The Portland daily press., 1878-09-21
CITY HALL.
The Last Account of the DISPLAY.

The Last Account of the Display,
Yesterday being the last day of the fair, our
reporter endeavored to complete his writings
about the hall SO that they would be satisfac-
tory to everybody. Perhaps he has not pleased
every one, but it must be remembered that it is
exceedingly difficult for reporter to expatiate
upon the merits of an article unless the exhib-
itor is present to explain the merits to him.
APoTHECARIEs' GOODS.
There was a fine display of apothecaries'
goods F. T. Meaher s. Co. had case of fine
looking portmonnaies that took the first prize.
In another there were innumerable bottles of
that fiery Jamaica ginger and some cologne.
They had also, in alcohol, that Bengal water
snake, the hydrophida gracils, six and quar-
ter feet long. Next came 81. 81. Hays display.
They had Tufts cologne fountain in running
order, and some large and small bottles con-
tanning bay rum, fluid extract of cocoa, some
distilled and Sebago water, and many other ex-
tracts. Their goods are all first.class.
ROEsEL & BENSON
had fine display of all kinds of artists brush
es, paints, palettes and everything. in fact,
needed by the artist. Among their exhibits
was noticed some china decorating work by
Miss NJ. E. Weston of this city. This work is
not done very extensively as yet, and Miss
Weston is the only person in the city who
teaches the art. The china is beautifully deco
rated.
SPORTING GOODS.
Mr.. T. B. Davis displayed show case filled
with some of the best articles from his stock.
Here were found the Parker shotgun, some ele-
CANT revolvers, powder TASKS, cartridges, and
outfits for the angler. Next was G. L. Bailey's
case. In this case was one of the famous Pea
body Martini rifles of long range. He displayed
a fine lot of revolvers and an air-gun. There
was split bamboo fishing rod, every section
being made Of six separate pieces of bamboo,
and a number of reels, together with the patent
fly-hook.
THE FURNITURE.
Special mention should again be made of the
fine exhibition of furniture which attracted so
much attention. The largest and finest of the
exhibits was that of Walter Corey s. Go. upon
the stage. Here were found sets of elegant fur
niture, of the best workmanship, parts of sets,
and most everything in the shape of furniture
that reflected great credit upon the establish
ment There were light and dark colored sets
and although none at the exhibition were cheap
sets, yet the prices of their furniture are very
low. They had also some fine samples of up
holstery goods, from which anyone could be
suited. In front of the stage, Enoch Lord ex-
hibited some of his new patent reclining chairs
which are Indispensable to the smoker. He
had also q parlor set without cover. On the
other side Mr.. Thomas P. Beals had couple
of fine looking chamber sets, which were fine
samples of the work from his well known
house. On one of the bedsteads was one of the
American spring beds. which are as nice as
anything in that line can be.
The candy man at the head of the stairs in
the hall received LIST premium and silver medal
for his manufactures.
MISCELLANEOUS.
Hon. Fred Atwood of Winterport, exhibited
some fine specimens of ornamental castings,
which of course took the premium. Hatch's
self-measuring oil tank at the head of the stairs
was looked upon as first class. The oil is
pumped from the barrel to the tank by means
OF suction pump and not drop can be vast
ed. There are a number of faucets, each mark
ed with the number of quarts that can be
obtained from them. If a person wants one
quart, turn the faucet with that mark and he
gets quart and no more nor less. 1t is so
with the other faucets. The measure is exact
and anyone can be as sure in the dark as in the
light. Many are used in this city.
The Telephone and Photograph have been
in the Reception Hall during the exhibition
and have occasioned a good deal of fun and
laughter over their workings.
James Robinson exhibited an inlaid table
made Of 10000 pieces, which was perfectly i'm
mense Another fancy table was shown by Ell.
James, which was of a less namber of pieces.
Chas W. Lucy had case of fine fruit, citron,
pound and wedding cake, and jellies.
G. e. Lamon exhibited some Of his new cell
lulod collars, cuffs and ties, together with some
nice jewelry of the same article.
Geo. w. 81. Brooks had case of fine bak ers'
goods which certainly were very tempting 10 Ok
ing.
The Dry Foot was soaked in water under the
back gallery and still was not wet
W. Fl. Pencil exhibited some patent in
jectors, electors, oil cupP, and lubricators which
are excellent articles.
There was an elegant looking caseful of
breads, cakes and table Injuries from Dsaring's
bakery.
G. o. Hudson made a display of some fine
candies which were almost enough to make the
mouth water.
Chas. a. Blake exhibited some of his best
show cases, which looked excellent.
j. Bradford had q fine looking OF coopers
and carpenters tools and some large archery
bows. These tools reflect great credit upon the
maker.
The Evans Rifle Co. had splendid case of
rifles. Their rifles are known all over the
country and are called by good judges as good
as anything made. They were displayed in
some of E. G. Peterson's best show cases, which
are equal to any cases ever made The joints
are perfect, no putty can be found about the
case anywhere to fill up crack.
One of the cases has the patent sliding doors,
which are an excellent invention. In another
case he has some of the finest looking sections
ever in Maine fair.
). W. Stockwell has some building blocks
which received premium, and some emery
wheels that took medal.