving contrivanees, whose vitality and
life is the hot breath of the boiler.
TEXTILE FABRICS, ETC.
This department will present the home
ard foreign manufactures of textiles, as
well as the handiwOrk of the ladies, i'm the
most attractive and interesting manner.
NATIVE PRODUCTS, ETC.
A liberal space will be allotted to this
''class," and fine display of native wines
will be made.
FLORAL GARDEN.
Tn beautiful grounds allotted to this
most delightful feature Of the Exposition
have been enlarged, and, under the skillful
Of well-kn0wn landscape
gardener and fOricultlIrist, 1t will indeed
resemble fairy land with its gushing fOlIn-
tains and its thousands of bright-hued
flowers, making the air redolent with their
aroma.
ART GALLERY.
Here will be found exquisite gems from
the old masters, such as RubenS, Titan
and others, together with the best produc-
tipns of our modern artists. Sculptures,
brOnZes, etc, of the rareSt and
most unique descriptions, will find place
here.
MUSEUM AND METEOROLOGICAL. DEPART
MENT.
Much attention will be given this de-
partment, and especially viii our own ]
State be represented in articles of historic !
interest as we'll as in specimens of the rich |
ores, etc, which abound in the {
ADJUSTMENTS. !
Under the direction of a committee, this | {
feature will BE- an enjoyable one. Jul
iieiOus entertainments will be presented '
Turing the continuance of the Exposition '
from time To time.
The music selected fer the season is Of .
superior character, and the performance Of
he musical corps will more resemble that
u grand concert than the ordinary orches-
raj arrangement adopted for such occasions. T
ACCOMMODATIONS. /
Our superb hotels, private boarding I
louses and restaurants will afford ample 5
md most satisfactory accommodations 10
he thousands of visitors to the Exposition, Il
TRAYEI AND TRANsPpRFATIos. ]
-AEsple ar.aRsegaeEts are boing made for 1
reduced rate 10 visitors and for articles for
with all the transportation lines :,
throughout the country. Visitors to avail =
themselves of this arrangement should ask =
Or excursion tickets to the Nashville IN :
ustrial Exposition,
TIME or OPENING.
The time of holding the Exposition has u
cen happily chosen, as all our merchants u
nd wholesale dealers in all the manifold =
etails of trade are fully prepared AZ this y
easOn with their heaviest and best Sc
,cted stocks, and the eauI.tIy merchant
an readily combine business with pleasure
hen attending the Exposition by pur-
hasing his supplies az this time. Remem-
eT the Exposition will open TO the public in
n Wednesday, Sept. 10, 1874, and continue
ly and evening Sundays excerted) until
l,,Ir,iay, Get. IL, 1874. %
Blank applications for space and any
her information can be had by addressing oil
ashyille Industrial Exposition, Nashville, III
enn.