The Press., 1884-10-16

 ford, 1st; s'Ponto," w. J. Butterheld, Staf- Be BearIes. .Jessie," M Purcell, Stafford, 1st. SSport.n J. Lavalley, Stafford, 2d .sSinger," M Purcell, 3d.
 Skye terrier, ''Skip," E. R. Cantee, Will lington, 1st. Champion pug, Treasure" Chequassett kennels, 1st.
 Pug bitches, 'Vietory," Chequassett ken- nels, 1st.
 Yorkshire terrier, ''Jack," Oracle E. Har- wood, Stafford, 1st.
 Best trained dog, 'sTom," E. E. Butter field, Stafford, gold medal.
 Special premiums-Chequ kennels, rough coated St. Bernard, ''Hermit," $5; W. O. Partridge Boston, cocker spaniel, 'Hel- en-" $5.
 THE HALL EXHIBIT, in charge of Supt. E. w. Upham, was equal to any ever made by the society. In a corner near the entrance candy kitchen amused tue crowd, and exchanged sweets for cash. Following on the same side were exhibits of Baker & O., furniture Adams, stoves and plumbing goods; Gali- ing goods and cutlery dairy tools. On the center table was a case of shoes from Hanley's, including the monster shoe of Miss Mills, that everybod saw with won der, and some with incredulity that la- dy's foot had actually demanded such a covering. A case of minerals and quartz, shown by Albert Hall of South Willington, was pretty and instructive, most of them from the vicinity of Idaho Springs, Colo rad3, where MT. Fl. has mining property. The specimens included gold and silver quartz, iron ores, zinc, copper, etc. A center table by Mir. Cobb was very elab- crate and handsome specimens of inlaying and veneering.
 The floral display was unexpectedly good, MT. Clough of Holland contributing potted plants. Other fine exhibits are not mentioned now, because of failure to ob tain entry books, with names of exhibitors.
 A silk quilt, made by Mrs. J. M. John son of Windham, and which has been seen at one or two other societies, was exhibit cd here at the request of the society's off eers, through the kindness of Rev. s. R. Free of Willimantic, and was greatly ad- mired. It is valued at $500.
 The fancy work exhibit was superior in quality and quantity. The patch work ran largely to ''crazy" work In silk and embroidery, though the sensible old fash toned work in regular patterns was out ln force to contest the supremacy of the rag ino passion. A most noticeable exhibit of silk patchwork was by Miss Emma FL lithorpe, an elaborately and skillfully em- .broidered quilt, of studied and tasteful designs. the result of a large amount ot patient toll. Miss Phelps, of Holland, Is years old, showed pretty pieced silk sofa pillow, and embroidery which would be creditable to an exhibitor of any age. There were many other articles, which we noted, but not having yet obtained the en- try books, we cannot speak of, not recol- leoting the names of exhibitors. Mrs. w. E. Holt showed stuffed animals, others ln- teresting articles of ancient make.
 THE VEGETABLES AND FRUIT EXHIBIT was made, as last year, in the shed upon the north east corner of the grounds. The tables were we'll filed Ernest Cleaveland was the largest Stafford exhibitor, showing potatoes, among other samples, from an yield of 500 bushels to II acres. J. c. Up ham of Union showed 70 varieties of ap- ples.
 Other we'll known exhibitors whose names will appear in the premium list as they have in past years, upheld the credit of Union, Wilmington, Somers, Ellington, Stafford and other towns as agricultural communities. All the tables were well filled. The fruit exhibit was good. This department was all in care of Supt. Geo. D. Colburn of Union.
 The shows and catchpenny affairs about the ground were numerous, but, owing to dull times, fared badly, people being chary of spending their money. The victuallers also complains of dull times. It was mo- ticed that people counted their pennies as they doled them out instead of scattering with ordinary profusion. The ladies of ho ol o4x Tom foi ir1E we'll, much of the food being contributed, though the receipts were not as much per day as in past years.
 Much interest was taken by those who visited the truly meritorious exhibit of the great Vermont panther, the most worthy side exhibit on the grounds, but which, like the other side exhibits, had slim pa tronage. The conductors of the skating rink also complained of light appreciation of the enjoyments offered in their tent.
 A curious crowd was constantly gather ed about the incubator in the main exhi- bition hall, where little chicks were to be seen, from the feeble draggled one just emerging into light to the veteran over whose head twenty -four hours had rolled, theseilast lively and brisk in motion. This machine was indeed curiosity to most of those who saw it. It was from the Gen. tennlal Mfg Co., Rye, N. I.
 THE ATTENDANCE '.-.'. for entire fair was over 12,OO0, perhaps over 5000.
 THE RACES
 were more than usually satisfactory, gen. erally speaking. Those of Wednesday were we'll contested. In the minute class six heats failed to decide the race on the first day, and a seventh was trotted on Thursday. "Lady Fearnaught, who had taken the third and fifth heats, burst 8 blood vessel on the sixth, and was with drawn. 'sDan U. B." took first money, Landmark" second, and "Roy s." third, the best time being 2.42.
 The 2.35 race was also undecided by the five heats of Wednesday, and two more were required for the finish on Thursday, when 'sLady Russell took the first money, Bessie B. second, and Christine" third. ; Finer heats are seldom seen than were trotted in these two closely contested races.
 THURSDAYS RACES
 was the 2. 45 class, in which "Roy s" took the first heat, and s'Julius O." the next three. "Roy s" got second money, and willard S." third best time that of Roy S."-24.
 The 2.28 class trot was won in three straight heats by sBoss Ill.," best time 2.303. "Eady Scud" took second money, "Louise" third. These trots were all quickly decided, the horses behaving ad-