The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1879-02-19
THE GULF STATES
AGRICULTURAL, MECHANICAL AND
INDUSTRIAL. EXPOSITION.
Archery-HOrse Raclng-Minstrel Pcsf0F-
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Avchsry- Racing Minstrel Pcrfor-
snance-Roller skating
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All OF the above sports can be enjoyed TO the
hearts content by all who wish II they VIII Visit
the Fair Grounds. which will continue the OK
hibition inau0urated yesterday until the gay
before Mardi Gras. great many more OF tne
exhibitors have their stands dressed. WIN ais-
plays OF their wares. which exceis all former
attempts M advertising the quality and auan-
tity OF goods they can furnish TO purchasers al
n moments notice. Several merchants and ar
tisans have engaged space. put nave not ye'
,placd their goods upon the ground.
The managers are Offering every inducement
TO merchants and mechanics to put their goods
on exhibition. II advantage is not taken OF II
the blame cannot be attached to them.
The cold weather interfered sadly with the
floral department. More than sufficient has
been promised to fill oil the space allotted for
thisbranch Of the exhibition. When the weather
moderates visitors may depend upon II that
they will be greatly pleased with view of what
IA expected TO be offered for display.
large number OF fancy articles were brought
In late this evening. and the exposition WIZ
present much nore attractive appearance To-
day than yesterday.
The exhibition In archery by the Crescent
City Female Archery Club was participated 10
by Misses Mccarthy. Antolnette Hennerichs'
Katie Kennard. Theresa Kennard. Ella Chall-
our and Miss Bapp. The prizes were silver
archery badge and bow and arrow. The first
prize was won by Mics MCCARTHY and the sec
ond by Miss Katie Kennard. There Will DO an
other match by the Archery Club Friday.
The horse racing did not pan out as antici-
pated. Mr.. John GraYer had entered b. M.
Mobile a.. Mr.. Z. Odell. b. m. Lady Florence,
and II. PininRey b. h. Harry. The first heat re-
suited in win for Lady Florence The judges
would not allow the heat to stand. for reasons
best known to themselves. and declared II q
dead one. and that drivers be substituted for
Mollie q. and Harry. Mr.. Grayer would not
permit any one to drive Mollie g.. 80 the judges
announced, az the two remaing horses were
both controlled. or were interested In by the
same person. that the race was OF.
The baby show will occur Thursday. Those
having made arrangements to draw prizes for
fine babies will be guided accordingly
The Elite Club gave an entertainment In Olio
Hall mt the close OF the days sports. A pre-
Qrnmme was prepared and enacted. which
would have done credit to many professional
sroupes The society has for tambo. Mr.. 3. w.
Maring: bones. w. q. Whitney: interiocutor.
II. M. Primrose: assisted by Messrs. Nolan,
Cooper, sberrod Waters. Cosgrove. Il. ID. Far
ring, A. J. Gillian. n. Vardy. John Burnside. L.
d. Hurst. Il. ID. Barra and Harry Levy.
After the performance dancing was INDUCED
In by all who were able and willing to lift their
feet to the strains of soulstirring music
A new candidate for the favors Of users Of Ink
appeared to- day In the person OF MIR. Tom Rice,
who ia introducing non -corroding black Ink,
which he claims will not wash out. will not fade,
acid has no effect upon 1t. and that 1t can be
used on any kind OF paper. and other qualities
too numerous to mention.
Mr.. VIM. I. Brooks has added muchiy to the
appearance OF his exhibits Of genuine st. James
periaue tobacco and the manufacture OF cigar
cites He ia q young. energetic and pushing
man. and deserves to prosper II for nothing
else than that he employs what is called the
weaker sex for the manufacture OF those articles
which are conducive and considered by many
so essential TO mans happiness. to wit: first
class tobacco and cigarettes
The sewing machine people have their house
helners ready fer inspection. Among the ex-
hibitors are the Singer. New Home. Wheeler &
Wilson and Whites Sewing Machine.
The Singer Company has thirty different
machines on exhibition. varying In price from
sss to s27b for the button.hole machine In 1878
this company disposed Of $50. tsl machines. We
had disqualification of seeing machine.at work
which makes sixty different stitches simply By
changing the screws. and IL also makes the
.,roight ordinary stitch. The most beautiful
anacimen of machine work Is among the e1-
bibits Of the Singer Company. consisting OF q
pentleman's dressing gown. quilted by the or
namented stitch.
The Wheeler \ Wilson Company, through Its
manager Mr. W. 8. Wilson. has an elaborate
display of its various machines. among which
stands pre-eminent the New No. 8. the ladies'
favorite. The Wheeler & Wilson Company also
exhibit a new button hole machine and attach
ment. the best made for family and manufactur-
ing purposes. Messrs. ID. w. 9. Peck and Y. !.
Sawyer. who have for years been connected
with this company. are on the grounds. ano
gladly give any information desired to those
not familiar with the superior qualities OF this
old established sewing machine company
Mr. Gustav seegur exhibits the New Home
sewing machine. OF which every family ought
To have one or more. It can be purchased fol
ssup. Mr. Seegur displays an elegant assert
ment OF work done by the New Home machine
which cannot be exceled by any other. inou
ding Atty different specimens. The ladies' wn'
love to look at artistic work would do we'll t.
atom awhile and examine Mr.. Seegur's display
Mr.. VIM Gregg enters the White as being tn
best sewing machine It is claimed Tor to-
white that It possesses all the good points con
tained In other machines separately beins
brought before the public Immediately after tn
exn,ration Of the patents. The exhibitor OF tn
white claims It to be superior to all other ma
chimes, and proposes to test Its merits befor
the public. The closest inspection and severes
criticisms are invited. The amateur meehahic
Of the city who are aware OIL the various so y
,,o;nts of other machines. concede that Ia
white possesses them all. Mr.. Gregg enters
new competitor to those using. or wishing
use a hand sewing machine in the Peerless
which is identical in points OF quality. etc.
the White. All who contemplate purchasing
hand machine would do well to inspect u
Peerless before buying any other. Mr.. w.
Mccormick, representing the White Compan
has lust returned from a successful buslne!