Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-10-02
THE VALLEY FAIR.
FLORAL HALL.
A Good Display of WOman's
HandiwOrk,


HRnd-Painted China, Embroideries,
ct cetera.
In attempting to say something in
general way about Floral hall we wish to
have it understood that no effort is made
to enumerate all the exhibits, or even all
those worthy of mention, This is simply
a cursory glance at the exhibits as a whole,
with mention of some of the most attrac-
tive or interesting, which would be likely
to catch and hold the attention of the
throng continually passing through. For
more complete list, both of exhibits and
exhibitors, the premium list should be con-
suited.
The provision of closed cases for the
fancy work in Floral hall this year, new
departure, brought in a larger exhibit in
the way of fine embroideries and other nee
die work than has sometimes been shown,
and in general articles were displayed more
favorably. AS in most of the other de-
partments, the demand each year is not
for more exhibits, but for more room for
their proper showing.
There were many handsome pieces of
art needle work, including centrepeces,
doilies, lunch and tray cloths, sofa pillows,
etc. The largest display by any one ex-
hibitor was that of Mrs. Carbon of Hol-
yoke, who had some 80 pieces, all told, in
Guiding the only specimens in the hall of
Bulgarian embroidery and honton APP
plique. Many of her designs were origi
nal. Two collections of several pieces
each, which attracted attention were the
work respectively of Mrs. Alfred Adams,
70 years of age, and Ruth Dewitt, aged
six. Other exhibitors of embroidery were:
Elizabeth Kenney, cut glass and honiton
doilies; Mrs. A. h. Fream, honiton and
Roman cut work; Mrs. w. H. Thomas,
M. S. Hoyt, M. Simmons, Alice Kimball,
Guilford, Lila Foster, Leyden, Viva
Stratton, Guilford, drawn work; Pearl M.
Willard, Chester, Jennie Goodenough, Ad-
die Bailey, Mrs. George w. Marble, Mrs.
+. r. Vaughan, doilies and tea cloths, the
latter also having an embroidered linen
sofa pillow; E. Locke, cut work; Mrs. W.
A. Dutton, Nashua, n. H., and Mrs. F.
A. Woodbury., embroidered stand covers
and mats; Mrs. Sarah Goodnow, Mrs. W.
H. Thomas, tatting and tatted mats; Mary
E. Rood, Chester, Miss NJ. E. Smith Gull
ford, point lace, and an exhibit by the lat
ter of Battenburg lace; Carrie r. johnson,
Mrs. Brockington, darned lace; Flora B.
.Hildreth had the most attractive among
several exhibits of crocheted lace; Mrs
Viva Stratton exhibited a table cloth and
napkins with elaborate drawn work; Carrie
Barber had on exhibition an old bag, the
decoration of which was melon seeds and
steel beads; Hair work was shown by Mrs.
Alonzo Weatherhead, Guilford.
The rug and quilt section showed some
novelties, with creditable specimens of
more familiar styles. A handsome drawn
rug was that of Hulda Fleming of Gill,
Mass, though one by Mrs. Lora Frost had
the first approval of the committee. An
embroidered rug with applique centre was
shown by Mrs. F. Y. Boucher of Hins-
dale. One of the new things in silk quilts
was the "puff ball. of which Miss Louise
Larkin had good sne>' zen, and Mrs. f.
l.. Putnam two. n and sor3rr pretty silk
qutS&, Of uHasual sSe;;.t, lalo,--. IRIS. H. d.
Wellman. A large display of woven quilts,
curtains and carpet by Octave Aubin
should not be overlooked in passing and
bed spread embroidered in delft blue by
Mrs. Inez d. Richardson was attractive.
Two cotton quilts attracted attention on
account of the age of the makers, Mrs.
Selma Haskell being 9S years old, and
Mary Eels Sessions, 81. Handsome old
fashioned blue and white coverlids were
entered by Mrs. Thomas Gull and Mrs. w.
Whitney. Two dainty shawls in Ice
Mrs. Hank White and Mrs. G. A. Clark
Knitted spreads bore the names of Julia
Frost, Vernon, and Mrs. NJ. r. Nelson.
Among the Afghans the most pleasing in
coloring and design was by Emily C.. East
wood. Sofa pillows in unusual variety
were entered by Jennie Goodenough, Mrs
H. D. Wellman, Mrs. K. H. Riddell, n. A.
Young, Louise Haus, and Abbie Jaquith,
Guilford. Two cases of beautiful hand
painted china were exhibited. The larger
of these was by Mrs. G. A. Briggs, Clare
mont, and included chocolate set, cracker
jar, pitchers, vases, plates, etc. The 9TH
er display was the work of Mrs. L. +.
Holden, with punch bowl, jardiniere, and
plates. All were artistic and beautiful.
Several entries of antiques were inter-
esting and would, perhaps, have been more
so could they have had a section by them
selves, instead of being scattered so much
among other exhibits. Among these ar
tices were two or three old samplers, Revo-
lutionary war weapons, hetchell, cards,
reels, and other carding and spinning i'm
plements, foot stove, decanters, old books,
plates, bread toaster and handsome pieces
of china. A collection of coins was shown
by j. j. Sheeter, Shelburne Falls, Mass.
The entries of paintings were few, but
interest was given to this department by
large and pleasing collection of pastels.
These were largely bits of New England
scenery, both landscape and marine, and
were much admired. The exhibitor was
W. S. Hunt of Holyoke
Displays of fall and winter millinery
were made by Mrs. F. II. Morse, Mrs. G.
H. Smith and Miss Belle Emerson, and
near by was case containing dainty birch
bark novelties, baskets, frames, trays,
boxes-shown by Miss Anna W. Smith of
West Brattleboro.
A collection of cotton toys was exhibited
by Mrs. Leslie Fuller of Wilmington; and
a checker-board-table, chiefly attractive
for the amount of work represented, by
Chas. II. II. Langille of Hinsdale.
Local business firms were well represent
ed in the hall. Vaughan & Sargent's chief
display in their telephone corner was
their No. II intercommunicating set, the
balance being strictly stock articles. E. L.
Putnam's display of warm winter foot
wear was an eminently practical exhibit.
Fl. M. Woods case of sporting goods &C.
cupied prominent place near the entrance
and was very complete.
Howe's studio was represented by a case
of new photographs of Mary Howe, show
ing her in poses from the "mad scene''
from "Lucia." Emerson & Son had one of
their 500 housekeeping outfits we'll dis
played. Guild d Whitney made an at
tractive exhibit of amateur photographers
supplies, including seven different styles
of cameras. Starkey & Co., and Pratt,
Wright & Co. had displays from their we'll