Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1874-10-15

and bad everything 10 readiness TO avoid
preparations for exhibition on this the
opening day, there was that character
istic procrastination of the average
Memphian shown throughout the fore
noon in the hammering OF nails and
the busy preparation for showing their
wares and articles of virtu. This was
not in good taste; and now that the
gentle, hints Of the officers and
management to avoid this unnecessary
banging and slamming was disregarded,
we hope their leniency in permitting it
will not be disrespected by a repetition
on tomorrow. Let the work 90 on, if
work to-day they must, even till midnight,
but on tomorrow we hope to see the
building crowded with spectators, and
hope their ears may be spared the
distasteful noise of to-day.
We commence a description of the
different departments and what was ex-
hibited with
N FLORAL HALL,
which is indeed attractive. In the
rear of the lot is grotto of imitation
rock, upon the projecting cliffs Of which
moss and exotic plants sprout forth.
The rare and beautiful plants, among
which are caladiums, cissis, dracenias,
ferns, begonias, roses, euphorbias, abuti-
Ions and alacassias, attracted an admir-
ing crowd.l t
ART GALLERY.
In this department, we are sorry to
say, only one party makes display,
which is that enterprising photographer
j. H. Moyston. A large collection Of
photographs, among which is large sized
one of ex-President Jefferson Davis, is
on exhibition.
THE MAIN HALL,
which is very attractive, contains little
Of everything. Immediately to the left
of the Secretary's Office is the refresh
ment stand of the ladies Of St. Lazarus
church, presided over by Mesdames
Steinkuhl, Thompson and Sanders,
where the best of Java coffee is served,
besides other refreshments. Soda and
mead are served by Howard. famous for
his delicious beverages. The trunk fac
tory of 1. Hapreck was we'll represented
by stock of home made trunks. Victor
D. Fuchs. The game and oyster dealer,
makes display worthy of his
famous establishment. J. H. Coffin
& Co. have a fine exhibition Of
steamboat supplies and naval stores.
V. B. Thayer has something new to the
Memphian in the shape of a medal mill
which stamps any metal by lever power.
Sproule & McCown's large show window
of gents furnishing goods is unusually
attractive. John G. Zalle, merchant
tailor of St. Louis, has a fine display,
including the suit which took the prize
at the Vienna Exposition, f. Lavigne'f
hair store is represented by collec
ton of different shades nd lengths OIL
ladies head gear. The gas fitting and
plumbing establishment of that portIy
good. humored fellow, Phil j. Mallon, has
one of the most attractive exhibitions II
the hall Orgill Bros. & 60. have an at
tractive display of safes, cutlery md
hardware, and come in for their share O
appreciation. Peter Mentges has confec
tons, the sweetmeats displayed causinl
your mouth to water. +. W. Vigus
practical pharmacist. has beautiful
stand, in which may be seen all kinds o
chemicals, fancy goods and toilet articles
Woodruff & Co. occupy large space
for the display of their homemade
wagons, buggies, phetons, etc. Power
& Weightman, of Philadelphia, have {
display of chemicals of their own manu-
facture. f. H. Clark & Co. and W. @
Byrd each have beautiful display o
silverware. Edmonds, Pettigrew IL Co
have large showcase of tobacco anC
cigars, besides boxes of tobacco of theil
several brands. Lnllman & Vienna'i
display of firearms is truly q fine one
One Of the most attractive and neatly
arranged show windows in the hal
is that of Francisco & Wiggin
hatters and furriers. Messrs. Steele q
Price, of st. Louis, have on exhibition
their famous baking powders, havorinG
extracts and other specialties. Il. Wet
ter &, Co., exhibit the Champion stove
The display of A. Hitzfeld & Son is verl
large and attractive, embodYing theil
safety oil and everything pertaining tC
house-furnishing.
A further description Of this hall will
be continued in to-morrow's issue, as W.
are at this writing pressed for time ant
space.
POWER HALL.
This department came in for its share
of attention. The mammoth engine
which is the propelling power of all thu
machinery on exhibition, is from tn,
enterprising firm of Cubbns & Gum
The cylinder is l2x24, and a fly
wheel of seven feet in diameter
connects bands to shaft 81 feet long
containing 81 driving pulleys. A Hoe
single cylinder printing press has beer
erected, which will be in running order il
few days and show to the uninitiateC
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