St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-09-04

girls can pro6tably busy themselves with
J during their spare time. There were also
three or four boz exhibitors, one OF them
showing a nice article of needle work.
1t was a splendid exhibition and Mrs,
Eaton and her young exhibitors may
well feel proud oft
In paintings Mrs, c. Z. Miller of Lyn-
don Centre took first premium, and Mrs.
w. l.. Guild OF Lyndonville second.
In flowers Mrs. David Young of Kirby
was the largest exhibitor, showing four
beautiful designs. There were several
other very pretty designs.
There were several exhibitors of sugar
honey, butter and cheese, in the produc-
ton OF which Lyndon farmers are up to
| date.
The display of kitchen products was
large and the quality perfect.
A. L. Bailey of st. Johnsbury had two
pianos and two organs on exhibition,
and Miss Labranche of st. .Johnsbury
showed the quality Of music they con-
tanned. ]. NJ Cass also showed two
organs and two pianos, and Miss Edith
Badger OF ST. Johnsbury entertained the
crowd with music.
G. p. Smith. hardware merchant Of
Lyndonvillc exhibited several stoves.
The Vermont Farm Remedy company
of Lyndorville had an attractive display
were exhibited by the Leader Evapora-
ton Co. of Enosburg Falls and G. II.
Grimm & Co. of Rutland. The DeLaval
Separator Co. was also represented.
Below are the names of the largest ex-
hibitors: J. L. Warner, West Concord;
E. X. Bngbee, East St. Johnsbury; l.. B.
Harris, ]. c. Brooks, George Bailey,
Danville; G. w. Burlington, ]. A. Hunter
& Sons, L. S. Easerbrooks, S. D. Mich
OILS, d. S. Young, Kirby; burlington
Bros, ]. A. Humphrey, J. E. Simpson,
A. 0. Harris, Russell & Gage, F. A. Hill,
F. ]. Chesley, Sheffield; A. T. Hoyt, A.
M. Coe, East Burke; A. w. & W. A.
Bemis, A. F. Hill, Greensboro c. d.
Hubbard, F. h. Kimball, Speedwell
Farms l.. c. Darling, L. F. Shanyo &
Son, Arthur Davis, Albert Evans, W. w.
Grout, A. o. Harris
Wednesdays Attractions.
At 10 O'Clock gentlemen's drivers were
exhibited in front OF grand stand. There
were 10 single and or 7 double. The
following ladies also exhibited drivers
Mrs. Everett Clifford, Wheelock Mrs.
Willis Hanscom, Sheffield Mrs. Frank
Smith Burke, and they handled the reins
in professional style.
At 100 came the cavalcade and then
the following races
23o Glass. Purse 500
nta;n
Make W., b. s.. c. 5. Smith.."".......4 4
Tramp, b. G., o. d. Owen...........".2 3 3
Cricket b. M, F. a. ayton..........1
Time 2.3O. 2.29H 2.291.
Three. minute Class. Purse $50.
d. d. b., c. g., n. d. Bean...... ..."... 3
Red Ben, b. s., w. G. Hanscom,,.....".5 4
Snow rd b. s., ]. A. Mouiton......2 2 .
Duke s. e., Ruggles Bros...... ...........6
Bill Hendee, F. A. Slayton......,.......1 l
Time 2.41, 3912. 2.39A.
The scrabble race was one of the best
things of the afternoon. 1t was won by
Joe Lamere, with w. G. Hanscom second,
Charles Bradshaw third and R. M.
Walker fourth. First prize 10 bushels of
oats, second 10 bushels. The contestants
had to harness in front of the grand
stand, drive twice around the track and
thSh lihhui l$uuiSiN Wp0 LiN ictol
one in, but he was the only man to
properly hitch and unhtch and was
therefore given first place. The race
created good deal of fun.
A mile Indian race BIZ IL riders in full
costume was another interesting feature.
At intervals during the afternoon
Burns Gammell in voice that was dis
tinctly heard all over the grounds intro
duced campaign rooster, trick elephant,
bear, monkey and frog, which were all
good representations
The merry-go-around had prominent
position on the ground and was kept
busy all day entertaining young and old.
The dance hall did not seem to be doing
a very lively business, though the scrap
ing OF the fiddle was continually heard.
Silas Taylor had charge OF the grounds
for renting booths, ETC., and reports
about 20 doing business in the various
ways that are taken on such occasions
to make cent. Taylor also runs the
dining hall and serves good meal.
Music was furnished by the Lyndon
vile band and the boys did good work