Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1883-10-05
WILMINGTON FAIR.

Although the day was bright and breezy on
Wednesday, it cannot be said that the wealth
or was altogether kind to the Wilmington fair
this year, because the heavy rain which fell
all day on Tuesday prevented the bringing
out and arrangement Of many exhibits, and,
in fact, made It very doubtful up to the last
moment as to whether any fair would be held.
In spite Of this drawback, however, the fair
was success, although there was lack in
the number Of fine cattle usually seen there,
especially in the department Of herds The
number Of Jokes Of oxen on the ground was
about 40, May & Adams leading with a dis
play Of seven pairs, among which was yoke
of 4.year olds weighing 1886, one Of 3-year-
olds, 24sO, 2.year. olds, 229O, yearlings, 1896.
The heaviest pair Of fat cattle on the grounds
was one shown by NJ. Bissell 1926 H. Has
kell & Son had pair weighing 1865 and O.
w. Bissell one weighing 1920. Watkins Bros.
showed fine yoke of 3-yeRr-olds weighing
1885. G.. A. Boyd had pair Of 3-year. olds
weighing 2570 and q very handsome yoke OF
fancy matched yearlings weighing 1910 O.
G. Winchester showed pretty pair of trained
yearlings. Very few milch COWS were shown.
Good bulls were shown by j. L. White, X. P.
Ames, Ware Bros, and others, all of them
young animals. Henry Adams had pair of
ll-months calves weighing 1925. @. Il. AL
word showed pens Of grade Durham COWS,
hefers and calves.
In the department of horses there were
several notably good animals. Q. e. Carpen-
ter and Gilbert Morris each had a good q
ar.old colt on exhibiton-the former weigh
ing 1910 and the latter 1875. Ephraim Wheel
err had a handsome pair of black colts and
3 years old-the pair weighing 207O. The
only yearlng colt on the ground was shown
by b. Jewell, but this was an excellent one
weighing 73O. Other horses are mentioned
in the premium list.
One of the most noteworthy exhibits was
that of potatoes. A great many different
kinds were shown, some of them choice vari.
cites and nearly all of them we're very hand
some. Sylvanus Clark had 81 varieties on ex-
hibiton and j. H. Stowe, Kendall Ames, j.
NJ Bassett E. s. Corse and H. G.. Breese all
had good exhibits. j. H. Stowe and Z. NJ.
Haynes showed turnips of enormous size.
The show of apples was very good for the
season. G. w. Convey had a large exhibit and
the Messrs May and J. H. Stowe showed some
good specimens. The Western Beauty (white)
onions shown by G.. @. Hubbard Il Son were
evidently rightly named.
The society has added, this season, about
one-third to the size Of its floral hall and the
improvement is very marked. More articles
have been in the ladies' department in previ-
GUS years than we're seen this year, but the
quality of the articles was above the average.
Very handsome work in macrame cord was
shown by several ladies, including Mrs. q. d.
Spencer, Mrs. Z. Haynes, Mrs. A. L. Chlds,
and Miss Ware. One of the most artistic
things on the tables was a PLAGUE of hand
painted pansies, shown by Mrs. ?. Haynes.
There was a variety OF other work, including
rugs, carpeting, bedquilts, and fancy articles
which will be found duly mentioned in the
premium list. E. NJ. Harriss specimens of
scroll saving were very iine-these including
an elegant cabinet, clocks in unique designs,
etc. Andrews Spencer made good display
of hosiery, boots and shoes, and clothing
from their store, and o. o. Ware had hand
some case of fancy goods, and Mrs. L. A.
White one of millinery. Chas L. Howe
showed an Estey organ and Estey sewing ma
chimes. Scott Dunklee had several New Home
sewing machines in full operation, and con-
trved to make his corner of the hall quite a
centre of attraction by the variety Of sample
work which was done on the spot and distrib-
uted to the on.lookers This work included
embroidery binding, scallop trimming, the
sewing on of lace, etc, all of it done with
the greatest ease. The New Home claims for
itself great simplicity of construction, the
best double feed and the best tenson-and
these claims seem to be we'll grounded.
In the outdoor display Adams & Haynes's
exhibit of sap-holders, sap. gstherers and
evaporntors was prominent and deserving
feature.
At o'clock Hon. o. L. Butterfeld deliver
ed the address. This was a plain, practical
talk to farmers, showing by figures and illus
trations that not all the advantages are on the
side of those who go west to take up the
cheap lands, and showing, also, what we be-
lieve to be true, that the same enterprise, pluck
and hard work which are necessary to enquire
success at the west will equally assure COM
fort, good living and q competence on our
New England farms.
The attendance may not have been so great
as in some previous years, but it was large,
nevertheless, and the wonder to us was where
all the teams came from. OF side shows
and catch-penny attractions there was practi-
cally no end.
The Wilmington band furnished the music,
and the organization did itself credit in every
way. The new uniforms, worn that day for
the first time in public are neat and SNOWY.
They consist of scarlet jackets and dark blue
pantaloons, with white belt and pouches, and
scarlet and white caps and pompons. They
were made by T. b. Deming of Wilmington.
The band numbers 81 pieces and shows steady
improvement under its leader, II. F. Barber.
A stand has been built for its accommodation
on the fair ground