The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1879-09-19

embroidery, simulated by means OF the
feathery florets of the lace-like Pepperomia
rose-fora Around pillows and bolster
was ruffle of the silver-edged leaves of
geranium, "Mountain of Snow" while the
counterpane was fringed with the pure,
waxy blossoms of white begonia on their
long pedicele.
A bedstead is such an unpoetic object
that at first thought it seems impossible
that one could be chosen or premium
awarded it as a new and appropriate floral
design. 1t received the premium, however,
over Mr.. Critchel's exquisite design. That
it did so must have been owing to the ex-
ceeding excellence of the working out OF
the idea attempted rather. than to any
thing suitable in the thing itself. And, by
the way, half canopy bedstead should not
have had the two lower posts reach above
of equal height.
The same firm show another exquisite
piece of work, which consisted of COM
describe. A basket of flowers, of perhaps
fifteen or eighteen inches diameter,
crowned the edifice some six feet high from
the base. This was filled with rare fow-
ers and edged with dropping flowers and
sprays of smilax. Below this was sort of
roof-shaped canopy, covered also with a
profusion ofvery lovely flowers, rose buds,
as young lady might say, "too sweet for
| anything" delicate smilax trailed over the
edges of this, and fragrant tuberoses ex-
hailed their perfume in almost sckening
| force. Below was horseshoe formed of the
| fine flowers and most excellent specimen
of floral work. This was formed of long
| longitudinal lines Of white balsams eupa-
toriums, safrano, rosebuds and red bal
sans; under this were two cornucopias of
smilax, with rich Bon Silene roses scattered
over amid the green snilax, and bursting
from the throat were hundreds of beauti-
full tea roses. This elegant design rested
upon circular base-edged with smilax on
the upper DISC OF which appeared pen
tagonal star of white and pink balsams
In the angles of this were white and red
balsams to fill the space com muetely with
these delicate flowers. We liked the de-
sign better than the bed. and the work was
really exquisite.
1t tappears that the premiums were first
for the best and largest new design, $50 and
silver medal, which was awarded to the
Cincinnati Floral Company for the bed de-
scribed.
The second premium was for the best
single piece, which was given to Mr.. Cr;tch-
ell for his piece Rock of Ages" SIS.
The third premium was also awarded Mr..
Critchell for the finest display of gladioli,
a premium of 500.
The third to the Cincinnati Floral Com
pany for second best best display of gladi-
oil, $40.
The Judges were Mr.. Jacob Hoffner and
wife and Mr.. Miller.
To the flower show is doubtless attribut-
able the remarkable attendance of yester-
day, that reached probably not less than
$4,000 people. 1t is a curious fact to men
ton that there were used by the two com.
peting florists yesterday upwards of 5000
rose-buds in the work displayed, to say
nothing of the other choice flowers en-
ployed.
AMONG THE GENERAL EXHIBITORS.
Isbell & Company's display OF jewelry is
very neat, valuable and attractive, and is
also prominent feature among the Audi
torium exhibits on account of the costly
articles displayed. The following articles
are the most worthy of mention: Antique
silver articles being exact reproductions OF
the celebrated Cyprioth collection of Ces-
nola This is the first collection ever Of
fered to the public. A pair of diamonds,
which are the largest match stones in
America a large locket made of diamonds
set in platina, and valued at SO, 900. An
Egyptian pin for ladies' wear, representing
the head of Cleopatra in antique sarde. A
hair-pin of diamonds mounted on spring
SO as to tremble at the movement of the
head. A lace pin representing four-leaf
clover with diamond setting representing
dew-drop. A novelty in the way OF
bracelets is displayed in the shape of SER
pent with large emerald set in the middle
of the head. A pearl and diamond neck
lace valued at fifteen hundred dollars.
Thimbe set, of diamonds and torquois. A
chocolate set of sevres porcelain, gold
spoons finely engraved.
Duhme & Co. display lot of marble
clocks of new designs, sets OF solid silver
ware, their own production, embracing
large oridal trunk of spoons, forks and
cutlery, odd single pieces; also few speci-
men pieces Of ''curis" work in sill
yer, introducing the combination of
metals. The collection of jewelry
represents both foreign and American
work. some of.which are: Odd designsof lace
pins, necklaces set with diamonds, very
choice and well watched; one pair of single
stone diamond ear-drops, 16 and IL carats to
tle pair. Ill pottciy VHc ulsplay ~ udue
up of representative pieces of the
most celebrated potteries of France,
prominent among which the Limoge
specimen plaque of rhubarb leaves ana
lobster of Palissy ware. A collection of
plaques, all of French production. Sui
phuric tinted Partisan glass, plain and
richly burnt, in ornamentation. The object
in this display is to give the observer a va
riety, as there are no two pieces alike.
Clemens Oskamp has very neat display
of his goods, and they are inclosed in a fine
case.
Proctor & Gamble display on a large
carpeted platform numerous varieties of
soap and can lies, artistically arranged,
among which are two large cakes of soap,
one placed on the left and the other on
the right of the platform, representing
white and blue soap. and having the words
white and blue neatly carved in large let
ters upon the face. The other brands dis
played are extra olive, amber, marchion-
ess, duchess. There is also large piece of
amber soap with medallion carved on it.
James Boss displays one case of patent
gold watch cases of all sizes and descrip-
tions.
J. e. Caldwell, of Philadelphia displays
one large case OF decorated china ware, as
follows: Sevres ware, with portrait decora-
ton, and Egyptian decoration; pair of