Los Angeles herald., 1890-11-16
BEAUTY AND BLOOMS.
THE FLOWER SHOW CLOSES IN A
WHIRL OF ATTRACTIONS.
lar-Jaguarina and Englehardt-Bobby
Burns's Fine Dancing-A Fine Show.

The first exhibition of the Southern
California Floral society, which has been
open at Hazards pavilion since Tuesday
last, closed last night, and proved one Of
the most successful events of its kind
ever held in this city, not only from a
financial standpoint, but also from an
artistic and botanical one.
Heretofore the main desire of those
connected with the arrangement of af-
fairs of this kind seemed to be that of
creating blaze of color, without regard
to tone; whereas the florists paid more
attention to the grouping of ev-
ergreens, ferns, and such other
plants as are rarely seen dis
played in public exhibitions, and very
little color was permitted, in fact only
just enough to relieve the monotony.
The effect was therefore much more
pleasing to the eye, and was moreover
enhanced by the interest which natur-
ally attached to a display of professional
growers.
Taken as whole, the exhibition was
asremarkably good one, when the fact
that the society by whom it was ar
ranged had only been in existence ninety
days prior to the opening day, is taken
into consideration. As, however, the
members of the society intend making
more extensive preparations, at least six
months in advance of their next exhibit
ton, it is impossible to conjecture what
their second attempt will bring forth ;
but it is at least safe to believe that it
will completely eclipse the show just
closed.
There was a much larger attendance
last night than upon any previous even
ing since the opening OF the exhibition,
and the wisdom of the society in continu-
ing the display for another day was en-
phatically encored.
A special and attractive programme
was arranged for the entertainment of
promenade musicale by the orchestra.
by the popular Highland laddie, Bobbie
costume OF the Gland of thistles," ac-
companied by piper, also arrayed in
Highland costume.
1t was then announced that Jaguarina
and Mr.. Englehart would give an assault
at arms. At the bray of the trumpet
the famous swordswoman, clad in her
harness, stepped on the stage, followed
by her opponent. The pair made most
picturesque appearance. Jaguarina the
embodiment OF perfect physical devel-
opment, 1.-the, quick and graceful
Englehardt, his body clad in sort OF
toreador costume, disdalning plastron
wore simply heavy jacket, and gold
striped white flannel trousers. The
salute given as the two experts faced
each other, was not the old style swords
mems ceremony, which is more COM
plicated and longer than all the services
in the prayer book put together, but was
! that introduced of late as de iiguer on
| the field of honor by Partisan maitres
| d'armes.
The first assault was with the foils.
The light blades seemed vivitied as they
| cleaned in thrust and parry. 1t was a
contest which would have been worthy
of New York, Vienna or Paris. Jaguar-
mas alertness, subtle effectiveness and
altogether wonderful skill cannot be de-
scribed. In the second assault the foils
gave place to the more serious-loOking
five-pound buttonless rapiers. Here
came quick, hard work; steel clashed on
steel, and again and again Jaguarina's
blade would give a thud as it came in
contact with her opponents body. She
gained point after point, ard though
Englehardt scored several, he was more
than glad when it was over. 1t looked
like play to many in the audience
but as the participants came into
the wings OF the stage they
both plainly showed the wear and teal
of the contest. Those among the audi
ence capable of appreciating the skill
shown were more than delighted by the