Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1873-09-11

Lean; foot rest by Mrs. Henry Clark
a beautiful and unique article, a deers
head stool, by Mrs. w. c. Clement:
leaf wreath by Clara Briggs, and vast
number of small articles, like watch
cases, match holders, mats, pin cushions,
toilet articles, wreaths, crosses, rustic
| frames, etc.
There was not as large display in
bed quilts, spreads, ETC., as is often seen,
but some very fine articles were exhibit
ed. Among those not already men
toned is fine piece of work by Mrs.
| G. A. futile, and an elegant one in
worsted work by Mrs. H. E. Bailey, of
| Middlebury.
! Chairs and ottomans were not numer-
Gus, but the few to be found were super
Tor in design and execution. Several
have previously been spoken of and those
remaining are chair by Mrs. w. A.
Clark, one by Mrs. H. A. Sawyer and
an ottoman by this same lady.
There was variety of other miscel-
laneous displays, some for exhibition
only and others for premiums. F. Fem
& Co., had case of proprietary medi-
cines, nicely put up and showing many
popular specifies. /. Valliquette had a
case of boots and shoes, of excellent pat
terms and made up as but few can make
this class of goods. The lady with the
wooden articles of various descriptions
did thriving business, and had one of
the most attractive features of the fair.
Her goods are first-class, eyincing skill
and ingenuity in manufacture, and are
useful in many ways about the house.
O. w. Currier exhibited a case of boots
and shoes, which embraced several styles
in each-fine articles. Many visitor
viewing these elegant pieces of foot
wear came to the conclusion that Cur
rier couldn't be beat"
If fire had occurred there would
have been little chance for it to make
Roadway. The deadly foe to incipient
confagrations was on hand, and if
frisky little blaze had gone sporting
about among the beauties, Babcock's
fire extinguisher, which was on hand,
would have made short work of it.
The "Globe Paper Company had on
exhibition several fine specimens of job
printing and binding. Their display of
bindery work was large and included
some very good specimens. In their
printing case were many fine pieces of
job work.
OF course there were the usual num-
Der of sewing machines on hand, and
with light-footed, light-tongued and Ii
no, level-headed attendants.
The Singer, of which Gardner & CadY,
of Rutland, are agents, was there. The
company have new family sewing ma
chine and advertise that they received
the medal of progress at Vienna. 1t is
a popular machine and its work, done
on the ground, shows for itself
The Davis vertical, feed, shuttle,
manufactured at Watertown, n. Y, is
machine fast coming into popular
favor and has been successfully intro
duced in many parts of the country. It's
work is done before the eyes of the Wis
itor, and all are privileged to come and
see it and how il acts.
The Weed Family Favorite is said to
keep up q reputation that justifies its
designation. Several styles are exhibit
cd it is constantly in operation, and its
work examined by hundreds. 1t has
MANY ardent admirers.
Hatch's castors, for sewing machines
are a convenient little attachment for
facilitating the transfer of this import
ant article of domestic economy from
place to place. The exhibitor ought to
have easy work in persuadipg people
that they are useful.
Wilder's automatic bobin winder is an
attachment for sewing machines, calcu-
lated to secure an even tension. 1t is
said to be a satisfactory corrective of the
fault common in shuttle machines of
non-unifOrm tension.
Carter, johnson & Co. s, hemmer and
binder attachable to any machine, is
claimed to be a superior article. 1t is
exhibited by people who understand it
and the way to show it, and all interested
should go and see for themselves.
Musical instruments are exhibited by
but two firms, Mcclure, Wood & Meeker,
and Geo. Q. Day, both of Rutland. The
former have the Mathushek pianos,
made at New Haven, and the Boardman |
organ, made at Syracuse. Mr.. Day has |
four varieties of the Estey organ.
Crowds gather about their positions and |
the instruments are "going," as one
greeney expressed it, about all the time. |
The Mathushek pianos are rapidly |
gaining a reputation for tone and dura- |
bility that speaks well for their
future sale. The agents are at their |
posts and are willing to accommodate |
all who wish to examine. The Board |
man organ is well known and popular
instrument, and is gaining new friends
daily.
The Estey organs are OF course well
enough known to need but little recon-
mendation anywhere. Mr.. Day exhibits
the pedal, the harmonic, the boudoir,
and the No. 5, a six stop instrument
The first is an organ suitable for church
music, and is splendid instrument.
The boudoir is an organ not long before
the public, but one that should meet
with universal favor. Mr. Estey him
self is in town, and visitors to their de-
partment will have the advantage of
his excellent counsel and instruction.
Taken all in all the Floral Hall,
though very attractive and containing
many choice articles, is not by any
means what it should be. There are
many things that should, appropriately
find place there of which there is no
mention on the entry books. However
entries were received m ia a late bonr