Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-09-20
THE wArERrowN FAIR.

Large Attendance Notwithstanding
 the Threatening weather--A List of the
 Waterbury Exhibitors-A Talk With
 Prof Young.
 Watertown with her beautiful hills, her neat looking farm houses, her bracing country air and last but not least her polit- ical banners, is alive to-day with crowds of fair visitors and the sun, which up to now had refused to show herself, pushes through the clowds and gladdens the hearts of the gathering crowds. Every indication points to the best day of the fair The first building that attracts your attention is the exhibition. Entering the building to the right is the exhibition of J. M. Burrall & Go. Antique oak rockers and cherry sets are arranged in nice order, making a fine display. Following around to the right is the exhibit of s. A. Kingman Next comes w. H. Clark with display of parlor and cook stoves. J. M. Kellogg, the South Main street musical instrument dealer, makes a grand display of pianos, organs and musical instruments The vege- tables exhibit occupies one end of the building and the products of the farm are grouped on the stands, making handsome and fine showing. The grain and feed ex- hibts follow and attract the attention of the numerous grain growers present. The upper floor contains by far the best and incest arranged booths in the building. Crane x Johnson occupy the space di- rectly at the head of the stairs with a group of pictures that excells any exhibit of the kind on the floor. J. G. Cutler, the harness maker, occupies a space both in and outside the building and shows some elegant harnesses of every de- scription. The prettiest picture and the finest scene of the whole exhibit is the dining room laid out by w. F. York and George Robbins respectively. An elegant carpet covers the floor and suspended around the sides are tapestries of every description. In the center of the room is an antique oak table set with an elegant line of crockery. It is one of the best laid out booths in the building and attracts the attention of everybody. The Shoninger next space and adds to the beauty of its next door neighbor. Pianos and organs are arranged tastefully around the booth, making pretty display.
 The fancy work counters are the next, and several of our Waterbury people are credited with the best showing, Mrs c. R. O'Dell and Leroy A. Wright being the principal ones. H. Leach makes a fine display of rubber goods of every descrip- tion. J. A. Godfrey is the only clothing firm making an exhibit and the booth is | of the building. E. T. Turner X Co oc- cupy the next space and do credit to the reputation of the firm by the elegant dis | play. FestOons of velvets and dress goods are suspended from the roof above the 1 booth and the artist has done himself credit 1 in his work. s. c. Osborne of West Main street makes a fine display of organs and pianos and secures the reputation of the Water bury music stores. Directly opposite is the exhibit of D. c. Callepder | X Co with an elegant case of statuary and gold and silverware The oil paintings and etchings occupy a prominent part of the upper floor and reflect credit on the artists. Miss Ida A. Rich of Dover street contributes some good work to this dis play. Mrs c. N. Parsons has on exhihi- tion an old fashioned chair over 100 years old. Charles Skinner, the Waterbury ar tist, contributes two elegant oil paintings, 'Homeward Bound" and the yacht ''Hen- rietta." The fruit exhibit occupies the centre of the floor and presents tempting display. The poultry tent is directly out side the main building. c. F. Goodwin makes an elegant display of road wagons and buggies in the center of this tent The road race had four entries The track was in fair condition and the first heat was run in 3:553 But one heat was run up to the time of going to press. At the present time the grounds are filling rapidly with sight seers and the success of tO-day's exercises is assured.
 Prof Young. the nronaut is,a young man and in conversation with DEMOCRAT re presentative spoke with confidence of the success of his trip. The ascension will be made at 3 o'clock in balloon seventy eight feet in height and fifty feet in diameter. It will be inflated with hot air and will rise from two to three thous- and feet before MT Young will commence his downward fall. The parachute which will be used in his descent measures eigh- teen feet. This will make Prof Young's sixteenth ascension. From here he goes to Watertown, N. Y., and will join his part ner who is now in Toronto, Canada
 One thing which is an imposition on the visiting public is the charge the pretended eating houses make for the alleged victuals It is something the managers of the fair should see after and stop if possible.
 Samuel Lowe of Waterbury won third prize for stallions of any age, and first prize in the class of four years old or over
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