Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1873-09-27

carriages Und one sleigh, which for
beauty, style and finish, reflect much
credit upon their manufacturer, and
demonstrates beyond a doubt that the
carriages of his manufacture, fully
equal, if they do not surpass, the best
city made carriages in every particu-
lar. G. L. Brooks showed two now
ing machines for which he is agent,
the Eagle" and the walter A.
Wood" These machines are both so
perfect that we are unable to express
preference. He also had q large
variety of plows from the Ames Pillow
Manufacturing Company, and other
manufacturers, also the Superior"
hay spreader. There were sewing
machines of three different makes OPP
Grated by their respective agents,
and attracted the attention of the la
dies and those Interested. Mrs.
Rhodes, of Lancaster, had an artistic,
display of millinery, wor5ted work,
worsted pictures and fancy articles
from her we'll known millinery estab-
lishment, and much praise is cue to
her for manifest trouble and expense
she incurred in her efforts to promote
the attractions of Floral Hall. Her
worsted pictures and ornamental de-
signs received the highest encomiums
of praise, which they justly deserved.
N. II. Richardson, and E. c. Garland,
Lancaster, exhibited specimens OF
Cabinet work and upholstery. There
was only three pairs of boots shown
and they were exhibited by Wesley
Wight of Gorham, and received the
premium. Lucy j. Wilder, Lancas-
ter, showed some very pretty designs
in flower work, in immortelles
embracing wreaths, crosses, and
also some very pretty Tides.
, Mrs. H. E. Boynton, Lancaster
showed two rugs of very pretty de-
sign and workmanship. Mrs. Twitch-
ell, over 80 years Of age, mother OF
Zeb Twitchell, Lancaster, exhibited
several pairs of stockings, knit by
herself, for which she carded the wool,
and spun the yarn. Mrs. Stephen
> Hartford, Lancaster, showed very
fine piece of frocking Of her manu-.
facture. Miss Glen. Hopkinson
Lancaster, exhibited very beautiful
and ornamental wall pocket in wors.
~ ted. Mrs. Jacob Hamblin presented
number of different fancy articles
including tides, overlays and toilet
. sets, very pretty. Mrs. p. G. Towne
~ Lancaster, exhibited blankets and ia
BILE linen of her own manufacture tina
evidenced the care and skill Of older
% time workmanship. Mrs. Black, al
. old lady, exhibited fine rag carpe
" Miss Palmer, of jefferson, showed
J two quilts, one of log cabin design
and the other containing 937i
squares. We did not inquire the ag'
of this lady, but are sure she must bt
very old or else have commenced thu
construction Of this quilt when very
" young and worked diligently up tc
the 10th of September. Mrs. Nj. S
Chandler, of Lunenburg, lady owe
80 years of age, exhibited q bracke
in bead work, that we think wcult
:, puzzle some of the younger ladies tt
" initiate. Mrs. Q. L. Griswold, Ian
= caster, had very pretty ottoman il
- worstcd. Mrs. Nelson Kent, Ian
" caster, lamp mat in worsted. Their
was boqnet Of worsted flowers ex
ecuted bv young gentleman, F. A
- Human, Stratford. We hope the
y young ladies will not bejealous of thi
limo walton, for its only a practica
- demonstration of Lucy Stones doc
. trine that woman's sphere is highe
than engaging in such Tom Foolery
Mrs. E. r. Kent showed some yer,
;, pretty ottomons, and also children!
dresses and overlaYs in braid wor!,
: Mrs. S. Ii. Legro, fine, warm lool
d, ing scarf in knit worsted. Mrs. W
= ~ w. Lindsey exhibited very prett
= ottoman cover and mat of good dc
!. sign and workmanship, Mrs. G.. {
" Hodgdon had mat in canvass, od
8 in design but very pretty. Mis-
Anna Buchanan, a girl only 8 yeal
" old, had quilt containing about 700
pieces, while Celia E. Hartford ha
~ one containing 7099 pieces and n
:. two alike.
~. The thanks of the Society are pa
" ticularly due to Mrs. O. E. Freema
y and Mrs. Jacob Hambln, who pr,
- sided over the articles displayed i
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