The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-08-24

specimens Oh Une SorOSlS snOe, anu ouHoi
artistic productions of that nature in q
handsome structure. The Marden Shoe
company has display near by. Then
there is an interesting exhibit of such
hardware as is adapted to agricultural
uses by Edwards & Walker of this city,
and the Maine and New Hampshire
Granite company have both the raw and
finished material from their quarries at
Redstone. and North Jay. Even go com
mon place thing as crushed stone OF
different sizes for paving purposes is
shown on the same table with pictures OF
the Grants tomb, New York, which the
company constructed.
In another section, the last of the foul
referred to, is the display of dry goods
made by Rines Bros. Company of this
city, including corssts and other accom-
paniments and the clothing shown by
Foster, Avery & Co. Since there is SC
little competition IN these lines it is well
that the goods shown are of such good
character.
Besides he prizes on flowers above mem
d AulllpCl VI OuAOl oWoANo wa
announced yesterday. The fruit and
vegetables are displayed in the galleries.
1t is not such an exhibition as would be
expected at horticultural and pomo'
logical or strictly agricultural show, but
it contains many good specimens. Prizes
were given as follows:
Apples-First, S. FL. Dawes, Harrison,
Me. second, F. j. Kinney, Worcester,
Mass.
Crab apples-First, b. j. Kinney,
Worcester; second. S. II. Dawes, Harrison.
Pears-First. S. II. Dawes, Harrison
second. Frank r. Sanders. Laconia, N.
/ H. Ess
Peaches-S. II. Dawes, Harrison.
Plums-First, Frank r. Sanders, La
coma, N. H.; second, f. j. Kinney,
Worcester, Ma SIS.
Grapes-First, F. j. Kinney, Worcester
second, Fl. r. Kinney. Worcester
Artistic collection-F r.. Sanders, La
COMA.
When it came to farm products the
Maine growers were equally fortunate.
These awards have been made:
Best display Of farm produots-First,
F. G. Harding, Gorham, Me-; second
Market garden truck-W. L. Jones,
Hampden Cenure, Maine.
Grasses and seeds-Henry johnson,
South Turner, first; f. K. Sanders, La
coma, N. H., second.
Grains and gIasses-Henry johnson,
South Turner.
Wheat-T. r.. Sanders, Laoonia.
Barley-First, S. f. Marsh, Sutton,
Mass. !: second, f. R. Sanders, Laconia.
Oats-S. +. Marsh, Sutton, Mass.
Buckwheat-Henry Johnson, South
urner.
cabbage and turnips-All first prizes to
Henry johnson.
Dish of First, T, J. Kinney,
Worcester; s. second, i henry y Wanaso
Beets-F r. Sanders, Laconi a, first,
and Johnson, second.
Onions-First, W. Z. Jones, Hampden
Centre, Me-. second, FL. johnson.
Tomatoes-W. L. Jones'
Parspips-T. r. Kinney, Worcester.
The unfortunate weather last evening
deferred many from venturing out, but
did not prevent a good sized audience
from being in attendance. There could
he no out door concert as planned, but
Merriman's band gave one in the hall
which was greatly appreciated by all who
heard it, and the excellent vaudeville
company helped make the evening pass
nleasantly for those who grew tired OF
looking about among the exhibits and
sought chances Tor rest.
1t is we'll for all to bear in mind that
the best time to see q fair is when every
thing is new and bright and as all the
exhibits are now Installed this will be a
good day to go.
DECORATED CHINA AND NEEDLE
WORK.
The display of decorated China and
needle work at Reception hall, is one OF
the finest ever seen in the city. Reception
hall itself is tastefully decorated, and
filled with show cases, containing China
and needle work that is a credit to New
England women.
Mrs. W. III. Stevens has fine case of
China executed in her dainty style. A
beautiful figure piece in a Florentine
frame is much admired. A punch bowl
with grape decorations; large tankard'
rich in coloring; q collection of plates ana
several large pieces make fine display.
Mrs. S. P. Trawen is represented by
collection Of artistic work, A large tray
with Madonna, finished in brown oocu-
pies the centre of her exhibit. The snow
several figure pieces, and two exquisite
vases, two large plaques in flowers are
rich in coloring. A tall lamp in figures
and garlands is very effective.
ssgMiss Gertrude Millett has very large
collection of beautiful work. A danny
vase decorated with figure is arrangeu
in the centre of her case, surrounded ny
many choice pieces. Her fish set is well
painted, and her fruit plates are r1ch III
coloring. She has a number of pieces III
raised paste, and lovely cups and saucers'
Mrs. Worthley of Westbrook, has very
fine collection of rich China Notably d
fish set, large tankard, with hgure
we'll executed; an exquisite iardlniero