The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1861-10-11
Perhaps some "seces.iOner" would like to pur-

Of but Is months growth, and bearing invi-
ting clusters Of fruit. The Brunswick ig tree
also put In by Mr.. Parker. added much to the
general variety Of plants exhibited.
In the fruit line We noticed q PRIME lot OF
winter apples, raised by Prime OF Saeo.
L. d. Randall, ESQ, Of Limington, whose
success in fruit raising has been good, exhibit
ell 81 varieties Of apples, embracing among
them specimens Of the best varieties, and indi-
eating by their smoothness and perfection his
skill in the culture OF fruit. IN
Many other specimens Of apples were on eI-
hibition, NIL of which deserve an extended no
tice.
The exhibition Of grapes we found to be in
deed fine. We noticed several varieties OF grapes
put IN By $. W. Luques, ESQ, Of Biddeiord,
the flavor Of which Is unknown to us, not hav-
Ing an invitation to taste; but from their looks
We judge they were excellent. Various other
specimen Of grapes we're also on exhibition put
in by gentlemen whose names we did not learn |;
suffice Il to say, they were all very fine. The
"Sweet Water Grape" raised in the open air
by Cha rles Twambly Of Saco, were beautiful.
We trust he will remember US.
The exhibition of vegetables by Hanscom and
Deering of Saco, is seldom excelled. In the
| lot exhibited by them we saw some pump
kins." Also three squashes, said to have
grown on one vine, weighing 60 pounds each.
raised by various gentlemen In the county, all
Of which were well worthy Of place in the
Fair.
Upon the tables we found much Of interest,
and there being no names attached to many OF
the articles, we can only allude 10 them by their
numbers. No. 367 was child's apron, very
neatly worked, by q girl years OF age. No.
1862 was cone picture-fraine, an elegant piece
of work, and deserves an extended notice. No
L that laIy told ms a called N SSun-
SET" and Is richly worth an examination. II
Is crochet work, by girl II years Of age We
also noticed upon the table pair OF ladies'
slippers, said to have been worn ut q dance in
Boston 10 yearo ago. They looked firm. but
rather ancient. No. 1872 was pair Of crochet
slippers, also worked by girl II years of age.
No. l5S was comb case made by Esther ii.
Boothby of Biddeford. and deserves more than
| n passing notice. We also observed specman
of hair wreath by the same lady which exhibit
ed much taste. Also burr card basket by the
same, Is entitled TO worthy mention. There
were several specimens Of hair wreath desery-
| ing an extended notice. but We could not learn
the names of the contributors. Among other
articles contributed was q "bead basket"
made by Miss Eliza A. Chick Of Limington, q
blind girl, and II compared fayorably with the
other articles Of the kind exhibited. No. 32i
was a wrought tidy, and II we are allowed to
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wooden hose, knit by lady in her 93d year,
attracted much attention. Also carpet woye
by lady So years old. No. 232 was speci-
men of patchwork, made by lady % years
old, without the aid of glasses, and was very
handsome.
Aud while in the furniture line, we may men,
ton specimen of chairs manufactured by ID.
NJ. Owen OF Saco. They attracted much atten-
ton, and were deserving Of much praise.
The exhibition Of furniture, made by Messrs.
Chadbourne & Day, Of Biddeford, does credit
TO their establishment. When we wish to pur-
chase we shall give them q call. There were
many beautiful specimens Of shell work, all or
which exhibited rare skill and taste. The show
case fitted up by b. +. Hamilton, Of SAGE, dry
| goods dealer, was in elegant taste, and added
much Ia the collection. Ilock Hills show case
of worsteds, embroideries and fancy goods,
looked very inriting, as the ladies told us.
ing goods was richly worth an examination.
especially II one wanted to purchase. Here
they would find good Field for the deposit Of
their money, for full consideration.
The dental establishments Of Messrs. Plumb
and Haley were fully advertised, and the spec
linens of work exhibited by both added much
to the interest of the exhibition. We hope.
however, that none who visited the fair are a.
ficte with the teeth-ache.
A ''card-grinder,' n new invention by Chas.
Hardy, Of Biddeford, was much noticed by the
mechanical portion Of visitors. Asto its util
lty or superiority over other inventions OF the
Kind, of course we know nothing, not being
machinists. but presume il is Hardy thing Of
great utility.
Our attention was particularly attracted to q
"dumb table waiter" also contributed and
invention. II duly loaded, would be well worthy
Of patronage.
A specimen Of oil-cans, also put in by Mr..
Hardy and patented by him, richly deserves
the attention Of all those who use machinery
fabricated with oil. Their great superiority
consists in the great saving Of oil which they
make.
boots, shoes and rubbers, does credit to his es.
Enlistment.
A showcase, containing q specimen OF mil
linery work by Miss Emeline Foss, Of Bidde-
tor,l, also attracted much attention among the
ladies. We are not judge OF such work, but
we hearl several ladies exclaim-"O, what a
lovely cap" and from that We judge that Miss
Foss' establishment is fashionable one.
We also noticed upon the table q miniature
extended notice.
The photographs put in by Z. II. McKenncy,
Of Biddeford, cannot, in our judgment, be eI-
celled. We always knew Mckinney could
make capital pictures, but the exhibition he
makes in this fair demonstrates that fact to oil
who have examined them.
The showcase Of s. X. Ellis, Of Biddeford,
containing fancy goods, underwent much ex-
animation BY the ladies.
The collection Of stoves put on exhibition by
Joseph Edwards & Co., Of Biddeford, did much
credit 20 their establishment, and plainly in
Dictated that theirs Is the place TO buy stoves.
A patent "driller," exhibited by Horace
woodmar, OF Saco, was much noticed. We
recommend all who have to use such an ar
ticle, TO call on Mr.. Woodman and examine
his patent.
Among other articles, we noticed rs specially
worthy of attention, was a specimen OF Mar
ley's corrugated sheet iron for roofing, fire.
proof window-shutters, and boarding. Its
iightness. cheapness and durability render il.
in our opinion, superior to any similar patents
which have been introduced the past two years. |
We commend il to the careful attention of all
proposing TO build. Edward Eastman, ESQ, |
Of Saco, places II on exhibition.
Many valuable articles and curiosities are on
exhibition. which your Committee find II utter |
ly impossible to comment on in this report
We might make worthy mention OF the various
specimens Of butter, bread, preserves, pickles, |
and cheese, in the fair, but can only say we
examined them all and found them all worthy. |
We have laid wicked hands upon one pot Of the
butter, but as yet can find no one to claim the
damages for the trespass. A friend. however,
intimates that certain school urchin In Bid
deford can tell us all about 1t.
Last, not least, in the many attractions OF
the fair, we noticed miniature brass field
piece, named-'terror to the rebels There
being none in the hall, the gun was sound
asleep, but II looked. while sleeping, as though
Il might speak. We would suggest that Capt
Andrews wake 1t up.
T. II. HuBBARD,o
l.. o. CowAS, iCom.
A. A. HASscoN.)
We have only to add, that the report was
read on Wednesday evening to we'll filed
hall, who, as the weather had cleared up. were
in the best Of temper-the ladies appearing