The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1905-11-15
THE HOUSING OF THE
ART AND LOAN EXHIBIT
Notice of Splendid Exhibits Arriving
DaiIy---Committees to Arrange
Exhibits will be Announced.

On Monday afternoon the
carpenters work was completed
for the housing of the coming
Art and Loan Exhibit.
The splendid Store room in
the Spencer is one of the largest
and most beautiful as well as
best lighted store rooms in the
State.
Fortunately an abundance of
shelving and splendid show
windows were at hand, thanks
to the Mutual Realty Co.. who
have also provided the splendid
Exhibit Hall, and the work of
installing show cases, (a1l of
which are under lock and key,)
has gone on until over 1000
square feet of show cases are
ready for the Exhibit, guaran-
teeing the greatest security.
One show case so feet long by
8 feet high will be given over to
dainty fabrics of interest to
the ladies, recalling, "ye olden
times" Silk dresses, lace
manti1las, dainty embroideries,
old fashioned combs, en-
broideried shawls, antique belts
and buckles, antique bonnets,
miniatures, in fact enough beau
tiful things to delight all.
Two large lockers 8 x II feet
each will accommodate large ex-
hibitors, 20 large shelves en-
closed in glass cases are for
dainty articles or of priceless
value that must be made abso-
lutely safe. A large central
space fully 10 feet K SO feet is
given over by an administrative
department, where the D. A. RS
| will have headquarters with a
splendid historical Exhibit.
In the rear of the building
where the light is splendid, is a
large glass case for the accomo-
dalton of regimental colors and
army munitions.
An old high poster bed will
recall the olden times, while be-
side it will set the cradle that
will recall many a lullaby, to
which you have been rocked to
sleep, sung by now sainted
mother. A special section will
be given to the oldest grandfather
clock in the county. Abundant
room has been set aside for the
accommodation of the beautiful
old and rare furniture for which
old Mason County is so famous.
Book lovers will enjoy the rare
old books. Here will be seen, the
rarest collection probably ever
brought together in the State.
Mrs. John McCulloch, Chapter
Historian makes a special re-
quest for copies of the Withers
Border Warfare and old nina
lures and daguerotypes.
These she will take personal
supervision of.
Among the recent pictures
promised in which many will be
interested, is Major Jack Greer
and his drum.
The watch and sword that
Major Waggoner wore in the
Campaign when Braddock was
defeated, will be on exhibit, to-
gether with many other inter-
esting relics belonging to the
Waggoner family, including old
family portraits.
Mrs. Geo. Wallace of Apple
Grove, and her brother, Mr..
Charles Clendenin, of Gallipolis,
contribute the musket of their
great great grandfather, VIM.
Clendenin, one of the heroes of
the Battle of Point Pleasant.
And many other beautiful old
relics.
Mr.. Joe French contributes a
splendid PHILIPPINE collection as
well as many things of local
interest.
W. ]. Kiester of Ashton, con-
tributes many articles of inter-
est, including a horse hair bride
made by the Indians, real work
of art
Mrs. Earl Knapp contributes
pair of Indian moccosins