The Emporia weekly news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1881-1889, 1881-09-29
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ODlect Oh huInfraIlOn. we nave noticed
many eyes casa longingiy upon &
Across the way from the two lasf Daued
exhibits Is the fine art Department. in
which the display as arranged, though
not large, presents evidences of skill
and taste, and is well worth inspection.
Mrs. Z. D. Kellogg > me prineipal *
himtor. having coIleetion of 81 paint
ings and several INC saier-cesors. in !
Guiding ffne aowss piece. and sorns on
silk. which ere especially atsfael.yes
BIrs.I F. Perry has also on exhsbilipn
three large oil paintings of fine execu-
tion and very valuable, two being land
scapes and the other the Persian
Sybil. The we'll. known fine taste of
Mrs. A. S. MofFsts is called into
requisition as superintendent of this
department. Next 10 the iiae arts
is an imposing array of textile, fabrics,
to which your reporter, tFeading on un-
known ground, is puzzled to do justice
Mrs. J. F. Stratton presides over this dis
play, the slsiIFful and tssteful srrange-
nent a which Is greatly to'her credit
We first notice case Of fancy work
placed on exhibition by Mrs. NJ. l..
whitley and containing n silk quilt,
toilet set, sofa pilloRs, window curtains,
tides, ETC., that are worthy OF eommen-
dalton in a high degree both for excel
lence of taste and execution. Mrs. D..
Kidder's display Of millinery and fancy
goods in tGo- cases comes next. "A
thing Of beauty is q Joy forever Is a
natural exelamation on seeing this ag-
gregation of attractions for the ladies,
including the usual cloves of bonnets, y
hats, feathers, flowers, plush and fancy
articles for ladies' wear. The general dis
play of fine needIework, knitting, plain
and ornamental, crocheting, embroidery
ETC., in this department, though limited
in quantity, yet fills the space reserved
for it, and has never in former Fairs
been excelled in quality. On the cross
pieces through the center of the build
ing are suspended the display of quilts
and carpets. Appropriately placed OPP
posite the textile fabrics, are the sewing
machines, the representatives of each
being on hand to exhibit the character
of work and set forth the especial vir-
tues of the machine they sell:
The entries are: Wheeler l. Wilson's
New No. 8. c. B. Sprague, agent; Ed
ridge, Mrs. A. Caverly, agent; House
hold, Hall e. Waite; st. John, j.. NJ.
Griffith & Co; Singer, j. F. Button.
On the south side of the building is
Arnold's display of furniture which is
an exceedingly creditable exhibit of
home manufacture, including table
and safe Of solid walnut, and a set of
furniture including bedstead, wash
stand, cheffonier and bureau, the tops of
the washstand and bureau being of ele-
CANT variegated Tennessee marble. OPP
posite the children's department is the
organ exhibit, for which Hall, Waite s.
Co., and the Emporia Organ Company,
are the only parties making entries
Hall & Waite have the Clough 6 War
rem and the EsteY organs, the fun, clear
tones of the former resounding through
the hall occasionally as played by the
gentleman in charge. The Emporia
Organ Company as home manufacture
ing institution are doing cred
table work. We had only
opportunity to observe the mechanical
execution of the cases which are well
constructed-aud finished. In these va
rious departments of Floral Hall great
credit is due to the several superinten d
ents, especially the lady superintendents,
Mrs. StTatton, Mrs. Moffett and Mrs.
Perley, of natural history, and Mrs. j.
G. Jones, OF the children's department,
ali of whom have beenv very faithfnland
energetic in attendance and work.
Last but not least, comes the educa-
tional exhibit, which, as usual, is one
of the leading attractions The absence
of any exhibit from the city schools is
noticeable and is subject Of frequent
comment, but the rural schools are well
represented and the character of the
work shows evidence of improvement
in many directions. The display of
maps and drawings on the wall indicates
creditable degree of artistic talent and
correctness in study, and the arrange
ment is such that the display shows to
fine advantage. Hartford and Americas
in the class of graded schools have each
good exhibits. The report of the award
ing committee which will be furnished
for publication viii particularize as to
districts exhibiting and the points Of
excellence and criticism to be noted.
THE RACES.
TrottIng race 40 class; purse, $500;
first horse, $1e5; second, $50; third,
$25; entered, Billy Douglas, Echo Chief,
Maggie Fulton, Harry p, Brown Prince
and Kentucky Chief Billy Douglas won
the pole. Maggie Mitchell Sd, Echo Sd,
Kentucky Chief 4th, Harry p. 9Th and
Brown Prince 9th. Time. 2:45; Doug
lass, / ; Prince, 2; Kentucky Chief, 8; Full
ton. 4; Echo Chief, 8 and Harry, 8. Sec
ond heat-Time, 2 AZ; Prince. 1; Doug
las, 2; Fulton, 3; Echo Chief, 4; Ken
lucky Chief, ); Harry P. distanced.
Third Heat-Time, 2:4s; Douglas, 1 !;
Prince, 2; Fulton, 8; Echo Chief, 4;
K Chief, 8. Fourth Heat-Time, 2:4516;
Douglas, 1 Prince, 2; Fulton, 8, Douglas
winning the race amid much cheering,
as both the horse and its owner. L. l..
Halleck, of this city, have hundreds of
friends here.
Pacing race for green horses that have
never beaten three minutes; purse 800;
first horse, $50; second, $25; third, SIS
Pat owned by Tom Fleming, of this
city got the race. Time, 1855; Red
Jacket, /; Pat, 2; Kansas Girl, 8; Baby
Mine, A. Second heat-Time, $3.50;
Pat /; Kansas Girl, 2; Red Jacket, 8;
Baby Mine, A. Third heat thine, 2:S4
Red Jacket, 1; PATE; Baby Mine, 8;
Kansas girl distanced. Fourth heat
Time, e:SO1E; Red Jacket, / Pat g
Running race, halt mile-best two in
three: Purse, 500; first horse, SOS; sec
ond, $25; third, $40. 'Snoozer won the
pole, Time ST seconds; Theodore Til.
ton, /; Prince Albert, 2; Snoozer, 8.
In the second heat Theodore easily
won and was declared the victor,
Snoozer coming in second best
FRIDAY-FOURTH DAY.