The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-08-19
IN CITY HALL.
New Exhibits Added To The Dis.
play Yesterday.
THE FAIR READY FOR THE RE
CEPTION OF VISITORS.

A FINE Showing OF Vegetables anu rIo"ors
-Ranson's Miniature Conservatory
Very Interesting-The Art Gallery and
Several additional features of interest
were displayed in the main hall yester
day. Some of them of more than ordi-
nary attraction. Among them may first
be mentioned the display of the Penob-
scot Indians at Oldtown, OF which 6. Il.
Hunt, of that place, is the agent and ].
A. Morris manager of the exhibit. This
display occupies parts of two large tables,
and includes all kinds of basket ware in
quaint designs and harmonizing oolors-
many Of them composed of the fragr Int
sweet grass that is such favorite with
ladies-canoes fitted out with paddles
and fans of odd designs.
A splendid exhibit is that of W. W.
Rawson, of South Market street, Boston.
1t occupies good deal of space near the
middle of the hall. Here are vegetables
of every kind, not selected, hut taken at
random from the carts as they come into
Boston from the gardens at Arlington
on Monday. The potatoes, beets, tar
nips, carrots, corn, tomatoes, etc., are
all fine, large perfect products and they
are arranged about the tables with great
skill. Perhaps the most attractive feat
ure is their miniature hot house, in
which can be seen different vegetables in
different sages of growth, from seed
planted on Wednesday, Friday and Sat-
urday last. In fact, these vegetables
grow under the spectators very eyes.
The exhibit of seeds contains about two
hundred varieties. There is also fine
collection of bulbs, and samples Of straw
berry plants in pots. Ihe firm also
makes large display of dahlias and
cannas, all In full bloom, and including
many new varieties not heretofore ex-
hibited. A large number Of foliage
plants adorn the tables.
John NJ. Williamson, Of Readf1eld, has
a table near the stage, where he makes
an exhibit of jewelry.
In yesterdays account OF the exhibit
We mentioned a very artistically ar
ranged dining table at the left of and in
front Eof, the stage, and STATED that it
bore no card. Since then G. L. Marshall
& Co., of Lynn, Mass, who have very
handsome table of cut flowers, have
placed their card ON this one
]. J. Beardsworrh, of 81 India ST.,
displays some milk and butter coolers,
and refrigerators, that attract the atten-
ton of housekeepers. These coolers are,
In appearance like large kegs, provided
with faucet near the bottom. Five cents
worth of ice day is all that is needed
for the largest cooler. These coolers can
be put in any part of a house or store,
and kept butter and milk perfectly
sweet and sound.
Mr.. Edwin j. Jones, professional PEN
man and illumination, finds his table
surrounded by people who are glad to
give him orders. Mr.. Jones possesses
rare skill, both with the pen and the
brush, and all who are acquainted with
the illuminated missal work of the Mid
die Ages will understand the nature of
him. Mr.. Jones is from Manchester,
England. but more recently from Fall
River, Mass.
L. Singer. optioian. has little stand
near the stage, where he fits glasses to
imperfect eyes.
The Plymouth Rock Phosphated Celia
tine Company have large collection of
their speciality at their bother under the
gallery. swg
W. H. Doughty, of Providence, R. l.,
at his pretty booth, with its glittering
silver arranged in odd figures. furnishes
excellent foe cream to all who care to
partake.
Mrs. A. N. Dennison, Of Freeport,
has a very large assortment of dahlias
and other flowers in bottles, large dishes
of beautifully arranged boutonnieres.
vase of great pansies; in fact an elabo-
rate and beautiful display.
Mrs. A. c. Fernald. of North Deering,
displays large dish of sweet peas in all
colors
George 81. Miller, ,optioian, of Woroest-
er, Mass, Is provided with lenses to fit
every eye.
In the gallery facing the main en-
trance to the hall the dairy products are
arranged. A. P. Russell, of Leeds. has
e. number of large oheeses. The New
bury Cheese Manufacturing Company,
the Coldspring Company of Dixmont,
and Mountain Dairy Association of
Simpsons Corner, occupy two large
tables with number Of June and July
and sage oheeses, some of them of two
hundred pounds weight.
G. A. Barnes, of Dixmont, shows
some small choice cheeses
G. A. Arnold, OF Newbury, also ex-
hibits some fine cheese, and large as
sortment of farm products in the shape
of vegetables OF superior size and full
ness.
@. L. Marshall, CT Lynn, Mass, has
an exhibit of pens and also of farm
products.
The Leeds Dairy Association, ID. z.
True, agent, show some oheeses that look
as if they wouldAkeep regiment in exis-
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