The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1860-10-05

"oP "Ai"Sei, d really ingenious article, and
one that is destined to get into the hands of
all the housewives. We cannot describe i: i
it must be used to be appreciated.
Williams & Co. Of McIndoes Falls, had on
exhibition ore of their celebrated Young
America corn-shelers. Those who have
tried them say that they work to charm
Orders addressed as above will receive
prompt attention.
THE LADIES' DEPARTMENT.
Passing into Floral Hall we found it very
finely decorated with evergreens, adding
much to the fine display of handiwork on ex-
hlbition. The articles there shown were we'll
worthy the careful inspection of all present.
In our estimation the articles presented were
of nicer quality, and made better display
than last years.
On the East side the walls were decorated
with bed quilts, two very delicately wrought
by Mrs. Francis Walker AID Mrs. C. NJ.
Knapp bed-spreads, an elegant Afghan
blanket, rugs. (Mrs. Chamberlin of Water
ford, presented very nice braided rug, on
which nc premium was awarded, although
there was no other article of the kind on ex-
hibition,) drawings, paintings, &c.
Miss Annette L. Rogers of Peacham, had
one Grecian and one oil painting which were
we'll executed. We also noticed some paint
ings by Miss Emily S. Rogers and by Mrs.
H. B. Palmer of Passumpsic.
On the West side were some oil paintings,
conspicuous among which was a snow scene,
painted by Miss Orinda kim5all of McIn-
does Falls, which was we'll worthy of the
many praises bestowed upon it.
St. Johnsbury Academy contributed fine
lot of drawings executed by young ladies
who have been under the instruction of Mrs.
DIR. Frost. Among these were several beau
tiful pencillings by Miss Lizzie Redington.
which could scarcely be excelled in delicacy !;
also very fine crayoning by Miss Mary Po-
land, and crayoning and penellings by Miss
Abby Hastings. Miss Ellen NJ. Harrington
of East St. Johnsbury, presented crayoning
1.-The 1nundation"-a striking scene and
well executed.
On the sane side were two picture frames
made by Mrs X. c. Stevens of Barnet, one
of kernels of corn and rice, and the other of
nut shells--very ingenious work.
Miss S. 1. Crosman and Mrs. Franklin
Fairbanks made up show of flowers, which
III variety and arrangement has never been
equalled at our previous fairs. On the sec
ond day DR.. f. c. Worcester of Thetford in
troduced handsome display of flowers from
his own conservatory, including rare and very
beautiful specimens, and large boquet of
different varieties of dahlias. They were :ut
offered for premium, but added very much
to the beauty Of the exhibition and We are
glad to see that the committee suggest that
he be awarded diploma.
Miss Mary Kimba!l of McIndoes, entered
frame of wax flowers which We could hard
y believe were artificial, so close was their
imitation to nature. We also noticed pref
ty little sprg Of worsted flowers made by
Mrs. ID. 6. Houshton Of St, Johnsbury. 4
tempting display of artificial fruit was enter
tered by Miss Sara A. Stone and Mrs. l. b.
Gorham Of s.. Jofnsbury.
On the tables was generous and substan-
tial lot of domestic goods-mittens, hose,
undershir,s, Aannels, frocking, carpeting, &C.
making up good assortment of the use
full /; and embroGeries, collars, handkerchief.
undersleeves, skirts--one very nicely wrought
by Mrs {. l. kimball Of Barnet hildreu's
dresses, slippers, scarfs. &c.-making an G.
qual|y good variety of the ornamental
A lady's hood of handsome style was pre-
sented by Miss NJ. A. Lang of this place
Among the worsted embroidery We noticed
very neat sofa pillow made by Mrs. j. H.
Paddock, some Thibet sacks and flannel
skirts beautifully wrought by Miss Lizzie
Halves and Mrs Harvlin Paddock, of St.
Johnsbury.
There was quite large entry made of Of
tomans. one Of very nice raised work by
Miss Orinda kimball of McIndoes, and two
Of knit worsted by Miss Sophia B. Weeks of
the Center. and another Of velvet patchwork,
very tastefaly arranged by Mrs. J. S. Bar
ker Of this place.
There were many other articles deserving
a special notice, but time and space will no,
allow US to par,iculalize further. We are
glad to see the ladies in Cur county take such
general and active interest in our Fair
and hope that during the coming months
they will direct their labors and spare time
to some object and so insure a still better ex-
hibition, if possible, next year.
Third Day..FIiday, Sept. Is.
The third day opened rainy and cold, bu,
the managers, resolved to carry out the pro-
gramme, rain or shine, and at 10 o'clock the
horses entered for the s25 premium came to
the judges stand They were the "Clement
Colt" and "1ige." Best in to harness.
The element Colt" had the outside, but
soon took the inside, coming in in 3O24. At
ter the first heat "Iige" Was Withdrawn, and
the race given element Colt"
For the next race "Old Morrill," and
"Matchless" came to the stand, and they