The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1881-10-15

pansy and ferns, tho other winter log cabin
scene was the work Of an old lady lbs years
OF age, and was painted without glasses.
A silk log cabin quilt by Mrs, Ann Duff
aged seyenty-two years.
Another silk log cabin quilt, by Mrs, DR..
Edwards OF Lancaster, took first premium.
Miss Carrie Harrison sent in for exhibition
an antiQuated cardinal quilted satin petit
coat worn by her eat-grandmotheF in
Continental days, Also, yellow satin
cloak, circular in shape and OF immense
size
A lovely piece Of embroidery was white
flannel skirt, worked by Mrs, Vaas, took
first premium.
A linen splasher. an intricate stitch in
needlewOrk, by Mrs, Vaas, took tirstPremium
A pleasing design in u pincushiOn, by
Mrs. Vaas, took second premium.
Mrs Emily Pollock took first premium in
cotton quilts.
Mrs Bennett took first premium in pin
cushiOns-hers being brOcaded,
A fine piece OF hand needle work was
gGnteman's linen shirt, made by Mrs. j. h.
BotsfOrd, which took first premium.
In tambOur work handkerchief and neck
ties worked by Mrs, Hill, Of StGubenville
was awarded first premium.
Mrs Eliza J, Zane, first premium for silk
quilt, design log cabin.
Mrs. W, ]. Gardner took first premium for
wOrsted flower work.
Mrs. Eckert aged IS years, took first pre-
MUM for hand knit cotton stockings.
Mrs. ]. X. BOtsfOrd, first premium for best
made night caps,
Miss Newham, first premium for darned
socks
Among the special exhibits of interest in
this building Is that Of
J. NJ. FRAsIIERs FAMOUS BUSINESS CoLLsGE
Mr.. Frasher has displayed some Of the finest
pen drawings we have ever inspected, and his
exhibit us a whole Is one few similar colleges
in the land can excel or even equal. 1t
stands ut prominent corner adjoining the
Aquarium, and attracts the gaze Of the paSscr
by to its tine qualities at once. II is only u
fair representation Of the business College,
which In modest way has grown to be one
Ot the institutions OF tho city, and one which
Is u credit to Wheeling. Mr., FrashGr has by
judiciOus advertising caused its fame to
spread until his school Is known wherever
Wheeling is heard of, Visitors will find him
lat his stand, aud his school at the corner Of
Main aud Twelfth streets in the Peoples
Bank Building. Those having sons whom
they wish to tit for active business life should
give him call while in town to see the Fair
AWARDING OF MEDALS.
Yesterday the special committee on une-
Enumerated articles made its rounds, and
about o'clock awarded the fine silver medals
furnished by the Association us follows; Der.
ger & Bro, fine display Of feathers and horse
goods; Black II Bro, granite aud marble
monuments; UKanG and DGYlnC, boots and
shoes MGndGl Il Co., furniture and house
furnishing goods, aud 4, Booking toilet and
holiday goods.
Out Of five drug displays, Mr. Booking, nc.
COrding 10 the committee, stands second To
none, and this opinion is shown by all who
view his elegant display. The awarding Of
the medal was richly deserved, and Mr., u.
may Justly he proud OF It, Ills goods one will
find to stand the closest scrutiny, being the
very finest that can DO procured. See for
yourself and be convinced the committee
was right,
THE MUSICAL EXHIBIT or WILSON, BANNER
attracts the attention Of everybody who
knows anything about musical Instruments.
. They have one instrument In particular
which Is the theme OF much admiring com.
mcnt, and that is the "lIaby Grand KraniCh
Il Bach piano. II Is similar In shape, tone
and fittings to the large grands, but Is OF
much less dimensions, suitable for parlOr.
They also have u most elegant kraniCh Il
Inch square, one Of the finest instruments In
tone as well US In finish, ever brought to the
city. It's purity and strength Of
tone strike the most casual listener. The
same makers upright piano Is also shown,
and Is u very elegant instrument for those
whOscFrOOm Is CirCumSCribGd, A either at
tracts some attention here, and the artistic
Arrangement Of the other instruments and
goods Is the subject Of much favorable cont
mGnt. Almost every sort Of instrument
known to musicians Is among tho array, and
all 50 disposed Az to make tho most attractive
showing, Mr. ,Iaumer or Ills assistants are
always ready to explain or show any article
In the collection, and musicians are always
welcome to try any Of the instruments.
AN ELEGANT PIANO IN ". 4. HuTCIIISs' DISPLAY.
MIR. WE ITutchins, the Twelfth street art
: and music dealer, has Il beautiful display Of
goods, representing both departments of his
= business. IN his department IL piano from
the famous Schumacher 4 Cos works, Phil.
: adelphia which has tho famous gold strings
: which are spoken Of by those who know nS
tho perfect piano string, II gives fuller
and swCVter tone, and one Of much more
volume, than IN ordinary string. A reporter
listened to Il while yesterday, and was de-
lighted. This does not go for much, but the
following from the famous pianist, MyrOn
: Whitney, does: "llaving had the pleasure
Of seeing and hearing the Gold String rian0S,
heartily recommend them rs being the
linesttOnCd instruments with which ! am
acquainted"
Mr.. IIutChins IL Ngpnt for tho plano No
one should purchase without seeing IT,
THE RACEs-TliE FINEST SPORT or THE WEEK.
The race track yesterday was rather heavy,
but ut 1880 o'clock the tinNnished twOmlle
trOt Of the day before was cal ed, the grand
, stand hOing well filled considering the time
Of day. No pools were sold but Side.bets
were made OF $40 on Camar to r. on the
field. The horses got the word carly and
started fair, Clara winning the pole, followed
by Calmar and brentwood the latter push
Ing the tavOritc badly. The result Is shown
In the following summary;
STATE FAIR C9uIsk.Fiilh bay Unfinished two
mile (rre Tor all irot. Pune S'O, divided,
Lnlmat
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Time, 5;l5, S26 '''''''''
The unfinished $40 trot was now called,
, After four scores tho word WIS given to q bad
genl.llE Adele hGing far behind, At the hAlf
, she lad gained so US to be able to pass Ida
H., who had been leading. Ida pressed her
closely, but II was Of no avail, and the race
-, ended tamely.
[ SUMMARY,
SANE DAY-unnnishcd $40 trOt, Purse 500, dl.
vidCd.
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Time, 23754; 2iOI4' $50.
The afternoon races were not called until
| 800 =. NJ. The crowd looking on at thNt time
was cStimrted TO he fully l2,OOG The Grand
: Stand was filled, and at no time were there
! less thai, 500 In the bar. The quarter stretch
/ was black with carriages the fence the entire
distance around was occupied, and the roofs
Of all the stock pens were black with people.
The regular card events Of the day were u
/ $50 trot and a free for all pRro, Tho'trot was