The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-10-13
THE MELBOURNE FAIR.
Description Of Two Richmond EShi

The San Francisco Chronicle OF the
Goth ultimo, In a long article on the Mel
bourne (Austrslssia) exposition, thus
speaks Of two exhibits from leading to-
bacco men of this city:
The American cOurt-all the sections
here are known az courts us in fairy
good shape now. and manv OF The eX-
hibi:s attract great attention because OF
the skill With which they have been ar
ranged and the high character Of the
goods displayed Among leading ex-
hibi;s Of Americans the following are
worthy OF mention
ALLEN a GiNTER's TOBACCO.
In tobacco, as the slang goes, America
takes the cake America AS the home Cf
this luxurious weed makes q most re-
markable exhibit of the article from the
leaf 10 the utmost possibilities oil It's
manufacture into all the forms that the
most exacting taste Of the consumer
could demand. Messrs. Allen d Ginters
display Is especially noteworthy, both on
account of the taste and expense dis
played in the fitting up OF the space
allotted, and also for the most ingenious
designs into which the tobacco has been
worked. There is globe, with the
different countries plainly marked oui,
entirely composed Of tobacco there Is
also cigarette cannon the size OF
Calling composed Of these fragant twirlsi
also the picture of Virginia planter en-.
loving the Whit of one of the same ar
ticles. Then on the wall is hung a
framed star brought out in leaf tobacco
in various tints. The foreman OF the
cutting department OF the Richmond fac
o V hes sent as his quota for this msgnif
cent exhibit framed pair OF shears
made OF cigarettes.
TO the left there is large sized model
OF one Of the factories OF the firm, also
made OF tobacco. In the center is amost
costly and expensive upright case Of pol
ished wood and plate glass filed with
most temptingly arranged samples OF the
multludinous packages which represent
the extensive output OF this enterprising
and mos, successful firm. The total ef-
feet is superb, and Mr. Ginter, who was
here for few days on hia way to Paris
and around the world, must feel great
satisfaction In knowing that his exhibit
has been declared the finest in the court.
In making outside inquiries | find the
various brands OF Allen q Ginter are
extensively kept and sold through the
Australian colonies.
| had the pleasure OF trip from San
Francisco on the Mariposa with Mr.
Gnier and it is quite easy to under
stand, after knowing The personality Of
the man, how 1t has come about that the
goods Of his house are so extensively
used all over the world. Capital, enter
prise. determination TO make a class OF
goods uneXcelled, with the adoption OF
the latest and most improved machinery
TO reduce the cost Of making TO the low
est possible point-all have combined 10
place their goods on the counters Of
every respectable tobacconist through
out both hemispheres.
Naturally, as the Australians are great
smokers, the display OF Messrs Allen Il
Ginter comes in for large share Of at
tentiOn. 1t is no uncommon thing 10
hear a group OF lovers of the weed des
csnting upon the attractive appearance
OF the goods displayed, and as the firm
has already established a considerable
trade in the country, the comment is Of
ten seasoned with encOmiums upon the
quality of the tobacco used by them in
all the goods they offer tie public. The
idea of making a good showing at the
exhibition does credit to the business
tact Of Messrs. Allen * Ginter, and The
great expense attendant upon making SO
fine display is bound to come back 20
them ten fold in increased orders from
all Of the Australian colonies, a. the Wis
ilors from all of them go away impressed
with the beauty OF the exhibit and the
enterprise of the exhibitors.
&C. WILLIAMS.
Another very creditable display Of to-
bacco is that Of T. c. Williams x Co %
Richmond, Va. Mr.. Williams and family
have been here on a short trip around
the Wcrld. He was amused and withsl
delighted, when introducing himself To
the tobacco firms here, TO hear the excla-
nation: Is ii possible you are Williams
of Richmondg Why, your name is def
nitely fixed in the colonies in connection
with some OF the most popular brands of
tobacco" The exhibits OF this firm Oc-
cupies good site along the main avenue
Of the American court, and always at
tracts much attention, not only on ac-
count of the beauty Of the exhibit itself,
but on account Of the brands being old
friends to tobacco lovers. | am sure it
would please Mr.. Williams if be could
hear the complimentary terms passed
upon his productions. His trade in Aus
trslasia Is now great and constantly in
creasing His visit here was entirely
distinct from a business idea in fact, bis
trade has such n momentum now that II
does not require any personal visitation
to keep it going.