Semi=weekly graphic., 1897-03-03
4 SUPERB EXHIBITION
OF ANCIENT AND MODERN
 NEFDLEW0RK, ETC.
Something That Every Lady in Pine
 Bluff Should See.

 porter had the pleasure of viewing the largest and most superb collec- tion of modern and ancient needle work and hand-painting ever seen in this city, or, for that matter, in the State. This exhibit was at the home of Mr and Mrs. W. H. Parker, on Lakeside, and the articles on ex- hibition were secured through the iustrumentality of the Baptist ladies, who by means of small fe charged for viewing the exhibit, desire to raise fund for the benefit of their church.
 There are are over three hundred articles on exhibition, and every article except those in what is known as Glass ,, or Antiquities, is the handiwork of lady of this city.
 The exhibits arc divided into five classes, and the ladies conducting the same have offered handsome prize for the best piece of work in each class. Every article is mum bered, and the name of the maker is unknown- The prizes are to be awarded by ballot-every person visiting the exhibition being entitled to one vote for an article in each class.
 Class 1 consists of hand-painted china, and our reporter is at a loss for words to describe the many beau tiful things contained in it. There were all kinds of unique china novel; ties, and the painting was superb, which testifies to the fact that our town has some Superior artists in this line.
 Class 2 consists of modern hand embroidery. In this class can be seen many marvelously beautiful things, and handiwork of such skill, E and designs so unique and lovelys that exclamations of wonder and de- light rises to the lips of all behold CTS On the finest of material were embroidered flowers and leaves so perfect and true to nature that the work is indeed marvellous.
 Class 3 consisted of drawn work, and in this class can be seen every variety of drawn work, from a dain- ty handkerchief to bed-spread, and of such beautiful patterns and de- signs as could only be conceived by the most cultivated minds and ex- ecuted by fairy fingers.
 Ladies, the world over, admire faces. The love for this commodity seems to be born in the sex, and more cultivated the mind of woman becomes, the greater is her love for rare and beautiful faces. Glass , was the lace department of the ex- hibit, and in it were specimens of almost priceless value, of such gossamer Gneness that it would seem impossible for a human hand to make it. The display in this line is un- doubtedly the handsomest ever seen in the State. One piece, in particu- lar, creates admiration. 1t is an embroidered lace bridal veil, made and worn by lady of this city over half century ago.
 Class , consisted of antiquities, many of them made by ladies of this city over bali a century ago, while others were gathered from various parts of the world In the collection was . paper doil, cut out by lady now living here, in the year 1929; beautifully sewed children's dresses, made fifty years ago. h this class is a magnificent Japanese silk bed spread, which, aside from it's great intrinsic value, possesses an historic value, from the fact the father of its present owner purchased it in mid ocean from the captain of the ship on which Mark Twain was making his trip to the Holy Land, at the time he gathered data fep fep-fhiiiss.see lis seeIe- 6rated book, aInnoeence Abroad" The spread is marvel of beauty and richness.
 This exhibition will continue Monday, and the GRAPHIC will state that a great treat is in store for those who attend the exhibition. The ladies under whose management it is given will cordially receive you, and Mrs, Parker, the charming host ess, will serve you with dainty re- treatments.
 The admission lee is only % cents, and the exhibition i s credit to to the ladies of Pine Bluff, and well worthy l of patronage.
 Mrs. John r, Collier, Jr.. and ldaughter, Margaret, of Fort Smith, ;irr ss;sc :ess.e e. st of Mrs. D. E. Mil3r .9tr l No 705 West Rarrae'ss ~-v ' ~ 08
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