Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1879-10-01

lie COLToN DISTRICT FAIR Was ned
in Hyde's Park, Montpelier, Saturday, the
9th ult, commencing at II O'Clock and
closing at ST.. NJ.
This was the second annual fair held at
this place, and was more numerously at
tended than the first. The weather was
beautiful and the grounds were in fine
condition. A large tent was spread in
which were found many rare and precious
articles contributed by the members.
Charles Cross was superintendent of the
candy and pea nut department, and The
ron Cotton manager of the pop corn tables.
Levi Bixby had charge of the shooting
gallery; George Mead was superintendent
of floral hall, Harry Cotton, superintend INT
of animals; Stephen Freeman had charge
of the vegetables. Carlos Bancroft, gen.
eral assistant and man of all work, made
many friends by strict attention TO his
duties.
In this brief report we will mention
only few of the articles on exhibition,
reserving more extended remarks for
some future time.
Curtis Roleau brought the most varied
collection of eggs ever seen in Montpelier,
excepting at the state house.
Nellie and Richard Hyde brought paint
ings, shells, Chinese shoes and other fancy
articles.
The Cotton family presented costumes
worn by the Sandwich Islanders and spec
linens of cloth made by the natives from
the bark Of trees; also beautiful mottos
and other curious work.
S. Freeman had an Indian cap trimmed
with beads, Indian moccasins, several oil
paintings and other articles "too numer-
Gus to mention"
Carrie Cross brought several articles of
her handiwork, very beautiful.
Oscar Lindsay had nice vegetables.
Levi Bixby was the largest contributor
of vegetables, beets, turnips. melons,
pumpkins, etc., etc.
Robert Wilson's two large pumpkins
attracted much attention.
Among the geological and mincralogi-
cal specimens we mention the rabbit cat,
German hens and Italian greyhound.
Other kinds of cats were entered, but not
for premiums.
Harry Cotton exhibited precious stones
and large assortment of clay from Gay
head, Martha's Vineyard-red, blue, W hite
drab and variegated. This clay is used
for painting oil cloths.
G.. Bancroft brought number of fancy
articles, besides horned frog and n snake
from Texas preserved in alcohol.
The velocipede race was run by c..
Cross, L. Bixby and Curtis Roleau-best
8 in 5. The awards were, Cross first,
Bixby second, Roleau third; time moi
given.
Mrs. Bixby brought fine bouquet
choice and rare flowers.
Mrs. E. Hyde brought a great variety O
beautiful yerbenas.
a beautiful bouquet of pansies, arranged
in the most exquisite taste, was presented
but we did not learn the name of III,
donor.
All the exhibitors generously donated
the premiums they would have receive,
to the society to be kept on interest as
fund for future contingencies, which show
their unsetishness. This example canno
be too highly commended, and if GU
older societies would adopt the same pla,
it would save much trouble and labor, an,
would in time place them on a sounc
financial basis.
The fair ground is situated in Montpele
village, entrance from LOOMS street, ant
wo learn that the use Of the ground lit
been generously donated to the society 70
next season. d.