Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1847-10-15
Mindham County Fair.

In the brief time VIC had 10 notice the sgricul-
tural exhibition, before our last paper was put
to press, we overlooked many things Of interest
and deserving of remark.
The Flowing Match attracted considerable at
tention, and the committee were fortunate in Sc
lecting ground convenient to spectators All
who entered for the premium showed themselves
masters Of the pillow, and the different degrees Of
excellence were owing somewhat to the quality
Of the plows. Mr. Taft seemed to handle his
pillow more easily, and hold il more steadily than
the others; this superiority was generally re-
marked, but in the quality Of the work there
was but little difference.
We saw some fine specimens Of silver and
black beaver and satin hats, and Of silk plush
and cloth caps, from the Hat and Cap store Of
VIM. c. Spur & Co, Of this village. Their
style and finish were very beautiful, and II these
were a fair specimen of their manufacture, they
will not want patronage.
The elegant furniture Of sIessrs. Van Doom
& Sons attracted great and deserved attention,
for ], was equal to the best city work. Our citi-
zens never need send abroad for handsome sofas,
chairs, tables, etc, while this firm carry on the
cabinet business.
We saw also a patent washing-machine, and
churn, and cheese-press, all which promise TO
be useful to bousekecpcrs, and were highly re-
commendcd--but further, these Opponents not
being versed in such matters, say not.
DIR. Farwell, of this village, showed bcsuti-
fnl specimen Of artificial tecth--and II we had
time, we should read our subscribers, the ladies
especially, homly on this subject The old
adage, AN ounce Of prevention is worth a pound
of cure" is exemplifcd in nothing 50 much as in
the teeth. We have nothing more useful or or
namental than the teeth, and yet how few take
any care of theml Many young persons Of
twenty or thirty years Of age losc their teeth, or
they become 50 much decayed as to be useless
and painful There is scarcely any person who
might not have good teeth, if they were prop
erly taken care o. Children should be taught
when young to keep their teeth clean, and then
1t becomes easy. They should be examined fire.
quentiy by dentist, and every tooth filed as
soon as decay commences This is surely easier
than to endure the tooth-aehe, with offensive
breath, or have the tooth extracted-and much
less expensive. Yet nothing is more common
than to meet young people with teeth that might
be beautiful, black with filth, and covered with
tartar. In short time, when it is too late, they
will complain of poor teeth, and wonder why
they decayed. But of all filthy things, nothing
Is 30 much 50 as dirty and unwashed teeth in
young lady. We have sometimes seen very
pretty, Pouiing lips covering teeth naturally
beautiful, but yellow and black with neglect
causing offensive breath and premature decay
Only think of kissing such lips-ughl 1t spoils
all the romance Of love, to think of it Let the
young ladies remember this, and patronize the
dentists Foul teeth and offensive breath are
bad enough in gentleman, but in lady, posi-
lively shocking.
The pleasure of the Fair was greatly increased
by the Winchester Band of Music. They per
formed exceedingly well, and attracted much
attention.
The address of the Hon. W. r. Ranney was
a sensible and practical essay, containing many
judicious suggestions. His remarks upon the
tariff, and its Importance to the farming commu-
nifty, were able and well timed We hone IN
see the address in print