Helena weekly herald., 1889-09-05
FLORAL HALL.
The Work of the Women-Handiwor
of the Fair at the Fair.

From Report of Mrs. Collins in Independent.
The ladies' department is a pleasing
sight this year, excelling, it is affirmed, the
exhibit of last year in many respects. Of
course, it is an impossibility to enumerate
each. Miss Grace Fisk has large collec-
ton of paintings, water colors, crayon
sketches, fine embroidery on plush, satin,
fine neeedlework and lots of specimens of
the thousand and one things which occupy
lady's time and keep fair fingers busy.
The display occupies the middle of the
room and is most creditable, attracting
much attention and many compliments
upon the young lady's industry.
Opposite and next the front entrance,
the front wall is lined with quilts, fine en-
broidery on banners, scarfs, lambrequins,
while below on the table are beautiful
pieces of household ornamentation and q
case of fine toilet articles and luxuries.
This is exhibited by Mrs. M. M. Stiles
In the corner Mrs. VIM. Muth has con-
trived cozy cook by hemming it in with.
beautiful screen and on the other side
curiosity in the shape of cabinet contain
ing shells, ores, seaweeds and many things
seen not more than once in life time. In
this corner is an inviting chair, fine
sketches and paintings hung above beau
titul fire place. Some finely decorated
china are here exhibited.
On the other side of the hall is large
collection of very fine paintings, water
coors, pencil sketches, crayon drawings,
fine painted china, needle work in linen,
plush and satin, all the work of Miss Net
tie Kirkendall This is the largest collect
ion of paintings.
Mrs. |. D. McCutcheon has handsome
silk crazy quilt, representing much work
and many dainty stitches, also lovely en-
b,oidery and some exquisite hand sewing.
A large screen of ruby colOred velvet,
with calla lilies in plu sh work and leaves
in arasens is attracting much attention, ex-
hibited by Mrs. A. L. Beach.
There is a large lounge cover with two
pillow covers-or perhaps they are for foot
stools-done on canvas, roses and pansles.
Although many inquiries were made, no
one were sure of the maker.
The whole middle of the room is Occu-
pied; in fact, there is not vacant space
anywhere in the room.
At one end of this table is hanging a
small walnut frame containing one OF the
most prominent sketches in the whole de-
paytment. 1t is a cattle group in pencil,
drawn by girl of 13 years, who has not
had the advantage of masters, Miss Lora
Blackwell, of Canon Ferry.
Mrs n Fritz has beautiful display OF
her bandiwork in banners, one particularly,
branch of apples being beautiful; cush-
ions, table scarfs, home made rugs and
needle work, and an old worked bed-spread,
done in '36.
An old lady who exhibited last year,
Mrs. nj. A. Ellis, has sent ed-spread and
toilet mats spun and woven by herself.
Mrs. j. P. Woolman and son, Claude
Glendening, have fine exhibit. Mr..
Glendening has China fish set, Twelve
plates and platter, all painted in exquisite,
delicate designs all different. The display
also includes fine embroidery and painting
on plush and satin.
Mrs. B. II. Tatem has a corner attract
lively arranged with beautiful work on
china, and many fine paintings hanging en-
the wall.
Right next is a case of fine gloves from
the Helena Corset and Kid Glove parlors,
and these make the ladies break COM
mandment.
The Domestic sewing machines are at
work in the rear of the room, and the wall
ia covered with their display.
Coming back to the entrance side, the
wall and table are hung and covered with
specimens of the finest work, mostly needle
work. There is a handsomely arranged
corner, but unfortunately many exhibitors
names could not be ascertained.
Mrs. w. A. Parsell has several articles, a
handsome cushion and panel, Morning
in the Adirondacks," which are worthy OF
notice.
Crossing the room, and just at the en-
trance to the floral department., is some Of
the handsomest needlework in the depart
ment In blending of colors and general
effect this displey is most artistic. There
is a framed piece which is worked In che
mile, representing rose bush with bird
nest, and one rose falling to pieces, the
leaves drifting down, caterpillar crawling
on leaf. Then there is mantel lambre-
quin of richly tinted autumn leaves and
screen having stump OF tree and lo'
of golden rcd. The work cannot be depre-
ciated by word. 1t is artistic. This dis
play is by Mrs. B. Marsh and comprises
many other articles.
And now the general object of interest
to housewives, the culinary display, IN
which department also ore the flowers.
Mrs. N. Fritz has a large display Ol
tempting pies, cakes, white and brown
bread cookies which make small boy
hungry to look at, jellies of all varieties
and coloIs
Mrs. Howell, display of ornamented
cake, pies and bread, very nice.
Mrs Rumley has large assortment OF
nice things, rich cakes, delicately frosted,
pies, bread aud lots of toothsome dainties.
A case of ornamented cakes and pies, ex-
hibitor unknown.
The display OF jellies and preserves is
not large, but very creditable. Mrs. ). r.
Porter, Mrs. Potts. Mrs. A. j. Davidson
Mrs. D. II. Weston, Mrs. Lindsay and Mrs
n Fretz have jars of splendid jellies and
preserves, clear and showing beautiful
colois The sight brings inevitable desires
to dip in finger. :,
The floral display has been much ad
mired, specimens not often outside OF mol
house, together with common flowers Of
the garden, completely filling the space al
lotted the exhibit.
Mrs. n. Fretz has large stand OF house
plants, and the wall is lined with her love
ly blossoms The center table, one side, If
occupied by her display and comprises
plates, vases, stands of cut flowers. hne
basket, a piece representing butterfly
made of pansies and small tiger hllies, and
large square piece on an easel, all ex'
tremely well conceived.
Mrs. Knight and Mrs BOtkin have also
q large assortment OF cut flowers, specia
mention being made Of some. The half o.
the center table is occupied by these bowers
wb;cb oono;ut of fine cut flowers IN pieces