The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1884-10-03

The first annual exhibition Of tho Lower
Luzcrne County and Northern Columbia
County Agricultural Society which was
held last week, Wednesday, Thursday
Friday and Saturday, September "a, %, 80
and ~, fully met the expectations OF the
managers On the opening day there was
a moderate number of people, all interest-
cd in arranging their articles for exhibi-
tion. Thursday morning was cloudy and
betokened rain, so that tho attendance this
day was not what was expected, and
scarcely reached two thousand people.
Friday was bright and clear, and early the
people began assembling at the grounds
until noon showed almost four thousand
tickets sold that day. the afternoon in
creased this number "a thousand more,
The managers profting by the inconvo-
nience Of the buildings used by other agri-
cultural societies, have erected those of i'm.
proved designs.
THE MAIN EXHIBITION BUILDING.
This building was completely filled with
exhibits, to enumeratc all would be TO give
the chief features of the exhibition. Among
those deserving of special mention were
the silk crazy quilts exhibited by Mrs. j.
M. Lillcy (not completely, Miss Lizzie
Whitney, Mrs. zimmerman and Miss Ger
tie Wilson the silk cushions or sofa ril-
lows by Mrs. Vantassel and Mrs. s. II.
Heller the silk banners of crazy design
by Mrs. b. f, Crispin, Mts. j. S. McMur-
trie and Mrs. f. II, jackson fine en-
broidered skirt by Mrs. f. X. Jackson and
Mrs. b. f. Crispin; and Miss Sallie Will
liams complete lady's white suit, finely
embroidered. Mrs. Elisha Myers had a
quilt two hundred years old, which came
from Holland, and recently passed into the
hands of the seventh generation. Another
curiosity was feather quilt exhibited by
America, and composed of feathers Of
chickens and guineas Of that country.
Handsome embroidered mantle lambre-
quins, window lambrequins, skirt, and
childs dress were the exhibits OF Miss Ida
Sponcnberg. Hair work of wreaths, how-
ers, &C., by Mrs. Peter suit, Mrs. |. Bower,
Mrs S. j. Hicks and Mrs. b. f. Dreisbach
Mrs. Ash had some carpet woven with
heavy paper instead of rags. Oil paintings
on alabaster mache, and tile placques, by
Miss Lizzie Whitney. Two vases of beau
tiful wax boquets by Mrs. Belle Carey.
Besides these were a great number Of
fancy goods quilts, sofa pillows, &c. S.
G. Jayne exhibited a Bible 164 years Of age,
printed in German, with preface written by
Martin Luther; he had also number Of
other old volumes. There were a number
of exhibits of fine white bread, but the
premium fell to Mary Z. Suit In cakes,
also, there was quite variety. Mrs. W.
B. Updyke being the most successful with
the cocoanut cake, while Mrs John Miller
was pronounced first for sponge cake and
gold cake. Mr.. E. X. Adams made fine
display of silks, ladies' cloths, &C., and j..
E. Yannatta display Of jewelry and fine
silver ware. C. w. Brubaker was there
with an exhibit of hardware. b. +. Dreis-
bach had the services Of New York gent
| and Philadelphia lady in showing the
| merits of the sewing machines for which
he is agent. j. Saltzer, our townsman,
| was there with his musical instruments
| and sewing machines, and from the styles
| of work exhibited, and the work being
done on the machines, We should think all
were impressed that the Domestic machine
for which he is agent is the best in the
from this place, were also there with sew
\ ing machines. Mr.. Julius Hoft had a fine
display of flowers, plants, vines and ever.
greens, and has shown that he is well pre-.
pared to supply the trade with choice
plants