Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1890-09-04

hegonlhsi nerhatlops, coieu9 palms, PAN
danus, and . splendid collection of &c.
raniums in flower. The feature OF Lewis
display is splendid collection of Al va
risties OF ornamental caladiums, two feet
high, and number Of well grown adj
antums or maiden hair ferns. Palms,
some hne bsgonias, especially the rubia
variety; india rubber trees aud coleus are
also shown. Brinton's specialtieH are
collection Of beautiful coleus, three
dozen Of which are his own seedlings;
and collection Of asters. Begonias,
carnations, palms and ferns, geraniums
and other Towering and foliage plants
are shown.
III. f. Hayden has o tall pyramid of
foliage and decorative plants in the GEN.
tire Of the building. The effect is beRuti-
full. II is composed OF ferns, palms,
dracenas, begonias and similar plants,
topped by q large paudanus. He
also shows goraniums and pinks and
tasteful mantel design in ferns, palms,
30.
oharlesS. Horn exhibits oaoti, and a
tall yucca. Many of the varieties are
very rare and peculiar. ~
Hayden also has an exhibit of forists'
supplies, whioh' includes grasses and
plumes, baskets, doves and funeral de-
signs of wheat, immortelles and dried
flowers. The plants shown are we'll
grown and vigorous and indicate good
cultivation,
THE ART EXHIBIT.
There are between 100 and 200 paint
ings in the art exhibit. There is small
collection of paintings on tile SONS of
fais merit and some wood carving and
modelling IN terra Gotta. A collection Of
10 water colors, ali marine views, is of
Interest, as are o number Of water oolors
OF flowers, figures, go. Many OF the
paintings in oil have been exhibited at
the various exhibit ms of the Delaware
school of art. The most striking is one
of Queen Louise of Russia. A number
of good still lifes, flowers and few
landscapes are shown. There are several
pastels and craYons and a pencil sketch
of fox chase, by Patrick MoMahon,
janitor of the custom house.
Some fine specimens OF amateur pho
Biography are shown. They include we'll
known residences OF this city, interiors,
landscapes, &c. There is also o map Of
the city and some oolored pencil work by
Josue Smith Solar. Some fins work in
decorated china, tastefully arranged, and
q few specimens of painting on silk and
satin are an interesting part of the ex-
hibits.
FRIENDS SCHOOL.
The Friends school exhibit ia near the
pictures. 1t includes drawing in per-
spective, and geometrical problems, also
Q number Of maps. Four sketches OF the
school at different periods during the last
century show excellent work. In another
part OF ths ladies building, the work OF
the pupils In paper folding and pasting
and clay modelling are shown.
The Institute Draughting School makes
exhibits of working drawings Of railroad
cars and machinery.
HOUSEHOLD DEPARTMENT.
The display OF needlework, fancy
goods, quilts, counterpanes and similar
products of the hands OF the fair sex is
nne Of the largest and most beautiful
over shown at any fair in the middle
states. So says lady who ia well vsrsed
Ia the art and who has visited many fairs.
There are many quilts and counterpanes
Of curious and beautiful construction.
There is one bed spread made in 1886,
which was woven by hand.
Fancy chair scRrfs Of embroidered bot.
ling cloth, and drawn lace, table and |
lining room decorations, such as table
centres, tray covers, doylies and carving
,loths, all OF beautiful, delicate, filmy |
work, are exhibited in large numbers. |
There is also fine display of pillow |
hams, bureau soarfs, towels and bsd-
'oom furnishings in cross stitch, en-
~ loo "a
CANT ladies wear, showing the most skill |
nj needlework, knitting and crocheting,
here is large exhibit. The bead work, |
of cantaloupe seeds and
achet bags, are beautiful. Lambrequins,
able covers and scarfs OF heavy material,
occupy large space.
The preserves and jellies are good, but
he exhibit is not large. Or bread, bis
luit and cake, there. is o better exhibit
han last year.
At the close OF the first trotting race
nudge Charles M. Smith Ia his pleasant
onorous tones addressed the occupants
Il tho grand stand expressing the pleas.
Ire his had in Introducing Medam Maran-
cite IS "the most graceful horsewoman
n the United States" who would ride the
most perfectly trained horse existing any
where. The popular Judges promise wan
edeemed to the letter. Madam Msrau-
ette's seat was simply perfect. To the
nusie Of the First Regiment Band the
Intelligent animal alnbled and paced, gal
oped and sided, Rmbled and waltzed in
xsct time to the varied tunes, whether
marches. or gallops, polkas, or trois-
emps waltzes. What vas most admirable
n the lady's exhibit OF hoEsemanship was
he light, gentle hand with which The ami
lal was managed. At another racing in
srlude Madam Marantette appeared
Gated in single-ssated buggy. Ia this
ase also the light gentle rein hand was
ne object OF continued applause from
he thousands ia the stand.
The agricultural department had its
Ill need Of patrons .ruesday..-It is
ronounce the most coGplete exhibit
YER made in Delaware. In contradiction
, the general belief of deRrth in the
pple harvest EK-United States Marshal
!. II. McMulen exhibits an 1S-inch s
ranch OF an apple tree from the orchard
Samuel NJ. Haman CT st. Georges ,
undred. II bssrs As apples, thoroughly '
sveloped, OF the golden russet variety. ,
In the swine exhibit are the following: /
Richardson, Wilmington, who shows a
IN OF Berkshires; OaIeO and Charles 4. d
alter, West Chester, Chester whites; q
uIl & Hamilton, West Grove. Pa, the h
me variety; William Lindsay, Elizabeth, I
. j., and W. O. Adde's, Belyidere, N. j., /
,ns of hogs; j. Taylor Pierson, Hockes- j
q, Del, Berkshires; Henry Stafford,
swine; Richard Appleby, y
hrlstiana, DEL, Poland chiuas; George Y
Barney, Chadds Ford, the same; B. L.
amison, Mermaid, Dell, fine Jersey Red Y
7ine; E. O. Oarothsrs, swine. u
Among the exhibitors of sheep are the
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