| Show for the deseret Desere fc news neils DESERET STATE fals FAIS this interesting exhibition Exhibit on of home pro due duie and aid manefa manufactures was held in in this city on 01 the 2nd and ard aad and 3rd ard dinst in in tho tha building known aa thep theo the deseret store in consequence of the present present circumstances through which wo are passing and the necessary engagement and absence of our farmers and artisans the specimens and articles display played ed were not so sok numerous nor var various ioui i as they were last 5 year ear car but they were undoubted ly in many respects of superior qualities qu ahtes the e competition was decidedly decided spirited ly and manifests that spirit of industry perseverance and arid ability which characterize this fis commar community ityl and b has enabled them to surmount every difficulty in in subduing and applying the elements elements of our mountain home tj the tuo comforts and necessities of the tha people we make bold to bay say that considering the disadvantages tinder under which necessarily labor in our kempte and isolate isolated tl position and that generally every I 1 person presen tini tint tn g the various articles arti artl cleb clea has lias to obtain a livelihood by other means of employ employment ment meat not bring able to devote himself to the manufacture of that branch alone this display cannot be ri mailed throughout the earth and it is a stand standing ii Z and imperishably monument of the successful enter prize and achievements of this tilis people awon a wonder to every reflective e mind very many of the contributions have not been excelled in in tho the best manufacturing districts in in the old or new nevy world ald and we feel convinced that were we left to enjoy our rb ats tin lin unmolested molested and continue our oar peaceful position and condition but a few tew years would elapse ere we could creditably contribute to any fair in the horld the stock was not so numerous as last year yet tho those e exhibited were of first rate class and great credit is is due to the owner own s whose names and awards award will swill be seen when tho th list of prizes prices is published we ave would not wish to be deemed invidious by noticing a 4 few items entered which more particularly t uck uce our attention as space would not permit us to write on every eiery article worthy vor thy of marks remarks r a few here and there may suffice AVe yve could not but notice a a very fine bull calr calf eight C months old which w eigher standing on t malchine ml chine lbs ibs rais rals raised d by W Ry dalch daich p 4 A cow aud and calf likewise ot of young yung wre mere excellent specimens 4 liv lih elfie ishbel to his excellency that N would uld claim clam a prize in in any fair A beef from Jerin jenings ings and ard win efna dera piali stall would throw the most fastidious e 1 bore lore a r 6 into fr lo 10 the fruit room rod in wera T sa 5 fine specimens of grapes peaches apricots cur currants rante ac ac C that were really surprising and arid highly pleas pleasing ipg coall who realize the labor a attention and means expend expended id raise fruit in a climate where many thought it impossible to raise even a bushel of wheat the currants were certainly of great size stze size large largo as good sized gooseberries goose berries in in the old country and were qui quite i te a sur bur prize to our european br brethren thren the peaches sent by A carrington esq were of delicious taste and arid flavor and arid very large size though the best from his productive orchard were aheady gone from one tree in the governors Go vernoi 11 garden arden were plucked seven beven bushels of finely flavored 1 freestone free stone peaches in september last the vegetable and field crops apartment was a rich and pleasant bight most of the ve vegetables eatables were of an enormous size elze and excellent quality though we regret not having received lie xie reports ports from the various anous anouk settlements in time to kotite from one acre in tooele thoele cultivated by francis lee was produced bushels of potatoes of best quality wheat yielded fielded from 75 to 90 bushels an acre in various settlements one squash raised by benjamin alien allen weighed 94 91 ID and aid beets from 41 to 50 ibs lbs many manx specimens were produced of bugar sugar cane the seed need of vf which was sent from the patent office corn yielded leaded bushels to the agre acre acre by A williams the machinery department wag was not so liberally supplied I 5 et we could not but b it admire a highly fird finished shed model rodel steam anzine engine made by brother grinn and display displaying in considerable sid erable ingenuity and ability for lor which he was vas awarded a silver medal A model steam packet attracted attention named the deseret pioneer the rhe show of home made leather was certainly superior and debows at once eliat chatin in course of bf time our market in that lin line will malte make us independent of any foreign sop supplies plies mr Br bremers brewers eivers saddie saddle and machias were good vork york vork made from jennins jennin s and winders leather in the manufactures we received a very good and arid attractive attract iv e amount the cloth department was pretty full and no courtly queen needs be ashamed asila aella ined inea to wear the floe fine and tasteful fabrics the cloth by b mrs lavina S amy am was rich abba and Z good and was ri by a piece