The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-10-14

The disagreeabe weather yesterday did
not deter large crowds from visiting the
Exposition Grounds. IL was childrens
day, and the little ones were out in force.
The air was rent with the piercing notes
OF the toy balloons and with their iaush-
ter and cries OF merriment All day iohG
the main building was packed, me
grounds were comparatively deserted al
though a good many ventured Tar enough
out to patroniZe the side shows and
Houchee Couchee dance.
In wandering around the building one
is more and more struck with the beauty
and taste OF the exhibits. finding some
thing new at each visit to admire.
Messrs Saks & Co. have a most neat
and tasteful display, showing the va
rious articles OF mems wear and The
prices of the same arranged in pyramidai
form within glass enclosure.
The exhibit of T.. III. Gloves & Co., rep
resenting the Bar-LoCk typewriter is very
fun and complete, aud practical illustra-
tions OF the workings Of the machine are
Writ T. Taylor & co. have an exceed
ingly tasty display showing every aru-
Gle In the grocery line, candies, &c. Their
booth pre- sents very attractive appear
ance, and does credit TO the enterprise OF
the firm.
The Powhatan Clay Manufacturing
Company present their wares in the form
OF neat brick structure, which is a
happy idea as It attracts the attention
OF every passer-by
II. w. Moesta has a most tempting dis
play, CONSUMING OF CAKES ana cOnltCilOnS,
made Ia various pretty and attractive
forms.
w, D. Briggs also has his toothsome
stock displayed TO fine advantage. and
many small boys were around Il yester-
day, cycling the buns and cakes. and wish
ing they were wealthy.
Mr.. Il. S. Gatewood, OF Glendale, Va,
got, a fair share of the crowd in the
building to watch his ingenious work In
making ornaments OF various kinds from
gold wire. The articles are very pretty
and ingeniously made,
The S. GalesN Optical Company has
a very good and tasty display, and those
in charge take pleasure in explaining
the different kinds OF glasses 10 those
who call.
or pianos, organs and musical instru-
being magnificent displays by X. =. Lee,
the Richmond Music Company and
others. and their melodious notes tend
greatly TO the enlivenment OF the scene.
THE COUNTIES.
The crowds never seem 10 tire of looking
at the magnificent exhibits of Chester
fela and Hcnrico counties, and many peo-
pie remark on examining both, that the
prize should be divided, or another first
prize OF equal value given. And this
seems certainly to be Just conclusion.
for they match each other in the variety
and excellence Of their products so ex-
actly that we cannot imagine which has
the better OF IT,
Ana so one might go on, ad inhnitum,
discussing the manufactures and pro-
ducts Of Nuginia--the garden-spot Of the
sartn: Hcr products OF the soil must be
seen for their excellence 10 be appreciated.
Her ART treasures and triumphs OF the in
ventors skill can be poorly described with
words. A Visit to Machinery Hall. with
It's engines and machinery of beautiful
mechanism and giant power teaches u
lesson 10 the practical man OF immeasura-
Die value. Turn where you will. there
sre articles 10 charm the eye or 10 enighten
the mind. and everything 10 make Il a
grand storehouse OF information and
pleasure.
The music hall had its usual liberal
patronage yesterday, 10 which was added
The crowds OF children. who witnessed
with the greatest delight the performances |
Of the ST. Belmos, who are trapeze arr
lists of great skill In spite Of little |
Itiffness from his fall on Friday, Mr.. st. |
Beimo appeared and performed with his |
usual skin. The selections rendered by |
me band gave great pleasure 10 the lis |
leners. They perform all day, with short |
mterrnlssiofs. and are a source OF as much |
pleasure 70 those attending the Exposi- !
1on as any other attraction on the /
"Pygmalion and 0alatea" had goodly |!