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VOL. IX. No. 7.
NEW YORK, NOVEMBER 5 TO 20, i885.
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CHARLES AVERY WELLES,
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THE AMERICAN INSTITUTE FAIR.
NOW IN FUIiL WORKING ORDER. —SOME OP THE
NOVELTIES.—THE COMING CHRYSAN-
THEMUM SHOW.
HE 54th Annual Exhibition of the American
Institute, Third avenue, 63d and 64th streets,
is tow In complete running order, and presents
a most attractive and interesting appearance. The
number of exhibits is far larger then was the case
last year, while their character is also better, evinc-
ing more novelty. That it exceeds the usual stand-
ard of excellence is proved by the fact that since its
opening the attendance of visitors has been very
muoh larger than has ever before been the case in
the history of the Institute up to a similar date.
The addition of a succession of horticultural dis-
plays, in the gallery which has been set apart espe-
cially for the purpose, has been so far a grand series
of successes, and these will be continued throughout
the Fair. The show of coniferous plants and ever-
greens, now on, will be continued until the second
week in November, when the grandest and largest
display of chrysanthemums ever seen in this country
will be inaugurated. The specimens of these beauti-
ful flowers will include hundreds of plants in pots,
and several thousands of cut flowers, and will em-
brace a very large assortment of different species im-
ported from Japan, China, France, Germany, and
England, as well as home grown seedlings, the whole
forming a show that cannot fail to be a great attrac-
tion and of great instructiveness.
The machinery and agricultural departments are
unusually worth visiting, showing, as they do, many
exceedingly novel and ingenious devices particularly
deserving of notice, among which is the Parker Gas
Engine, claimed to be the only one in existence of
American invention, and which certainly appears to
be a marvel of perfection. It is also asserted that
this engine will run with less gas than any other, is
always ready to start, requires no boiler, gives no
ashes, and can be lighted by an electric spark; is
durable and effective, and can be run with any kind
of gas.
An exhibit which is particularly Interesting to
architects and builders, is that of the Soapstone Fin-
ish Co., of Providence, R. I. It is a material that
will take the place of the old hard finish for walls
and ceilings of buildings, and its merits are that it
will not chip-crack, it can be applied with less labor,
is a non-absorbent and a non-conductor, can be wash-
ed without injury, is of a pleasant color, does not
turn yellow by age, and is preferable to carpenters, as
It is not liable to injury when nailing. In this con-
nection too, 1B shown a mortar of colored material
for laying front brick, which, it is claimed, make a
close, strong joint, and will not fade, and does not
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stain the face of the bricks. It is manufactured In
all colors.
Soapstone is also shown manufactured into stoves
for heating purposes, burning either wood or coal,
and it certainly looks pretty and serviceable. It is
said that this stone will not either burn, chip, or
crack.
Some fine specimens of enamelled bricks are also
shown by the U. S. Brick and Enamelling Co., of
Croton Point, N. Y., for which it is claimed that
they are of pure porcelain enamel, fire proof, and
practically indestructible, as well as absolutely water
proof.
Quite a fair show too, has been made of agricultural
implements, some of which have marked ingenious-
ness, even if not likely to stand the test of actual
working.
Furniture is another great feature of the show,
and some of the contrivances on exhibition for econ-
omizing space are simply marvellous, and must really
be seen to be believed; beds that double up into im-
possible places, chairs that fold in small packages,
camp beds that will roll up into almost no size at
all, railroad car fixings, and such like, are here
to be found. But it is the miscellaneous class that
seems to have the greatest attractions, for therein
can be seen almost every conceivable article, while
some of them are of such an order to make it a won-
der why they were ever constructed, and for what
use they can ever be, until they are explained and
examined. Among the displays, probably the most
noticeable on account of their simplicity, comfort
and appearance, are some handsome sofas, settees,
and couches, that open up and form a comfortable
bed. These are shown by Mr. Ginna, the well known
furniture manufacturer of East Broadway, who also
shows several elaborate and gorgeous parlor suits,
some of them valued at three and four thousand dol-
lars the set.
Perfumery, articles of clothing from a sock to a
shiny plug, surgical and musical instruments, from
a crying doll to a church organ, are among the other
exhibits, while the display of photography, plain and
colored etching on glass, water color and crayon
drawings, repoussee work in bronze, brass andsilver>
is exceedingly fine and attractive, especially some
specimens shown in white bronze.
