Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1846-10-15

Harris g. Scott, Of Somerset
HOUSEHOLD AIRS AND Fancy ARTrcLEs.-In
the department Of household arts the display was by
no means so extensive as last year-however, il
was quite respectable. Our fair readers will ex.
cuse us for not noticing in detail thelvarous articles
which were exhibited We cannot omit to mention
however, the silk quilts OF Mrs. Wheeler of this viii
agc, and Mrs Skater of rownshend also, cali.
co quilt of Mrs Lewis Lamb Of Wilmington /; two
pieces of flannel manufactured by Mrs Horace
Goodhue of Westminster, evnoing great skill-a
piece Of floor carpe,ing made by Mrs j. L. Higley
Of Wilmington, aud beautifully finished palm leaf
hat by Mrs Suman Ayord Of Wilmington a white
cotton spread by Mrs Jonathan Smith this town,
elected much prase--but to our fancy, nothing in
this department is deserving OF more credit than
the several pieces Of lrocking exhibited by Mrs
Roberts and Wheat Of Putney, Mrs Boyden Of
Guillord, Mrs Harlow Of Westminster and Mrs
Lamb Of Wilmington aud last tho not least,
beautiful piece Of frocking manufactured aud ex
hibited by Mrs Anna Foster Of Putney-a lady 81
years Of age.
Or FANCY ARrioLts the display was much more
extensive and snowy. The gothic chairs present.
ed by Miss Ellen Barnard Of this village sur
pdSolHkY Utdulliult 50 dtso Aut bCIetu bl hise
Sarah f. Goodhue, who by the way, must be very
asslduous with her needle, for she obtains prem-
um at every fair Of the society. We were pariicu.
larry pleased with two ottoman covers by Miss Jane
Woodcock of this village also specimen Of rails.
cd needle work by Miss Julia Thomas. The
Misses Stebbins exhibited great variety of arti-
cles but none more skilllully wrought than two OF
tomans. We cannot omit to mention the pleasure
we derived from view Of sundry specimens Of
drawing aud painting exhibited by Masters John and
Larkin Mead Of this village; they indicated great
taste and talent which Improperly cultivated will yet
make them eminent in this particular art. In con-.
clusion, we cannot fail to notice purse and sun
dry small boxes wrought by Miss Newton Of New.
J fame. We understand this young lady has been
confined to her bed for years, and that the boxes
were wrought with no other instrument than pen
knife.
! PLoUGHNG MATvH.-Ths came of at 3 o'clock
precisely, Oh the farm of CAPT, Wells, about one
mile north Of the village. There was much less COM
petition ia this department than we expected-bui
T the manner in which the work done was admir-
rable. There were but four enteries--Mr Caleb
! Taft of Dummerston Mr. Samuel Wheat Of Put.
! ney, MIR Nathl Samson aud Mr. Jacob Es,ey of this
; town. Mr. Estey, after ploughing n few burrows,
! finding his team too light, understanding only
three competitors. One fourth Of an acre was al
loiied TO each team and two hours for the perform.
ance. reference being had rather 10 the excellence
ofthe work than the quickness of the time. No
+ drivers were allowed. The poughmen entered
} with hearty good will upon their work, and it
was soon apparent that the teams as well as the
: nlouu familiar Nth c.
up and Gee o were the words.-steady, true.
and strong moved the teams, and their progress
} was watched with intense interest by the immense
throng abou, them. The work was all beautifully
done up within the allotted time, and all agreed that
finer specimens OF ploughing had never before
been witnessed. As soon the ploughing IT ,stch
closed the immense crowd quietly dispersed an the
exercises for the first day closed
Second Day.
At 10 o'clock the second day, the society ssem-
bled at the Unitarian Church, when the re ports
Of the several committees were read. OF GER
tain crops the quantities grown, seemed to us utter
ly incredible; but we understand that in every case
the proof furnished by the successful compel itors
was perfectly conclusive. To Mr. Chester A. dams
of Marlboro, was awarded the first premium on
grass-he satisfied the committee that he had gath
cred the past summer by one cutting from FIVE
acres. % tons and 500 lbs of well cured En- plish
hay, and from one he cut tons. This great
crop we learn was produced by top dressing ant rr
gallon. Five acres Of corn were entered from ffer.
ent towns in the couny-the aggregate prodr ,ct Of
which was els bushels, the average 10 the ac re be.
ing 1913 bushels.
| Five acres Of wheat were entered whose .appre-
gate product was ls4 Notwithstanding abo III 90
bushels 10 the acre. 1t is worthy Of remark that
much OF this wheat, and if we mistake not acres
OF 1t were raised upon land where premium crops
oil corn were grown last year. showing conclu. lively
that good cultivation will produce good crops
The premium on rye awarded to Col. HYDE
OF Bellows Falls, who raised 100 bushels from 4
acres. Mr. Tufts Of Wardsboro, took the prem nun
again on Barley, and Mr. Rugg of Wilmington.
took the FIRST premium oats. The report o f the
committee on grain was highly interesting, and it
would CRAFTY US exceedingly il we could be furn.
lshed with the statements Of the successful compe.
'Itlons for premiums grain we would give them
publicity hereafter. We were graii6ed to learn
that manure-the basis of all good farming-is by
no means overlooked The composing of sw amp
muck we learn is engaging the attention Of large
number Of our farmers and we find their efforts are
attended with the happest results. In the language
OF the committee can say that the farmers are
beginning to learn the truth Of the old proyerb, that
" Muck is the mother of money"
aud we hope farmers wives will yet learn the
truth of the Scotch proverb, that