News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1896-10-01

saying that
THE SECOND DAY
was one of the most successful in
every way that has been recorded to
the credit of the grounds. The sky
was clear and the sun shone, but it
was bitter cold wind, but this did
not keep the five thousand and more
people from turning outand spending
the day at one of the best fairs La
noble valley has seen. People came
early and stated late; they had to stay
late in order to see the balloon go
up, but when it did come to pass,
THE BALLOON ASCENSION
was an unqualified success in every
way. We commence at this end of
the day as we wish to straighten in
the minds of the people the only
feature of the day with which they
could have reason to find fault. The
delay in the ascension of Prof. Pla-
ton and Miss DeHaven was beyond
control. 1t should be remembered
that the latter day balloonist initiates
the great bag simply with hot air,
caught over pipe running from an
underground arch. The balloonist's
chief troubles were two in number, the
extreme cold air upon the outside
surface of the balloon and the
thoughtless crowding up, Yelling and
general annoyance of the immense
crowd. Those who remained until the
imitation was sufficient to carry two
persons were well repaid for their
trouble. Nothing could have been
more successful and satisfactory
than the ascension and parachute
Jump. At an altitude of about four
hundred feet small red, white and
blue parachute to which was fastened
a block of wood. was cut loose and
hUated gracefully to the earth.
Next Miss DeHaven cut loose from
the balloon. There was rapid
descent for fifty feet, when the para
chute opened and she floated grace
fully down into the cornfield across
the road and to the southeast of the
grounds. Prot. PIaton and the bal
loon shot rapidly up after her de-
parture, and he gained a high eleva-
ton, th IN cut loose making a very
successful landing farther over to the
southeast The balloon thus left
alone drifted over at high altitude,
and finally came to the earth, and
was later found in q tree top well
toward the summit of Gilmore noun
tain. The crowd was a little impa-
tient, but the balloonlss got off as
sooD as it was possible. 1t was a
thoroughly well conducted ascension,
entirely satisfactory to the manage
ment. The two ascensiOnists are in
the employ of Mrs. Williamson of
New York, who conducts the business
in business like way.
Here is the
FLORAL HALL PREMIUM LIST.
Pastel drawing, Mrs. E. W. Webster, Nor
risve; ID, Mrs. Geo Tilotson, Morrisville.
Velvet quilt, Mrs L. M Bailey, Morristown.
Quilt, Mrs L. F. White, Morristown
Centerpiece. Mrs. II. l.. Stevens, Wolcott.
Picture throw, Mrs. Joseph Holmes, Nor
ristown.
Child's cloak, Mrs Stafford, MorrisvilIe
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Sideboard centerpiece, Mrs. E. W. Webster
Centerpiece, Mrs c. If. Slocum, Morrisville;
Mrs Barney, MorrisvilIe.
Table set, Mrs Geo. Tilotson.
Crocheted skirt, Mrs w. III. Robinson, Nor
risvile.
Hammock, Daisy LeBarou. Morrisville
Bureau scarf, Mrs j. A. Robins on, Morris
vile.
Ladies apron, Miss Lnnie Holbrook, Bel
videre.
Sofa pillow, Mrs D. |. Brown, Morristown.
Crazy sofa pillow, Mrs. l.. G. Terril Morris
town; I'd, Mrs. Morrillo Wood, Morristown.
Cushion, Mrs. P. W. Shaw, Morristown.
Piano cover, Mrs. Joseph Holmes
Table scarf; silk lambrequin; Mrs. II. E.
Wheelock, Morristown.
Pincushion, Mrs. L. G. Terrl.
Large Afghan, crocheted, Mrs. j. H. Warren,
Morrisve.
Large Afghan, Mrs W. F. Waters, johnson.
Carriage Afghan, Mrs. A. j. Smith, Morris
vile.
Infants crocheted Afghan, Mrs Edna Skin
ner, Morrisville.
Infants Afghan, Mrs. E. B. Griswold, Nor
ristown
Ladies' crocheted shawl, Mrs. Geo. Tillot-
son.
Infants crocheted shawl, Mrs Stafford,
Knit slippers, Mrs. }. T Jewett, Morrisve
Table mats, Mrs. c. l.. Shaw, Morrisville.
| lOleJ mdtH, josie thompson, MOTFlSVllle.
Lace handkerchief, Mrs L W. Webster.
Tidy, Hattie Balch, Hyde Park.
Lace Lula Niles. Morrsvile.
Crocheted lace, Mrs. E. W. Whitcomb, Hyde
Park.
Flower painting, Mrs, 0 r. Luce, Morris
vile; I'd, Mrs. Geo. Tillotson.
Collection of china painting, Mrs. E. W.
Webster.
Stocking yarn, Mrs. E. W. Whtcomb
Ladies' knit mittens, Mrs. S. c. Scribner
johnson.
Gents knit mittens Mrs. E. W. Whitcomb
" hose, q"
Ladies' knit hose Mrs. Scribner.
Ladies' leggins, Linnie Holhrook
Infants flannel blanket, Mrs. Edna Skin
ner.
Child's dress, Mrs Stafford.
Infants skirt, Mrs. Geo. Tillotson.
Handkerchiefs. Mrs. Ladeau, Morrisvile.
Pillow cases, Mrs G. s. Brennan, johnson
Tidy, Miss Maud Holmes, Morristown.
Stamp plate, Mrs. Edna Skinner.
Handkerchief case, Lula Niles
Cut flowers, Mrs. j. T. Jewett, Morrisville
Dolly, Mrs. f. W. Whitcomb
Tray cloth, Mrs Emma Wheeler Wolcott
Point lace set, Mrs W. Whitcomb.
Scarfs, Elite Goodae, Morristown.