St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1895-09-20

L. >. LeBOurVeau had large us
play, including Light Brahmas,
White Leghorns, Minorcas, Plym-
outh Rocks and White Pekn ducks.
FLORAL HALL.
The Lyndonville ladies may feel
well repaid TOR their labors in Floral
Hall as the exhibit in this building
alone was worth the price of admis-
sion. Including the articles in the
fruit and vegetable department,
there were over 400 entries, much
larger number than usual.
AS you entered the hall you were
greeted with the bright hues OF beau
tful potted plants, floral designs Of
pansies, sweet peas, asters and many
other fall flowers, on the left, while
just opposite fine art collection at
tracted the attention of every one,
prominent among them being large
oil painting of lilacs IN all their deli
cate tints byMrs. Matthew Robinson;
also fruit pieces, landscapes, and
marine views by Mrs. Robinson and
other artists. Continuing down the
hall, dainty specimens OF needlework
interested us at once. Mrs. 5. 5.
Thompson's display of silk embrold-
cry on linen showed great taste as well
as skill. The center piece and hand
kerchef, both with deep borders Of
lace work fine and delicate, filled
one with envy of Mrs. A. D. Paige's
talent in designing. A complete set of
mats OF all sizes from the center piece
down to the little tumbler DOYLE de-
served its premium, awarded while we
were near; and Mrs H. p. Emerso rs
bedspread hanging above us, knitted
in an intricate pattern was reallywon-
derful. Time and space will not per-
NIT of our mentioning them all, but
a few will serve to show the variety
and quality of work. A bureau COW
er composed of embroidered hand
kerchiets, lace insertion and edging
was very dainty.
silk patchwork sofa pillow in all
the light pink, blue and yellow
shades, was another tastefully de-
signed article. Still another of dark
er hue and raised surface was much
noticed. Yards and yards of
crocheted edgings in varied patterns,
both by the piece and on the spotless
aprons showed what can be done
with the crochet needle and thread.
Miss Ida PEARLS honiton lace work
was the subject of many flattering
remarks. Miss Nellie Quimby's ar
tistic talen; showed itself in hand
painted China of particularly pretty
design. A black silk apron with a
painted border of white rose buds
and green leaves was very effective.
Several table covers in outline work
with crocheted lace BORDERS, a lovel Y
infants white India silk robe and
another of lawn with drawn work
yoke, flannel skirts embroidered with
white silk, plates decorated in va
rious designs with U. S. postage
stamps, braided and drawn in rugs,
bed quilts and spreads, pieced or or
namented with outline work, va
riety of old relics dating back 200
years, are only few OF the articles
worthy of mention.
A glance at the childrens depart.
ment showed us that the future
Lyndonvile citizens are neither going
to starve nor perish for the want o
food or clothing, Judging from the
work of the little folks. A little nine
year-old girl showed two nice loaves
of bread and one boy II years ole
exhibited loaf of cake. The tempt
ing bread, cake, and preserved fruit
exhibited spoke for itself end the
good cooks CT the town.
THE MERCHANTS EXHIBIT.
Several Lyndonville merchant:
made very creditable exhibits oftheil
goods. ]. M. Cass had large ex
hibit of musical instruments showing
organs made by Story & Clark, ano
Carpenter of Brattleboro. He also
showed the Baus and Wing & Sor
pianos. Miss Batchelder ofSt. Johns
bury, who has played for Mr.. Cas-
: at cur fairs for the past four years
presided at the pianos here. He also
exhibited the New Home and Whit,
sewing machines. H. l.. Parker haC
a large case of silver ware and {
, choice display OF china and glass
including the favorite Wedgewood
Gold Coin stoves were shown by 6
B. Smith.
!, Don Stiles of St, Johnsbnry ex
, hibited Fields pepsin gum and fin
specimen of ornamental penmanshlp
executed by A. H. Barbour of tn
Business College, A. l., Bailey dit
not forget this fair though exhibit
ing at Lancaster, Morrisville ant
South Ryegate this week. Fische
and Behr Bros. pianos and Este,
and Mason & Hamlin organs con
sttuted the exhibit. Two St. Johns
bury ladies, Misses Cheney ant
; Rogers, played the pianos. Just out
, side the hall Miles S. Hovey had on
of his big tubs.
THE VEGETABLE EXHIBIT.
, Mcfarland Bros. of st. Johnsbur
easily led in this department, show
, ing their best exhibits from the 81
ohnsbury iair Among their odd
ties were a 129-pound squash
Chinese squash, Japanese pumpkin
snake cucumbers, in addition to