One of the greatest wonders of the Fair however
remains to be mentioned and is claimed as one of the
best scientific and mechanical discoveries of the age.
It is an apparatus by which one drop of liquid is
made to pass into and against any given volume and
pressure of another liquid, steam or air, and no force
is used in the operation. Among the many uses to
which this apparatus is now applied may be mention-
ed : The Home Vapor and Shower Bath, a valuable
addition to the bath-tub and one which is rapidly
gaining favor. The Home Vapor and Shower Bath
attachment consists of two separate parts, the first
we have described above as the feed against pressure
apparatus. It is used in this case to introduce into
the water conduits of the bath any medicine, perfume
or disinfectant. The second is styled The Needle
Shower Tube. This part of the bath-attachment is
used to vaporize the hot water and give showers of
cold or tepid water. This combination may likewise
be effectively used as an inhaler or as a dlsinfector
through which any desired remedy or disinfectant
can be transmitted. This invention, made by Mr.
W. W. Rosentteld, appears to deserve the attention
of Architects, Builders and Owners of buildings.
In the miscellaneous department there are to be
seen a great variety of novelties, and among these
are the appliances for writing and saving labor in the
S2.00 PER YEAR.
SINGLE COPIES. 10 CENTS.
shape of type-writers and stylographio pens, among
which the Wurt Pen appears of an entirely new con-
struction, and which seems to do its work readily
and well, and does not hang fire as so many others do.
The Cleveland Electric Motor, exhibited at the
stand of R. H. Macy & Co., for the propulsion of sew-
ing machines is another wonder of the Fair, and is
constantly watched by large numbers of ladies. It
is claimed for this motor that it will entirely do
away with the evils attending the use of sewing
machines where the treadle has to be worked by the
feet, and that, in this respect alone, it will be a great
boon to all girls and women who work|in large factor-
ies. It can, it is said, be worked at a speed of 4000
stitches a minute, and does not heat.
Among the other novelties is what is known as the
New Universal Table and Book holder. This appears
to be worth the attention of all literary men, and in-
valids, from its simplicity and utility. By its use
the writer can set in any easy or ordinary chair, and
do his work. It will hold a book or manuscript, and
at the same time present a perfect writing desk on
which the work can be done without sham or fatigue.
It is also capable ;of being adjusted at various dis-
tances and positions, and takes up no more room
than the chair to which it is attached. For invalids
it can be adjusted to the bed, and used by any one in
a recumbent position.
Many other novelties too numerous to particularize
are also to be seen.
The pleasures of a visit to the Fair are greatly
enhanced by the excellent music rendered each after-
noon and evening by Conterno's Ninth Regiment
Band. The Elevated Railroad trains, stop at the
entrance.
PEEK & SON, New York, state that they have orders
for forty-five pianos which are not shipped. Their
warerooms are completely empty, with the exception
of renting stock.
SWICK & Co., New York, are gaining agents .very
fast. The way their orders come in now it looks as
though they would be compelled to enlarge their
facilities.
C. D. PEASE & Co., New York, are getting out a new
style upright which will, without a doubt, have a
large sale. The piano will be finished in "Queen
Anne " style.
THE manufacturers of the " Dunham" piano are
gaining some very valuable agents, who state that
they intend to push the " Dunham " for all it is
worth.
A NEW organ swindle going the rounds of New
Jersey is operated in the following manner: The
swindlers send circulars to three or four people in a
towH, setting forth the advantages of their instru-
ment over all others, and offering to send the recipi-
ent of the circular one of their best organs on receipt
of only four dollars, which is to pay the freight, and
a promise that the organ will be shown to all their
friends. The victim sends the four dollars and re-
ceives by return mail a new ten-cent mouth organ.
Many country people have been victimized in this
manner.
THE B. Shoninger Organ Company, New Haven,
Conn., are having the best trade this fall that they
have had for years. Mr. D. H. Baldwin, of Louis-
ville, Ky., who was East a short time ago, left an
order with them for several hundred organs.
PRINTER'S ink has made more fortunes than have
ever been made on all the stock exchanges and in,
all the gold mines in the world..