New Ulm weekly review. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1878-1892, 1888-09-26

i tract1Ve, and tiled with so many adorn.
ments, that it completely charmed the
/ spectators.
As you enter the hall the gorgeous
display OF greenhouse plants by florist
Christian Book attracted primary at
tention, and the exhibition of blossom
ing and leaf plants was indeed very fine
and deserving of the attention bestowed
on it by all.
In the right hand corner stood the
flne display of dry-goods of the pros
porous firm of Brust and Graf, next
to the well filled booth Of E. Wicherski.
who showed an elegant line of boots
and shoes. Then came spinning ma
chine OF new and simple construction
exhibited by outside parties. Frank
Burg as usual showed a tempting line
OF fine cigars and tobaccos, as did also
Theo. Mueller, who had taken special
pains to erect a snowy stand. Bernhard
Marschner, proprietor Of the Wooden
Mills, was on hand with the best displav
OF wool and wooden goods, such as
blankets and stockings that was ever
before shown in the county and it is
with special pride that we place his
enterprise at the head of our home in.
dustries, which are a just source of sa-
tlsfaction to all our citizens. No better
proof could be furnished to convince
strangers OF the Importance our CITY and
county has attained in this respect, and
we hope that our enterprises may still
more develop and receive new addi-
tions.
Frank Behnke showed superb line
OF glass ware and crockery, besides ex-
hibiting lamps of the latest patterns and
improvements. His stand was besieged
on Saturday by the lovers of a cup of
coffee which he brewed on the spot and
dished out gratuitously.
Artistically arranged and very attrac.
tive was the display made by Miss Mary
Hopt, the milliner. Fancy embroidery
and crochet work and other interesting
articles of ladies, handicraft were exhi-
blted in such pleasing style that the
judges passed the unanimous verdict
that the exhibit was worthy of special
mention.
John +. Neumann presented besides
gorgeous display Of fancy and dry
goods, which was well arranged and
captured all eyes, full line of mems
overcoats and winter caps, which re-
minded one of - 45o and suggested the
remedy at the same time.
Ihe separate room chosen for the ex-
hibit OF Chas. L. Roos, was transformed
into an elegant sample room, in the
subdued light of which the fancy and
plush goods, neatly arranged in glitter.
ing receptacles, greeted the curious eye.
! And last but not least was the corner
OF Wd. Eibner, who invited all who
had q sweet toothe, to inspect his choice
confectionery and fruits.
The Art Gallery held some note.
worthy paintings and was never before
OF such merit. Special attention was
fixed on an oil painting representing a
Magdalen, which was painted in six
teen hundred and seventy two and is
now Ill the possession of Ignatz Schwen-
dlnger, the painter and sculptor. He
also exhibited several portraits, one
painted by his son Alexander, at pres.
ent student in the academy at alum.
lch. The charcoal sketches from the
same hand were much admired, as was
the portrait painted by himself. Mrs
Musser had very fine painting made
from an original and representing s
group OF horses. The same was ad.
mirably executed and received the
endorsement of the judges. who also
awarded Mrs. Mowery prize for the
painting representing sunset seen on
the marsh, with a group Of lowing kline.
The same fully deserved the attention
given it by the many admirers.
Miss. Annie Behnke's paintings were
as usual Of high excellence and pleas
ing. Anton Gag,the artist, was there
as usual with the results of his photo
graphic labor which were first class.
Also had he exhibited q picture, which
he had sent to the State Fair, where it
had been much admired. The same
represented an old army pistol and
powder horn hung on defaced and
broken wall.It was very decei,ing, and
many visitors actually took it for reality
which proves the high art and value OF
the painting.
Taken all in all the fair was a grand
success, and the society is and may well
be proud of it.