The Portland daily press., 1884-06-04
THE MONUMENT FAIR.
An Increased Attendance on the
Second Day.
CONTRIBUTIONS CONSTANTLY
COMING.
Continuation of she sketch of the Atsrac-
lions.

the main hall, took careful survey of the
tables now more heavily laden and complete
ly arranged than could have been expected on
the opening day.
The committee at the table of fancy goods
dealers were Mrs. G. NJ. Moore, Miss Nellie
Russell and Miss Annie Noyes. Here large
quantity of fine goods had been donated with
in twenty-four hours and much taste displayed
in the arrangement. Mrs. Henry Taylor is
chairman of the miscellaneous table facing
the stage. Her assistants yesterday were Mrs.
Il. ID. Sawyer, Mrs. f. Glidden, Mrs. James
Champlin, Mr.. S. E. Mcclellan and Mr..
French. Side by side with display of tin
wares is large space devoted entirely to
literary works comprising many of the produc-
tions OF the best authors. Each rattle at this
stand with one exception includes three
articles, the first handsomely bound Bible,
next highly decorated ice.pitcher valued at
$50 from the Britannia Compa ny at Meriden,
Conn.,, and glass berry dish supported by
silver holder. Rattle number1two consists of a
pair of barbatine vases with roses standing oat
in high relief upon the lovely ware, and
plain but handsome ice pitcher. Rattle num-
Der three is silver berry dish, and swinging
clock upheld by a bronze figure. The table
Of fancy articles is presided over by a standing
committee of young misses-Miss Nina Fassett,
chairman; Miss Lily Beck, Miss Hattie Fas-
sstt, Miss Daisy B. Hodgsdon, Miss Margaret
Mattocks and Miss Susie Cram. There will
be no rafting at this table as the costliest
articles have already been disposed Of They
are, however. permitted to remain on exhibit.
tion and it will be qualification to any lady
who loves the product Of skillful hapdiwork
land what lady does not?) to take a
survey of the goods here exhibited.
a large assortment of pen-wipers,
are furnished In every conceivable design.
Sachets abound, and are in all sizes and styles,
from the long dressing-case sachet to the
dainty article for the handkerchief box. A
table cover OF red satin is thing of beauty
The ends are furnished with wide border of
plush finished with plush balls. Above this
are sprays of white asters, done in Kensing-
ton, with silk and chenille. A large cushion
matches this rare article, which is the gift of
Miss Mary Robbie of Gorham. A tidy, also ex-
hibited here, has centre of antique lace, bor-
dered on each side with dainty pink silk,
wherein are hand-painted moss rose buds of
exquisite hue. The tidy is finished with fancy
tassels of pink and gold. Mrs. Strout is the
donator.
The G. A. r. table still continues to be the
recipient of donations. The album quilt re-
ferred to in yesterdays paper has already net
ted the ladies 800. and it is expected that as
much more will be derived from the proceeds
of the rattle. One thousand names are printed
on the quilt, and each name represents ten
cents paid by its owner for the privilege of
such representation. The afghan, donated by
Mrs. HI. f. McAllister, is also to be ratified for,
likewise toilet set OF blue satin, wherein is a
band-painted design of pansies and pale rose
buds, surrounded by canary; also red plush
box of stationery. A set consisting of table
and cushion covers is of dark green plush
handsomely painted with pale red roses and
blue birds The standing committee at this
table are Mrs. A. M. Sawyer, Mrs, William FL.
Green, Mrs. John Williamson, Mrs Ell. p. In.
gals, Mrs. 81. A. Gray, Mrs. Charles "a. Mitch
ell, Mrs. I. j. Mrrphy. Mrs. FL. P. Ingalls, is
the chairman of this committee. The G. A.
r. is also represented by the confectionery
stand, the soda fountain and cigar room, which
quite escaped our notice on the opening day,
perhaps because unaccustomed to the use of
the weed.
furnishing goods Mr.. B. f. Whitney is chair
man, and his assistants yesterday were B. f.
