The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-09-27
LIVELY LEWISTON.
An Immense Crowd on the State
Fair Grounds.
Brief Sketch of What a visitor Sees,
GOV. ROBBIE ADDRESSES A LARGE
AUDIENCE.
The Races-Premiums Arwnrded-Other
Matters.
Special to the Press.l

the city and all oyer the State, though it was
said that visitors from out of town were not 80
numerous as on Yesterday. Some railroad men
estimated that 1000 passengers were conveyed
here on trains over the Grand Trunk, 5000 ov-
many who came in teams from the suburhs
will swell the number to fally 10000.
Chief of Police True, with force of twenty
five men is very vigil ant and quiet reigns su-
preme. People circle the park in streams
pausing ever and anon TO visit side entertain
meDts, to scrutiHizs the work OF the magician
and pay attention TO the magnificent stock ex-
hibits. The large exhibition hall and the
grand stand are continually crowded. Knots
of farmers may be seen at all times around the
agricultural Implements, besides acres of car
riagss blacken the plain. Everybody has a
Fair appetite and the countless number of res
tanrant keepers are equally eager for tasss.
money.
There is plenty VI well cooked food ON the
grounds, though the bill of fare has sameness
and river drivers baked beans, turnovers aud
peanuts are extremely INDUCED in.
Among the Exhibits.
was organized at the Portland Reform School,
to train the youthful members of that institu-
tuition in carpentry and joinery. The depart
ment is under the charge of Mr.. 81. Fl. Hough-
ton, and contains about twenty-five boys, rang
ing from fifteen to eighteen years of age. Mr..
Houghton has placed on exhibition specimens
of the handiwork of these boys, including tool
chests, doors, joints, fanny checker and chess,
table, etc. To show the rapid improve
ment provement the boys make, speci-
mems of work are given baiore instruction, and
after few days instruction. The work reflects
great credit on the boys, aud shows that they
are full OF enterprise and brightness. When it
is remembered that these fine specimens are
made after emily q month or no of instruction,
We are disposed to look with admiration upon
the work, and extend q vote of thanks to the
officers of the Institution, especially the su-
perintendent of this department, Mr. Hough-
ton, who evidently takes great interest in his
work.
The State Prison exhibit draws considerable
attention and the efforts of the men are much
appreciated Mr.. G. S. Bean, the Warden of
the Maine State Prison at Thomaston, puts on
exhibition several harnesses made by convicts
under his charge. Harnesses OF different
quality ranging in price from twelve to fifty
dollars, manufactured entirely by convicts, and
comparing favorably with the finest journey
man work is quite a novelty for the State Fair.
All these harnesses are made by hand and
show for themselves how much interest the
conviets take in their work. They really try
to do work that would do credit to any work
man. And when it is remembered that nine
tenths of them come there with no trade at all
aud indisposed to work at all, it wonderful to
see what work they will turn out.
The flower display draws considerable no.
tice. Crowds of ladies pass to and fro in front
of the display, and rest their weary limbs
amidst the fragrance which fills this corner of
the bailding There are six tiers of flowers,
arranged in small bottles. Mrs. Charles Stan
ley, of Winthrop, exhibits some very fine dahl
las, besides petunias and floral designs, Mrs.
G. B. Sawyer, of Wiscasset, has one of the
best looking and best preserved exhibits of cut
flowers. Mrs. A. B. StAttard, of Monroe, dis
plays asters, pausies, phlox drnmmondi, and
some magnificent japan lilies. Mrs. l. M.
Pope and Miss Cora e. Ring are large exhibit
ors. Geo. NJ. Roak, a we'll known florist,
has fine exhibit of verbenas, pansies gladio-
l s, etc. W. E. Morton & Co, of Portland, is
perhaps the largest exhibitor; he displays PEI
tunias, phlox, pansies. carnations, roses, zin-
MAS, lilies, and host of others. Mr.. John
Burr, of Freeport, makes a fine display-a
thing he always does.
TIE proprietor of Dirigo Farm, Mr.. j. F.
Ferris of Portland, seems to be "top of the
heap as general live stock exhibitor the
ribbons indicating that he has won sixteen
first and seven second premiums upon his ex-
hibit of improved Jersey cattle, swine, etc.
Despite the multitudes that thronged the
park ,sight-seers by the hundred pour into City
Hall and take great deal of delight in exam
ing the display.
The hall display grows more satisfactory
yearly. Some beautiful pushes and other dry
goods are shown, harness work, iron work, fur
niture, pianos, and miscellaneous articles.
Wonderful fancy and needle-work is placed
on exhibition in the smaller hall, and the art
gallery below is well attended.
At Greenwood Park.
Hon. Rufus Prince, president of the Maine
State Agricultural Society, entertained a, few
of khis friends by dinner, today, at Mrs
Merrill's, Greenwood Park, at the Fair
grounds. Among those present were Gov.
Robie, Col. Fl. S. Osgood, treasurer; Col. s. G.
Jerrard, superintendent of the ticket depart
ment, Alopzo Libby, superintendent of the
cattle department; George A. Emerson, SUPER
intendent of purchase department; B. M.
Hight, superintendent Of horse department;
Hon. John Q. Morrison, Nathan Dane, Jr., of
Kennebunk, and Dr. VIM. Osgood of Var
mouth.
After dinner the Greenwood Park Band
rendered the Governor a serenade. Governor
Robbie stepped upon the platform In front of
the restaurant and was introduced to large
number OF people and addressed them as fol-
lows:
''I thank this large gathering of people for
this very cordial greeting and the band for Its
inspiring music. This exposition by the agri-
cultural interests of the State surpasses any
thing of the kind that was ever held on these
grounds. regret that the weather has been
80 unpropitious. Notwithstanding the storm,
the farmers have been well reoresented from
every section of our State. 1t measures our
increasing prosperity. The remark is made BY
many persons, that each agricultural fair sur
passes anything that we have ever had. 1t re-
fleets the excellent management of the Maine
State Agricultural Society, and where and
when shall We stop? Not until the State of
Maine reaches the high position of the first
State in the Union in its agricultural and ma
terial resources. We have all the natural re-
sources for such result, and its accomplish
ment is the purpose of the character and
energy of our people. 1 now propose three
cheers for the good old State of Maine, and
three cheers for the next President of the
United States, whoever he may be-"
Some one in the crowd said, 1--WE are all for
Blaine" The cheers were given.
Fiuances-of the Fair.
The show will pay its bills and have mar
gin left for improvements this year. The fol-
lowing estimates have been made:
Recelpts OF FIRST Day ........... ISL 977.S7
second Day..........,....... 2,30976
" Third Day. ...-............,.. 6,O95 80
Three Days Receipts. $10.3S2.42
Premiums Awarded for Cumberland
County.
Grain-Barley not less than one acre. I'd A. S.
Thurlow, West Gloucester.
Pears-General exhibit, LIST, Samuel Rolfe Port
land; I'd, l.. j. Perkins. Deering; dish Duchee
dAugoudeme, list, A. B. Chapman, West Glouces-
ter
Working Oxen and Steers-Oxen years old and
over, LIST, VIM: Warren, Scarboro. ..
Roots and Vegetables. F. Ferris, Portland,
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