San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-01-28
MIDwINTER FAIR.
Tomorrow the Opening Day With Every
thing in Place.

thing in Place.
Probably the finest and costliest
booth in the whole fair Is that of
Mr.. Marsh, the art supply man.
1t is a specimen of Gecian style of
architecture, and is an exhibition
Of Grecian relief effects.
The material is alabastine, and
the relief decoration is in colors of
canary and gold. To heighten the
effect, genuine old Grecian lamp,
will be suspended over the en-.
trance, in which alcohol will be
burnt. Mr.. Marsh's exhibit will
be surprise.
Among the handsome pictures
that are being hung in the art de-
partment are some works of Il.
Witt, of New York, and Seymour
Thomas. The loan collections of
Mrs. Ainsworth and Mrs. Slayden
will be exhibited. Some pieces by
Onderdonk and Miss Eugene Price,
and the collection of water colors by
Mr.. Ayers are handsome addi-
tions to the exhibit. Mr.. J. F. Nc
Cam also has some beautiful land
scapes. Anton Il. Remer will ex-
hibit a collection of Partisan pas
tells Of portraits Of citizens.
Mr.. G. w. Dunfee, decorator, has
a room in fresco, all hand-painted.
1t represents a southern sitting
room. 1t is treated in light blue
colors and has a hardwood section
floor and a tiled hearth with CRATE
and bemirrored mantel piece. The
frescoes are Greek.
w. E. Roach has bicycles from
ten manufacturers, and a number
will be operated by electricity. A
display of kodaks will be a feature
of his exhibit.
On the second floor, facing the
staircase is a booth entirely of
palms. Here Is the exhibition of
Price, Booker & Co. Their feature
is display of home products,
samples of which will be given
away. There are four pyramids of
baking powder, elders, extracts
and sauces. Biscuits and samples
of cider will be given away. The
canopy of palm leaves is sure to at
tract attention.
Mr.. William Corner, successor to
cambridge & Corner, deserves to
be thanked for affording the public
an opportunity Of seeing one
of the rarest books in exis-
tence. The book in question
is a history and descriptive
account Of Virginia in the time
Of Sir Walter Raleigh. 1t was
printed in the early part Of the six
teenth century, and is in Latin.
The characters are quaint, and
what is remarkable,it is illustrated
with magnificent wood cuts. Aside
from its intrinsic value, it is of
great interest as one Of the early
products of the art of printing.
The general character Of Mr.. Cor
ner's exhibit will be engraving and
the exhibit Of fine stationery.
Fifteen special bicycles have been
by Chicago firm for
Wagner & Chabot's Midwife fair
ahd will be in ten different
colors. Messrs. w. & G. will exhibit
the latest combination tandem, the
only machine of its kind at pres
emit. This exhibition is a perfect
to the wheelmen. They
also have stove and crockery ex-
hibit.
The booth Of Holland, the tea
man, has a japanese interior.
There is a fragrant aroma from
this cozy little corner, where
samples of the worlds best coffees
and teas are spread out over
dainty, narrow, little counter. The
public will be served with tea and
coffee.
The attractive exhibit of the
Southwestern Telegraph and Tele-
phone company can hardly be
overlooked. They have general
display of every variety Of tele-
phones in use, as well as speaking
tubes. The operators are accom-
modating and take pleasure in
showing and explaining the ex-
hibit. The company uses a storage
battery, and will give long and
short distance service to the pub
lie. The feature is the special tele-
phone and speaking tubes for fac
tory use.
Opposite the main entrance on
the first floor is the display of G..
P. Koch, furrier. Most Of the An
goras are from Joe Devine's ranch,
and cannot be matched in the
country.
Prof. Schoch, on Educational Day,