by urb mrs vilate kimball the colors were very choice ch oice combining the ornamental with the useful we require no better shawls to adorn and protect the matrons matrona and maidens of zion than those exhibited and in vain v am may rma roa the chilling breath of winter try to affect them then when enveloped in such a covering when at the bide aide of I 1 their warmhearted lords lorde while the finer fabrics dla dia displaced played exquisite taste and fineness to show the figures fi ures ot of the delicate wearers bearers in the warm rays ra s of sun sur summer arner the T he quilts bed spreads and coverlets were vi ere in great v variety abety and admirable falacy fane they have to be seen to be appreciated the quilts produced by b the several relief societies were specimens mens of and patience and nd gutte quite attracted the eyes eves of the tair beholder we noticed a woollen bedspread bed beo spread manufactured by mrs jane mellan of 0 the loth ward which for art and taste we consider quite an achiel ernect it was well wT wrought ought and the thi material our own the designs good and regular and the name and residence woven on the border very neatly the flannels blankets kerseys jerseys and it je jeang jeans an were fine enough to cover an empress and conmay on may evera every family in ill zion bs be liedwith such necessaries the workmanship of our own oiin hands hams A good traveling rug and pair of socks made frow from ox ens hair seemed a useful and curious attempt and exceeded th conception of many the ladies work surpasses in all its variety taste and arid execution our attempt at description and the ladies v will vill ill lii excuse us from lar izing any when we acknowledge knowledg ac me it hat tho thol we can admire e the thi style and aaion fashion arid and 0 love iove o e to see such auth adorn our lovely sisters yet et we vve are novices in iri iet embroidery crotchet work knitting and knotting efting c and arid refrain retrain from creti criticizing CI Z ini IDI 13 lest it might draw a smile on thein their fair cheeks at our ignorance ignorance tl the carpets rag and woollen were e verv very creditable the specimens of cords twine chal klines and ard ropes were the very best and equal to any imported and the maker deserves to be libi liberal rall rali I 1 y encouraged as they the areat are at once native material and workmanship an ship pencil alec alic sketches tebes drawings of flowers and fruit ruit A were ample and clever cleverly ly executed showing in t talent of high biz h order oriler the penmanship of br D graves was elaborately done and arid the design attracted much attention together with lily his pen and ink sketch of the life of christ 21 which obtained forham for hum him a medal at the worlds fair in in london in 1831 1851 br george sims executed a finely finished and clever specimen of perlman penmanship ahia with an appropriate motto original and pithy pith iz may the inspiration of the almighty lead us to the discovery of the resources reso ircel of our bur mountain home we had bad scarcely entered thia this apartment than we struck with a splendid likeness of our friend J V long phonetic reporter taken by his lady in in oil off colors we at orice once recognized the man and the expression and features were so striking we vv e at first imagined that he was en engaged t aged by the committee of arrangements range ments to deport report the speeches remarks alid witticisms of the visitors on the work before them thell but we were undeceived on his hia not returning t our familiar nod rod and we were forced to admire tre the happy thit chit hit the painting rig eig was war highly and elaborately finished and exhibited gine fine talents in portrait painting other specimens of oil painting from the same sams ar artist aist were show we should be unpardonable if we neglected to notice the splendid and fragrant bce boe boquete lets of flowers and plants they need no further remark wan than to stata stat that they called forth the admiration and aid praises of ou our r ladies a and nd were quite an acquisition to our fajr fair the cabinet of curiosities and foreign foreia n specimens were select fine and valuable 1 and the contributions liberally supplied works of art from india africa china and europe were eagerly gazed upon but none were more attractive trac gye yVe and interesting than the carthage relics and other precious articles associated with our martyred marty red prophet J joseph 0 s h the ile inhabitants seemed seem et io to appreciate the efforts of the president and board of directors of this society as the buildings were crowded at an early hour leour and continued so during three days an interest was excited throughout the city and country and we doubt not that had not the invasion on our rights engaged the presence of so many many we could not have been accommodated by any buildings to do justice to the fair pair the nauvoo bras brass band ballos ballot band and the farmington band were invited to give their soul stirring strains and we must say that they tiley 41 discoursed eloquent music which gave life to the whole affair great praise is due to the ahe board and committee of arrangements for their interest and exertions to agitate the subject of home produce and manufactures and we trust our brethren and sisters will appreciate their labors and endeavor to support the designs of and gain the blessings arising from this society W 6 G MILLS reporter |
