National Republican., 1876-11-24
CENTENNIAL EXHIBITS.
A Handsome Hsarss and Carriages


tions is at standstil with indications of turn
ing to decline, 1t is q source Dissatisfaction to
find tradesmen who do not gather dependency
from ominous dark clouds Exchanging mer-
camille circles ard trade centres, but both by
their voice and action give evidence of tbeir
belief that this temporary embarrassment will
soon vanish and business resume its usual vigoI
and activity. Such course inspires the
timid, while those not possessing more
courageous spirits are induced to take hope,
enter again into trade and..strive to revive a
busy life, thereby furnishing an existence for
themselves and providing timely succor for
many deserving relief, and who are only too
willing to accept the opportunity to secure
employment. A few prominent business men
can accomplish much in bolstering up their
calling, and permitting trade generally from
receiving a depression that too often hastens
many into
THE WHIRLPOOL OF BANKRUPTCY,
and brings a panic upon community. By
wise, judicious action such catastrophes may
be averted. The faltering look to such master
minds for direction, and are never slow to fol-
low the lead given them from trustworthy
source. Therefore, when men of this calibre
are found to be confident of the revival OF
trade and its continuance, others inhale their
cheerful spirits, collect sufficient courage to
make them steady nerved, and plunge into
business with vim that is sure to be well
rewarded.
Probably few men in this District enjoy q
greater share of the respect and confidence of
the entire community than Allison Nailor, jr.,
proprietor of the livery stables on E street
northwest. A native of the ten miles square,
inaugurating and prosecuting his occupation
in the city, he has grown up with his business
directly beneath the eye of the people, and 1t
is not strange, therefore, that he should be
familiarlY known and universally esteemed.
ASA LIVERY MAN
he has never stopped to besmirch himself by
playing some of the tricks of the business
with which the small stable men are best
acquainted and which do them infinite injury,
but, open and honorable in his dealings, he has
secured fine patronage, and can enumerate
among his customers many of the prominent
residents and sojourners of the District. Espe-
cially is this the case during the winter months,
when the caIital city becomes fashionable
resort for the weAthy and the devotees of fash
ion. While possessing an extensive stable and
stock he felt that it could still be improved
upon and to his advantage. Heretofore be had
only transportation for the living, and while
increasing the means IN that direction he pro-
posed to make an innovation in the old bust
ness and secure conveyance for carrying the
dead to their final home. Il was somewhat
difficult TO become suited in the style of We
hicle, but his fancy was satisfied at a time
when least expected to be. At the Centennial
grounds he came upon the exhibit of Messrs.
James Cunningham & Son, carriage and hearse
of Rochester, N. Y, and was
won by the attractive appearance
the vehicles presented. Shortly afterward he
succeeded in
PURCHASING THE ENTIRE EXHIBIT,
q hearse, three carriages and one
top buggy. The Messrs. Cunningham stood
hrst on the list of exhibitors, and as a matter
of course captured the handsome medal for
the superiority of their work over that of their
The vehicles arrived here last
Tuesday, and were accompanied by Mr.. j. W.
Phillips, agent for the firm of Cunningham g.
Son. This gentleman has travelled for the
for fourteen years, but this is
The first instance of any of their work being
sold in this city, their trade being West and
South, where it is very extensive. Having
now introduced It here, be proposes to bring It
n trial with that of other manufacturers, and
lbide by the test and decision. He will also
7isit Baltimore for similar purpose.
The vehicles were yesterday thoroughly
,leaned up and placed on the secondhoor of
Mr. Majors coach-house, where they were
'isited and examined by many persons, Mr..
-ozer, also of the house of Cunningham &
Son, being present, demonstrating with what
'ase, nicely and precision the carriages could
,e opened and closed and the elegance of
heir workmanship. -
THE CENTENNIAL HEARsE
S without doubt the most elaborate and ex-
Iuisitely designed and finished vehicle ever
et put into this kind of carriage. It so far
'utstrips all that have been seen in this local
ty that to attempt comparison would be
an absurdity. Its elaborateness
makes 1t somewhat difficult of adequate de-
'cription, as will be proven by personal in
;pection.
The exterior is constructed very much SINH
ar to the full glass-side modern hearse, with
Clarence front and end. The chaste gold and
silver stucco work on the panels of the sides
embraces q series of appropriate emblems,
grouped in harmonious and handsome man
ner. These include the dove carrying the olive
branch, "the spirit of peace and love-" the
anchor of hope, the cross and crown, the
Maltese cross, shield, sword and flag, and
other smaller emblems. Surmounting the roof
Of the hearse are six gold. plated urns, covered
With ilver-plated drapery, and in the centre
IS female figure, is inches high, clssping
golden cross with he. left hand while her right
forefnger is pointed upwards. An elegantly
trimmed and fringed black hammer-cloth
orms the drivers seat, which has fine silver
amp at either side. The heinterior is of rosewood
bed, with rollers set sufficiently above 1t to
prevent casket from striking the gold plated
bands and strips that extend lengthwise of
he hearse. An allegorical gold and silver
SUMS ray forms the ceiling, in the centre of
which rests the emblematic sall-seeing eye"
The sides at the top are draped with festoons
containing black cloth and satin, gold and
silver bullion iringes and tassels. At the bot
ON extend silver rods tipped with gold, and
1t intermediate stations stand gold chalices
or flowers. Taken as whole, the hearse is
amply to the excellence of the workmanship
Ind is entitled to the prize it has won.
THE CARRIAGES
a-e finished with degree of good taste and
excellence that makes them deserving of the
encomiums that have been bestowed upon
them. One Is fye-glass landau on siC''
springs, and has been an object of attraction
N the carriage-room al the Centennial. 1t is
30 constructed that it can be opened or closed
at the Will of the owner or fitness of the
weather may demand. The top has wonder
ful devise in the way of concealed springs,
arranged so that it can be lowered or raised
without any exertion by person conversant
with the movements. The heavy plate glass
"ihNOh6 ~ lAtO SdSc, UcucStn bu6
box, and are secure as well as handy, while
.he uprights, by the aid of hinges and springs,
disappear from sight, and the close carriage,
IN twinkle, becomes the open barouche. It
Is beautifully trimmed with brown satin
and ornamental with ivory and
silver handles. The second is landaulet,
Eith"C" springs and Clarence front. novel
and patent contriyance is an important fea-
lure. It Is made underneath the front neck
IF the vehicle, and used as receptacle for the
glass front frames. The sweep of the body is
made precisely the same as that of the front,
20 as TO hold the frames In a secure and per-
ject manner. The landaulet is lined with
crimson satin,
ELABoRATELY AND ELEGANTLY FINISHED,
and the doors have gold-plated and wing han.
lies. 1t is stated that the interior work of the
carriage engaged the entire time of trimmer
for five weeks. The third is a fve-glass
London, with shifting panels, and, like the
others, can be made open or closed. It pos
sesses the patent contriyances for slowing
away the frames, and when opened the seats
,an be elevated by leyer. 1t is lined with
green satin and trimmed with lace. In finish 1t
equals, If not excels, the others, the trimmer's
work being very fine and showing the result of
! master hand.
On all these carriages the running gear is of
the same degree of excellence as the other
parts, and gives evidence of ability to bear
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