Middletown transcript., 1876-12-02
Written for the Middletown Transcript
Centennial Notes No. Is.
SCOTLAND AND IRELAND.

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SCOTLAND AND IRELAND.
These two countries make quite
large display in conjunction with Grea
Britain +; but as England and her re
sources are so we'll known to our read
ers, we thought we would single out th'
Irish and Scotch exhibits. more especi
ally such articles as are better known
to US. In case devoted to Scotland
were shown various precious stones. and
amongst them some splendid amethysts
A curious display is seen here, consist
ting of rams heads of immense size; the
.ops of the heads are open and the in.
erior lined with solid silver, and fin.
ished off with handsome lids of the same
metal. The curved horns are tipped
with silver. and very large ametheysts
inserted in the ends J; to the horns are
attached four silver chains. at the ends
of which are various articles used in
filing pipes, rubbing snuff; &c, such
as spoons, mallets and brushes. The
heads are on ivory eastors and are in
tended to hold snuff, and are put on the
table after dinner to be rolled around in
front of each guest, so that be may help
himself Such an article as this, is, Of
course, only used by the Scotch nobil-
ity. Scotland makes fine display Of
rifles. some Of which were accom- panied
by handsome boxes of accoutremsnts.
Some magnificent daggers in leather
cases, mounted in silver, are shown -
The famous cairngorm stone enters
largely in the jewelry display. Bugs
with limbs of gold and silver and bodies
Of cairngorm and amethyst, are to be
seen in great abundance Magnificent
granite tombstones and tablets are
greatly admired. Scotland makes a
grand display Of linens. such as damask
table cloths, napkins, towels, canvass
and many other articles; any quantity
Of linen bags are exhibited. for holding
money, salt, seeds, &c. Exquisite en-
broideries are to be seen here. also fine
stockings worked with silk, elegantly
dresses, sacks and aprons
or children. Some gorgeous carpets
ire exhibited from Glasgow. amongst |
which was one made for the Emperor of
Siam. The centre piece consists of a
astrological figure, being a winged
eopard. with elephants head Flowers
ormed the border, and the thickness
vas something marvellous the dimcn-
ions were IS by 36 feet. Other sle-
,ant carpets and also damask curtains
re shown, and lace curtains of delicate
esign. One firm makes quite dis
LAY of art metal work, consisting Of
liver and brass handles for doors and
ofins; crosses and plates, also stirrups
nd saddle 6xings generally Of high
olish and intricate patterns. ireland
,akes a grand display of the farfamed
og oak or bog wood jewslry, and orna-
tents for mantels, tables, &c. Among
,e latter our attention was drawn to a p
air Of owls made Of this beautiful
ood, which resembles in high degree
lie black wood Of British India; these
Wis were life size and remarkably ma
lral. A magnificent harp emblemat-
al Of Ireland, is also shown in this
ood. with strings of gold. Magnificent
kstands. boxes. candlesticks. elaborate
ames, books and other large articles
e formed of this wood. Jewelry and
inkets, such as hearts, drums, horns,
osses. are also for sale to suit Simmer
,rses. A box containing silver knife,
rk and spoon with bog oak handles.
'ew forth much admiration for their
,quisite carving. Cork sends a fine ,
,hibit Of cassimeres, broad cloth, and
so from Bessbrook comes some mag
ficent Scotch granite tombstones and !;
blets. Ireland also sends Some elegant .
ante urns. Both countries send linen
d linen damask, but we must decide ,
favor Of the Irish, as regards quality ;
d design. The display Of linen from !
Gland, We think, excsls any country i
the building. Some of the finest .
irting linen we ever saw is among the =
ish goods beautifully printed linens 4
: dresses. looking SO pure and fresh {,
9 hung in lengths in the eases. Cork !
70 sends tweeds Of superior quality. 7
ster coats for ladies and gentlemen Of ?
th cloth and gum. are shown in all =
cir richness and comfort. Since the !,
npress Eugene has ceased to set the q
hion, and send us over the creations h
her refined and elegant taste, an half !.
zen countries and queens have striven II
the vacant pinnacle England's u
een sends us the horrid barber pole =,
ckings, whose only claim for use, is ~ =,
It you can wear them longer and the ~ ~
t won't show, but it is there all the =, m
ne Germany sends us all manner II
coats and sacks. short in r
back and long in front. giving one ~
appearance Of being about to fall n
on the face; SO Ireland to have a al
ld'in the general destruction Of all ~
t is graceful and classic. sends us ~
horrid Ulster. To show how much !,
goods can be spoiled. we noticed an n II
ter for gentleman which was made a.
the farfaned- cloth called "friezc," NJ
,ioh is made in ireland alone) and IL
nmed with fur. valued at $3.50 90. Il
aeRhite balbriggan stockings. heavy ev
fine. beautifully worked with silk at,
tied our envy in spite Of the tenth no
'mandment; others Of black embroi- Ia,
ID with blue, were shown in the !,
70 case. da
he world-renowned Irish poplins are fol
wn in great variety, and defy the or,
ID in regard to quality and their ex- Of
lite patterns. In plain colors, such su,
ed. green. golden brown. saffron, we th,
rot think they are equslled The in,
ks, with their beautiful bouquets of in,
ers scattered over them. are equaled sui
none unless il might be those Of Rus Gel
Belfast sends linens, stockings, ha'
ks, handsome writing desks. &c A nm;