Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1879-09-13
Floral Hall.

The hall this year was under the supervision
of Misses Katie NJ. Boulware. Maggie Marshall
and Annie Schuneman, who were ably assisted
by Mr.. Dudley Flynt. 1t was no little task to
properly arrange all the articles on exhibition,
and the hall committee deserve praise for their
efforts to give satisfaction to all parties. There
was scarcely as large q show of pictures, quilts
and needleWork as Is usual, but the dis
play was . good one, and embraced specimens
of nearly every variety OF these branches of
art. The hall presented a neat and tasty appear
ance, and while about all the space was occu-
pied, nothing, was crowded or in a confused
condition. Entering the hall at the west door,
the first thing to attract attention was the large
display of bread. there being about twenty-five
contestants for the prizes offered. This seems
like quite q large number, but we have since
heard of at least three ladies who made bread
LOT exhibition, and who failed to send it out, on
account Of the rain. All the specimens were
good. but some few were, of course, superior.
There was but a single entry ofcorn bread. We
could not secure the names Of all the ladies
exhibiting bread or cakes. Near the bread
table stood two barrels of Robinson's best
'Red B." -four, both barrels being made
as nicely as the cooper knew how, and then
vanished. one of the barrels being made ofdark
walnut wood. These barrels Of feur were the
grand prizes for which the ladies were contend
ing, and to win one OF them is more honor than
to get the first prize for q grand display of agri-
cultural products. Among the many exhibitors
In the hall we noticed the following: Fancy
patchwork quilt-Mrs. VIM. Chanslor had two,
and also q counterpane. Silk patchwork quilts
were shown by Mrs. Georgia Letchworth.
of California, Mrs. J. D. Robinson. Mrs. Jos.
Chinn and Miss Mamie Bergman, a young girl
scarcely seven years old. Mrs. Chanslor alec
exhibited a fost rug. the only one we saw.
Net shawl-Mrs. Vim. Hays and Miss Katie
Boulware.
Shell work-Miss Katie Lillls. three pieces
Miss Katie Boulware, one piece.
Hair work-MIsses Louise Mehl, Katie Kriehn
and Mrs. Oscar Thomas.
worsted flowers - Misses Louise Mehl and
Katie Kriehn.
Tapestry pictures-MIsses Katie Lille. Kati.
Boulwsrc and Carrie Loomis. Many other.
wore hanging on the walls, but were not entered
tor premiums.
Embroidery-Mrs. Jos. B.. Silver, Mrs. b. F.
Boulware, Mrs. DR.. Watson, Mrs. Thos Austin,
Miss Jane Long and Miss Mary Gordon. Sevsra
ether pieces were shown. but were not entered
Laces-Mrs. VIM. Chnnslor and Mrs. Oscal
Thomas.
Sofa cushions-Mrs. B. F. Boulware, Misi
Annie Schuneman and Mrs. q. l.. Leyburn
Mrs. Leyburn's cushion is said TO have beef
brought from Greece.
Bracket saw work-Frank Has sell had on ex
hibition five pretty specimens.
Wax work-basket-Mrs. j. G. Kelly. Mrs
r. N. Sparks. Cross-Mrs. r.. N. Sparks an,
Misses Mary Gordon, Gertie Landree and Alic
Kelly.
Wreath-Niss Katie Kramer.
Set Of tidiss-Misses Annie Schun eman, Ma
Peaks, Cora Peake. Wllhelmina Meyers, Mar.
Housing. Ollie Yancy AID Mrs. VIM. Hayes
Several others were on exhibition. but We're nc
entered for premiums.
Wall pocket-Miss Annie Schuneman.
Fancy leather work pinsushion- Ed. Sch awe
Display Of fowers-Mrs. Geo. King, Mrs. ID
Hassell and Mrs. DIR. Yancey.
Bouquet OF natural nowers-Mrs. King an
Mrs. Mayne.
Collection Of dried grasses - Mrs. r.. N
Sparks.
BEAD basket-Miss Ollie Yancey.
Assortment of grapes-Mrs. VIM. LabsrteW
Assortment of preserved fruits-Mrs. Jne. D
Robinson.
! Assortment OF spples-l4 varieties. Col. Ratl
jpies-R. NJ. Sparks.
Pears-David Hixon and A. j. Hall.
Jellies-Mesdames Sparks, Labertew. g.. I
I Smith, DR.. Watson and j. d. Robinson.
Pickles Miss Sallis Gordon, and sever
others. whose names we could not learn.
Harness-Mr. H. Hsinkel had a fine displa
consisting OF q mans saddle, side-saddle, u s
- OF single and q set of double buggy harness.
q Corn-Very fine corn was shown by Messr
Jesse W arder and A. W. Powell. n. Peach
also had a few nne specimen ears, which We
< not shown for a premium. One ear of this CO
measured II inches long, and four ears, in Ii
shuck, weighed twelve pounds.
There were, Of course, various small exhib
. tions of which we have made no mention, al
there were many articles also of which We CT