The Press., 1891-10-15

OUc., QlGtO SuaniSs ocC., IurS. E. V O1Of- ems, Stafford; rug, 25c., Mrs. Wm. Ruby slumber robe, $1, Mrs. T. D. Johnson, ditto, 75c., Miss Annie Crane; ditto, 5Oc., May E. Smith; silk quilt, 25c., Mrs. G. Williams; ditto, 50c., May Bidwell, Stafford; calico quilts, $1, Mrs. H. G. West; ditto, 35c., Alkaline Paul, Union; outlined quilts. 35c., Ellen J. Converse; crib quilt, 5Oc., Mrs. G. c. Parkess, Staf- ford rope table, 75c., Belle Chapin.
 The above list does not include, by any means, all that deserved 8 place therein. But, as there were not premiums for all exhibits, the following list includes few of the many others deserving honorable mention: Eva R. Tift, slumber robes; Mrs. s. E. Preble, slumber robes, calico quilts; Mrs. E. H. Horton (S0 years old, calico quilts; Mrs. Chester Kellogg, bed quilt; EugeniaC ConverseLe Lee, outline work Grace Harris, South Hadley, painting, panel apple blossoms and plaque jonquils; Annie Welsh, painted panel; Frank J. Cardinal, case of photos, diploma; Mrs. M. L. Reed, panel of pansies; Albert Walker, humming birds nest and eggs; Mrs. Charles Butterfleld, point lace hand kerchief; Maude Sweet, 8 years old, out line sideboard scarf.
 The east side of the main building was occupied by Stafford Springs merchants Messrs. A. W. Walker, J. M. Leach, R. s. Converse, G. H. Baker, H. s. Abel, with tasty exhibits of fine goods. Miss Kate Horrigan and W. E. Hanley also showed cases of goods. The Shoninger Piano and Organ Co.'S. exhibit was in charge of MT. Hall, their Norwich agent. c. H. Bradway's wheels and motors oc- cupied prominent place.
 The committee in charge express them selves as under obligation to Mrs. E. s. Yeomans and Miss Edna Woodruff, of Southington, who brought on large col lection of artistic fancy work, adding greatly to the fair.
 THE CATTLE EXHIBIT
 was not as large as in some years, but fine animals were shown, including the Holstein herd of Julius Converse. The trials of trained and draft oxen, as usual, drew greatly interested crowd. The trained steers shown on the track gave great delight to all in their manifestations of intelligence, approaching closely in re- semblance to the power of reason. All regretted that more time could not have been given to their exhibit in front of the grand stand, but the passing seconds were precious, and there was much to fill the time. The working cattle exhibit was interesting, including the, long trains of town teams, but the premium list, to be published next week, probably, will give the names of the prize winners.
 There were several pens of sheep.
 THE POULTRY SHOW
 was larger than last year, and never was better in quality. The increase of local exhibits in this class is notable, also that Stafford and Rockville exhibitors of later years are frequently named in the premi- um list, as will be seen when 1t is pub- lished. Stafford's poultry show has done much to foster breeding of good fowls in Holland county, and is recognized as sec- ond to none in New England, even as counted against those especially for poul- try.
 There were 361 entries in the poultry show. c. W. Comins and Joshua Wood were in charge of this department Their experience and practical knowledge of everything connected with poultry were valuable factors toward thd success of the fair.
 John G. Wightman made fine display of carriages in part of the poultry house, and a tent set up near by contained an- other noticeable exhibit of carriages, al- so of farming tools.
 HORTICULTURAL HALL never contained 8 show of better grade, ! and was we'll filled, too. Carlos Bradley, 1 market gardner of Ellington, had no va- rieties of potatoes, also grains and various kinds of vegetables. A. Rosebrook, of Willington, and Wyles Bradway, of Staff ford, were large exhibitors, and scores of others were worthy of mention.
 In all classes butter, bread, cake-were entries. Fruit Is seldom seen here in greater profusion or better quail | ty than shown at the fair of '91. Grains | were extra fine, one specimen of oats weighing A pounds to the bushel. A cu- riosity was stump of cabbage set out for seed, upon which had grown instead a | perfectly formed head. One end of hor- l ticultural hall was given up to displays of stoves, etc., Anthony Adams showing as his speciality the works of the Richmond Stove Go. of Norwich, and Jacob Glover < Son the Magee ranges and stoves.
 NOTES. l
 The dining tents complained generally l Of dull business, due to the reduced at 1 tendance, also to the fact that because of the morning clouds many came late, and l ats dinner before coming to the grounds | The Winter Post, c. A. R., dining rooms, however, had patronage sufficient to sat 1 isfy and remunerate the post, though not selling all the food provided. The dinner furnished hele was excellent, and well l commended by partakers.
 President Dennis, Secretaries Beckwith | and Gary, Treasurer Heald, and Directors Korper and Anderson were most untiring in their efforts to accord good treatment | and justice to all, and each visitor left | behind good wishes and good feeling to- ward them, the fair and the society.