Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-10-24
THE EXPOSITION.
A Grand Rally Of the Masses Last
Night.

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Close of the Big show To
Night. .....I.l "a
There was an improvement noticeable in
the attendance during the day, and delega-
tions were present from Franklin and Lin
coin counties, numbering over two hun
bred persons. A goodly number of home
folks were also scattered through the build
ing. But it remained for the gathering at
night to show the public interest in the ex-
cellent series Of entertainments arranged
BY the Committee on Amusements. At an
early hour the masses commenced throng-
ing in, apparently undisturbed by the mud
and rain, aud before seven o'clock there was
not less than four thousand persons in the
building, and by eight O'Clock the number
had augmented to at least six thousand.
A few minutes after Z o'clock, eight hun
bred Sabbath-school scholars, under the
leadership of Mr.. John III. Campbell,
marched into the building, and took
their positions on the platform prepared
for them. The singing commenced about
half-past seven O'Clock. and ended at ten
after eight. The multitude of
voices filed the immense structure, aud the
correct time of the singers indicated care
full training on the part of Mr.. Campbell,
their leader, and correct appreciation of
his efforts on the part of the scholars.
Each piece rendered was applauded TO the
echo, and the audience would have encored
several of the most prominent, had the
time permitted. Mr.. Campbell believes in
having his concerts go right along without
intermission, and while the ardOr of the
scholars is highest. The Accomplishments
were played upon three Burlett organs and
one Of the Knabe Grand Square pianos.
from the music house of J. A. Mcclure &
Bro, and the new Portable Pipe organ,
from the agent, Mr.. Thomas [. Bailey, and
it is astonishing how distinctly the tones
Of these magnificent instruments were
heard eommingling with those 500 sweet,
silvery voices.
Miss Sallie Wambaugh presided at the
piano, and Misses Ida Leaman, Laura
DOdd, and Mr.. Henry French, took charge
of the Burdett organs, while Mr.. Ed.
Fisher very creditably manipulated the
pipe organ. ..-...
The following Sunday-schools were rep
resented: Elm Street, Central Baptist,
Claiborne Chapel, Trinity, and the PreSty-
terrain, Christian aid Cumberland Presby-
terian Mission schools.
The only preparation made by the
scholars for the concert consisted of two
vet they acquitted with great
credit to themselves as well as their leader.
There are few men endowed with Mr..
Campbell's capacity for managing large
bodies Of children. This is the sixth pub
lie concert he has given, and in each in
stance he has achieved gratifying
success.
The Great American Chemical Fire EX-
was submitted to a severe test,
early i'm the evening, al the corner of Broad
and Summer streets. A wooden building,
sixteen feet square and two stories high,
was filed with barrels, shavings and other
materials, and the whole
saturated with coal oil. At a
given signal the torch was applied, and,
when the building was wrapped in fam S
aud apparently beyond the control Of Ordi-
nary fire machinery, the Extinguisher COM
menced work, and, in the astonlshingly
short period Of twenty-three seconds, had
the fire under complete control, and entire
ly out in four minutes. The stream from
the Extinsuisher was in full flow twenty
seconds from the time the signal was given.
The judges appointed 10 time the work
ing Of the apparatus made the following
repOrt:
Fire under control in twenty-three sec
Onds; fire under the roof put out in twenty
two seconds; lire entirely out in tour min
utes. We are satisfied tina. the Great
American Extinguisher would easily con
troll much hotter on larger Gre.
NJ. B. Howell, Mayor Of Nashville; J. n.
Brooks, Mayor of Edgefeld; ). A. Duling,
Recorder Of Nashville; w. &. Nelson, In
surance Agent; ii. e. Ross, Insurance
Agent; K. S. BOlles, INSURANCE Agent; VIM.
Lumber Dealer; w. III. Perry,
of Perry Il DumOnt; A. ID. Creighton.
Carpenter.
The Exposition closes to-day, ami the
final programme is the most attractive yet
given. The baby show will draw thou
sands who would, perhaps, otherwise stay
away. Ii will be the largest and most in-
tereSting event that has taken place in
Nashville for years. About fifty babies
have already been entered for premiums,
and the books will lot be closed till 3
o'clock this afternoon, at which hour the
Judges will take their positions on the plat
form and award the premiums. The fol-
lowing judges are requested to be on hand
at the hour named:
Mrs. j. y. Brooks, Mrs. DR.. Waters, Mrs.
A. II. Robinson, Mrs. Graham Horton, Mrs.
C. c. Gicrs. Mrs. j. o. Nilsson Miss Mar
cissa Saunders, George f. Purvis,
Gen. Pennypacker, U. 5. A, Play
ar Martin, Thomas Smiley, j. n. Brooks,
A. II. Robinson, John T. Bell, Gov. Sohn
c. Brown.
The following list of premiums will be
awarded:
To The handsomest girl baby from six to
nine months Old-a handsome merino
cloak, by d. LOveman d Co.
The handsOmest boy, six months and
lndeT-a silver set, consisting of knife, fork
and napkin holder, by A. II. Hicks.
To the handsomest boy of four years.
sailor suit, by the Tom Thumb Clothing
Store.
a baby chair, by 3. l.. Powers.
Lace handkerchief, byS. Franklin, Union
street.
A beautiful embroidered infant dress, by
.he Trade Palace.
A crochet baby sacque, by Richheimer &
Co.
An ivory handle knife and fork, by CO..
Iier, Sweeny q Co.
A bag hat, by l.. Powers.
A crochet baby hood, by ManlOve, Rich
ards & Meadors.
Half dozen striped hose, by Hogan
Brothers.
A cane-bottom child's chair, by Weakley
& Warren.
To the best pair of twins, five years old
and under, an elegant silver cake basket,
BY Gates x Pohlman.
A $40 picture, or SO worth of photo
yraphS. by G. c. Giers.
The Board have also purchased a mum.
per Of handsome premiums to be awarded.
The 'sTenneSSeeans" will give grand
concert tonight, with the following pro-
,raInme:
Opening chorus-Hail Us, Ye Free.
Hail the Army, Hail.
Gwine to ride up in the Chariot.
March on, You shall Gain the Victory.
Fisherman's Glee, Quartette.
Hard Trials.
Jorlan's River I'm Bound 10 Cross.
Gathering Home, (by requeSt.)
A Meeting Here Tonight, (by requeSt.)
King Jesus by the Wster-side.
Reign Massa Jesus.
Dixie, (by requeSt.)
The good success attending the Exposi-
ion is owing to the excellent and Judi
ions management of the Directors They
ave endeavored to please the public. and
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