The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1876-08-31

Another prolific source of dissatisfac-
ton is in the department of wines. The
greatest rivalry exists between the differ
ent States on the article of champagne.
Still wines seem to be entirely lost sight
of in the race for supremacy in this king
of wines. The United States paid last
year for French champagnes nearly three
millions of dollars, and now Americans
are making an honest effort to keep TINS
vast sum at home. California, Missouri,
Ohio and New York are largely represen-
ted in champagne-whether it is on ac-
.countof.theextra efforts they have made,
I do not know, but SO far the New York.
ers seem to have the call. There is q
district up among the lakes which IS
known as the Switzerland of America.
Lake Keuka, which lies between the
counties of Steuben. and Yates, is one
vast vineyard from one end to the other'
and from this point comes one OF the
most dangerous competitors that has yet
been seen in America for native and for
eign champagne. The Urbana Wine
Company, Of Hammondsport, have
splendid exhibit, and the champagnes
from their cellars are spoken of by some
of the most experienced judges as being
fully equal to the best of foreign brands
Other manufacturers swear if the Urbana
people get medal that they'll smash all
their bottles and drink nothing but water
with q stick in it for the rest OF their
natural lives. The Urbana folks keep
on the even tenor of their way, and say
if they don't get a medal they ought to,
and they will drink up all their wines
themselves. I hope that among them
they will be able to keep that three mil
lions at home; if they don't I shall have
a most thorough contempt for Yankee
genius and Yankee ingenuity. I'll dis
own my nation, emigrate to the Fejee
Islands, put on breech clout and feed
on po. i.
I have letters every day requesting me
to give information as to the necessary
outfit for the Centennial. I must divide
nv tourists into two classes. First class,
those who come to see the Exhibition
and enjoy it; secondly, those who come
to exhibit themselves. The ladies of the
first class I would respectfully suggest a
half dozen pocket haudkerchiefs, no bus;
tie, and the latest edition of Moody and
Sankey's hymns. This will furnish them
with ample wardrobe for a weeks tour
and delightful literature for railroad oc-
cupation. To young gentlemen | would
say box of paper collars and the last
report of the Young Mems Christian
Association. To the ladies of class No.
2 Iwould recommend at least two Sara
toga trunks, a carpet bag and couple OF
valises. If you intend to stop two or three
days, you cannot possibly get along
with less. Bring atleast a dozen dresses,
you will need them all, and of allsthings
don't forget to provide yourself with a
two-story hustle, get a double-breasted
one; if any lady in your town has par
ticularly large one, see that you get one
at least six inches longer than hers, you
will find them especially convenient in
the cars when you are going home of an
evening to your hotel. Then, be sure to
have a trailing dress, you will discover
its advantages in the Art Gallery and the
Main Hall. Don't think of coming with
less than three hats, FIVE or six pairs OF
CATERS and shoes may possibly answer,
And, lastly, let me impress on you to be
sure and borrow all the jewelry you can,
and if your friends have their jewelry
in use, a heavy chain from the nearest
dollar store will command universal re-
spect. These are the principal points,
the minor details must leave to your
own judgment.
And in conclusion, let me add if your
mother especially recommends anything
be sure to forget it-these old fools never
did know what young girl wants at the
Centennial. To the young gentlemen
who accompany the ladies last men
toned, I would say be sure and borrow
at least hundred dollars, and immedi-
ately on your arrival in Philadelphia
hunt up some friends who you can strike
for twenty more if necessary; part your
hair in the middle, buy everything you
see, and if you run short, don't call on
Yours truly,
---- = '-''' BROADBRIM.