San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1890-10-09
S, THURSDAY. OCTOBER 9. 1890.

The fable of the old man and his son who
tried TO carry a hurro TO market is not
without its application in San Antonio.
MEXICO DAY.
This is Mexico day and the attractions
are not inferior TO those of any day here
tofore presented. Our sister republic has
shown high appreciation Of Texas, and
of San Antonio in her presence and assist
ance at this fair. Her finest musical Or
ganization has been placed at the dis
posal of the association. Her display is
one of the best ever made of Mexican
goods, curiOS. works of art and antiQui-
ties outside Of her own borders, and she
should be greeted today with a large
crowd 10 welcome her representative,
who. in the absence of President Diaz, will
convey the greetings of Mexico TO
the Lone Star state, Hon. Jere F. Goday,
who speaks in the auditorium. Hon.
Buck Kilgore, of Texas, will also show
uDOn the platform the Identical Texas
boot with which he tried 10 kick down
the door of the chamber of representa-
tiveS at Washington when Speaker Reed
ordered the doors locked TO prevent bolt
ing democrats from depriving the house
of quorum. This boot will be one Of
the great attractions OF the Fair. and is
said il is TO he preserved as a relic.
The Mexican band will Guido itself
today, the LIGHT having information
direct that its best natural music, anG
some specially composed for this occasion
by the leader. will be rendered today.
Awards have been made in the ore de-
partment as follows:
Following awards were made yesterday
in the amateur art department.:
Mrs. Ensign, of Galveston, first premi-
UNI, oil painting, animals; and also in
flowers.
Mr. Tanner. of San Antonio, first pre-
MUM in water colOrs-specimen and best
collection.
Mrs. Thomas. first premium, landscape,
oil painting.
Mrs. s. A. Hadfeld. first premium and
gold medal for best landscape oil paint
ing.
Miss Flo Eager. gold medal and first
premium for best collection figure paint
ing in oil.
Miss Susie Poore, best specimen pastel.
Longoria, best collection of crayon
drawings, first premium.
Sisters of Divine Providence, best col
lection of oil paintings. first premium.
Miss Clara Dullnig, second premium for
best collection of oil paintings.
John Sullivan, first premium for best
child's crayon drawing.
The children's department OF the tex
tile exhibit has been awarded its premi-
umS.
Clara Halletrant, quilt patch work,
calico.
Florence Fay, hand sewing.
Kate Bolton, arasene embroidery.
Anna johnson, embroidery araSene.
The children of the Divine Providence
took premiums for chenille embroidery,
crochet work and knit and crochet tidy.
Clara Fraser, dress doll wardrobe.
Annie Franklin, crochet work.
Blanch Haynes, crochet work.
Mrs. j. NJ. Vance's children, hand sew
ing, machine sewing, buttonhole display,
dress doll crochet work, outline embroid-
cry, best original music composition, best
general display in class 80.
Josephine Vance, dressed doll.
C. J. Langholz, best display of saddlery
tools and hardware.
Haas Il Oppenheimer, all wool blank
cts, laces and handkerchiefs, silk fabrics,
ladies' suits. ladies' furnishing goods,
hosiery and knit goods, fans, gloves.
Joseph Landa, best display Of flour, al
so of meal.
H. Vogler & Co., best display of trunks
and satchelS.
Kypfer & Seng, best display, of office
devices and fixtures. Best display of
blank books and stationery including
paper. Best display OF general school
supplies.
Maverick Printing company, best dis
play of county books, records, etc. Best
display of bound books; Of printed books.
Collins & Peck, best display of furni-
ture.
L. Frank, best general display of sad
dies, brides, single and double harness,
and best display of leather and Texas
made saddles.
j. F. Jones e Co., best display Of must
cal instruments, pianos and organs.
RIedell & Co., best display of refrigera-
tors and gasoline stoves.
Heidemann Manufacturing Co., best
display stencil cuts, rubber stamps, seals
and trade checks.
p. Phelan & Sons, CRATES and mantelS.
H. NJ. AlvOrd, paints and cOlOrs.
Staacke Bros, buggies and carriages.
G.. p. Koch, best display of dress and
dyed sheep skins and furs.
$. Il. Howard, Bert 2-year-Od milk
COW. any breed regardless Of pedigree, TO
be MIXED on ground one day. Bert
3-year-old milk, any breed, same condi-
tionS. Bert 4-year-Old milk cow, same
conditions. Bert aged milk cow, same
conditions.
j. NJ. Vance, Bert butter COW, any age
breed, butter to be made on grounds
from one days milking under inspection
of judges.
Largest and best display of cattle regis
tered and graded made by any exhibitor
What Everybody Says Must be