Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1891-09-16
THE STATE FAIR.
Partial Review OF the EXhib-
its by Departments.
THE PAVILION

THE PAVILION
last evening certainly presented a
brilliant appearance. The electric
light gave the vast displays u gor-
geous look. The Second Regiment
band filled the pir with sweet music,
while the surging Thousands heart
lily ejoyed the exhibition as a
whole.
The first exhibit to be mentioned
on the inside is that of the fair asso-
citation composed of fruits and vege-
tables. The first was collected by
J. G. Wright and beautifully ar
ranged with the assistance of Mes
DANES Wright and Fleming. The
exhibit is composed of two pyramids
of tray tables artistically filed with
choice fruits of all varieties, one
cour4e above another. At the ends
these are arched over with bows en-
tirely covered with prolific branches
of plums, prunes, etc. The vege-
table collection is the best ever had
and was collected by II. w Savag''
aud Geo. Whitaker. 1t contains
nearly every known Oregon vegeta'
BILE whether in season or cut. The
Salem grange also had a good collec-
tion gotten up by VIM. Wright.
The showing made by the agricul
turai college as usual is immense.
They have one hundred varieties o.
grain in the heads and shelled. Also
hill each of 1870 varieties of potatoes
Some cucumbers over IA inches long
are shown; also good specimens of
tomatoes, currants, ground cherries,
etc. Their floral exhibit is good
while The herbarium display is fair.
The Industrial department shows
specimens Observing by the girls and
work in wood aud iron by the boys,
also specimens OF drawing and
draughting.
The worlds fair commissioner,
Mr.. Wnkin, has large display OF
grains and grasses.
Some corn is shown that. reminds
one very forcibly of that raised III
the corn belt of the middle states.
There is the usual number of ex-
hibl5s 10y leading business houses,
although several from abroad were
delayed in transportation.
Pyramids Of flour are Shown by
Salem and Lewiston mills.
VIM. Brown & Go. have a geot
boot and shoe display which attract'
considerable attention. Krausst
Bros. also have one in the front oi
the building, while the Harrison
Institute shows some specimens OF
hard work by the Indian boys.
Exhibits in woolens are made 10y
the Salem and Brownsville mills,
The Thos. Kay mills' exhibit is
extensive and shows some rare speci-
mems of Oregon wool products.
Geo. F. Smith has a large display
of fancy goods.
The ladies' department is well
filled, containing many excellent
specimens in the various depart
ments. There is good display of
knit and crochet work, including
everything from pair of coarse
wool socks to the finest point lace
handkerchief. A number of hand
some drawn and rag rugs are shown.
In arasene, chenille, applique and
ribbon work there is large variety
of lambrequins, cushions, scarfs and
banners. An attractive novelty Is
shown in n pair of blue denims por-
there's embroidered with white,
which make brilliant appearance
under the electric light. A large
display of linen and silk embroidered
work, including draperies, covers,
doilies, splashers, handkerchiefs,
cushions, etc, evidences the patient
industry of many of Oregon's fair
sex. A goodly number of painted
plush and silk pieces also decorate
the walls. About twenty silk crazy
quilts are displayed, which give the
pavilion o rich appearance. The
quantity of draw n and braided work
is not very large, but contains some
rare pieces, while the hemstitching
aud other needle work on white
goods makes fine showing. Some
skillfully made rag carpets and
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