Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1883-09-26
Central Fair EcIsibit.

yet, on the whole, the fair was a success.
Wednesday the day of the formal open
ing the weather was fine, but from the
attendance, which was only fair in num-
bers, it was evident the patrons were
waiting to make Thursday, as usual, the
big day. Unfortunately for the carrying
out of this intention Thursday opened up
gloomy and foreboding, and before noon
drizzling rain set in which con tinued
an hour or more In the afternoon the
clouds cleared away and weather contIn-
lie / pleasant, but the effect of the rain
was apparent on the attendance, which
although by no means small, was not what
it would have been but for the rain.
Although the track was somewhat heavy
the race for four year olds came off and
the balance of the programme carried out.
Thursday nights rain proved Settler
on the exhibition and the visitors in the
forenoon were few. The heavy condition
of the track made the racing, which had
been provided TOR the afternoon, impos-
sible, and the fair virtually closed at
noon, All things considered there was
very satisfactory exhibit made by the
society this year in the Fine Art Hall.
Those who attended the state fair say
that it was equal to anything of the kind
! there.
Sewing machines seem to govern the
world. and were certainly foremost in
the line of display at the Central Fair
this season. A most magnificent sewing
machine exhibit was made bv the agency
of S. B.. Fuller The Light Run
ming Domestic and the New Home fell in
for full share of honors. There was no
backwa-dness in the part of the represen-
tatives af these machines, to show their
beauties and fine points. Connected with
the Domestic were shown as specimens of
its work most elaborate cloth window
curtain bearing upon its folds lovely
tracings of silk embroidery on one side and
upon the reverse beautiful shuttle work
embroidery, This curtain was valued at
hundreds of dollars. Exquisite etching
in silk was also exhibited as one of the
many specimens Of handiwork the Domes
tic is capable of producing. From the
New Home we had displayed a SHUTTLE
embroidered picture of a cross, exquisite
both in design and finish, most elabor-
ate exhibition of miscellaneous work on
white goods, cups, saucers and hats, che
nile work floral piece that had hosts of ad.
mirers, besides other specimens which
space forbids mentioning. Mr.. Fuller also
exhibited the only organs Oh the ground.
On the other side of the hall Goetch
Brothers exhibited choice stock of
Sewing Machines comprising the New
American No. Z, White, Whitehill and
Household all fine machines, capable of
turning out every kind of work as was to
be seen from the display In this collec-
ton a New American No. 7 mahogany
finish and nickle plated White were
greatly admired. A beautiful sofa pillow
stitched on garnet satin and embroidered
with chenille, common family work, ruff
fling, tucking, embroidering, lace trim
ming on goods without basting, were
among specimens shown of what tae
American No Z can do at home.
For the size of it the display Of pict-
ures was creditable Miss Ida Sprague
was among the contributors with beau
tiful painting of woodland scene true to
nature in color and delineation. Miss
Sprague also contributed some charming
designs of painting on china and plush.
The display of pictures by Mrs.
A. Off was better than last year, particu-
larly in one respect, being nearly all or
iginal and the work of the past year.
The Jefferson county view was in Ixonia
near the old farm formerly owned by
our townsman, A. W. Carlin. The
moonlight Wonderful Night was sug-
gested from the Xmas carol of the same
name. The old windmill on Nantuck-
cts stony shore is also ideal. Others
that we would wish to mention but want
of space forbids, were original and show
that the artist has put in year of con-
scientious work, ard in her pictures no
thing is exaggerated. Straw & Murphy
exhibited several specimens of the we'll
known crayon portrait work for which
they have fine reputation established
all over the state. Theo Dobbratz con-
tributed a fine piece of pastel work,
imitation of woods and a gold monogram
sign on glass. The display of fancy
goods made by Misses Anna and Pauline
Schiller was the most extensive and
varied ever seen here. Among the arti-
cles attracting particular attention, be-
cause Of their beauty and richness, were
an elegant table banner of ribbon and
aresene work, an art embroidery sofa
cushion and another one of ribbon work.
A flower basket and pond lily were two
exquisite pieces of wax work. A leather
flower basket, piece of hair work repre-
senting weeping willow and a sheet
music stand of silk plush decoration were
articles of handiwork greatly admired.
The enterprise of John Chapman and
the resources of the Watertown Wooden
Mill were shown in a full line of wooden
goods comprising fannels, cloths and
yarns of various styles and patterns.
Rack & Jones made an elaborate display
of dry goods, carpets and lace curtains,