Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1864-10-13

ward johnson, q, G. Smith, +. Nj, Strong,
o, c, Huntley Henry Cats, Mr., French,
A. Pray, W, A, Williams, n. and S. l..
Churchill, Messrs. Strong and Ross, A.
b. Jones, NJ. June and d. Blackmer,
In the department Of vegetables and
produce, we notice a pumpkin weigh
ing between fifty and sixty pounds, also
potatoes (Chilis and Davis seedlings)
weighing on an average upwards Of a
pound apiece, by David Scofeld bas-
ket Of Prince Alberts by A. A. Nichol-
son, the contents of two hills, large
painful each, peach blows aud Afri-
can whites by A. B. Jones, Peunsylva-
MIA reds by Il. WEIGH, tomatoes and
squashes by j. A. Knowlton, Jr NJ.
Ormsbee and John Fletcher. Potatoes,
groceries, six cheeses-the only ones at
the Fair--a churn and well-bucket,
were displayed by s. F. Paige. Cabbages,
Hubbard squashes, caulifowers egg
plants, Fegee tomatoes, peppers, valen-
tine and Lima beans by W. F. Blodgett
Watermelons and other choice produc-
tions were exhibited by d. w. Prime,
F. r. Forbes J. Halsey, Stewart & Rider,
]. Q. Hawkins, r. Phelps, S. Whitmore,
this last had q jar of delicious butter the
only specimen H. A. Summer. Mr.. f.
r. Forbes likewise exhibited as curiosi-
ties stone battle-axe, to which was at
tached chain made of birds claws,
from the Sandwich Islands, small
brass skillet 200 years old which has
been handed down as an heir loom, and
and quilt, contributed by Mary Forbes,
made l25 years ago We may also men,
ton as curiosities, exhibited by T. Ross,
a small iron kettle brought over in the
May flower, and pair of mittens lately
knit by Mrs Eben Severance 100 years
old. .
In the Floral department there was an
exceedingly rich display of flowers con-
sisting Of mound Of dahlias by S. S.
Brasee, vases and pyramids by Miss M.
Forbes, Mrs Engels, Mrs, Fletcher, Mrs.
Blodget, Mrs. Case and Others A beau
tiful effect was produced by the arch
decorated with dahlias and the variega-
ted leaves Of autumn, in front of the
rostrum.
An elegant case ~of millinery was
shown by Misses. Fields and Hemenway;
large display of dry goods and fancy
articles by E. j. Bliss and also by Ross
and Pitts; rich chamber and parior fur
niture, and case Of splendid iewelry
and silver ware by N. P. Kingsley two
cases Of stuffed birds by Dr.. Jordon, one
of the moss beautiful things of the kind
to be found anywhere; large case Of
wax fruits aud flowers, rncommonly
rich, by Miss J. E. Hawkins-also a
small case Of worsted flowers very beau
tiful by the same lady; a knit bed-spread
by Mrs j. F. Estabrook. A variety Of
beautiful articles were exhibited as the
work Of Mrs M. J. Gilbert her daughter
Mrs. Dubois and her little daughter
Nettie, consisting in part of an embroid-
cred sofa pillow in crotchet an infants
frock and other articles.
Silk embroidered skirts and a knit
shawl were shown by Mrs. A. G. Warren;
very rich ornamental and useful speci-
mems of work were also exhibited by
Mrs. JHalsey, IL, H. Harris, +. Wins
low, Newman Allen, G. f. Lyon, s. R .
June, - Blanchard, B, M. Mott, E. j.
Ornsby, Engels, L. Bixby, I. Ross,
J. A. Conant, G. w. Conant, F. Chandler,
A. 7. Woodward, E. G.. Thompson and
F. Howard; also by Misses Carrie Fair
banks, Ella and Emma Winslow, Mary
Potwin, A. A.. Dyer, Al. Alden, E..
Clark, G. Estey and Lena Clark. Me
work done on canvas by Miss L. Clark
was strikingly beautiful.
In the department of the fine arts, ele-
giant specimens Of pen work were ex-
hibited by Mr.. ]. FL. Lansley; oil paint
ings, drawings, pastel and Oriental
by Misses Amelia A. Dyer, Louise S,
Bowen, Julia e. Churchill, - Conant,
daughter of g. W. Mrs. c. B. Smith and
Mr.. Eugene J. Hall. An oil painting
called the Artists dream of Arcadia
done by this young gentleman after
barely two months instruction evinces
rare talent. Elegant burr frames by
Mrs. d. H. Johnson, Miss Mary McLeon
and others were on exhibition; and hair
wreaths by Miss Helen Dyer W. w.
Reynolds and Others.
There was q great variety of useful
articles on exhibition consisting o.
weighing scales, (Howe's manufacture
window sashes, evaporating pans stoves
churns, horse shoes, sheep shearing
racks and the like, but we are reluct
antly compelled to take our leave of thi:
almost enchanted hall.
rs A little after three o'clock, the Hon
+. e. Woodbridge of Versennes, cam
upon the stand in front OF the Tow
Hall and having been introduced by til
president, addressed large concours
! of Daopln there assembled