Whitney, Mr.. W. j. Scott and a salesman
from the house of Allen g. Co. This firm
have donated a gentleman's light overcoat of
their own make, which is up for a rattle This
stand will aIso have miscellaneous rattle at
twenty-five cents a ticket wherein every ar
ticle draws prize. -
Miss Helen Spring is the chairman of the
p,iq e M department assisted by Mrs.
The dry goods department. which was spoken
of at the opening as under the patronage OF
Millett q Little, was at that time in charge of
Eastman Brothers, and not until yesterday did
the former firm assume its charge. Miss Josie
Rich and Mrs. Clara Brooks acted in the ca
pacity of clerks. a dressing-case of red
plush with silver plated handles and blue silk
lining is to be rallied tor, also an India shawl
valued at $75, from Millett & Titles A
white scarf shawl, delicately embroidered and
cover OF Egyptian pattern, finished with
knotted fringe, are among the leading attrac-
lions.
The gypsy camp contains wheel OF for
tune, and lovely sybil waits with eager
expectancy for her little palm to be crossed
with silver. Her iaunty cap sets most becom-
ingly on her young head, and her bright.
colored bodice displays trim little figure.
The committee on drugs yesterday num-
bered Mr.. f. A. Turner, Mr.. "a. p. s., Goold,
Mr.. J. Ell. Crockett, Miss Eva Smith. Miss
Berthe Hall, Mrs. III. P. Pennell, and Mr., and
Mrs. y. B. Graves The Roman bronzes found
in this department are TO be voted to the most
popular physician, and pair of MARBLE
topped scales, made and presented bg the firm
of FL. Froemner, will become the property of
the druggist who receives the greatest number
of votes. A handsome box of dark blue
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brush, comb and mirror, with plush backs and
silver plated handles, is to be rallied for at ten
cents ticket.
The velocipede stand has permanent at
tendant in Mr.. Morris E. Winslow.
The grocery store, which assuredly merits
patronage, not only because Of its tempting
display of goods and the reasonable prices
charged, but because they represent q worthy
object was held in charge yesterday by Mr.
@. N. Lang, Mr.. f. A. Motley and Mr.. Geo. @.
Shaw.
The boot and shoe department was supplied
with corps of efficient clerks in Mr. John E.
Greene, Mr.. George S. Atkins, and Mr.. A. f.
Davis.
At the flower booth are fresh invoices of
flowers, and an exquisite limoges vase. 1t is
Venetian in shape aud style, and has high
relief decoration, representing q full-blown
rose and bud. 1t is designed for rattle at if
ty cents ticket. The refreshment room was
we'll pstronized at the noon hour, and present.
ed the same bright and attractive appearance
as on the day previous. The food was not less
delicious, nor the flowers less beautiful. The
mattresses wore white aprons and caps. The
a ternoon attendance at the fair was not large,
cut ali who came seemed interested and many
patronized the different departments.
THE ART EXHIBITION.
The second day of the fair brought an en-
larged attendance at the Society of Art build
ing on Deering Place. Among the visitors
was Mr.. Williams of The firm of Williams &
Everett-the proprietors of the celebrated art
store in Boston-who expressed himself as de-
lighted, not only with the exhibition of pic
lures, but with the fair proper which he had
taken pains to inspect.
Albert wahlberg, whose Evening occu-
pies the southeast corner of the rear room, is
a Swede by birth, but has for years made Par
is his home. He was fifer in a Bcotch regi-
iment 1t happened that merchant, who
was an amateur artist, invited Wahlberg on
sketching excursion and from the rudiments
received the pupil soon excelled the master.
Later he became pupil of the Dusseldorf
school, attracted the attention of Charles XIV,
and he soon became noted. He is an officer
Of the Legion of Honor, a medallist. This
scene which Wahlberg exhibits is
Tull of his talent; water and sky charm the
observer by the silvery effect Of the moonlight.
While the picture has no black in it, is full of
color and inexpressibly tender, it is luminous |