Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1894-09-13

TRADESMEN'S EXHIBITS.
AT he right of the main entrance Is the
exhibit of n. II. Higgins, marble worker
While the sight of monuments does not
ordinarily tend to pleasant thoughts, this
case is an exception The Workmanship
shown is of the finest, and much admired.
]. T. CRIPPEN
has "a very attractive booth formed OF his
exhibits of pianos, organs, musical in
etruments and sewing machines. \
feature of his exhibit which is much
admired are the samples of art work in
silk on curtains and portieres done on the
standard sewing machine
F. b. AIKEN
occupies booth decorated with red,
white and blue The dates above his
boot h-1s6o- 1Sai-bear a world of testi-
mony for SOUND business. Mr.. Aiken
makes a special exhibit of the kineo
range stove, and wood furnace and At
lantic range He also shows guns and
firearms, lamps, crockery, etc; the
handsome lamp offered a special pre-
MUM for the best loaf of bread, and the
cat basket for the largest litter of kittens.
HENRY +. DAVIS,
the carriage manufacturer, shows three
carriages of excellent workmanship and
finish. Handsome robes and rugs ON the
floor and at the back and sides Of the
booth, add to the attrsetiyeness of this
exhibit.
II. w. HOLT
displays SO many handsome and useful
articles that it would be impossible to
enumerate them. There is glass ware and
crockery, toilet articles, dolls, toys and
attractive feature of this already attract
i've booth is the large pail OF refreshing
lemonade, which is never empty.
H. W. DUNN,
mar Bile worker. shows some beautiful
specimens of work from his yard. After
looking at the monuments shown here,
one can understand why it is that so
often we read of men ordering their own
tom bstones. They feel resigned to die,
knowing that such a beautiful piece Of
handiwork will mark their resting place.
ISAAC L. HoDGKINs
exhibits specimens of his skill as a wood
/ carver Two handsome mantels and
mirrors are shown, one of birdseye
maple, the beautiful grain OF which is
brought out with the best effect, and the
other of cypress.
F. F. REDMAN K CO..
furniture, exhibit an excellent assortment
OF furniture, pianos and rugs. \ high
degree of artistic taste Is shown in he Sc
lection of harmonious colors in rugs and
furniture One seems tempted to pass
the rail hich forms barrier and lounge
at case on the eomfortab looking chairs
or couehes.
THE UPPER HALL.
The upper nall Is occupied by the fancy
work and art departments. It Is the do
main of woman, and the pen of man Is
inadequate To describe its beauties.
The Kings Daughters make large
display of fancy work made by the circl,
or donated to il Tor t he far and sale to be
given soon. Included in the display art
beautiful rugs, blankets, pillows, tides
and hundreds OF other articles showing
the artistic work OF def fingers.
The exhibit made by the King Daugh-
tiers is but a part OF the display in this
hall. Tables are arranged at both sides
and in the middle of the room, covered
with articles OF exquisite fancy work.
A feature of the fancy work department
was large banner containing the words
of the Lords prayer, worked in artistic
lettering in white silk. \ table cover
made of the yellow ribbons from cigar.
was a unique though surprisingly beauti-
full piece of work. pillow worked with
old gold silk in odd design and hand
painted was much admired and was mat
ter of wonder as we'll, from I he fact tina,
it was made by woman 81 years of age
An exhibit particularly attractive il
this hall is the flowers shown by Mrs
George Archer of Amherst. The flowers
cut and potted, occupy a large space a
one end OF the hall, and fill the whole hal
with their fragrance. Mrs. Archer de
serves the thanks of the association fo
adding such beautiful garden spot t.
the hall.
THE ART EXHIBIT
includes many wellexecuted oil-paint
ings, water colors and pen and pencil
drawings. Space will not permit list o
the exhibits this week.
B. F. JOY, Irving Osgood, professionals
and f. w. Lord and Jordan Brothe
amateur photographers, had exhibits il
this hall. A feature OF Mr.. joys exhibit
was the picture of high school class o.
"a, Principal Dresser in the centre ane
the members of the class grouped abou,
him.