Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-01-19
THE CANTON FAIR.
Opens With Blaze Of suntins- Successful
In Every Way.

day evening, in City hall. is big sue
cess. Now you just bear that in mind,
and if you don't take it in, you'll miss
one Of the chances of a life time.
In the first place, the hall is sight
to behold. The decorator has had that
part of it under his personal direction,
and with the best Of taste has added
much beauty to the enchanting hall,
with its cheerful surroundings.
Bunting in bright colors is every
where to be seen. in fans and sun
bursts draped from the balconies,
ard covering the booths which
are arranged about the sides and rear
OF the spacious floor. In the centre are
the seats. where you may sit down and
listen to the entertainments which are
offered, every evening.
The members of the Canton, all good
Odd Fellows. and including some of
our most prominent citizens and bust :
ness men, have succeeded in getting
ur very interesting exhibit and have
spared no time and pains in making it
the success of it's kind of the season.
The fair is a combination bazaar and
entertainment
AS one enters the main doorway. he
finds before him a number of well-ar-
ranged booths.
On the left, extending along the
west side of the hall, are tables. neatly
dressed in white, where some charm
ing ladies serve ioe cream and
cake. 1t is very comfortable there to
rest after taking in the various attrac-
tons. and watch the passing crowd. as
ii promenades about the hall.
Mrs. NJ. f. Weston, Mrs. A. NJ. Drum
mCnd. and Mrs. W. A. Perry CT Au-
gusta, assisted by Misses Palmer and
Walker of Hallowell. have charge
CT the serving in this depart
mert. At the supper last evening,
there We're many who came at o'clock
and enjoyed the bill of fare presented:
Oyster stews. sandwiches, with all
kinds of pies. coffee. cocoa and milk
with ice cream and cake. The supper
will be served. eveny evening. that the
fair is held. from to Z. After which,
ice cream and cake will ne on sale. dur
ing the evening.
Across the hall are the traders adj
vertising booths. each showing its
wares and other products in first class
style. There are along this side H. A.
I;and. dealer in musical Instruments
sewing machines. etc; The Glover Bit
ters Medicine Company: the Singer
Sewing Machine Company; H. W.
NorcrCss, proprietor of the Glenwood
spring water; and Taber. Carey &
Peid hardware etc
The exhibits are presented in very
elaborate fashion, rejecting the good
taste of those in charge.
Next to these booths is the candy
table, presided over by Mrs Stanley
Il. Hawkins. The candy is fresh each
day, and includes many delicious
varieties. with special assortments. 1t
Is furnished by A. L. Dutton.
Next to this. in the rear of the hall
is the booth where the several presents
are displayed. to be made at the close
CT the fair. There is that beautiful
marine oil painting to be given to the
NEST popular of the three hotels: Ho-
tel North, Augusta house and Hotel
johnson.
Nearby stands the gold headed cane
to go either to Patrolman Thompson or
Shea; the watch which will be given
to Miss Lillian Malcolm or Mrs. George
charming little girls. Miss Weston,
Hiss Merrill and Miss Jewett are
striving hard. with the aid of their
many respective supporters.
There is in addition a handsome
Ilorris chair: a combination book
case and writing desk; barrel of
-four, and dozen fine pocket knives to
te voted for in the hall. They are all
on exhibition in the Enclosure with the
others. ..
Back against the rear wall stands
large range, modern in all it's parts.
and one that will find a welcome place
IN the kitchen of some fortunate one
This also is being voted for, and will
Ee presented at the close of the fair.
Among the articles is a very pretty
sofa pillow to be presented to the
daughter of Rebekah who shall prove
to be the most popular one of the To-.
cal order.
Next to this exhibition booth is the
fish pond. where Mrs. W. N. Foss and
Mrs. w. s. Malcolm will preside. There
was lots of fishing done there last
evening and everyone came away with
a good catch. No "fishermen's luck
there.
At the right OF the entrance to the
hall stands the soda fountain, which