The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1884-09-11
The Fair.

proceed at once with all needful repairs in
the grounds and buildings for
the approaching exhibition, which from
information already received, leaves no
doubt as to its success. The necessity for
increased facilities for exhibition in the
ladies department, and the construction of
q building which would afford such ac
commodation, induced the Directory upon
presentation of the facts, and the asslu-
ance that the money had already been con-
tribated for the purpose-to order plans
and specifications, to be pressed at once,
for the erection of a ladies Pavilion,
with instructions, if possible, to have it
completed in time for the Fair in October.
The building is to be two stories. The
down floor will be devoted to the exhibition
of farm products, aud separate depart
ment for musical Instruments. The sec
ond floor will be arranged to display the
handiwork Of our fair women. and with
such arrangements for protection as will
relieve them from apprehension that the
more delicate fabrics will be exposed to
dust and handling Glass cases will be
constructed in which the work will be
easily inspected but not handled. One
section of this apartment will be arranged
for the sewing machines and specimens of
art. This will permit the use of the ro-
tunda, building admirably adapted for
the purpose, for the fine class of ma
chinery, vehicles, etc.
The president, Col. Hartman. the secre-
tary, G. Julian Pratt, and director F. M.
Gilkerson, Esq. were designated u COM
mittee to visit the Culpeper Fair, which
opened on the 9th, as representatives Of
the Baldwin-Augusta Association.
A resolution was unanimously adopted
declining to license the sale of liquors upon
the grounds during the Fair.
On the Sd day of the Fair, Oct. 10th,
there will be reunion of all the reteraa
soldieIs'of Augusta county. on the grounds,
and distinguished eX-Confederate officers
will be present to address them. Base ball
matches. bycicle races, military process
sions, artillery practice. together with the
usual features of the Exhibition, and the
fact that it is to be Augusta S grand holt
day will augment the interest taken in this
Fair.
The president and secretary are indie
fatigahe in their efforts, and they are ably
seconded by the Directory and the large
hearted public spirited citizens, whose lib
crafty has made a special premium list of
81 $50 in addition to what the Society
offers.
Catalogues of the Fair are now being
distributed.
w. ID Adams, of Lynchburg. whose
splendid Percheon horses have won prizes
at every fair in Virginia, has consented
to send them to this exhibition.
WoRTu SEEING.-Of the many build
ings which have been recently erected in
Staunton for special purposes, none show
Il better use of skilled judgment than that
exercised in the arrangement and con-
at the corner of Main and New streets,
owned and occupied by Loeb Bros us
wholesale and retail store rooms for dry
goods, notions. carpets. sc. The building
is 80 feet deep and % wide. AS you step
upon the pavement your attention is
drawn to the magnificent front on Main
street, the glass being the largest IN the
city, IL feet in height and feet wide.
On entering the room your eye is attrac-
ted to the rays of light as they come
through the windows above, which give
an unusual bright appearance to the goods
and shows the elegant and artistic ar
rangement of the store. A special feature,
and one which will prove of no little adj
vantage, is staircase on a raised plat
form at the rear end of the room, running
at a slant to the second floor. On each
side of the platform are accessible steps,
and you ascend the stairway with pleas
ant grace that tells you only too well that
Messrs. Loeb Bros. had the ease and COM
fort of their customers in view, as well as
their business when they designed the
building. The second floor is used wholly
for carpets, oil-cloths and other heavy
goods, and their display in this line is
equal to those in the larger cities, and
comprise the best and latest styles Of
goods. Nor is their stock in any of the
departments anything but the very best.
In a cosy corner down stairs, they have
their office. and it is SO situated that the
rush in the business departments will not
conflict in any way with those in the
Office.
The urgent demand of more room for
the better classification of their goods and
many needed facilities in order to ac-
commodate their customers and the pub
lie generally, had at last compelled the
Messrs. Loeb Bros. to enlarge. and they can
now well boast of the handsomest store
rooms in the city.
Messrs. Bagby & Stuart were the con-
tractors for the brick and wood work, and
the job gives evidence of skilled and ex-
pert workmen. The plastering was done
by the Greaver Bros and it reflects no lit
tie credit upon these enterprising men, Civ.
ing, as it does, a recommendation only too
well deserved. Messrs. Bargamin & Shepard
did the plumbing and no one ever knew
of this firm doing other than good work.
Messrs. Cox & Son did the painting and
Messrs Hewitt & Son the papering, and
both jobs show the work of skilled hands.
TN SHINGLES few days since we
noticed at No. IA E. Frederick ST., some
quite new and unique forms of tin which
we were told were shingles and siding for
roofing and er-boarding houses. Up
on examination, we found among other ad-
yantages, that none Of the usual things,
such as solder, nails, etc., were used in
putting the shingles and siding together,
but that they were fastened and held firmly
intact by grooves, thereby preventing any
leakage whatever, so common in roofs
where solder is used, when the tin expands
and contracts. Not only this, but the
shingles are made Of the very best charcoal
tin, painted on both sides, and have a con-
cealed gutter, which carries off any water
which might cause rust. Free ventilation
is also afforded, and rooms directly under
roof Of this kind are no warmer in sum-
mer than in winter. The shingles and