Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-09-29
FLORAL HALL,
The New Building Called the women
the DaIrymen, and the Manufacturers
IN the Front.

natrons was demonstrated by the largely
increased exhibit in their particular depart
ments and the handsomer specimens OF
work submitted. Two counters the length
of the hall on the south side were given to
their special display. The advantages OF
the new building were also duly recognized
by the long suffering public who have on
previous years rsked ribs and limbs, and
almost the breath of life itself, in the crush
and lam of the crowd which was always
irving to move all ways at once in the mar
row passage of the old Floral hall. Per
hans a general idea of the hall can be
obtained from the following general outline
of exhibits, for further details of many OF
which the premium list may be consulted;
As one entered the door at the east end
of the hall to his immediate right he saw
the handsome and effective display OF II.
Nj. Wood A large case had for centre
piece a Heating wheel, with wheelmen
supplies grouped about it, and at the back
of the case sporting goods of various KINDS,
rods, guns, rifles, ETC., were tastetully ar
ranged.
Next came Young e Knowlton, who
made good display of cloths for custom
clothing, overcoats and suits and bags. A
case of gloves, ties and underwear was also
shown, and hats of the latest styles.
Durham Brothers extensive showing
occupied both sides of the aisle on the
north side Under the window were ar
ranged samples of Alfred DOlge's felt shoes
and the crack-proof rubbers, and in the
tier at the centre of the hall was counter
with a show case for finer goods at either
end, the line of goods ranging from the
daintiest baby footwear to heaviest shoes
for men.
Next came a display of Wheeler & Will
son machines by the Brattleboro agent,
G. W. Burnett, also display OF work done
on the machine. Hatbands with ones
name stitched on them were furnished here,
and fans with fancy ruchings "sewed on
while you wait
The Phoenix job printing Office occupied
the next section, with a creditable display
of their work in great variety. A showcase
occupied the centre of the space and con-
tanned specimens of half-tone cut and other
four roller press work, visiting cards, we'd
ding stationery and finer catalogue work,
while OH one side was arranged business
stationery, and on the other pamphlet
work. Al either end was one of the hand
some Valley Fair posters, and along the
wall were hung posters, large and small,
the exhibit giving a very complete idea of
the wide range of work done in the office.
Hackley Il Moran showed an oak cham
Der suit, and curtains and draperies at the
window of their division made it attractive.
Chairs with upholstery in plush were in
the collection, and crayons, such as are
given for a certain amount of cash pur-
chases were on easels on either side of the
room they occupied.
4 Of - Of ltrln
work, catchals, picture frames, match and
brush broom holders, etc, some of them
prettily hand painted, was shown by Chas.
b. Fish of Brattleboro, and beyond was
a case of fine photographs, of various sizes
and styles, including the Wyatt panel, dis
played by A. d. Wyatt.
The exhibit by the Carpenter Organ
company occupied a raised platform at the
end o the hall, and consisted of five in
struments, three in black walnut and two
in oak. The centre one was a Style X,
such as was described recently in our col
umns, Il octave key board, piano style,
with piano pedals, and was a handsome
instrument; there was also a piano style
in oak, with engraved panels, and one
each with high tops, and beveled plate
mirrors, in oak and black walnut. The
fifth was a chapel style in black walnut.
Following back on the north aisle next
the centre, Clapp n Jones's array of Jap
anese banners and wall pockets and fancy
baskets of all kinds was first, and a variety
of displays occupied the space between this
and Durham Brothers counter, including
two live alligators in a glass tank, two
cages of canaries, a black woodchuck,
stuffed and mounted, and some interesting
antiques, among them a horse pistol 200
years old, the gun owned by Capt. Thun-
derbolt, the famous English highwayman:
gun captured from an Indian in the Rev
olutionary war, lamps and salver ranging
from l25 to $50 years old, and various old
books. Mrs j. w. Pratt displayed the
DIR. Nichols corsets, for which she is agent,
and j. A. Titus & Co. made a modest
showing of planes and other tools.
The other side of the tier, next the centre
aisle, was occupied by sewing machine ex-
hibits, the White being shown by Z. j.
Knapp II Co. of Bellows Falls with five
machines, upon which the various kinds of
work of which the machine is capable were
shown, and the Standard machine. manu-
featured in Cleveland, o., exhibited bv
A. NJ. Corser of Putney, two in mahogany
and oak frames being especially handsome.
the third being of cheaper grade. This is
the first time the Standard machines have
been shown in the county. At the lower
end of the hall ones eye was caught by an
exceedingly handsome exhibit of inlaid
wood work, shown by Leonard Mcintyre
OF Andover. This consisted of desks, cab
lnets, tables, paper racks, etc. There were
large number of pieces in this exhibit.
many of them showing elaborate work
DIR. Burrows, the optician, displayed a case
of eye glasses.
Back at the entrance again, we note upon
the left as we enter, the goods of Morse q
Simpson. A tall case shows great variety
OF shoes of all grades, STYLES and sizes. and
rubber and felt goods are not forgotten in
making the assortment a complete one
Two Demorest machines were also mari
of this exhibit.
Coming to the woman's department
proper on the south side of the hall the
two counters were covered with their
handiwork; and quilts, banners, afghans
and portieres were draped on the wall and
from rods above the counter. Between
the centre and south aisles the heavier
work was shown, like specimens of rae
carpet; pieced, drawn, applique, hooked
knitted and braided rugs, some of them in
very pleasing color and design, and among
them especially noticeable a hooked rho of
silk made by Mrs. Betterley of West Rpot