Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1898-09-07

made by Mrs. E. j. Bar bour, OF Bucks
port. +. l.. kngman made by hand re-
volving book case.
In the art department, Misses NJ. A.
Clark and Nj. f. Robinson had their usual
excellent exhibit of china painting. Mrs.
n. c. King, Mrs. E. f. JOY Miss Clark
and Miss G. c. Bragdon, of Lamoine, ex-
hibited oil paintings, Miss Grace Lord
drawings, aud E. w. Neal, of fremont,
pen and ink sketches.
Miss Eva Aiken put on exhibition a
fine collection of amateur photographs,
the work of Miss Edith CHM, of Bucks
port.
The studios of Irving Osgood and B. F.
Joy had their usual good photograph ex
hibit Z. j. Walshs shoe-store was we'll
represented.
The whole upper floor of the exhibition
building was under the supervision of
Miss Sylvia w. Davis, who was assisted
by Misses Eva Aiken, Ella Devereux and
Beulah Salisbury.
OF the fancy-work department the
judges were-Mrs. +. B. Bowen, Mrs. G.
A. Psrcher, and Mrs. F. W. Rollins; of
the art department-Miss Annie r. Stock
bridge and DR.. Harvard Greedy; OF the do
nestle department, Mrs. j. ?. Eldridge
and Mrs Albert f. Foster.
TRACK EVENTS.
There are fair lists of entries in the
races, and the first days events, though
decided in straight heats, showed that
the owners are out for the purse-there
was no jockeying. The time between
heats is we'll filled in with athletic events
and side attractions.
SIDE ATTRACTIONS.
The side attractions OF the fair are
good, to say nothing Of the side shows and
fakirs' exhibits, which speak for them
selves. These are perhaps more numerous
than ever, and attribute largely to the
drawing qualities Of the fair.
The side attractions provided by the
fair association are Wild West features,
including lasso throwing, rough riding
and shooting by Prof. Carlisle, or
"Wichita Jack" the cowboy, and Miss
Carlisle. There is a remarkable acrobatic
performance by one-armed acrobat.
But perhaps the most popular Of these
side attractions Is RUDE Hilton, the trick
bicyclist and comedian. Rube is really
good trick rider-the best ever seen in
Elsworth-an at the same time is not
bad comedian. His riding and acting
help to enliven the crowd.
RUDE has recently been the rage at
Huber's palace in New York city. Mr..
Hilton rides the ordinary Syracuse wheel,
and is the only recognized trick cyclist
who rides that wheel. RUDE is a feature
RUDE as he is and RUDE as he is known
to the visitors of the Hancock county
fair.
FIRST DAY.
The first day at the fair opened auspi-
ciously. As usual the attendance was not
large, but was up to the average for the
first day. In the hall and about the
grounds there was the hustle of final ar
engagements of exhibits.
FLORAL BICYCLE PARADE.
ne uEsl tNelll oIl lut prog WAS
the floral bicycle parade. This is one of
the prettiest features OF the fair, and, it
would seem, could be made much more
attractive. There was much regret that
it came at an hour when there were few
visitors at the fair.
There were only four entries, but the
quality of these made amends for what
was lacking in number. The judges
found it a harder task than they had
anticipated to award the prizes.
The first prize was awarded to Miss
Frances McGown, whose bicycle was
daintily decorated with golden-rod and
sweet peas. Miss Lulu Eppes appeared on
a wheel very prettily ana appropriately
decorated with red, white and blue, and
representing peace. She received second
prize. Master Fred L. Mason jr., whose
bicycle was decorated with sweet peas re-
ceived third prize. The special prize was
awarded to Master Walter Mason, who APP
peared dressed as Uncle Sam and riding a
velocIpede.
The judges were Mrs. George A