Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-09-20
TIE GRANGE FAIR.


Yesterday morning opened with nasty
rain, which increased In violence til towards
the middle of the forenoon when il Just
poured down in torrents, putting a dsmper
upon woull be contributors to the Fair. The
absence of visitors to the balls during the
forenoon was taken advantage Of by the
committees to rearrange many Of the ex-
hibits and put the halls in "A more attractive
appearance for the public. Several new
contributions were received during the day.
all of which added to the interest Of the cx-
hibition.
The main hall presents a very handsome
appearance, and we shall il our tomorrow =
edition give detailed account Of the several
exhibits.
On account of the rain and cool condition
of the atmosphere, yesterday, but few
mothers dared to brave the inclemeDt weather
with their little ones. Still five or six hand
some babies were on hand at the appointed
hour, anxious for the contest. Bro Owen,
chairman of the committee to award the
prizes, having taken out an extra insurance
policy on his life, was on hand res'y for
duty; but after consultation it was Icemen
best to postpone the Baby Show TO Saturday
afternoon at Q clock. There have been n
considerable number Of entries, and it was
deemed fair and just to all to give those not
present yesterday an opportunity to compete.
hence by consent Of all present this action
was taken.
The decorator come cted with the Atkinson
Company, Mr.. J. G. Newton Of Portland,
will decorate the stage in Meonian Hall in
fine style for the Baby Show on Saturday
1t will be carpeted with Brussels carpet, and
yesterday Mr.. Newton had q large load Of
wicker furniture arrive, consisting Of many
rockers and easy chairs. which will he
placed upon the stage for the use Of the
mothers of the little ones Fine curtains
and draperies will also be used in the work
On account of the severe storm of yester-
day and the unfsvorable weather for the
two opening days. the managers have de
| cided to bold the fair open until Saturday
| This has resulted from con'ultiDg with q
large number of leading citizens who Rave
| visited the fair, and have given assurance
| that an exhibiiio, of so much merit should
| be witnessed BY all our citizens, which =,
far the rain hs. prevented. 1t is to be hope
| that the people Of the city will turn out to
day and tomorrow snd give such supper
to this enterprise as will at least enable tn,
managers to meet the liabilities which the,
have incurred in holding the fAir.
This evening music will be furnished b.
| Dennis Ort thestra, and on Saturday eyeninl
the fair will close with a grand concert b
the Augusta National Band.
| Committees will make their examination
today.
| Pine Porter apples exhibited by J. l.
Howard Of this town, and splendid onion
grown by X. W. Soule, were overlooked b.
onr reporter in his notes Of the fruit an
vegetable display, yesterday.
Art Work.
In the ladies' parlor there is a small collec
ton Of paintings, decorative ~ork and faDc
| articles, some Of which are highly credtable
Two Of them are from the brush Of Hsrr
Stone. one Of them. Cape Charles, Labsr
dor" being the largest canvas in the Fair
measuring about tso feet BY Ave. A smalb
one IL Mt washin gton from Saco river nea
North Conway. N. n. Both peces az
copies Miss MoiIie Myiick contribute
Eve pieces, the same which received sue
b Oh distinction at the State Fair st Lewis
ton. There are two studies Of roses. two an
maI he ads, and Swiss landscape. the la
by far the best painting in the lot, character
isuc IN scene and strong in coIoring.
study Of roses BY Miss Addie N. Oxen, /
qoite correct in detail and color.
Tso landscapes are exhibited by Mis-
Angie Clark, and tvo by Mrs. X. L. Clark
one Of shich is in moss and bark work.
fruit piece In oil IL shown by Miss l..
Geschcuin. Other pieces are. Study 0
golden rod, W. II. Reid; water lilies on plush
Mrs.. n. L. SbeYburB; Landscape and heu
de liz, Miss Mamie Beck; iaodscspe, Mrs.
II. L. Shesbufp; wsII banners are shown b
Mn. n. o. MouIson, Mrs. II. L. ShsYbCrs
Mn. ". n. Reid and Miss Mary 2. DsDcsr
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