The Portland daily press., 1884-10-09
AT FRYEBURG.
Second Day of the West Oxford Ayr icul-
turai show.
(Special to the Press

turaI shOw.
Special to the Press.)
FRYEBURG, Oct. 8.-Early this morning the
people began 10 pour into Ithe vii
lage in all sorts of conveyances from the sty-
lsh turnout with glanoing ornaments, gsily
dancing, to The steady farm horse and wagon
running over with rosy checked girls and
boys that are tia pride and joy of the breezy
old farm houses. The usual number of 'bap-
py lovers take this occasion to prove their
devotion by ticket 10 the fair and unlimi-
ted quantities Of peanuts. The attendance
has fully equslad that of the most prosperous
year On record.
Hall Entries.
An extensive and select exhibition of use
full and fancy articles is shown. Where all
are good it is hard to discriminate. We notice
particularly some fne edging knit by Mrs.
Sarah Perkins, aged "a; net mats, Miss NJ. E.
Swan; baskets made of corn broom by Mrs.
Sutcliffe; rococo and arrasine work on table
scarf Mrs M. B. Barker; wax flowers, Mrs.
N. L. Mcintyre; worstsd flowers, Hattie A.
Pike; sofa pillow, embroidered in Kens:ngton,
Eva D. Walker; husk basket, Emma M. KIM
ball; Mrs. George Ballard embroidered fichu;
Ellen f. Tebbitts, cases of butterflies
Mrs. G. G. and Miss M. B. Mansfield show
the products of hours and weeks of industry in
handsome underwear. ornamented with rick
rack tatting and Mexican work, specimens of
darned lace, worsted flowers, etc.
Mrs. Stickney exhibits collection of house
hold articles embroidered by the deft fingers
of the dark-eyed senoras of Buenos Ayres
A quilt, of elaborate workmanship, bears
the name OF Mrs. Samuel Stickney, Brown
field, aged rs.
Birch Hill Circle, through Mrs. Alvin Jones,
president, enters handsome quilt. Among
the many others, white quilt, knitted by
Mrs. Melinda Warren, of Denmark, aged 67,
attracts much attention. Mrs. +. N. Frye
shows handsome afghan.
Several vases of cut flowers adorn the long
tables. The contributors are Mrs. H. W. Ste
veps, Mrs. f. N. Frye, and Alice Locke. Mrs.
j. M. -, q vase of glowing dahlias.
Coming to the more useful articles, We no.
tice brilliant carpet, the work of Mrs. Jas.A.
Brickett Mrs. @. E. Smith exhibits hand
some piece of plaid flannel.
Mabel W. Smith, Denmark, girl of ten,
makes an exhibit to be proud ef-stockings,
yarn and pair of double mittens. Mrs. j. d.
Meserve's gents leggings, and Mrs. Amos A.
McIntyre's gents drawer, which look warm
enough to defy winter in the woods. Some
very nice yarn, spun by Mrs. Sarah Perkins,
aged 81, puts to shame the fancy work of the
younger DANES.
Art is represented by two oil paintings. one
by Mrs. M. b. Barker and the other by Alice
Locke
Sewing machines are represented by the
Singer, q. 81. Parsons, agent
Mr.. B. W. Stevens, Bridgton, sends Mason
& Hamlin organ.
Horse TrOt.
The race for the society's purse was called
promptly at p. m. judges, G.. G. Shirley,
Gardiner Walker, G. r. Bean. The race was
not very exciting. Dan Carroll was suffering
from bad sore mouth. Sandy River Boy
had never trotted before and is only four year,
old. Harry Morrill, won easily in three straight
heats. The track was heavy owing to the re
cent rains. Sandy River Boy drew the pole
Following is the summary:
W. H. Abbott, Fryeburg, sptd. G. Harry
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Wilson Webb, Fryeburg, ms. b, &. Dan Car
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Wilson Emery, Fryeburg, MS. 8. G. Sandy
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The Mt. Pleasant Band furnished acceptable
music at jntarVala th ron ohnut tho dow