The Union and eastern journal. [volume] (Biddeford [Me.]) 1854-1858, 1855-10-12
from the establishment, OLE. H. Mckinney,

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One. in particular. the picture Of well
known dry goods dealer in Saco. which al
iracted much attention by its accuracy and
artistic like finish. There were also some
pictures Of equal beauty, and which show
ed equal knowledge Of the art from the
daguerrean rooms OF A. NJ. McKenny and
+. J. Cole, OF Saco.
The show Of needle work, and articles OF
fancy character, was not so large as !, has
been on several occasions, ye, it was by no
means meagre, and having been arranged
with taste by fair hands, showed to good ad-
vantage. A case Of millinery, from the es-
adjustment Of E. c. Frost, Of this city,
containing some elegant patterns OF bon
nets, caps, &c., we noticed were looked at
with wistful eyes by the ladies', as were also
case of articles Of similar kind from the
millinery establishment Of Mrs. E. G. Col.
Inns, Of Saco. OF articles Of taste, there
were some beautiful specimens Of shell work
to be seen. Among the articles Of this char.
acter, sort Of miniature temple, covered
with the cones Of the pine, the acorn, and
other trees, and vanished, in which were
placed, on the towers, inlaid) daguerrco-
types Of the family to which it belonged,
was about the prctties. parlOr ornament ex-
hibitcd, and evinced great taste, as we'll as
skill, to the maker. The name Of the exhi.
bitor is unknown. Had we time and space,
we might spehk in details Of other objects OF
taste and use to be seen--of the Crayon and
other drawings exhibited; but our notice Of
this part OF the Show must be closed with
the general remark that the Show, in all
respects, was creditable ono, and in the
matter Of fruits and vegetables, exceeded
any previous one amassed under the auspices
of the Society. 1t remains for us to speak
of the proceedings on the second day.
SECOND DAY.
/, was bright and beautiful October
morning on Wednesday. At 10 AN. pro-
cession was formed in front of the Calei
Block, and marching to the enlivening strains
Of music by Hobbs Saco and Biddeford Cor
net Band, proceeded to the field belonging to
Capt. Hartlcy just north Of the Congregation
al Meeting House. In this Geld the Plough
ing and Spading Match took place. Eight
teams, seven OK and one two.horse team
competed for the premiums offered for the
best skill in ploughing Each team ploughcd
one.eighth Of an acre, and not single team
failed to make good work. II was an excit
ing sight to look upon to this trial Of
skill between the competitors. The work
was performed by all in an excellent manner,
and so as to elicit the praise Of the great
number Of spectators present. In some
future number we shall give the awards,
previous to this We deem it fair to say that
no part of this interesting exhibition afforded
us so much pleasure as the manner in which
two young lads, one a son Of John Miliken
of Buxton, IA years old, and the other son
"r Harper Decring of Saco. of IL years, per.
lOrmed the duties of Teamster, while the
fathers OF each guided tho plough. We are
glad 10 hear that the Society in us awards
signifed their appreciation, BY handsome
gratuity to each.