The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1880-09-03


work. VIII Bond aud Geo. Ham
mond showed specimens of their pen
manship. Mrs G. G Sessions showed
her Republicanism by panel con.
tanning the names Garfield and Arthur
in green moss. Mrs Louisa + Alden
had couple of excellent oil paint
ings. Mrs W II Phelps handsome
wreath. of worsted flowers. Alex.
Dickey, Middlebury, n curious collec-
ton of fine wood WRITINGS arranged
as effective bouquets on stand. Miss
Mary Monahan, of the Star Laundry.
showed specimens of the work done
at her establishment.
On the other side of the hall were
the specimens of needle and fancy
work There was no lack of room for
all that were exhibited. Patchwork
quilts and comforters were shown by
Mrs A f Grow of New Haven, Misses
Ora + and Hattie M Walker, Mary
Gee, Middlcbury; Mrs l. & Remcle,
Itichville; worsted comforter, Miss Ell
fic Boardman. There were some gor-
gcous afghan by ID w Nash Qhough
II was whispered that his hands did
not do the job) Miss Mary Ford. and
Mrs G j Matthews, Middlebury. Mrs
G w Hines, Addison, had two rag
carpets, Mrs NJ l. Warner, one, good
looking work. OF lesser work, such
as sofa pillows, pincushions, rugs, ETC.,
there were elegant specimens by Mrs
f G. Gulley, Addison, Miss Hattie M
Walker, Mrs l. N Howard, Mrs e w
Ross, Miss Ora Walker, Middlebury,
and others. There were several
sewing machine and organ "fellers"
at the east end of the hall. II M
Chapman 81 Co. exhibited the Rem
ington, the Crown, and the Daunt-
less sewing machines. ii G parke
had five Singer machines. The White
sewing machine was shown by j V
Page of Burlington, who also had All
orguinette on which he ground out
tunes for the unsophicatcd. A Dukett
of Bridport had the Smith American
organ on exhibition, which attracted
much attention by their handsome
workmanship and fine tone.
The exhibit of organs by A l. Bal
ley of Burlington, was very attract
i've one, there being crowd about il
nearly all the time. Mr. Bailey is one
of the largest musical instrument
dealers in the state, being the agent
for several standard organs and plan
os for large section of northern New
England and New York, among his
organs being the Esiey and the Mason
and lIamlin. lie offers peculiar advan-
tagcs TO intending purchasers, as lie
purchases his organs at the lowest rates
which long experience enables him to
obtain, which, with his habit of square
dealing, renders it worth while for
any one wishing TO purchase an or
gan TO call upon him. Their Burling-
ton house is The only wholesale and
retail house in tie state where the
purchaser can select from a large
stock always Oh hand of all the lead
ing manufacturers. The following
from the Burlington Free Press and
Times gives q fair idea of his man.
ner of business.
A. l.. Bailey. of ST. Johnsbury, is about to open
at II. H. Davis wellknown stand sample line
of Pianos and organs from the leading makers
of Boston, New York, and Baltimore. MIR. Bailey
is the largest dealer IN Pianos and Organs this
side of the large cities, and has been inhc bust
ness longer than any concern in the state lie
has large capital and buys for cash direct from
the manufacturers, thus obtaining the very low
est prices, ofwhich his customers have the benefit
| lie buys no goods of agents, but deals directly
| with the manufacturers, nor does he receive in.
| sirumcnts on consignment. Hence all his pat
|
Us and organs at bottom rates; and the large
trade MIR BAILEY has built up is sufficient c, idcncc
that the public realize these facts. Mr. Bailey
has sold instruments 10 II number OF prominent
gentlemen in this city, also in ST. Johnsbury and
other places. The oilice and salesroom in this
city viii be in charge of Mr. II W Hall. n court.
cous and enicrprising gentleman, who is sure to
make many friends in this city, and in whose be-
half we bespcak a liberal patronage from the pub
| lie.
The hall was well dec grated, and
the walls hung with pictures, so that
the lack of exhibits was not painfully
evident. But we trust that the lad
les of the county will do better in fut-
ure fairs.
THE ADDRESS.
The address was given by Rev. Merritt
Hubert of Burlington, at two O'Clock
Thursday afternoon. He did not profess
to know much about agriculture, but he
made an excellent address Astounding il
f humorous points. Our space will no
adj nit of an abstract.
List Of Premiums awarded.
Glass I.-CITTLE.
Durhams, no entries.
AYIsIIIREs AND DEvONs.
>
7 wall, 81.
r JERSEYS.
Bun two years old, wilmarth Il Son, Addison
q 90; Batiell, Middlebury, 4,
One year old, j Wellington, Middlebury
\ Calf, J Paiiel, 2 j Wellington, |.
: Cow three year old or over, j & Wellington, a
5 Nillnarth 4 Son, ?
: Yearling heifers, j ,atter. 81; J G Wellington
= Ieifer calf J Baliel, g.
O Bull two year old or over, j wilmart
Addison. 81; John Towlc. Cornwalli.
Bull one year old. A Smith, Panton, Z,
y Drake Child's, weybridge. 2.
, Bell, Weybridge, l.
Cow three years old or over, ID Twitchcll,
e Drake Child, 3.
\, IIcifcr year old, Drake 4 Child 5, So; s Wi
:. marth Son, !.
81 Yearling heifer, Dennis McIIugh, wcybridge
Il Wimarth Son, |.
Ilciier calf, Willmarth 4 Son, ..
cows AND TOWN TEAMS
Best ten cows owned by exhibitor, Drake
"a Child, ~; 5 Wilmarth & son, 6; John IIalno
~ Cornwall 4.
le OXEN AND STEERS.
rs Pair oxen -four years old or over II Brevoo
es addison. q: II Sessions, Middlcbury, 4; L
., Pair steers three years old, w inward, waltha
ne D; Charles smith, Pant0n, 4.
~ CLASS 2.-Horses.
he Pair matched horses, J Towle, Ss; e WPott
NJ Nergennes, 3; I,attell .
Single drivers. II NJ Perry. shoreham, 6; J
&c Wellington. 4; W Smith, Shoreham, ..
id stallion two years or OVERT sollace, Bridpc
- g.; Battcll,3.
vi Brood mare and colt Foot, Cornwall, G; |
he Lane. Cornwall, 4; W IL Wright, Bridport. ..
". Colt three years old, j Towe, Cornwall. 4; Rol
:! Steele, Mddlcbury, ,.
IS, Colt two years old, Mrs. l. A Baker. Lincoln
c. + III James, Lincoln, >.
4. Colt one year old, w Nash. Mkdebr y
w. Battell, /.
m,- CLASS 3.-Sheep.
" SPANISH aERISos.
=, Ram two ycarsOr over, sticlncv q Son, Sh
~ ham, &c. & Crane, Bridport, 4.
To Ram one year old, 4 Stickncy 4 Son 4; He
as Robbins, Cornwall, ?.
e' Ram lamb, G Wooster, Cornwall, .; !
ma WocOtt Shoreham. l.
It's, Pen ewes two years old or over 4 Stickne
Noe Son, .; q Miner, Middebury, 3.
haS Zen ewes one year old, a Suckney n Son, 0 ;
IN llamblin, Cornwall, 3.
q Pen eve lambs q Rooster, 3, l. II Pa,
" Cornwall, ,.
as, No mutton sheep entered