The Portland daily press., 1888-09-14

land.
As usual, John J. Frye, of Portland, has
good exhibition of plows, harrows and culti-
vators, which he manufactures himself, and
the farmers say that 1t is hard to beat Frye
F. 8. Bailey & Co., of Portland, with their
usual enterprise, have here an attractive lot
of fine Cortland carriages in many different
styles.
The hall is too small to hold all the agri-
cultural tools, and so large number, mostly
Of Western manufacture, are shown out of
doors.
In Lewiston City Hall.
Here is one of the best shows of the fair.
The display consists largely of the products
of the great Lewiston and Auburn mills,
various Lewiston stores, and the dainty de-
vices of the women of both cities. Beautiful
Leedlework, rugs, quilts, banners, worsted
work in designs varied and beautiful,
afghans, ETC., adorn the large room, making
what might well be called paradise for all
admirers OF the work OF skilful woman's
needle. Portland is well represented here.
AS the visitor passes into the main hall
about the first thing he sees is the
grand display Of Goudy & Kent, bakers and
confectioners, of Portland. There is, first,
large show case in which are three shelves,
and upon these shelves are numerous kinds
of fine confectionery in neat boxes. Beyond
this, resting on foundation composed Of
barrels of pilot bread, are two large pyra-
mids made Of boxes of choice pastry. Be-
yond this. is another show case, similar to
the first which contains numberless kinds of
cake. making in all a very handsome display.
Directly opposite there Is an exhibition by
Hall L. Davis, of Portland, that everybody
stops 70 look at; In large glass case they
exhibit large ledger made by them for the
Portland Water Company. In another case
are numerous dodgers, journals and blank
books of the very best quality manufactured
by them.
In the center of the hail. on large square
table, covered with white cloth, is display
of fine ladies' and gentlemen's shoes that is
as good, and probably better, than any
ever shown at the State fair. 1t attracts
Pamer shoa Store fs II paS is baO from bss hs
are beautiful framed specimens of penman-
ship from Gray's Business College of Port
land, and a, boy. only fifteen years old,
member OF the college, astonishes people by
MS skill as penman.
In the art gallery, which is on the next
floor above, there is a very beautiful display,
and thousands of people visit this depart
ment daily. The largest and most attractive
exhibit here is that of Hearn, the Portland
photographers. 1t covers the entire wall of
one end OF the large art room, and consists
Of photographs of all sizes and varieties.
There are more than 800 different works of
art IN the gallery, not counting, the photo
the most attention are the paintings of the
celebrated Portland artist, Harry Brown, of
which mention has already been made in the
PRESS.
Miss C. E. Oliver, of Portland, exhibits a
painting of raspberries which visitors should
not fail to see. The China painting, fire
screens, landscapes, portraits, fish and still
lie studies are numerous and make very
beautiful exhibition worth ones while to
visit.
The Big Cheese.
The crowds stop to admire the big cheese
at the head of the magnificent dairy display
in the south end of the ground floor of exhi-
bition hall. 1t is well worth looking at. 1t
was made by Mrs. John j. Dearborn, of
South Newburg, and weighs 1000 pounds.
The milk one day from 500 cows was used to
make it. and the number of pounds of milk
used was 5000. 1t Is mammoth cheese and
a feature of the fair.
Such. in brief, are the things to be seen in
the various departments Of the great fair,
and with the many attractions, including the
horse race. a day is passed very pleasantly
and proftably there.
The Races.
Especial to the Press]
LEWISTON, Sept. 13.-The track today was
heavy and the weather cool, being very un-
favorable for fast time. The race for foals
of 1884 was devoid of interest, except in the
third heat when Alice Oates mazda a gamev
struggle for first place. The summary
which follows tells the story:
FOR FoALs OF lSS4.-PURsE 5000.
William G. Marshall, Belfast, ms. G. S.
E. Cornish, Auburn, MS. blk. f. Alice
George O. Bailey, Belfast, ns bro /. Mez
A: D. Bumps, Thorndike, ms. blk. 5. .
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Inc ,oiiowing Is the summary:
234 cLAss.-PURsE $3.50.
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A; r. Perkins, Skowhegen, ms. ch. s.
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In the 2.4O class were fifteen entries and
eight started. The race was won after an
exciting contest by Free Trade, owned by
Mr.. c. B. Wellington, of Albion. The sum-
mary of the race follows:
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b;tn Une Oh the events OF Ine Jalr was the exni,
stations which he has at his SunInvside farm
in Waterville.
The stallion Bayard, owned at the Maine
otaSo Tho Ju,eso hors Mas 60 aisv Sv spGmh Pd T. d.
So So. by George Wilkes. was also shown To
the crowd in front of the grand stand.
uih, 6aIre.t DIotaers, Sne proprletors OF the
hibit Of Artemns Jr and savarai az nf Sis
colts in front of the grand stand. 1t was
grand display.
To Manage the Next Show.
LEWISTON Sent 1.-The animal meetino
of the Maine State Agricultural Society was