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

There are many little novelties in
the line of pin cushions, mats, watch
cases and other articles both of utility
and adornment, to be found on the
tables, but the number is too large to
permit us to enumerate. Some Speci-
mems of silk work, by Miss L. A. Ami
dor, of Boston, and some elegant bead
work by Miss T. D. Manley, were the
wonder of the ladies.
Ashmun's Temple of Fashion made
an extensive showing of ladies' goods,
hair work, etc, in endless variety.
The excellence of the articles, and the
taste displayed in their selection and
arrangement, were subjects of univer-
sal comment.
The man with the foreign and marine
curiosities, in the way of shells, etc.,
had an extensive collection and was well
patronized Many of the little wonders
he exhibited were indeed worthy of in
spection.
futile & Cos. specimens of printing
and binding, showed many well execut-
ed jobs in their speciality, which they
need not be backward in bringing for
ward anywhere.
Allen & Drew, perhaps the most ex-
tensive clothing manufacturers in the
state, had some excellent pieces of work
on exhibition. They were examined by
numerous persons, and for style and
workmanship will compare fayorably
with the best makers in that line.
Mr.. S. J. Loop had some specimens of
California wines and brandies, which no
doubt were good, though it was not easy
to get taste. The brands, however,
are of the highest in these celebrated
liquors.
In the pastry line there was but very
small show, one loaf of cake, by Mrs. S.
T. Kingsley of Clarendon, one loaf of
bread, by Miss Mary Luce, and one card
of rolls, by Mrs. T. A. Luce of Bran
don; being all our hungry reporter could
espy, about noon. They were all nice
to look upon and in all likelihood as
good to eat.
Some of the smaller mechanical i'm
plemcnts were exhibited in Floral Hall.
Among these were the kitchen gem fork,
by Larkin & Varnum, Sharon, and Da-
Wis & Sons scraping tools, Stoneham,
Mass. But the Tobin Brothers, of Mid
dlebury, were ahead on ingenius and at
tractive inventions. Their door-plate
and office directory, combined, was very
generally spoken of in the highest terms.
It's convenience, and even necessity, will
be seen at a single glance, and all should
see it and examine its workings. The
novelty window shades, from the manu-
factory of G. E. Morse, Bennington, are
simple in construction and manipulation.
durable, and they are certainly as hand
some a substitute for curtains as could
be.
On the opposite side of the hall, the
first thing that greets the eye is the ex-
tensive collection of pictures from the
Continental Gallery, Rutland, which are
admiringly reviewed by every one who
enters the building. An elegant oil
painting and several fine crayons by Miss
Abbie L. Osgood, are next met. A num-
Der of pictures, finished in oil, by Miss
Emma A. Lee, of Castleton, were among
the best articles in the exhibition, and
the artist received unqualified praise
from all quarters.
Breaking the monotony produced by
rows of pictures, were lines of rugs and
carpets. One piece, by Mrs. L. Fl. Ris-
ing of West Rupert, a braided mat by
Mrs. John Hutchinson, two pieces of
yarn carpeting by Mrs. s. II. Hayes of
Castleton, a rug by Mrs. J. II. Billings
of West Rutland, and piece of rag car
peting by Mrs. S. H. Haynes of Middle
town complete the list.
An oil painting and pastel, by Miss
Abbie L. Osgood, a crayon and pastel,
together, by Miss B. E. Green, picture
by Mrs. T. Hutchinson, an elegant oil
painting by Mrs. F. A. Field, and fine
pencil work picture by Miss L. w. Vail
quette, formed another charming collec-
ton of art specimens.
Spaulding's Book, Stationery and Fine
Art Depot was represented by large
selection of the goods kept at that popu-
lar establishment, and there was no bet
ter display in the whole exhibition. The
number and variety of the articles shown
precludes the possibility of mention in
detail. The fine art exhibition on that
side of the building was completed by
the beautiful crayon work and oil paint
ings of Mrs. NJ. E. Beals of Castleton.
Vick's floral display is one of the most
extensive ever exhibited in this country
Mr.. Jas. Wick of Rochester, the propri-
etor, is one of the largest cultiyators of
flowers and flower seeds in the country,
and his public spirit and bushes enter
prise are shown at every fair of note, by
the presence of large collection of the |
products of his floral fields. There has |
never been collection of this kind at a
Vermont State fair that could equal this |
one. Among the many attractions pre-
sented are dahlias, gladiolas, asters. Ill
lies, tritoma, phloxes, dommondi and
perennial, the golden banded lilly of |
Japan, everlasting grasses, pampas, etc
The gentlemen in charge, Messrs. S. p.
Wakelee and E. D. Chaplin, understand
their business, and very courteously give
visitors any information required.
Opposite Vick's position, in the center
of the hall, is an assortment of boquets,
and crosses, of everlasting
grasses, native and foreign, dyed
and undyed, brought by C. G. C.
Halsey of Weston. The gentleman has
also large quantity of the everlasting
IN bulk, which is for sale.
Adjoining the grasses is a splendid lot
If fresh flowers from various private ex-
libitors, embracing asters, lilies, petun-
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