The Progress., 1892-11-05

The exhibit of the Singer Manu-
featuring Co., is one of the most at
tractive features of the Fair. There
is on exhibition several different
sizes and styles OF sewing machines
from the button-hole machine to that
which performs the most delicate
piece of work, all manipulated by e1-
pert operators. The walls are deco
rated with beautiful pictures, all the
work of Singer Sewing Machines.
One represents herd of fine elks on
a mountain side and in the valleys,
both Of which. are richly carpetted
with snow. Another, the Confeder-
ate battle flags with cannons and
shot forming center piece. Another,
beautiful woman in the midst OF
her plants and plucking some rare
buds from her favorite flowers. An
other, dogs bead with the express
sion so life-like that its eyes can al
most be seen to move. There are
many other such beautiful pictures
as these, which all who fail to see,
will miss something that is not our
privilege to see often. 1t is really
worth the price of admission to see
this display Of the Singer Manufact-
uring 20. I't -
Further on is the booth of Sheri'
dan 4 Stormer, which contains many
specimens of the stock in trade OF
this well known firm. This display
is tastefully arranged and shows OF
the wares TO the best advantage.
Opposite this is the exhibit of the
Kahn Dry Goods Company, with its
profusion of fine dress goods, ladies
wraps and rugs displayed in . man
ner attractive and pleasing.
Next to this comes the shoe dis.
play of Il. Phelps. This is elegantly
gotten up and attracts the attention
of passers by.
Next to this is the elegant show o.
the Ralph Scotch snuff. This ex
hibit is very attractive indeed and
readily shows that an artist has beer
ut work there. There is nothing OF
exhibition but snuff, but this in tn,
mnltitudous different shapes in whicl
it il put up, is no arranged that j
presents q picture pleasing TO lool
upon. - w ~ t4Fl
This company is represented b.
our friend, Mr.. Frank d. Sanders
one of the most popular drummer
on the road and who is fast securing
bold for his snuff in his territory.
Adjoining this is the sppartmen o
Mr.. Mack Wellmsn, the North Louis
| lana paint man. In his display, whicl
is neat and attractive, are all kind
of artists materials, and one OF th
finest assortments of paints ever see
in this portion of the country. Hi
exhibit shows in tasteful exposur
paints of numberless colors and wal
, paper of all qualities from the cheaI
est to the finest quality.
Mr.. Wellmsn is general agent TO
the American White Lead and Colo
: Works, Of Nav Orleans, and his di,
! play shows of their goods to the var
best advantage.
II Mr.. Wellman is . gentleman
: energy, vim and enterprise, and hs
, done much for his painss in the sui
! rounding country.
Directly in front of this is the sho'
! of Messrs. Davis & Elder, of Texs
: This is q house made of hay typic'
of the business in which this firm
engaged in in this city. This di
plsy is unique and pleasing to loo
q upon.
. Adjoining this is the saddlery an
harness display of our veteran sat
, dlsr, j. F. Looney. He has mere fiu
: samples of the vehicles, harness, ct.
|, which he handleaL -.
!, Ina wing Of this building il Il
: exhibit of Mr.. VIM. Kelly, the je,
!, eler. His display consists Of fine .
ticles Of jewelry and specimens Of b
i. own handiwork.
!. This is by no means . full descri
!. ton Of our Fair. but it is the be
= that could be done with the space
!. our command We will, ho'
? ever, from time to time, give sccoun
!. of what was exhibited a. this FL
y which has not been mentioned hel