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thousand persons within the enclosure at half-past three P. M., when the crowd 

 seemed to me to be the largest. The display was such as to surprise many and 

 delight all. 



The first point of attraction, especially for the Ladies, was the Central Tent. 

 The articles for exliibition there were ranged along the sides, and made a very 

 handsome show. On the right hand side, as you entered, the first object of 

 attraction was a case of Frait from Beecher's Nursery, Milwaukee, containing 

 thirii/ difterent varieties (some very fine) of Apples, and three of Pears. Near 

 by these, was a case of Jewelry, from A. B. Van Cott, of Racine, xevj rich 

 and tasteful. Another one adjoining, from S. Gardiner, Jr., of Milwaukee, 

 contained very handsome samples of his large Stock, and attracted crowds of 

 admirers. Some samples of Wire SQreeneiy, for Flouring and Fanning Mills, 

 manufactured by S. S. Daggett, of Milwaukee, of all sizes and excellent quality, 

 were very much noticed. Around the centre post of the Tent were himg a few 

 of Stamm and Upmann's best Daguereotypes. They were much admired, as 

 well for the workmanship, as for the likenesses. 



On the left side of the Tent, the display was still finer. Some Paintings of 

 Flowers and Fruits (one very clever one in paiiicular by Miss Goodrich, of 

 Milton,) introduced you to a remarkably promising collection of the Flowers and 

 Fruits themselves. A magnificent Floral Ornament, oval-shaped, with a deep edge 

 of fir, and a filling-in of Dahlias, Roses, Pinks, and a profusion of other Flowers, 

 was the object of universal comment and admiration. It came from the Nursery 

 of Charles Gifford, Spring street, Milwaukee, and found here no competitors. 

 Mr. S. P. Bee CHER, besides his Fruit, had a very handsome show of Flowers, 

 tastefully arranged by some fair hands. !Mr. George 0. Tiffany, of Milwaukee, 

 furnished specimens of Peaches which were unequalled ; and there were Apples 

 from the Gardens of Mr. Harrison Ludington and Mr. Cyrus Hawley, of 

 Milwaukee, Mr. William Sacia, of Concord, Jefferson County, and Mr. Geo. 

 A. Styles, of Beloii, which were greatly admired for their size and color. 

 A box of Apples, Plums, Grapes, and Pears, from S. M. Perkins, Burlington, 

 Racine County, are entitled to special mention. They were very beautiful. 



Milwaukee showed handsomely in the Printing department. The only articles 

 furnished for exhibition in this class came from our city, but they were highly 

 commended on all sides. From the Commercial Office, there was a large and 

 handsome glass case, containing some fifteen difterent Cards, large and small, 

 executed in Mr. Rounds' neatest style. The Wisconsin Office sent its Sample 

 Book, filled with all varieties of Cards — many of them very handsome. Starr's 

 Job Office was represented by two large Cards, worked in gold on purple ground, 

 and hung in gilt frames — they were much admired. The Sentinel Office had 



