The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1885-10-10
Southern Exposition,
Special to the CARBON ADyeAFR.
LOUISVILLE, Oct, 4, 1888.

LOUISVILLE, Oct, 4, 1888,
The past week has bsen a very sue
eessful one for the southern Exposition
The buildings have been crowded eyer,
day aud night and at sometimes even {,
degree which seemed almost uncom
Portable, yet, both exhibitors and visitor
appear to be in the best of humor, ant
every person enjoyed themselves eithei
In the pursuits of pleasure or business
OF course the great drawing card /,
Signor Cappa's Military Band, recogniz
cd by every person as the best brass
band in America, and surely the most
expensive band in the land.
AT each concert, afternoon and night
the Standing Room" sign could be very
appropriately hung out at the entrance
to Music Hall which holds about 10000
people and thousands stand around the
out side and enjoy the music, Indeed
this powerful band Of over fifty pieces,
can be heard very distinctly all over the
Is acres which the main building covers.
this was not possible with Damrosch's
string band.
The following is synopsis of a
general contest by members of the band
in which the player who produces the
most hilarity among the audience is
given prize.
SYSoPsIs--The band tune up. Prin-
cipal performers try their respective
instruments. Competitors assemble to
draw for the order of playing. Rules
read by the Manager tSignor Trombonal.
The performer causing most laughter to
to take the prize, Judges prepare their
papers. The contest commences, the
competitors being Messrs. Clarinetto.
Carnetti, Piccolini, Euphenia, Clarinetto,
Jr., and Fagotti. The judges take notes
'fter each variation, Jealousy of the
irummers, Unexpected result - the
prize being awarded to the base drum
ner, his performance has produced the
greatest hllarity, Termination of tho
contest.
Every person says "Cappa knows how
o please" and they are right. 1t is
worth Sl.OO at any time to hear this
'and give one performance,
Situated directly in front of the 4th
treet entrance is the French Exhibit,
must be carefully examined to be
ully appreciated. Mr.. Victor Laruelle
In charge,and is glad to explain the
Ietails of his display arranged with such
5reat taste and at an enormous cost.
The display Is very similar to that of n.
}. The Imitation of the celebrated
Iiamonds of England and France. in
luding the Regent of France, Kohl
loor, Grand Mogul of Russia and many
thers representing millions Of dollars.
-ye glasses, opera, field, marine glasses
ombined also telescope glasses of the
nest French manufactures, Their
isplay of amethists, rubies, topaz,
meFa!d', sapphire, etc., secured first
,old medal prize in n. o.
The insegna of rank of L. j, Dumet,
ltely made commanduer of the Royal
'atholic order OF Isabella, Queen of
pain, is on exhibition, Hand made
overs in silk and hammered gold,
liver and brass are par excellent.
'apestry curtains of French hand made.
epresenting the feast of the village"
which Is still observed once a wear in
'rance) also the swan and deer and
'enice and Mars are tastefully arranged
bout the Music Hall.
The first prize gold medal cognao of
ules Bellott S Co., also champagne of
os Perrier, are on exhibition, also
rench liquors of all kinds from the
ouse of Marchand Perres of Paris.
Hungarian-Austrian display situated
etween Forth and Sixth St, entrances
nd directly opposite the entrance to
lusic Hall, is a great attraction, our
was kindly shown the
tferent objects of interest by Mr.. /,
udwig Moser, the Commissioner in
large.
Bohemian glass display from Karlsbad, +
one of the chief attractions. Flute 9,
Ises trimmed with gold ranging in +
ice from $l00 TO $3.50. Most of their a
lie display are intended more for .
useums and artists than for the public.
Or want of space the exhibit is consid- "
ably condensed. to that in New g
-leans, but otherwise about the same.
lrnets in this display are shown in
cry state, from the crude to sets worth u
90. The china flower exhibit in
arge of L. Walsh e Schopple, is truly el
work Of fine art, and only attempted
the most artistic sculptors. Their
'play of merschaum. also deserves "a
sntion. Carving of wood by hand is &C
great specially with the Austrians, as
cir complete exhibit in that line will re
Windsor Castle is repre-
lted in hand made cut containing tn
out 10000 pieces, Wood pressing in =
lstria, for pictures and frames to
itate hand oarved,is quite an industry.