The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1876-03-04
THE INDUSTRIAL EXHIBI-
TION YESTERDAY.
Rare Sports Afield.


the champion wing shot of the world, would
give an exhibition of his remarkable skill at
the Fair Grounds yesterday, attracted large
number of persons to witness the sport. The
fair sex we're well represented, and their ex-
Carnations of pity as the birds fell under the
unerring aim of Capt. Bogardus, served to
amuse those Of the sterner sex who stood in
their immediate vicinity.
Through some unfortunate circumstance,
the required number of birds for the exhibi.
ton did not arrive-only SO pigeons being
obtained and on the ground. This announce.
ment was made to the spectators, and to
whom Capt. Bogardus submitted for their de-
cisioa the question as to what manner they
would have the sport proceed, and they de-
cided unanimously that he should shoot as
follows: to kill Is birds in 4 minutes, birds
to be on the wing at the same time, at 20
yards rise and the Captain to load his own
gun.
Capt. Bogardus shot at 3S birds and killed
"a in minutes and 40 seconds; missing
birds.
He killed 81 of the above in minutes and
So seconds.
Fl. N. Sherman, of Wisconsin, acted as
referee, and J. II. Acklen as timer.
Immediately after the conclusion of the
pigeon shooting the crowd took possession of
the grand stand, and lined the race track to
witneo
THE MATCH TRoTTNG RACE,
for purse of 500, mile heats. best three in
five. Cliff Porter entered bro. geld. Chris.
Doyle, ]. Croker entered sorrel mare Mary B.
Thn Gpck haok Inv Nhpi,
time ash.
The second heat was won by Chris. Doyle;
time 1854.
The third heat was won by Mary B.; time
2:52
The fourth heat was won by Chris. Doyle;
time 2:45a.
It was evident from the first that Chris.
Doyle would win the race, and although bets
Of $40 to So were freely offered on the brown
gelding, there were very few who could be
induced to risk their shekels against him and
on the sorrel mare.
The attendance was good and the track in
fine condition. Mr.. II. B. Foley acted as
judge.
The inspiring strains Of a fine brass band
wooed many to the dancing stand, and when
our reporter left merry couples were enjoying
themselves tripping it on the light fantastic
toe."
One of the pleasantest features of the Fair
was the large number of children from the
different orphan asylums and public schools
of this city. Their merry laughter, which
echoed and re-echoed through the buildings
and on the grounds, and their EXPLANATIONS
of delight and wonder as they inspected the
many novelties to be seen at the Exhibition"
rendered all who were near them happy for
the nonce. Many staid citizens following them
in their rambles, seemingly taking more en-
joyment in Witnessing the delight of the little
ones than they would care to acknowledge,
expressed themselves as supremely impressed
with tie days glee.
Yesterdays Exhibition, in point of num-
bers, was perhaps the most successful one
since the Inauguration of the Fair, and we
congratulate the managers on their success.
and it is hoped tina. the same proLitious winds
that smiled on the Exposition yesterday will
continue to its close.
Among the displays of articles made hers
in New Orleans, is one of horseshoes, made
by Messrs Nugent & Rillieux, No. "a Basin
street. These shoes tor style, material, skill.
and beauty of workmanship together with
the profound knowledge which they evince of
the nature and requirements of those most
delicate members of the horse-his feet-are
really well worthy of close and careful scru-
Iluy. 1uey arc Vi Ill SlZoS duO Styles, anu
include beautiful and delicately made racing
plates, shoes for trotters, shoes for PAGERS,
and shoes for the heaviest draught horses; horse
shoes, mule shoes-in short, every variety
and description of horseshoe that has ever
been turned out. They are absolutely una.
dorned, and not even polished up to q very
great degree OF brilliancy, but to the practical
eye, and to the man who knows good work, of
!. this character, when he sees it, they are at
once attractive and interesting. Messrs. NJ
gent & Rilieux are true artists, as we'll as
skillful artisans, and combine perfect knowl-
edge of horses feet, with remarkable skill in
the manufacture of shoes therefor. .
The inmates of the Seventh Street Orphan
Asylum were among the visitors to the Fair.
and one hundred and twenty-five of them
were generously treated to Q sumptuous lunch
by Messrs. @. H. Lawrence & Co., the agents
for Messrs. Libby, Mcneil & Libby's COM
pressed cooked corned beet, beef tongues,
etc. Major Human, who represented the
firm, played the part of host with his usual
suaviiy and kindness, and the little ones
seemed to enjoy themselves hugely. The
same courtesy was proffsred to the Sisters OF
the Holy Cross.
We understand that MI. H. E. Shropshire,
agent of the Kelly Island Wine, was yester-
day awarded premium. This is native
wine, and has become a great favorite with
connoisseurs. The port VINE of the company
has been carefully analy zed by DR.. James
Jones, who pronounced it perfectly pure and
free from all injurious ingredients.
Messrs. j. A. Lum & Co., of No. 1852 Gravier
street. make . fine display of carriages, bug
gies, children's carriages, etc. This is one
Of the largest, oldest and most popular
houses in the South, and we take pleasure in
directing the attention of visitors to the
splendid specimens Of their stock on exhib-
ton.
The display made by Mr.. W. l. Brooks. 40
Natchez street, agent for the Grand Point
perique tobacco, and Ricaud Il Millaudon's
perique cigarettes, attracts much attention
from the lovers of the weed. His cigarettes
can not be excelled and are becoming all the
rage.
The great tea and coffee merchant, Mr.. J.
j. Martin, 5 Camp street, has large and
most tastefully constructed pyramid of Chinese
tea canisters, packages of coffee. spices, ETC.