The New Orleans Democrat. (New Orleans, La.) 1875-1876, 1876-02-29
THE EXPOSITION.

The pleasant weather we have been
having for the past few days has been
taken advantages Of by the thousands or
our citizens and country friends to visit
tho Fair Grounds. The attendance yes
terday was very good, consisting large
ly OF ladies, who filled the fine art,
hall, viewing with delight the beautifu,
articles on exhibition. Scores of de-
| lighted children running around calling
Mammas,' attention to this and To
that, while Mamma s" attention would.
perhaps, be given to somo beautiful
sewing machines exhibited or discuss.
ing the merits of some style Of garment.
on exhibition.
IN tho machinery hall the busy hum
gl machinery was constantly heard
inc pondcrous engine that drives nlJ
the other machinery exoites great attcn-
tlon, and Is u marvel OF workmanship IN
It's structure, w, i, Cushing see,ns In
be the principal exhibitor In this depart
mont In the main building he exhibits.
torty horsepower and y twenty horse
power sthtionery engine, also cotton
Dresses an Easse cotton gin, which is
at work ginning cotton, u . iyht well
worth seeing; numerous sugar kettles.
she celebrated Knowles p,,inp. in fnet.
anything needed by farmer or planter
III the way OF implements or machinery.
MI. =, j. Churehlll. manager OF tie
New Orleans Machinery Depot, mas ON
exhibition Il cotton press oil his iuyen-
tion, by the use of which he claims
great saving In time, labor and money
can be made. o
The centrifugal sugar draining mt
chine, manufactured by u. w. IL Il.
Laffcrty, OF Gloucester, N. j., attracts
much attention. This machine saves n
great deal of sugar and Inolasses lost by
tho use ~ the old style. They are in
use ey many planters, and give entire
satisfaction,
Inc immense Halliday windmill
stands out conspicuously. Its work
!ngs are fully explained on the grounds
ny the agents, Messrs. Smith IL Son.
The soup displays by 4. A. Maginnis
Sons, and by j. II. Keller are very hi-
tractlve and reflects great credit on both
OF these firms, whose goods are so fa-
nous Throughout the country
The Wheeler IL Wilson sewing ma.
chimes command particular attention
from the lady visitors.
The beautiful display OF furniture by
Messrs. McCracken Sc Brewster dc.
serves mention, and particularly the
"Centennial set. which is one Of the
most elegant sets we have ever seen.
Crowds Of delighted visitors are con
stantly expressing their pleasure at tho
charming exhibition OF Il. H. ID. Julio.
the famous artist Of the Crescent Citv
His portraits are particularly fine. Mir.
Julio deserves great praise for the artis-
tic skill displayed and tho taste he has
shown IN the Arrangement Of his
pictures.
Mr.. l.. GrnnewaId, agent for the ceIe-
brated Stcinway piano, has several Of
these line instruments on exhibition.
He also has q large and we'll selected
assortment Of musical Instruments.
Mr. Philip Werlein has very attrac
tive display OF Chickefing pianos and
several church organs. This gentlemen
is agent for the celebrated Estcy organ,
and several other manufactures, all Of
which can be seen at the Fair Grounds.
The exhibition OF wire screwed shoes
from tho manufactures OF L. Pavia and
b. Cabaud Is very fine and speaks well
for home manufacturers of shoes.
One OF the most attractive sights Is the
boats made by Mr.. John Mahoney, of
Algiers. This gentleman has on cxhi-
bition handsome thirty foot single
scull, built of Spanish cedar, which is
ono of the most beautiful boats ever
built. He also exhibits four Dared gig,
u marvel OF workmanship
And so all through the buildings
scores OF attractive objects present
themselves. ,....-.t s..G
REX.
Yesterday at D. M, amid the sounds
Of music, and the hurrahs of the vast
crowds Of loving subjects, His Majesty
Rex made his entrance into the Fair
Grounds. He visited the various depart
ments, praising and admiring the dis
plays Of his subjects. AS reward for
of Samuel Mullen, ESQ, he knighted
that gentleman publicly. The King
was accompanied by several mobiles and
dignitaries Of his realms.