The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1888-10-04

1nuOds as the cate y. al, and ..5 reiGy.
Table scarfs. spreads and drapes, all {
displayed advaniaseously while bed
spreads were not up % the star daId.
One lonely whisk broom holder was
by sa.che in pe fumed
maje ty, while gorgeous sc robes
gloriied the enclosure, anG The sum-
ber robe wss but another name by
whic, little wool VIC 81 ne So
bri ght. Mrs. Sheldon secu the
prize, and Mrs. Jau % F dule acc ted
gracefully the m.ng con- men , for
q most beautiful one OF own work.
No hammered br apl l s1d fire
screens rivalled the foo .ea.s in aug
gestiveness and beauty o. execution.
Mrs. G. J. Mellen's floral design, the |
Goddess of Liberty, was the cynOsure |
of all eyes. Seven varieties of white
immortelles were used in the con-
struction of the figure, the panel of
the dress being composed of pompon
1t was mounted upon pedestal, in
the construction of which nearly ev-
cry known color and variety (30 of
everlastings were used, the combined
pieces being four feet in height. Evi-
IDENTIFY high order of genius directs
the labors of this lady in the creation
of such master piece Of art.
MIS-. Mellen has for some years been
liberal contributor to the attractions
of Floral Hall, and as token of ap-
preciative admiration, especially OF
this, her latest contribution. she was
presented with q purse Of So SO by
friends. end admirers of her genius.
| INTHE FINE ARTS,
no exhibit caused the throng to linger
lin admiration as did that of J. II.
Oakley, with its wealth of artistic ex-
ecution from his art studio. Particu-
llarly were the fsur large crayons COM
plimented as the acme of artistic gen.
ius especially that of the late II. Y.
Beebe, whose presence had for 40 many
years been familiar to the members
land visitors Of this Society. 1t is true
to life In every detail. Of equal fidel-
Iity were those Of D. N. Clewell, and
the late Alopzo Bean. The two angelic
faces of child and babyhood, compile
ting the large crayon group, were
more than lovely" the originals OF
which, in the household of our
neighbor of the REPUBLICAN," )"
undoubtedly reconciles him to all the
delights of waking hours and midnight
, promenades, with musical sccompani.
ments. Mr.. Oakley's collection also
embraced frames and holdings of mas
, sive and rich design and fini-h, artists
, supplies. albums, toilet articles, fine
stationery, &C., indicative of the re.
, sources of his stock in meeting the
+ demands of the most critical and ex
q acting.
, Mrs. d. v. Dawley exhibited the
product of her skill in oil and watel
, colors and various specimens of artistic
, work with the brush and pencil.
Thos. Heslop, of Kent, exhibited 4,
!. large number of pianos and organs
one of the latter being q fue piano
case instrument Also, an instl umen
Icapable of modern melody, called th,
q Orchestrone, out of which the "un
tutC red" can call music which woult
=, fail TO sooihe the savage breast" By
I, mere pumping with the pedals, as tn
reporter can testify, from having beel
aveary listener TO two of its execution
r of perforated melody. Will. Heslop'
!, fine playing developed the tone an,
capacity of the Chase pianos, much T.
q the delight of the throng ATTRACTED
, thereby.
o. AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENTS
of every known construction, wer
- exhibited by Ravepna houses.
CARRIAGES,
of Seymour & Heit's manufacture
were much admired, for their fine con
If struction and finish, particularly
is jump. seat, which was exhibited at tn
. Columbus Centennial. where it tool
,f the first premium. A ph@:on of thei
!. manufacture, also received much com
. plimentary criticism.
y II. F. Thompson had a mammotl
exhibit of Columbus Co.'s buggies, sur
' ries, road wagons, together with near
!. ly every con veyance - on wheels "
.. domestic MANUFACTURES
}. comprised much the largest and bes
70 display ever sampled by the commit
IL tee, who passed upon the merits c
,s snow-white bread. golden buttel
.. creamy cheese. pies of every know
D, ingredient cakes, christened "ange
70 food" and s" delicate."c carrying n
back to the days Of childhood inno
ie G .nce and experiences, in the absenc
'. of the guardian of these coveted an
aj forbidden luxuries wines, luit but
ID tel, and all the concomitants of I'VE
regulated house and healthy diges
]. tion, proverbial of Uncle Sans house
g. hold
h OF CANNED AND PRESERVED FRUITS
I. there Yves q most tempting display
= be. ing nearly double that of any pre-
As ceding exhibit.
r.. THE-CA TILE EXHIBIT
was not as large as last year, but som
8, fine spec. mems of prominent breed
l. were shown.
h H. L Bancroft, of Nelson, as usua
,e took lst premium on his magnificer
ID Holstein Friessns, the same animal
RS capturing the Sweepstakes prize at th
r Akron Faif last year, where they wi
sl again undoubtedly capture the re
,r card, as on Monnay Mr.. Bancroit too
z. his herd to that city, where they al
k being exhibiteds at the Summit Count
70 Fair. now being held.
l. M. s. Bronson, of Southiugton. ais
% exhibited q fiue herd of Holstein
y Friessns, which are competing for tn
It Akron prizes.
10 Frank Ford & Sons Jerseys were il
70 the grand parade of premium cattle.
K G. G. Fuller, of Nelson, as he ha
2. done for years, took the premiums O
10 his herd Of Ayrshires. Mr.. Fuller