The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-09-18
THE R. !. STATE FAIR.
coNrINuEp PROM PAGE I.

bloom from Newport and also variety
OF the Newburn cotton from North Caro-
lima; coffee plant, tea plant. jamaica
ginger aud cactus from Florida
make an attractive and instructive dis
play. A dish of figs grown In Newport.
X. l., is curiosity as also some very
large, white. sweet potatoes from Alaba-
ma. There is also dish OF the
ordinary sweet potato Of extra size. "A
display OF grape fruit from Florida,
blood tangarines. persimmons and tropical
fruit gives the school children q good
chance TO see what they have only read OF
before. An interesting display in pot
ware is shown in one corner. IL consists
of clay which has been moulded 70 the
trunks and parts of trees meant to be inn
itated and then painted to represent the
bark of trees, etc.
In cut flowers there Is fine display by
Mr.. Tarbox Of johnson. He shows over
200 varieties OF dahlias. both show and
fancy. besides asters OF all colors. PAN
sizes. verbenas, and zlnnias. The display
OF Mr. Tarbox has won prize for three
years In every fair and Is one OF the
features OF the department..
An attractive little design OF rustic pot
is shown, consisting OF q moss-covered
stand ornamented with clusters of berries
aud surmounted by vase OF autumnal
wild flowers aud berries.
The fruit exhibit Is not entirely full.
There are some fine looking vari-
eties of apples, notably the Gloria Mundi
grown by Fred Littlefield OF
johnson. There are also some fine looking
Niagara grapes, white. and q display OF
reaches and pears by j. S. Williames OF
Providence.
Among the display OF hardware and
agricultural implements may be noted
hot water heating apparatus In actual
operation. with set bowl and bath
tub connected. O4burn Bros OF Au-
burn have a fine display of rakes, har-
rows, etc, Ia tent just opposite the
main mass Of exhibits. w. 4. Barrett
has a very large display Immediately
TO the left of the main entrance Of Agri-
cultural hail. consisting OF all sorts OF
farming implements Among the
new implements shown are the
Aspinwall corn and potato planters. u
one horse buckeye with chain gear
moving a four foot swath, thus
cutting as much as two horses, and
a Yankee horse rake This exhibit. with
Osborn brothers Of Auburn. are the only
two showing farming implements. No
premiums are given in this department.
but The exhibit is larger and more inter-
esting than ever.
The Novelty Heating Co. shows a glass
apparatus to explain their system Of
heating. ra
The Providence Bicycling company.
124 Mathewson street, have one of the
In hA dan ~
Among the bicycles shown is q nineteen
pound Colum bia racer. the only one at pres
eut In Rhode Island. This company gives
away bicycle at the end OF the fair to
the one holding the lucky number.
Tickets are given away at the store from
4 to 9 In the afternoon, and to In the
are particularly noticeable.
There is a good display Of carriages,
though the department Is not yet fully
ready for exhibition. II. N. Hove of
Merrimac. Mass. has a fine display. He
moves his factory to Providence during
the ensuing year.
MERCHANTS DISPLAY.
Excellent Showing Made by the Rhode
Island Merchants.
The Merchants display Of this years
compares very favorably with
that of past years. Tue exhibits
are collected at the north end
OF Agricultural Hall ia the
building adjoining the woman's depart
ment The exhibits are OF high char.
acter and eni brace the greater part of the
Rhode Island stores. a.
though there IL not the display Of jewe!ry
that would be expected.
As you enter the Merchants display de-
partment adjoining Agricultural hall.
the profuseness of decorating bunting and
flags gives . pleasant impression. Tnis
Is characteristic OF this portion of the
fair.
Among the many displays those partic-
ularly noticeable are as follows: Caller
g. Newhall's collection OF harnesses,
robes and saddlery.
Judkins Show Case company have a
neat set of show cases.
A. /. Crooker g. Co. exhibit an artistic
OF fine mantels aud tiled fire
places.
Drake, Payson e. whittier occupy
position in the passageway
to the Merchants building proper and
display q fine assortment OF electrical
machines and supplies.
The Aluminium Novelty company of
exhibit consists of tasteful
ly constructed lot of dishes aud orna-
ments made from aluminium.
Beicher g. Lavines show fine lot OF
hardware.
NJ. J. Harson exhibits one Of the most
attractive collections in the department.
Hats, caps and gentlemen's furnishings
constitute the greater part OF 1t, and the
whole attracts much attention from the
visitors.
The Rose Studio exhibits some excellent
photographs.
Providence Wall Paper company shows
some very pretty wall papers aud speci-
mems OF indoor decoration.
Southwick d. Critchley have one Of
the most striking exhibits in the depart
ment. II consists of a profuse display of
valuable furs, stuffed deers' heads aud
the like.
j. A. Foster exhibits miscellaue Gus
collection OF bric-a-brac, jewelry ana
fine goods, making a tasteful appearance.
Ira N. Gof and company are at the
north end Of the floor and they exhibit a
collection OF fine pianos. organs aud mu-
sica, I'm NJ ru ments